“Explore 2040”: Europe’s ambitious space vision for the Moon and Mars
ESA’s “Explore 2040” program aims for a European presence on the Moon and Mars, with innovative space missions and support from its member states. The […]
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The Growing Problem of Space Debris in Low Earth Orbit
Space debris in low Earth orbit poses an increasing challenge. Space-faring nations are seeking technical solutions to manage and mitigate these risks. The growing amount […]
X-37B: Using Aerobraking Maneuvers to Change Orbit
The X-37B, a secretive spaceplane, utilizes aerobraking to modify its orbit, revealing unique capabilities. The US Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane is performing aerobraking maneuvers, a […]
The problem of the brightness of China’s Qianfan satellites
China’s Qianfan satellites are disrupting astronomy with their brightness, exceeding recommendations and raising questions about the impact of low-orbit constellations. A recent study of Qianfan […]
China’s ‘secret’ reusable spaceplane returns after 267 days in orbit
The Chinese reusable spaceplane has landed after 267 days in orbit, marking a major advance in reusable space technology. The Chinese reusable spaceplane has completed […]
NASA unveils its revolutionary solar sailboat in orbit
NASA has released the first image of its solar sailboat, an innovative space propulsion technology using photon pressure. NASA recently unveiled its Advanced Composite Solar […]
Discovery: volcanic activity on the Moon
The Chang’e 5 mission reveals recent volcanic activity on the Moon, dating back only 120 million years. New analyses of lunar samples brought back by […]
US commercial remote sensing satellites lag behind
The US commercial remote sensing satellite industry is in danger of losing its edge to global competition, particularly from China. The US commercial remote sensing […]
How Lockheed bought a space company for ‘next to nothing’
Lockheed Martin acquires Terran Orbital for 25% of the initial price, strengthening its space supply chain despite Terran’s financial difficulties. Lockheed Martin has completed the […]
Space Force: integrating business and technology
Defense Science Board report calls for wider adoption of commercial space technologies to enhance effectiveness and resilience of military space operations. A recent report by […]