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Chinese scientists designed spacecraft armor inspired by eggshells that reduces deadly space debris impact speed by nearly two-thirds. With millions more satellites planned for orbit, this breakthrough could protect astronauts and spacecraft from the growing threat of high-speed collisions.
A California startup just proved spacecraft can meet up in orbit with incredible precision, bringing two dishwasher-sized vehicles within two football fields of each other. The demonstration unlocks new possibilities for satellite servicing, space debris cleanup, and deep space missions.
A groundbreaking global report reveals the economic threat of space junk and offers a roadmap to protect our orbital future. The Space Futures Centre and World Economic Forum are rallying the international community to clean up space before it costs us billions.
Skyroot Aerospace just made history by launching India's first privately built orbital rocket, achieving what even SpaceX couldn't do in three attempts. The successful mission makes India only the third country with private orbital launch capability.
Two space companies just announced the first commercial service to remove dangerous debris from Earth's orbit, protecting satellites and space stations. The cleanup missions could start as soon as 2027.
A Florida startup is partnering with the University of Texas to develop technology that catches tiny, dangerous space debris before it causes satellite collisions. The system could protect the growing network of satellites we depend on every day.
Two French space companies are joining forces to tackle the growing problem of space debris, testing technology that could safely remove defunct satellites from low Earth orbit. The partnership shows how collaboration is accelerating solutions to keep space safe for everyone.
India just became only the third nation with a private company successfully launching satellites into orbit. Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket aced every test on its maiden flight, carrying customer satellites and a debris-cleaning space drone.
Britain is sending two tiny satellites into orbit next year to track dangerous space junk and protect vital communication systems. The mission marks a major step forward in keeping space safe for everyone.
Central and Eastern Europe's tech scene is heating up with over €20 million in fresh funding flowing to innovative startups this week. Polish space company Sybilla Technologies just secured €8 million to help track satellites and debris orbiting Earth.
For two decades, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been quietly revolutionizing our understanding of the Red Planet's watery past. The spacecraft just hit a major milestone while continuing to scout landing sites for future astronauts.
Two French space companies are building a system that could warn satellites about dangerous collisions and help them dodge debris in minutes instead of hours. The breakthrough could make Earth's crowded orbit safer as more than 15,000 satellites circle our planet.
India just became only the third country in the world to achieve orbital launch capability through private enterprise. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully deployed payloads into orbit, marking a giant leap for India's space ambitions.
Portal Space Systems and Paladin Space are launching the first repeatable debris removal service to clean up Earth's orbit. Their service could remove dozens of small debris pieces in a single mission, making space safer for satellites we all depend on.
India's space program just reached a major milestone by launching its heaviest satellite ever into orbit. The 2,367 kg EOS-05 satellite will become the country's first dedicated imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
A privately built rocket just made India only the third nation in the world with private orbital launch capability. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully placed payloads into orbit, opening a new era for India's space industry.
SpaceX just announced its most ambitious Starship mission yet: the first attempt to reach orbit, scheduled for September 22. The spacecraft will carry 26 advanced Starlink satellites and complete six orbits over 10 hours, marking a major leap toward making space travel reusable and routine.
Skyroot Aerospace just made history with India's first fully private orbital rocket launch, proving the country's space startups can compete on the world stage. The Vikram-1 mission deployed cutting-edge satellites and opened doors for affordable space access across the nation.
SpaceX has asked federal regulators for permission to launch up to 1 million solar-powered satellites that would function as orbiting data centers for artificial intelligence. The ambitious proposal represents a bold new vision for meeting the world's growing computing needs while harnessing clean energy from space.
India's Skyroot Aerospace just made history with its Vikram-1 rocket reaching orbit on its first try, carrying paying customers and a space cleanup drone. The country is now only the third nation with a thriving private space industry alongside China and the US.
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