Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
8183 results for "satellite engineering"
Engineers created a breakthrough propulsion system that gives briefcase-sized satellites both speed and precision, powered by a single fuel tank. The technology could send small, affordable spacecraft to Mars and beyond.
Scientists at MIT have cracked a major space travel puzzle: one fuel that powers two completely different types of rocket engines. This breakthrough could let shoebox-sized satellites explore Mars and beyond at a fraction of today's cost.
Three engineers who met while developing tools to photograph the human eye have launched a satellite that monitors climate disasters from space. Their technology is helping India reduce dependence on foreign equipment while tracking everything from crop health to approaching storms.
Jane Egerton-Idehen went from earning ₦36,000 as a corps member to leading Nigeria's national satellite operator. Her journey through Africa's tech sector shows how determination and skill can build transformative careers.
A Bengaluru space company just took a major step toward building advanced satellites entirely in India. GalaxEye's acquisition of StarOps brings together cutting-edge imaging technology and homegrown engineering expertise.
Engineers at the University of Illinois just created spacecraft waveguides that fold like paper shopping bags, making satellites lighter and cheaper to launch. The origami-inspired design compresses for liftoff, then expands to full size in space.
Four hundred kilometers above Earth, the International Space Station glides through a cloud of invisible atomic oxygen that slowly eats spacecraft surfaces. Thanks to decades of materials testing and clever protective coatings, engineers have cracked the code on keeping the ISS and future satellites safe.
A 35-person team in Ahmedabad is developing India's first electric-pump-fed rocket engine, aiming to make satellite launches faster and more affordable. While still in development, Omspace has already inspired over 55,000 students across India and the UAE through aerospace workshops.
Uganda is preparing to launch two satellites into space to monitor deforestation and improve communications, building on its 2022 success with its first satellite developed by local engineers. The move positions the East African nation as a growing player in space technology.
SpaceX's massive Starship rocket completed its most successful test yet, deploying 20 satellites and achieving the first-ever safe water landing of the entire vehicle. After last week's engine failure forced a delay, engineers fixed the problem and launched a mission that brings reusable Mars rockets closer to reality.
Saudi Arabia just became the first Arab nation to join NASA's historic Artemis moon program, launching its homegrown Shams satellite aboard the mission returning humans to lunar orbit after 50 years. The satellite, built entirely by Saudi engineers, will protect life on Earth by monitoring dangerous space weather.
Revolutionary memory chips could slash satellite power needs by 98% and reduce weight by up to a ton, making space technology more accessible and sustainable. The breakthrough promises to transform how we build and launch satellites.
Engineers just solved satellite internet's biggest bottleneck with rooftop panels that work together like one giant antenna. The breakthrough could make high-speed satellite connectivity cheaper and available to millions more people.
Singapore's HTX and ST Engineering are launching a five-year space program to use satellites for detecting offshore hazards. The technology will give first responders precious extra minutes to save lives during emergencies.
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.
A groundbreaking study challenges engineers to move beyond defense systems and design technologies that actively reduce conflict and promote stability. The research outlines how engineering choices, from water pipelines to power grids, can either fuel tensions or foster peace.
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.
Engineers just cracked the code to send briefcase-sized satellites to Mars using thumbnail-sized thrusters that run on a single, safer fuel. This breakthrough could make deep space exploration cheaper and more accessible than ever before.
A Bengaluru startup is building spacecraft that can dock with dying satellites and give them five more years of life. The technology could save satellite operators hundreds of millions of dollars in replacement costs.
A Finnish startup is transforming Earth observation with 200kg satellites that capture 16cm resolution images even through clouds and darkness. ICEYE now operates 70 satellites and serves governments worldwide while employing 1,000 people from 70 countries.
Showing 20 of 8183