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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.
India just made space history by successfully launching its first imaging satellite into geosynchronous orbit. The EOS-05 satellite marks a major leap forward for the country's Earth observation capabilities.
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.
A New Zealand rocket company just kicked off 2026 with its 80th successful launch, delivering two satellites into orbit for a European space startup building a new communications network. The mission shows how reliable small rocket launches are making space more accessible than ever.
Europe just took a major step toward revolutionizing GPS technology by launching its first navigation satellites in low Earth orbit. The Celeste mission could make location services faster, more accurate, and more reliable for everyone.
India just launched its first Earth observation satellite to operate from geosynchronous orbit, opening a new era of real-time disaster monitoring and agricultural support. The successful mission also marks a triumphant comeback for ISRO's rocket program after recent setbacks.
A newly launched SpaceX Starlink satellite captured breathtaking footage of its first lap around our blue planet, giving us a front-row seat to the view from space. The 3.5-minute video shows 29 satellites gracefully separating as they circle Earth through sunrise and sunset.
SpaceX just added 29 more Starlink satellites to its growing constellation, bringing the total network to over 10,400 satellites delivering internet access to underserved communities worldwide. The reusable Falcon 9 rocket completed its 16th flight, landing safely for future missions.
Singapore is sending three new satellites into space that can think for themselves, processing images and making decisions without beaming everything back to Earth first. The breakthrough technology could transform how we monitor our planet from above.
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.
A small satellite powered by safe, long-lasting nuclear energy just launched into space, opening the door for a new era of always-on spacecraft. The breakthrough uses hydrogen instead of dangerous materials like uranium.
A new satellite just showed that vital military communications can work from much closer to Earth, making future defense networks faster and more resilient. The breakthrough could transform how troops stay connected worldwide.
A satellite orbiting 322 miles above Earth captured a stunning photo of SpaceX's massive new rocket just before its launch attempt. The image shows how far commercial space technology has come when satellites can photograph other spacecraft from orbit.
Researchers created a massive digital map of one million orbits around Earth and the moon to help prevent satellite collisions as space gets more crowded. The breakthrough could save billions in equipment and keep critical GPS and internet services running smoothly.
SpaceX just launched its 10,000th working Starlink satellite, marking a massive milestone in global internet connectivity. The achievement comes less than seven years after the company first began building its space-based broadband network.
SpaceX successfully launched 24 more Starlink satellites from California on Tuesday, bringing its global internet constellation to nearly 10,500 working units. The mission marked the company's 58th launch this year and its 651st success since 2010.
The Department of Defense is investing in a groundbreaking spacecraft that can refuel satellites in orbit, potentially extending their lifespan indefinitely. Quantum Space will deliver the game-changing vehicle in just two years.
SpaceX has filed an application to launch up to one million satellites that would process artificial intelligence data from orbit. The ambitious plan aims to meet growing AI computing demands using solar-powered orbital data centers.
An Indian startup is solving a massive space problem by running artificial intelligence directly on satellites, sending back answers instead of raw data. After surviving a rocket failure, TakeMe2Space is preparing to launch a constellation that turns orbit into a computing platform.
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.
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