The problem of overcrowding orbits and increasing space debris has never been more urgent. International organizations, policy makers, regulators, space operators and researchers are recognizing how critical this issue is
The problem of overcrowding orbits and increasing space debris has never been more urgent. International organizations, policy makers, regulators, space operators and researchers are recognizing how critical this issue is
HELSINKI — India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle failed late Sunday during ascent, resulting in the loss of a primary Earth observation satellite and 15 smaller co-passenger spacecraft. PSLV-C62 lifted off
HELSINKI — China has submitted two filings for huge non-geostationary satellite networks to the International Telecommunication Union, indicating moves to secure options for next-generation megaconstellations. The filings, submitted to the
MILAN — OroraTech has entered a multi-year partnership with Kepler to supply thermal sensors for Kepler’s new optical communications constellation. The first four SAFIRE Gen4 sensors under the agreement launched
WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a trio of NASA astrophysics small satellites along with dozens of commercial spacecraft on a rideshare mission Jan. 11. The Falcon 9 lifted
WASHINGTON — NASA plans to return four astronauts from the International Space Station to Earth early Jan. 15, about a week after one of the crew members experienced a medical
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission on Jan. 9 approved a second tranche of 7,500 Starlink Gen2 satellites, expanding the size of SpaceX’s authorized next-generation constellation. The commission said it
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force announced Jan. 9 it awarded SpaceX nine national security space launch missions worth $739 million, issuing task orders under the National Security Space Launch
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used a stop at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach, California, facility on Jan. 9 to sharpen the Trump administration’s message to the defense industry:
HELSINKI — Commercial launch startup Landspace has secured formal contracts to launch satellites for China’s two main megaconstellation projects, helping to address a launch capacity bottleneck. Chinese media reported Jan.






