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Two spacecraft just completed their first test phase in deep space and are now preparing for a groundbreaking journey to Mars that could unlock secrets needed for future human exploration. The mission proves that innovative partnerships can deliver world-class science faster and cheaper than ever before.
A new space company just figured out how to keep powerful computers cool in orbit without bulky equipment. Their solar sail design could unlock massive data processing in space by 2028.
For over 50 years, NASA's Landsat satellites have watched our planet change, and the newest one is capturing sharper images than ever before. Landsat 9 helps map the entire Earth every eight days, spotting everything from wildfires to melting glaciers with stunning clarity.
A tiny camera sensor designed for NASA missions in the 1990s now lives in nearly every smartphone on Earth. The technology that helped rovers land on Mars is the same one capturing your daily photos.
NASA's Perseverance rover can now figure out exactly where it is on Mars without waiting a full day for help from Earth. The breakthrough means the rover can explore much more terrain and conduct more science experiments.
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.
For more than four decades, NASA has been measuring how our planet absorbs and reflects the Sun's energy, creating the foundation for understanding climate systems. This quiet scientific achievement has given us the tools to predict weather, plan for the future, and protect our world.
NASA's Perseverance rover just gained the ability to pinpoint its exact location on Mars without human assistance, like having GPS on another planet. The breakthrough technology means the rover can now explore farther and faster than ever before. #
A British startup that lost its first satellite is getting $41 million from NATO and investors to launch a heat-detecting space constellation. The technology reveals hidden activity on the ground that regular satellites can't see.
A stunning new photo captures four powerful lasers creating fake stars in the Chilean sky, part of a breakthrough system that helps astronomers see deeper into space than ever before. The European Southern Observatory just upgraded all four of its giant telescopes with this cosmic correction technology.
Scientists in Germany just built the world's most efficient solar module, converting over a third of sunlight into electricity. Two breakthrough designs could bridge the gap between everyday solar panels and expensive space technology.
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.
China's new satellite network is running artificial intelligence models in space to tackle real-world challenges from mapping infrastructure to tracking cosmic events. After nine months of testing, the system is proving that space-based AI can deliver faster, smarter solutions back to Earth.
Northwestern engineers discovered that heating pure metals makes them stronger under extreme conditions—the opposite of everything science has taught for a century. This breakthrough could protect satellites from space debris and revolutionize hypersonic flight.
A United Launch Alliance rocket completed its mission flawlessly Thursday morning, even after one of its boosters developed a visible problem just 20 seconds after liftoff. The successful launch proves the spacecraft's resilience and marks another win for America's space capabilities.
Europe's most powerful rocket just launched 32 satellites for Amazon's internet network, proving the continent can compete in the new space race. It's a massive win for European innovation and global connectivity.
A tennis court-sized satellite just unfurled its massive antenna in space, bringing us closer to cellular service anywhere on Earth. The record-breaking BlueBird 6 could help connect billions of people in remote areas to the internet.
A 117-year-old science institute in India is turning PhD students into entrepreneurs, launching 20 deeptech startups annually and matching Stanford's faculty entrepreneurship rate. The program has already helped create successful space technology companies and is building a model for turning academic research into real-world solutions.
NASA officially congratulated Mexico after students from a Puebla university successfully launched the country's first nanosatellite to the International Space Station. The achievement marks the beginning of what officials are calling a new Mexican space era.
An aerospace company just revealed a revolutionary double-decker aircraft that could transform air travel while slashing fuel consumption by nearly a third. The innovative blended-wing design might finally make flying both cheaper and cleaner.
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