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Scientists created an AI system that removes clouds from satellite photos, revealing hidden farmland, forests, and cities below with stunning clarity. The breakthrough could help track climate change and disasters in real time, especially in cloudy tropical regions.
Scientists say satellites collecting solar energy in space could beam clean power to Earth within 15 years, solving renewable energy's biggest problem. The technology might cut Europe's need for land-based renewables by 80 percent.
Millions across 15 African countries could soon get reliable internet access without needing cell towers. Airtel Africa is teaming up with SpaceX's Starlink to bring satellite connectivity directly to mobile phones in remote areas.
A new satellite company just proved it can track changes on Earth every single day with unprecedented accuracy. After months of testing, EarthDaily is ready to launch six more satellites in May, bringing daily global coverage online by summer 2026.
India is giving startups up to $120,000 each to build artificial intelligence solutions for space exploration and satellite applications. Six companies will receive funding to create smarter satellites, improve Earth monitoring, and make space access more affordable.
Scientists created a breakthrough database that helps satellites spot plastic pollution in the ocean by analyzing how different plastics reflect light. The tool could revolutionize cleanup efforts by tracking debris across vast ocean areas that were previously impossible to monitor.
Europe's powerful new Ariane 6 rocket successfully delivered 32 satellites to orbit in its first heavy-lift mission, proving the continent's renewed capability to launch ambitious space projects. The launch marks a major win for both European space ambitions and Amazon's race to provide global internet coverage.
Europe just launched its most powerful rocket ever, sending 32 internet satellites into orbit in a flawless debut. The Ariane 64 can carry twice the payload of its predecessor, opening new doors for commercial space missions.
Europe's most powerful rocket configuration just proved it can handle massive satellite launches, giving Amazon a crucial boost for its internet constellation. The successful mission marks a major milestone for European space capability.
Brazil just created breakthrough satellite technology that helps farmers prove their exports aren't linked to illegal deforestation. The free tool solves a major compliance challenge for producers and protects the Amazon at the same time.
Australia just created a new space innovation institute to tackle real-world problems like illegal fishing, natural disasters, and food security using satellite technology. The Australasian Space Innovation Institute builds on six years of groundbreaking research to help farmers, miners, and emergency responders work smarter and safer.
A two-year-old startup just proved their robotic arm is 70 times more accurate than anything currently working in space. This breakthrough could make refueling satellites and deep space missions far more affordable within just a few years.
Australia just created a new space innovation institute that's using satellite technology to tackle real-world challenges like illegal fishing, crop protection, and disaster response. The organization is already partnering with New Zealand and other Indo-Pacific nations to make communities safer and more resilient.
Southern California's coastline defied predictions by expanding more than 500 acres over four decades, despite urban development and dams that scientists expected would shrink beaches. New satellite technology reveals beaches are growing in unexpected places, offering hope for smarter coastal management.
NASA just approved two groundbreaking satellites that will help communities prepare for extreme weather and natural disasters years in advance. By 2030, these missions will give forecasters and emergency responders powerful new tools to protect lives.
A new satellite company just got the green light to launch over 4,000 satellites that could bring secure, interference-resistant internet to businesses and governments worldwide. The technology promises to fix one of the biggest problems plaguing today's satellite communications.
For the first time ever, scientists have mapped how all of Earth's glaciers speed up and slow down throughout the year. This breakthrough reveals crucial patterns about how our planet's ice responds to warming temperatures.
A cutting-edge satellite is bringing reliable internet and communications to South Africa's most remote and critical operations. The technology promises to keep mines, hospitals, and emergency services connected even when traditional networks fail.
Rocket Lab just pulled off its second successful space launch in eight days, sending a South Korean Earth observation satellite into orbit. The company's rapid-fire launches signal growing momentum in making space more accessible for science and safety missions worldwide.
A new NASA instrument has passed all its tests and is ready to continue a 50-year mission tracking the energy that powers all life on Earth. Libera will launch in 2027 to help scientists forecast weather, plan agriculture, and protect our planet.
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