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Young engineers from 15 countries built working satellites small enough to fit inside a soda can, then launched them into the sky over Uzbekistan. The program is training the next generation of space engineers through hands-on missions that mirror real satellite operations.
A California company lit up Mount Whitney with spotlights to show how satellites could someday beam sunlight to Earth after dark, potentially helping search and rescue teams save lives. While the technology raises questions about nighttime light pollution, the recent test showed promise for emergency responders working in darkness.
A California company is launching six satellites this month that could make GPS accurate enough for self-driving cars and work inside buildings. The new system fixes problems that have frustrated engineers for decades.
Singapore just launched its National Space Agency in April 2026, uniting scattered space efforts into one focused force aimed at satellite data and communications. With 30 satellites already launched since 2011 and 70 space companies in operation, this tiny nation is carving out a big role in the booming global space economy.
A new satellite just filmed something no one on Earth can ever see: a complete auroral oval during daylight hours. The breakthrough footage reveals how wild and turbulent these space weather events really are.
A Florida company just tested a game-changing way to power satellites—by beaming energy between them using lasers. This breakthrough could unlock AI computing, manufacturing, and other power-hungry activities in space.
SpaceX just announced its most ambitious Starship mission yet: the first attempt to reach orbit, scheduled for September 22. The spacecraft will carry 26 advanced Starlink satellites and complete six orbits over 10 hours, marking a major leap toward making space travel reusable and routine.
African nations have nearly tripled their space program funding in just six years, pushing for a seat at the table in global space decisions. More than 20 countries now have active space programs, up from just eight in 2018.
A California startup just proved spacecraft can meet up in orbit with incredible precision, bringing two dishwasher-sized vehicles within two football fields of each other. The demonstration unlocks new possibilities for satellite servicing, space debris cleanup, and deep space missions.
Africa is building its own space industry from the ground up, with 18 countries now operating satellites and 21 running dedicated space programs. These nations are taking control of their own data, tracking everything from crop health to illegal fishing without relying on Western powers.
Robotic rescuers in space are proving we can fix satellites instead of junking them. Two missions launching this year could save billions and reduce space debris.
A startup is building laser-based optical links that could let satellites talk to each other across different networks, creating a true internet in space. The technology could make space infrastructure as connected as the internet on Earth.