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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.
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.
Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station just picked their first crop of cherry tomatoes using a water-saving growing system that could feed future deep space travelers. The success brings humanity one step closer to self-sustaining missions to Mars and beyond.
China is expanding international partnerships in space exploration, including lunar missions, asteroid defense, and cleaning up space debris. The initiative aims to create shared benefits for all nations through collaborative space technology.
India is on track to grow its space industry more than fivefold in the next decade, transforming from a government research program into a global commercial powerhouse. With over 300 startups, successful satellite launches for 34 nations, and groundbreaking technology, the country is claiming its spot among the world's space leaders.
Japan's HTV-X1 spacecraft just left the International Space Station after four months, but instead of heading straight home, it's starting a three-month mission as an orbiting science lab. This marks a fresh chapter for Japan's next-generation cargo program.
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.
Ai-Da, the world's first humanoid robot artist, just made architectural history by designing a modular building concept for future lunar and Martian habitats. The Space Pod design is now on display at Denmark's Utzon Center, showing how AI is moving from creating art to shaping the spaces where humans might one day live.
A California company founded by SpaceX's first employee just raised half a billion dollars to make moving around in space as easy as delivery trucks on Earth. The technology could slash costs and supercharge everything from satellite repairs to Mars missions.
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