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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.
Mongabay Latam has spent a decade building a regional network that combines satellite technology with on-the-ground reporting to expose illegal mining, deforestation, and wildlife trafficking across Latin America. Managing editor Alexa Vélez reveals how environmental journalism evolved from eyewitness accounts to high-tech investigations that cross borders and hold criminals accountable.
In Africa's most densely populated country, Rwanda is using satellites and drones to stop buildings from swallowing up precious farmland. The innovative approach combines traditional agriculture with vertical farming to feed a growing population.
Britain is sending two tiny satellites into orbit next year to track dangerous space junk and protect vital communication systems. The mission marks a major step forward in keeping space safe for everyone.
Planet Labs just proved satellites can use AI to detect objects in space and send alerts to Earth in minutes instead of hours. The breakthrough turns orbiting cameras into an intelligent early warning system for disasters and emergencies.
Companies are racing to deliver satellite imagery in minutes instead of hours, transforming how governments and organizations respond to emergencies and changing events worldwide. The speed revolution means better disaster relief, faster news, and smarter decisions when every second counts.
Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission are making history by observing regions of the moon that human eyes have never seen before. Their unique perspective is revealing details about the lunar surface that satellites simply cannot capture.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will make history Saturday morning by launching its heaviest payload ever. The rocket will carry 29 satellites weighing 18 tons to orbit for Amazon's growing internet network.
A revolutionary solar cell just completed 100 days in orbit without any breakdown, opening the door to cheaper power for the thousands of satellites launching in the coming years. The breakthrough could transform how we power the booming space economy.
Nigeria is betting big on space technology and startup partnerships to unlock $1.5 billion in digital economy growth by 2030. The government just approved two new satellites and plans to connect underserved communities across West Africa.
New satellites are helping Egypt's oil and gas sector spot methane leaks from space, turning what once took weeks of ground inspections into near real-time detection. The technology is already identifying emission hotspots across the country's vast energy operations, helping companies fix leaks faster while protecting the climate.
Nigeria just took a major leap in the space race with presidential approval for two new communication satellites that will expand internet access across the country and Africa. The move positions Africa's most populous nation as a growing force in the global space economy.
Indian students can now apply to design, build, and launch real rockets and satellites in a national competition that teaches them how space missions actually work. The deadline is April 30, 2026.
SpaceX will send 119 satellites into orbit during its Transporter-16 mission from California on Monday, continuing a rideshare program that's made space more accessible than ever. Since 2021, these affordable rideshare launches have helped over 1,600 projects reach the stars.
A New Zealand rocket company just delivered Europe's navigation satellites to orbit with pinpoint precision, marking a milestone in making space access reliable for nations worldwide. The flawless launch continues an unbroken success streak for government missions.
NASA is sending a suite of groundbreaking technologies to space this Monday that could revolutionize everything from space weather forecasting to Wi-Fi in orbit. The launch showcases how small satellites are making big discoveries more affordable than ever.
A mysterious 5,000-year-old monument once thought to be unique just became the centerpiece of a groundbreaking discovery. Researchers using satellite technology found 28 more massive stone circles hidden across the Golan Heights, rewriting ancient history.
Technology just unlocked a 5,000-year-old mystery in Israel's Golan Heights. What scientists thought was a single mysterious monument turns out to be part of an ancient network spanning an entire region.
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.
Scientists created a solar panel that survives the brutal temperature swings of space while generating more power than ever before. The breakthrough could power satellites more reliably and bring the technology closer to everyday use.
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