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NASA just launched a new partnership with the Small Business Administration to help small companies building critical space technology access millions in private investment. The goal is to strengthen America's space supply chain and keep lunar missions on track.
Engineers at MIT developed the first online platform connecting space habitat design with astronaut mental health, helping designers create spaces where crews thrive, not just survive. The tool could also improve life in submarines, polar stations, and disaster shelters.
A Hyderabad space startup just became the first company to receive funding from India's new billion-dollar space venture fund. The Rs 60 crore investment marks a major milestone for India's growing private space sector.
Researchers have designed a satellite system that could protect Earth from catastrophic solar superstorms by creating a giant plasma wall in space. The six-satellite constellation, called StormWall, could cut a superstorm's intensity by more than half and is "quite feasible" according to experts.
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Seven Western Cape high schoolers made history as the first African team to compete in NASA's International Space Settlement Design Competition—and they won. Their multinational team designed a spacecraft to transport 3,000 people across the solar system.
Interior designers use simple lighting, color, and furniture strategies to make compact hotel rooms feel spacious and elegant. These budget-friendly tricks work just as well at home, no renovation required.
University of Pennsylvania engineers have created a solar-powered orbital data center design that could meet growing AI computing demands while easing the burden on Earth's electricity grids and water supplies. The innovative system uses natural forces in space to stay aligned, making large-scale deployment surprisingly realistic.
A new era of space exploration is taking shape as startup Vast completes the primary structure of Haven-1, a private space station designed to replace the aging International Space Station. The capsule could launch as early as 2027, marking a major milestone in making space more accessible.
Congress just voted to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032, buying time for American companies to launch commercial space stations before China dominates orbit. The move ensures astronauts never have to leave low Earth orbit.
A Chinese company is preparing to launch its first reusable rocket later this month, carrying a prototype cargo ship designed to deliver supplies to astronauts in orbit. The launch represents a major leap forward in making space travel more affordable and accessible.
Varda Space Industries just brought a spacecraft home to Australia using technology they built entirely in house. The successful mission marks a major leap toward making space manufacturing affordable and routine.
Living in 200 square feet doesn't mean feeling cramped. These smart design strategies help tiny apartments feel twice as spacious without knocking down a single wall.
The Space Foundation's CEO shares how nations are working together to expand humanity's reach beyond Earth. New programs are building the workforce that will power the next generation of space exploration.
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.
Museums, markets, and subway stations were designed one way, but visitors had better ideas. Across New York, public spaces are thriving because designers learned to let go.
A butterfly emerged from its chrysalis aboard China's Tiangong space station and quickly learned to fly in zero gravity, opening new possibilities for space farming. The experiment used minimal life support, proving insects can thrive in harsh space conditions.
Two private space companies just completed one of the most complex satellite missions in modern history, proving that the future of space reconnaissance belongs to commercial innovators. Their success opens the door to faster, smarter ways to keep America safe in orbit.
China is preparing to launch a powerful new space telescope in 2027 that will survey the cosmos with 300 times the field of view of the Hubble Space Telescope. The groundbreaking observatory can even dock with China's space station for astronaut repairs and upgrades.
NASA just completed construction of its most powerful space telescope yet, designed to unlock cosmic mysteries and search for life beyond Earth. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch as early as fall 2026, months ahead of schedule.
The United Arab Emirates just committed $272 million to a new space cooperation program designed to strengthen global partnerships and accelerate innovation. The initiative aims to position the UAE as a top 10 space economy by 2031.
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