SpaceX dominates the military space market ahead of Boeing and Lockheed
SpaceX wins the majority of NSSL-3 military launch contracts, widening the gap with Boeing and Lockheed Martin in 2027-2032. The US Space Force has just […]
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Chinese satellites: space combat maneuvers observed in orbit
Chinese satellites have carried out orbital maneuvers of the space combat type, according to the US Space Force. Technical analysis. In 2024, Chinese experimental satellites […]
The EU strengthens its GPS systems in the face of Russian attacks
The EU is investing €27.5 million to secure Galileo against Russian jamming, with critical upgrades to the center in Noordwijk. The European Union is investing […]
DARPA launches orbital manufacturing to strengthen US strategic position
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has initiated the Novel Orbital and Moon Manufacturing, Materials, and Mass-efficient Design (NOM4D) program in 2022, aimed at […]
First image of the Earth captured by the X-37B
The US Space Force’s X-37B has released its first photo of the Earth, offering a rare glimpse into this secret high-elliptical orbit mission. The X-37B, […]
Russian electronic warfare intensifies in the Arctic
Since the end of 2024, Russia has stepped up its electronic warfare (EW) operations in the regions bordering Norway, particularly in the Arctic. These actions […]
NASA: 2024 annual report highlights major concerns
Report highlights safety challenges of Moon to Mars programs, transition to commercial low-Earth orbit stations and ISS operations. NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) has […]
Global call to ban advertising in space
Astronomers call for a global ban on space advertising visible from Earth, threatening astronomy and the night sky. Space advertising visible from Earth poses serious […]
Enceladus: a mystery surrounding the mysterious dark spot
A mystery persists on Saturn’s moon Enceladus: a 1 km dark spot is disappearing. This phenomenon raises crucial questions about its origin and evolution. Enceladus, […]
Russia could lose Baikonur
Analysis of the economic and geopolitical stakes of Baikonur, the role of Roscosmos, the challenges of GLONASS and the rise of Beidou. The Baikonur site […]