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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.
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.
A spacecraft designed to repair and refuel satellites in orbit just launched from Cape Canaveral, promising to extend the life of aging satellites and reduce space junk. Think of it as roadside assistance, but 22,000 miles above Earth.
A Bengaluru space startup just proved the world's first privately built water-powered satellite thruster works in orbit. Bellatrix Aerospace is replacing toxic rocket fuel with cleaner, safer alternatives that could power thousands of satellites launching in coming years.
Scientists have designed shoebox-sized satellites that can detect nuclear weapons secretly launched into orbit, offering a new way to prevent conflicts in space. The monitoring system uses commercially available technology to spot weapons before they can threaten the thousands of satellites we depend on daily.
Scientists created a tool that helps satellites gather climate data without turning space into a debris field. It could protect astronauts and satellites as orbital traffic explodes toward 100,000 spacecraft by 2030.
China's "Chasing the Sun" project just proved it can wirelessly beam power to moving targets on Earth, bringing us closer to orbital charging stations that could transform how satellites get energy. Instead of relying on bulky solar panels, future satellites might simply plug into space-based power hubs. #
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