Orbex received only €34.9 million from the European Space Agency’s €902 million European Launcher Challenge, while its four competitors each got at least €169 million. The shortfall stems from the UK government deferring a decision on how to allocate the majority of its €144 million contribution to
University of California researchers discovered solar storms cause Starlink satellites to lose altitude and create dangerous “wave effects” throughout constellations. With solar activity peaking in the 2040s, the growing satellite population faces unprecedented risks from space weather that current
As China targets 2030 for its crewed lunar landing, SpaceX insists Starship remains NASA’s fastest path back to the Moon. But technical challenges and geopolitical pressures are mounting in this new space race.
Chinese space technology startup StarDetect has secured over $14 million in Series A funding to advance on-orbit computing and space domain awareness capabilities. The funding highlights China’s strategic push toward autonomous space operations amid growing satellite congestion.
A new website offers unprecedented access to 25 years of International Space Station history. Built by NASA contractors in their spare time, ISS in Real Time aggregates millions of photos, videos, and audio recordings from the station’s entire operational history.
A mysterious burning object discovered in Western Australia’s Pilbara desert appears to be space debris that survived atmospheric reentry. Multiple agencies are investigating the object’s origin, with early assessments suggesting spacecraft components.
A large burning object discovered in a remote region of Western Australia appears to be space debris that survived reentry through Earth’s atmosphere, according to reports from the Western Australia Police Force. Mine workers discovered the mysterious object on October 18 on a remote access road approximately 30 kilometers from the mining town of Newman, prompting immediate notification to emergency services.
