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A groundbreaking study of 2,475 major cities reveals that 80% have cracked the code: growing their economies while cutting fossil fuel pollution. Satellite data shows nearly 2,000 cities worldwide are proving prosperity and clean air can go hand in hand.
Scientists using satellites discovered that four out of five cities tracked worldwide are now growing their economies while cutting fossil fuel use. The breakthrough study analyzed 5,435 cities from 2019 to 2024, revealing clean growth is happening faster than anyone expected.
Vietnamese scientists have developed advanced composite materials that make satellite components 30% lighter than aluminum while staying just as strong. The breakthrough brings Vietnam closer to building its own space technology independently.
Businesses, schools, and farms in Costa Rica's most remote areas can now access reliable high-speed internet through a new satellite service. The expansion connects communities where traditional networks couldn't reach.
A rescue spacecraft just passed critical tests that could save a 22-year-old NASA observatory from burning up in Earth's atmosphere later this year. The mission represents a faster, cheaper solution than building a replacement telescope from scratch.
Japan and Europe just signed a historic agreement to study an asteroid that will fly closer to Earth than satellites in 2029. The mission will help protect our planet from future space rocks.
NASA and the U.S. Space Force are teaming up to crack a cosmic puzzle that could protect our satellites and power grids from dangerous space weather. The answer lies in a mysterious doughnut-shaped ring of charged particles swirling around Earth.
Three Dutch companies are working to replace expensive satellite solar panels with the same affordable technology powering homes on Earth. The breakthrough could dramatically cut costs for future space missions while strengthening Europe's space independence.
Ukrainian soldiers are now ordering satellite photos straight to their phones, cutting intelligence delivery from days to minutes. This breakthrough could reshape how militaries use space technology on the battlefield.
The U.S. Air Force is backing a startup's plan to beam solar power from space to remote military bases, reviving a concept shelved 20 years ago when launch costs were too high. Falling rocket prices and laser improvements are making the once-impossible idea a reality.
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.
The United Arab Emirates just pledged $1.5 million to help farmers across Asia and the Pacific access cutting-edge agricultural technology that could slash fertilizer costs and boost food security. Satellite monitoring and AI tools will show farmers exactly when and where to apply fertilizer, making farming more affordable and sustainable.
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.
Scientists just discovered two dozen possible new worlds circling binary star systems using a clever new detection method. The find opens up a whole new way to spot planets that NASA's TESS satellite couldn't detect before.
Greece just became the first nation to deploy its own constellation of satellites dedicated entirely to detecting wildfires in real time. The four satellites can now spot fires as small as a car across the entire country within minutes.
A new wave of space startups is making satellite technology accessible to everyday customers, not just governments. Companies like Basalt Space are building satellites in San Francisco apartments and offering them at prices thousands of businesses can afford.
Europe just activated its fourth Earth-watching satellite, completing a powerful constellation that monitors our planet 24/7, rain or shine. The system helps track disasters, climate changes, and natural threats with unprecedented consistency.
A single rocket just delivered 46 satellites into space for customers across four continents, proving that affordable access to orbit is becoming the new normal. The mission shows how space technology is now within reach for small countries, startups, and innovators worldwide.
South Korea just launched its second advanced Earth-observation satellite, marking a major leap toward space independence. The homegrown technology will help monitor disasters and improve agriculture while strengthening the nation's satellite capabilities.
A Bengaluru startup just launched the world's first satellite that combines optical and radar imaging, giving Earth observation superpowers that work in any weather, day or night. Mission Drishti marks India's biggest privately built satellite and a breakthrough moment for the nation's booming commercial space sector.
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