# Science and Aerospace > A Blog Where Science Takes Flight ## Posts - [ESA: 60 days in bed](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/esa-60-days-in-bed-for-aspirant-astronauts/): ESA 60 days in bed for aspirant astronauts: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) bed rest experiment is a… - [Why are Astronauts Printing Human Organs in Space](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/why-are-astronauts-printing-human-organs-in-space/): 3D Printing: A Space-Age Medical Revolution Why are Astronauts Printing Human Organs in Space: 3D printing has revolutionized… - [Toulouse: The Aerospace Industry Headquarters of Europe](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/toulouse-the-aerospace-industry-headquarters-of-europe/): A Brief Overview of Toulouse’s Aerospace Industry Toulouse has long been regarded as a pivotal hub for the… - [Europe vs. USA: Aerospace Sector Comparison](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space-economy/europe-vs-usa-aerospace-sector-comparison/): Overview of the Aerospace Industry in Europe and the USA and the Rest Countries Europe vs. USA: Aerospace… - [Starlink Satellites: A new Era](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/starlink-satellites-a-new-era-the-future-looks-promising/): Introduction to Starlink Satellites Starlink Satellites: A new Era, developed by SpaceX, represents a major advancement in satellite… - [How Small Satellites (CubeSat) are Manufactured](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/how-small-satellites-cubesat-are-manufactured/): Introduction to CubeSats How Small Satellites (CubeSat) are Manufactured: CubeSats, small satellites typically measuring 10x10x10 centimeters, are reshaping… - [Analog Space Missions](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/analog-space-missions-understanding-their-relevance-and-benefits/): What Are Analog Space Missions? Analog space missions are simulated experiments designed to mimic the conditions and challenges… - [5G Technology: Facts, Health Effects, and Safety](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/5g-technology-facts-health-effects-and-safety/): Understanding 5G Technology 5G Technology: Facts, Health Effects, and Safety: 5G technology represents the fifth generation of mobile… - [Exploring Neurodegenerative Diseases in Microgravity](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/science-tech/exploring-neurodegenerative-diseases-in-microgravity/): Two Year Innovative Experiment In Microgravity To Help Researchers Fight Against Neurodegenerative Disease. - [The Life and Innovations of Nikola Tesla](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/the-life-and-innovations-of-nikola-tesla/): Early Life and Education The Life and Innovations of Nikola Tesla: Nikola Tesla was born on July 10,… - [Top 10 Greatest Scientists in History](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/top-10-greatest-scientists-in-history/): The Top 10 Greatest Scientists in History: Throughout history, the scientific method has facilitated humanity’s quest to comprehend… - [Exploring the World of Racing Cars](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/science-tech/exploring-the-world-of-racing-cars/): Racing is a captivating sport that attracts a diverse audience thanks to its various formats and disciplines. Among… - [GMOs: Understanding the Science and Safety](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/science-tech/gmos-understanding-the-science-and-safety/): What Are GMOs? GMOs: Understanding the Science and Safety: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) refer to living entities, particularly… - [NASA's Indestructible Tires Technology](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/nasas-indestructible-tires-technology/): Curiosity is one of NASA’s rover which is exploring Mars: it’s one of the biggest technological successes of the space agency but it has problems with rough surfaces.
The rocky and rough surface of the planet tested really hard the special rover’s tires which are visibly consumed and damaged in certain point. - [The Growth of the Luxembourg Space Industry](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/the-skys-the-limit-the-growth-of-the-luxembourg-space-industry/): Introduction to Luxembourg’s Space Sector The Growth of the Luxembourg Space Industry. The Luxembourg space industry has experienced… - [NASA's Commercial LEO Partnerships](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/nasas-commercial-leo-partnerships-paving-the-way-for-space-exploration/): NASA’s Commercial LEO Partnerships: Paving the Way for Space Exploration NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Partnerships are… - [How Satellites Orbit the Earth](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/how-satellites-orbit-the-earth/): What is a Satellite Orbit? How Satellites Orbit the Earth: Satellites play a crucial role in modern life,… - [NASA leadership battle intensifies as Trump weighs Isaacman vs. Duffy](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/nasa-leadership-battle-intensifies-as-trump-weighs-isaacman-vs-duffy/): … - [China expands classified geostationary satellite series with Long March 5 launch](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/china-expands-classified-geostationary-satellite-series-with-long-march-5-launch/): HELSINKI — China launched the latest in a series of clandestine satellites Thursday, using the country’s most powerful… - [China resumes launches for Thousand Sails constellation, CAS Space launches new international payload](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/china-resumes-launches-for-thousand-sails-constellation-cas-space-launches-new-international-payload/): HELSINKI — China conducted the first launch for the Thousand Sails constellation since March as the country continues… - [Innospace gets license for first orbital launch attempt](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/innospace-gets-license-for-first-orbital-launch-attempt/): WASHINGTON — South Korean launch startup Innospace says it has received government approval for its first orbital launch… - [The next space race will be won at night](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/the-next-space-race-will-be-won-at-night/): On the lunar surface, every “night” lasts roughly 14 Earth days. With the sun out of view, temperatures… - [The astronaut who filmed the Dream is Alive](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/the-astronaut-who-filmed-the-dream-is-alive/): In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Terry Hart, former NASA astronaut and mission… - [America needs a 'Plan B' to reach the moon first](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/america-needs-a-plan-b-to-reach-the-moon-first/): China is on track to land its first crew on the lunar surface by 2030 and establish a… - [Europe must build its own critical infrastructure](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/europe-must-build-its-own-critical-infrastructure/): Amazon Web Services, or AWS, is the largest cloud provider in the United Kingdom. It holds between 40… - [Duffy says NASA will open Artemis 3 lander contract to competition](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/duffy-says-nasa-will-open-artemis-3-lander-contract-to-competition/): Updated 6:10 p.m. Eastern with NASA statement. WASHINGTON — NASA’s acting administrator says he plans to “open up… - [Belgian startup Nxgsat raises early funds for virtual 5G satellite modem](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/belgian-startup-nxgsat-raises-early-funds-for-virtual-5g-satellite-modem/): TAMPA, Fla. — A Belgian startup led by satellite networking veterans announced 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million) in… - [Airbus, Leonardo and Thales agree to combine space businesses](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/airbus-leonardo-and-thales-agree-to-combine-space-businesses/): WASHINGTON — Three of Europe’s largest aerospace companies have agreed to combine their space businesses into a new… - [Landspace begins final preparations for China’s first orbital launch and landing attempt](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/landspace-begins-final-preparations-for-chinas-first-orbital-launch-and-landing-attempt/): HELSINKI — Launch startup Landspace is in the final stages of preparations for the first launch of its… - [Ion-X to supply upgraded thruster for Univity’s VLEO 5G constellation](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/ion-x-to-supply-upgraded-thruster-for-univitys-vleo-5g-constellation/): TAMPA, Fla. — France-based propulsion startup Ion-X announced Oct. 23 it will provide an upgraded version of its… - [Starlink mini lasers to link Muon Space satellites for near real-time connectivity](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/starlink-mini-lasers-to-link-muon-space-satellites-for-near-real-time-connectivity/): TAMPA, Fla. — SpaceX is supplying optical terminals to Muon Space, the four-year-old Californian manufacturer said Oct. 21,… - [Orion installed on SLS as Artemis 2 preparations continue during shutdown](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/orion-installed-on-sls-as-artemis-2-preparations-continue-during-shutdown/): WASHINGTON — The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 mission has been installed on its Space Launch System… - [Taiwan should build a space-enabled kill web, not big warships](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/taiwan-should-build-a-space-enabled-kill-web-not-big-warships/): As part of a broader modernization effort, United States defense assistance should focus on freeing Taiwan’s senior military… - [Analysts question Germany’s request for defensive and inspector satellites](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/analysts-question-germanys-request-for-defensive-and-inspector-satellites/): LONDON — The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is looking to purchase satellites capable of jamming other spacecraft and… - [Samara Aerospace pointing technology to be tested in orbit](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/samara-aerospace-pointing-technology-to-be-tested-in-orbit/): SAN FRANCISCO – Samara Aerospace’s patented satellite-pointing technology will soon be tested in orbit on an Impulse Space… - [Hungary signs Artemis Accords - SpaceNews](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/hungary-signs-artemis-accords-spacenews/): WASHINGTON — Hungary has become the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, outlining norms of behavior for… - [Quantum Space to launch first spacecraft in mid-2026](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/quantum-space-to-launch-first-spacecraft-in-mid-2026/): WASHINGTON — Quantum Space says it plans to launch its first Ranger spacecraft in mid-2026 to demonstrate its… - [Startup takes on space-based missile defense — with its own cash](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/startup-takes-on-space-based-missile-defense-with-its-own-cash/): WASHINGTON — Apex, a Los Angeles-based satellite manufacturing startup, is investing its own capital to demonstrate it can… - [Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in rocket propulsion startup Venus Aerospace](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/lockheed-martin-ventures-invests-in-rocket-propulsion-startup-venus-aerospace/): WASHINGTON — Rocket propulsion startup Venus Aerospace announced Oct. 22 that Lockheed Martin Ventures has taken a strategic… - [Lynk Global and Omnispace to merge in race for direct-to-device satellite spectrum](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/lynk-global-and-omnispace-to-merge-in-race-for-direct-to-device-satellite-spectrum/): TAMPA, Fla. — Lynk Global plans to merge with Omnispace to upgrade its direct-to-device (D2D) services with globally… - [Musk criticizes Duffy amid NASA leadership debate](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/musk-criticizes-duffy-amid-nasa-leadership-debate/): WASHINGTON — SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk hurled insults at NASA’s acting administrator a day after complaints that… - [Vantor satellites track space objects in ‘blind spots’ inaccessible to military ground sensors](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/vantor-satellites-track-space-objects-in-blind-spots-inaccessible-to-military-ground-sensors/): WASHINGTON — Vantor, the commercial Earth intelligence firm formerly known as Maxar Intelligence, has begun providing high-resolution space-to-space… - [The lunar mining gold rush is coming – and success requires bridging two worlds ](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/science-tech/the-lunar-mining-gold-rush-is-coming-and-success-requires-bridging-two-worlds/): The moon is about to become the first extraterrestrial mining frontier, and most investors may be backing the… - [Axiom Space Teams with Astrolab to Advance Lunar Exploration](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/axiom-space-teams-with-astrolab-to-advance-lunar-exploration/): Astrolab, together with teammates Axiom Space and Odyssey Space Research, were awarded a NASA contract to advance the… - [An ancient bone recasts how Indigenous Australians treated megafauna](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/an-ancient-bone-recasts-how-indigenous-australians-treated-megafauna/): Australia’s First Peoples were more early paleontologists than extinction-driving butchers, a group of scientists argue. For decades, the… - [Space Debris and Satellite Reentry: The Growing Challenge of Orbital Sustainability](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/the-growing-challenge-of-orbital-sustainability/): A Celestial Traffic Jam The night sky has become increasingly crowded. As thousands of satellites orbit Earth, many… - [Tesla Under Government Investigation](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/science-tech/tesla-under-government-investigation/): Tesla Under Government Investigation for Self-Driving Cars Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road Tesla is currently… - [Trump's 20 Point Gaza Peace Plan](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/trumps-20-point-gaza-peace-plan/): A Historic Moment for Gaza Peace: Israel and Hamas Move Toward Historic Ceasefire Agreement US President Donald Trump… - [Blue Origin Launches Project Oasis to Map Lunar Resources](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/blue-origin-launches-project-oasis-to-map-lunar-resources/): Space Company Plans Multi-Phase Mission to Transform Moon into Resource Hub Blue Origin has unveiled Project Oasis. This… - [Power and Prestige: Unveiling the Rolls-Royce F130 Engines](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/unveiling-the-rolls-royce-f130-engines/): Power and Prestige: Rolls-Royce F130 Engine Overview Rolls-Royce, a name synonymous with luxury and excellence, has long been… - [15 Top Engineering Degrees with the Best Job Prospects in 2025: Complete Salary Guide](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/education/15-top-engineering-degrees-with-the-best-job-prospects-in-2025-complete-salary-guide/): 1. Software Engineering Average Annual Salary Range: $95,000 – $180,000 Software engineering remains the most lucrative and in-demand… - [The Top 50 Best Global Business Schools 2025: Complete Rankings and Analysis](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/education/the-top-50-best-global-business-schools-2025/): Choosing the right business school can transform your career trajectory and open doors to executive leadership positions across… - [Is Aerospace Engineering Right for You?](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/education/is-aerospace-engineering-right-for-you-2/): Your 7-Step Roadmap to Choosing Aerospace Engineering A Complete Career Guide for Aspiring Engineers Aerospace engineering is one… - [University of Arizona Reaches for the Stars](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/https-scienceandaerospace-blog-space-international-space-crew-member/): Historic NASA Partnership Opens New Frontiers in Human Spaceflight The University of Arizona has achieved a significant milestone… - [Inquiry-Based Learning](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/education/inquiry-based-learning/): Boosting Student Critical Thinking Inquiry-based learning is transforming education by placing students at the center of their own… - [Business And Finance: JPMorgan Chase & Co](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/business-and-finance-jpmorgan-chase-co/): A Comprehensive Overview of the Banking Giant Business And Finance: JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest bank in… - [Mental Health in Schools](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/education/mental-health-in-schools/): Integrating Well-Being & Academic Success Mental health in schools is gaining increased attention as educators recognize the vital… - [International Space Missions](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/the-importance-of-international-collaboration-in-space/): International Space Missions: Global Collaboration on Lunar & Mars Exploration International space missions are reshaping humanity’s approach to… - [Top Universities for Political Science in 2025](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/education/top-leading-global-institutions/): Leading Global Institutions Choosing the right university for political science is crucial for students aiming to excel in… - [Scholarship Opportunities Per European Country: 2025-2026.](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/education/scholarship-opportunities-per-european-country-2025-2026/): Are you planning to study in Europe? There has never been a better time! For 2025–2026, Europe offers… - [16 Best Universities in the US to Study Engineering (2025)](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/education/best-engineering-specialties-in-the-u-s/): Choosing the right engineering school can launch your future as an innovator, leader, or tech entrepreneur. Why Study… - [Trump Meets with Russian President: A High-Stakes Encounter Amid Global Tensions](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/trump-meets-with-russian-president-a-high-stakes-encounter-amid-global-tensions/): The Trump-Putin Alaska summit 2025 In a world still reeling from the consequences of Russia’s 2022 invasion of… - [NATO Summit 2025: Strengthening Alliances in a Changing World](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/nato-summit-2025-strengthening-alliances-in-a-changing-world/): NATO Summit 2025: Strengthening Alliances in a Changing World The 2025 NATO Summit took place on June 24-25… - [Trump at the NATO Summit Amid War Tensions](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/trump-at-the-nato-summit-amid-war-tensions/): Trump at NATO: Alliance Tested by War Crises On June 24, 2025, President Donald Trump arrived in The… - [Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) & Advanced AI Models in 2025](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/science-tech/artificial-general-intelligence-agi-advanced-ai-models-in-2025/): Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) & Advanced AI Models in 2025 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) refers to AI systems with… - [Blue Origin Launches First European Office in Luxembourg to Accelerate Space Expansion](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space-economy/blue-origin-to-open-european-headquarters-in-luxembourg/): Blue Origin To Open European Headquarters in Luxembourg Blue Origin, the private aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos,… - [Starship development breakthroughs](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/starship-development-breakthroughs/):   SpaceX’s Major Advancements in Starship Operations Starship development breakthroughs: In addition to continued infrastructure development at Starbase,… - [Alchemist vs Electrolysis Gas Heating](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/science-tech/alchemist-vs-electrolysis-gas-heating/): Alchemist vs Electrolysis Gas Heating The two systems are power hogs – the Alchemist for gas heating and… - [Celine Interview With The First Man in Space](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/celine-interview-first-man-in-space/):   Celine Interview With The First Man in Space: On April 12, 1961, the world looked skyward as… - [Is aerospace engineering right for you?](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/is-aerospace-engineering-right-for-you/): Aerospace Engineering: A Balanced Perspective on Careers, Challenges, and Opportunities Is aerospace engineering right for you?: Aerospace engineering… - [40th Space Symposium 2025](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/40th-space-symposium-2025/): 40th Space Symposium 2025: A Milestone Gathering in Colorado Springs: From April 7 to 10, 2025, Colorado Springs… - [Space Internet Race Starlink vs. Project Kuiper](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space-economy/space-internet-race-starlink-vs-project-kuiper/): Space internet race, starlink vs. project Kuiper. The race to provide global internet from space is intensifying, with… - [Toward Sustainable Air Travel](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/aviation/toward-sustainable-air-travel/): Greener Skies Ahead: Eight Pathways to a Sustainable Aviation Future Toward Sustainable Air Travel: As global demand for… - [Innovation in Luxembourg: LIST & UniLu](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/science-tech/innovation-in-luxembourg-list-unilu/): Research and Innovation at the Heart of Luxembourg Innovation in Luxembourg: LIST & UniLu. Luxembourg may be small… - [How India's ISRO PSLV-C61 Rocket Failed to Launch](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/how-indias-isro-pslv-c61-rocket-failed-to-launch/):   How India’s ISRO PSLV-C61 rocket failed to launch, an extremely rare event in its over thirty years… - [SES and Intelsat: A Landmark Satellite Deal](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space-economy/ses-and-intelsat-a-landmark-satellite-deal/): European Investigation into SES-Intelsat Acquisition European regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into Luxembourg satellite fleet operator SES’s… - [Elon Musk's Starbase, Texas](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/elon-musks-starbase-texas/): Elon Musk’s Starbase, Texas: The Making of a 21st Century Company Town: Elon Musk is transforming the landscape… - [Intelsat and AXESS Networks' collaboration](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space-economy/intelsat-and-axess-networks-collaboration/): Intelsat and AXESS Networks Partner to Expand Satellite Connectivity Across the Americas Intelsat, operator of one of the… - [Isar Aerospace's Historic Launch](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/isar-aerospaces-historic-launch/): Isar Aerospace’s Historic Launch from Continental Europe: Triumph and Tribulation.   Isar Aerospace’s Historic Launch: On March 30,… - [Trump Restores Legal Status for Foreign Students](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/trump-restores-legal-status-for-foreign-students/): Trump Restores Legal Status for Foreign Students The Trump administration has announced the temporary reinstatement of legal status… - [Voyager: The Final - Spectacular Journey Ends](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/voyager-the-final-spectacular-journey-ends/): Voyager: The Final – Spectacular Journey Ends The NASA Voyager mission is among the most incredible human exploration feats.… - [Will Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt the Future of Space Exploration?](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space-economy/will-trumps-tariffs-disrupt-the-future-of-space-exploration/):   Will Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt the Future of Space Exploration? As global headlines revisit President Donald Trump’s trade… - [Celine's Interview With Valentina Tereshkova](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/celines-interview-with-valentina-tereshkova/): Celine’s Interview With Valentina Tereshkova (this is a simulated interview)    This year we celebrate the 62nd anniversary… - [Global Issues: United Nations' Focus Areas](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/global-issues-united-nations-focus-areas/): Global Issues: United Nations’ Focus Areas on Climate Change, Big Data, and Child Safety Online  Explore how the United… - [How Does Reusability Impact the Economics of Space Launch?](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/how-does-reusability-impact-the-economics-of-space-launch/):   How Does Reusability Impact the Economics of Space Launch? Reusability is a well-known concept in our daily… - [A List Of 25 Sci-Fi And Space Movies](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/a-list-of-25-sci-fi-and-space-movies/): Here’s a curated list of 25 sci-fi and space movies prioritizing human emotion, relationships, and existential questions over… - [Sleep Science in Aviation: Lessons for Peak Performance](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/lessons-for-peak-performance/): Sleep Science in Aviation: Lessons for Peak Performance: Sleep is a critical factor in human performance, especially in… - [The Mental Health Challenges of Astronauts & Pilots](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/the-mental-health-challenges-of-astronauts-pilots-lessons-for-business-leaders/): The Mental Health Challenges of Astronauts & Pilots: Astronauts and pilots operate in high-pressure environments where split-second decisions… - [The Mystery of NASA’s Missing Moon Record](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/the-mystery-of-nasas-missing-moon-record/): The Mystery of NASA’s Missing Moon Record:  For decades, NASA has symbolized human exploration and discovery. 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Instead, she had… - [Astrobotic delays Griffin-1 lander mission to mid-2026](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/astrobotic-delays-griffin-1-lander-mission-to-mid-2026/): WASHINGTON — Astrobotic Technology says it now plans to launch its large lunar lander carrying a commercial rover… - [Kymeta to supply flat-panel satellite antennas to U.S. Army](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/kymeta-to-supply-flat-panel-satellite-antennas-to-u-s-army/): WASHINGTON — Satellite antenna manufacturer Kymeta said it will supply 138 Osprey u8 flat-panel terminals and spares to… - [Weird symmetry between Earth's Northern and Southern Hemispheres appears to be breaking](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/weird-symmetry-between-earths-northern-and-southern-hemispheres-appears-to-be-breaking/): Years ago, scientists noted something odd: Earth’s Northern and Southern Hemispheres reflect nearly the same amount of sunlight… - [Impulse Space sets sights on the Moon with new Lunar Lander in development](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/impulse-space-sets-sights-on-the-moon-with-new-lunar-lander-in-development/): … - 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[Starship Block 2 and Pad 1 end on a high note with Flight 11](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/starship-block-2-and-pad-1-end-on-a-high-note-with-flight-11/): … - [Two spacecraft will pass right through comet 3I/ATLAS' tail](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/two-spacecraft-will-pass-right-through-comet-3i-atlas-tail/): All sorts of crazy things have been suggested regarding 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object that we’ve discovered.… - [SpaceX's SLC-6 redevelopment green light](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/spacexs-slc-6-redevelopment-green-light/): … - [Starbase Pad 1 ends an era, enters preparations for the next phase](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/starbase-pad-1-ends-an-era-enters-preparations-for-the-next-phase/): … - [Global Defense Satcom Commercial Service Revenues Positioned to Skyrocket Past $8.6 Billion by 2034](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/global-defense-satcom-commercial-service-revenues-positioned-to-skyrocket-past-8-6-billion-by-2034/): NGSO systems drive explosive growth as satellite connectivity becomes mission-critical for modern defense operations Paris, France [October, 2025]… - [Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch first expendable Falcon 9 since January](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/launch-roundup-spacex-to-launch-first-expendable-falcon-9-since-january/): … - [Eternal Flame Falls: New York's mini waterfall that hides a grotto filled with undying fire](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/eternal-flame-falls-new-yorks-mini-waterfall-that-hides-a-grotto-filled-with-undying-fire/): QUICK FACTS Name: Chestnut Ridge Falls, or “Eternal Flame Falls” Location: Chestnut Ridge Park, Erie County, New York… - [A soft power strategy to preserve non-sovereignty from Chinese land claims on the moon ](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/a-soft-power-strategy-to-preserve-non-sovereignty-from-chinese-land-claims-on-the-moon/): The United States’ goal of completing a crewed moon mission before China has been coined as the new… - [Chinese launch firms Space Pioneer and Galactic Energy move toward IPOs](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/chinese-launch-firms-space-pioneer-and-galactic-energy-move-toward-ipos/): HELSINKI — Launch firms Space Pioneer and Galactic Energy are the latest China’s commercial space companies to move… - [NASA Opens Competition for Artemis III Lunar Lander](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/nasa-opens-competition-for-artemis-iii-lunar-lander/): … - [ESA finalizing ministerial package - SpaceNews](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/esa-finalizing-ministerial-package-spacenews/): WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency is putting the final touches on a package of programs worth 22… - [Relativity completes Terran R thrust section, continues testing ahead of first launch](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/relativity-completes-terran-r-thrust-section-continues-testing-ahead-of-first-launch/): … - [Iridium pulls $1 billion 2030 service revenue goal amid SpaceX’s D2D push](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/iridium-pulls-1-billion-2030-service-revenue-goal-amid-spacexs-d2d-push/): TAMPA, Fla. — Iridium’s shares closed down more than 7% Oct. 23 after the satellite operator lowered its… - [New images of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS show giant 'jet' shooting toward the sun](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/new-images-of-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-show-giant-jet-shooting-toward-the-sun/): Newly released images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS appear to show the alien object spitting out an enormous… - [SatLeo prepares to launch first thermal-imaging payload](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/satleo-prepares-to-launch-first-thermal-imaging-payload/): SAN FRANCISCO – Indian startup SatLeo Labs is preparing to launch its first thermal-imaging payload early next year.… - [Sentinel-6B ocean monitoring satellite to launch aboard Falcon 9](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/sentinel-6b-ocean-monitoring-satellite-to-launch-aboard-falcon-9/): Sentinel-6B ocean monitoring satellite to launch aboard Falcon 9 – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [OHB raises concerns about planned European space joint venture](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/ohb-raises-concerns-about-planned-european-space-joint-venture/): BERLIN — The head of German space company OHB says he is concerned about a planned joint venture among three of his competitors, even as the company sees new opportunities from growing European space spending. In a Nov. 13 earnings call about OHB’s third-quarter financial results, Marco Fuchs, the company’s chief executive, said the proposed joint venture of space business units at Airbus Defence and Space, Leonardo and Thales Alenia Space poses a challenge to OHB. “This is concerning. We are concerned about our roles in the space industry, especially on the European level,” he said. Fuchs noted that OHB… - [First Vera Rubin Observatory image reveals hidden struc...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/first-vera-rubin-observatory-image-reveals-hidden-struc/): QUICK FACTS What it is: Barred spiral galaxy Messier 61, AKA NGC 4303 Where it is: 55 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo When it was shared: Oct. 28, 2025 Even before its full science operations have begun, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has already helped astronomers find something remarkable. The observatory’s first images, revealed in June, contained a deep view of the Virgo cluster, the closest and best-studied cluster of galaxies. And in the bottom-right of the image, eagle-eyed astronomers saw something unexpected — a razor-thin stream of stars arcing away from one of the cluster’s… - [Dream Chaser completes key tests ahead of first flight](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/dream-chaser-completes-key-tests-ahead-of-first-flight/): WASHINGTON — Sierra Space has completed key testing milestones for its Dream Chaser vehicle as the company explores both civil and national security missions for the spaceplane. The company announced Nov. 13 that the first Dream Chaser vehicle, Tenacity, completed electromagnetic interference and compatibility testing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. “We completed the electrical system closeout and verified that, as we operate the vehicle, we’re not interfering with ourselves or Dream Chaser’s launch vehicle,” said Dan Polis, vice president of engineering solutions at Sierra Space, in an interview. The company also conducted tow tests, where a truck pulled the spaceplane… - [Science news this week: Powerful solar storms, explodin...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/science-news-this-week-powerful-solar-storms-explodin/): The stars of the show in this week’s science news were actually the stars themselves. It was a truly brilliant week for updates and discoveries related to these celestial furnaces. Starting close to home, the sun spit out three consecutive solar outbursts toward Earth, causing this month’s second launch attempt of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to be scrubbed and bringing auroras as far south as Florida. Luckily, our planet’s protective magnetosphere sheltered us from any harmful effects, but severe geomagnetic storms could be more damaging in the future, owing to a newly discovered weak spot in Earth’s invisible shield.… - [Blue Origin planning next New Glenn flight for early next year](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/blue-origin-planning-next-new-glenn-flight-for-early-next-year/): WASHINGTON — After a successful second flight of New Glenn, including the first landing of the booster, Blue Origin is looking to perform its next launch early next year, possibly with the same booster. In an interview a day after the Nov. 13 NG-2 launch of New Glenn, Blue Origin Chief Executive Dave Limp said that while data reviews have only just started, the vehicle appeared to perform exactly as expected. “On the surface, it looks like a very nominal mission,” he said. The NG-2 launch successfully deployed NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, a pair smallsats that will head to Mars after… - [How space weather events effect launches, orbiting spacecraft, and our future in space](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/how-space-weather-events-effect-launches-orbiting-spacecraft-and-our-future-in-space/): How space weather events effect launches, orbiting spacecraft, and our future in space – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [SES adds to GEO’s busiest servicing pipeline with Infinite Orbits contract](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/ses-adds-to-geos-busiest-servicing-pipeline-with-infinite-orbits-contract/): TAMPA, Fla. — SES is adding another servicer to what is already the broadest and busiest satellite life-extension roster in the commercial geostationary orbit (GEO) market, with five missions now scheduled between 2026 and 2029. The Luxembourg-based multi-orbit operator announced a contract Nov. 13 with French startup Infinite Orbits to use Endurance, a 750-kilogram servicer slated to launch in late 2027. Endurance would first attempt to dock with an SES satellite parked about 360 kilometers above the GEO arc in graveyard orbit, where retired spacecraft are moved to avoid interfering with active satellites. That target satellite is not providing services… - [Hubble Studies Star Ages in Colorful Galaxy](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/hubble-studies-star-ages-in-colorful-galaxy/): Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science Highlights Science Behind Discoveries Universe Uncovered Hubble’s Partners in Science AI and Hubble Science Explore the Night Sky Observatory Hubble Observatory Hubble Design Mission Operations Science Operations Astronaut Missions to Hubble Hubble vs Webb Team Hubble Team Career Aspirations Hubble Astronauts Multimedia Images Videos Sonifications Podcasts e-Books… - [Maryland congressional delegation seeks information on Goddard facility closures](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/maryland-congressional-delegation-seeks-information-on-goddard-facility-closures/): WASHINGTON — Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation added their voices to concerns about the closure of offices and labs at the Goddard Space Flight Center. In a Nov. 13 letter to NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy, nine of the 10 members of Maryland’s congressional delegation presented a list of questions about ongoing efforts to consolidate office and lab space at Goddard, located in Greenbelt, Maryland. “Unfortunately, actions taken during the last nine months threaten the workers at Goddard and their ability to lead the world in this science and exploration,” they wrote, citing deferred resignations and reductions in force that… - [Shenzhou-20 astronauts safely return to Earth on Shenzhou-21 spacecraft after space debris damage concerns](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/shenzhou-20-astronauts-safely-return-to-earth-on-shenzhou-21-spacecraft-after-space-debris-damage-concerns/): HELSINKI — Three Chinese astronauts have safely returned to Earth in the recently-launched Shenzhou-21 spacecraft after their own spacecraft was declared unsafe. The Shenzhou-21 return module touched down at 3:40 a.m. Eastern (0840 UTC, or 4:40 p.m. Beijing time) Nov. 14 in the Dongfeng landing area in Inner Mongolia, close to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The Shenzhou-20 crew exceptionally returned to Earth in the spacecraft which launched the Shenzhou-21 astronauts Oct. 31. Shenzhou-20 astronauts—commander Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie—were extracted from the return module around 30 minutes later by recovery crews. The astronauts thanked the country and… - [Virgin Galactic on track to begin commercial flights in 2026](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/virgin-galactic-on-track-to-begin-commercial-flights-in-2026/): WASHINGTON — Virgin Galactic says it remains on schedule to complete development of its next-generation suborbital spaceplane and begin commercial flights before the end of 2026. In a Nov. 13 earnings call tied to its third-quarter financial results, the company said it expects to begin test flights of its first Delta-class spaceplane in the third quarter of 2026, with commercial research flights beginning in the fourth quarter. Virgin revised its schedule in August, pushing back the start of research flights from the summer to the fall because of issues producing the first carbon composite skins for the vehicle’s fuselage. The… - [ULA launches Viasat’s second shot at a terabit-class broadband satellite](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/ula-launches-viasats-second-shot-at-a-terabit-class-broadband-satellite/): TAMPA, Fla. — An Atlas 5 rocket sent Viasat’s second ViaSat-3 satellite toward geostationary orbit Nov. 13, bringing the U.S. broadband provider closer to operating a terabit-per-second (Tbps) giant it had hoped to debut six years ago. United Launch Alliance lofted ViaSat-3 F2 at 10:04 p.m. Eastern from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, releasing the payload into an elliptical geosynchronous transfer orbit about three and a half hours later. Viasat announced initial signal acquisition shortly after, marking a key step ahead of the satellite’s roughly three-month journey to its final GEO position at 79… - [Canada's SBQuantum wins contract to supply ESA magnetometer](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/canadas-sbquantum-wins-contract-to-supply-esa-magnetometer/): SAN FRANCISCO – Canada’s SBQuantum has won an €800,000 ($932,000) European Space Agency contract to deliver a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. Under the 21-month contract, announced Nov. 14, SBQuantum will upgrade the quantum diamond magnetometer delivered to ESA for testing and evaluation in 2024. The new version of the sensor will be customized to meet ESA requirements for sensitivity and accuracy, according to the news release. SBQuantum, founded in Quebec in 2017, also is a finalist in the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s MagQuest Challenge, a competition to improve measurement of Earth’s magnetic field. Monitoring Earth’s Ecosystems “The Earth… - [IonQ expands into space networking with acquisition of Skyloom ](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/ionq-expands-into-space-networking-with-acquisition-of-skyloom/): WASHINGTON — Quantum computing firm IonQ Inc. said it has agreed to acquire Skyloom Global, a Colorado-based provider of space-based optical communications terminals, marking another step in IonQ’s effort to extend quantum networking infrastructure beyond Earth’s surface. The deal, announced Nov. 11 by IonQ Chairman and Chief Executive Niccolò de Masi during a CNBC interview, reflects the company’s growing ambitions in the convergence of quantum computing, secure communications and satellite technology. A company spokesperson told SpaceNews that IonQ is not releasing financial terms or other details of the agreement. “We entered an agreement just recently to acquire a company called… - [New Glenn launches NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission, lands booster](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/new-glenn-launches-nasas-escapade-mars-mission-lands-booster/): WASHINGTON — Blue Origin successfully launched a NASA Mars mission on the second flight of its New Glenn booster Nov. 13, landing the vehicle’s first stage in the process. New Glenn lifted off on the NG-2 mission at 3:55 p.m. Eastern from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The liftoff took place after a first attempt nearly an hour earlier was halted 20 seconds before liftoff for an undisclosed technical reason. The launch was originally scheduled for Nov. 9 but scrubbed because of weather conditions. The company also reported a technical issue with ground support… - [Project Kuiper becomes Amazon Leo ahead of LEO broadband service debut](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/project-kuiper-becomes-amazon-leo-ahead-of-leo-broadband-service-debut/): TAMPA, Fla. — Project Kuiper has shed its seven-year-old code name, emerging as Amazon Leo Nov. 13 as the company nears the start of initial broadband services from the low Earth orbit constellation next year. While the codename was inspired by the Kuiper Belt ring of asteroids in Earth’s outer solar system, the company said the rebrand is a simple nod to the orbit where it has deployed 153 of more than 3,200 proposed satellites so far. An Amazon spokesperson told SpaceNews that the Kuiper Government Solutions division has also been rebranded as Leo for Government. The spokesperson declined to… - [Dream Chaser proceeding, hits milestones despite uncertain future](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/dream-chaser-proceeding-hits-milestones-despite-uncertain-future/): Dream Chaser proceeding, hits milestones despite uncertain future – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [Keeping America first in space](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/keeping-america-first-in-space/): In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator and U.S. Congressman, who oversaw the launch of the Artemis program—America’s renewed effort to return astronauts to the Moon. Now Managing Partner of the Artemis Group, Bridenstine discusses the intersection of politics, policy, and innovation shaping the modern space race. From government shutdowns and funding instability to U.S.-China competition and the future of lunar commercialization, he shares candid insights on why America’s leadership in space depends on sustaining investment, fostering commercial partnerships, and inspiring a new generation through science and exploration. Click here for… - [Firefly deepens push into defense market after closing SciTec acquisition](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/firefly-deepens-push-into-defense-market-after-closing-scitec-acquisition/): WASHINGTON — Firefly Aerospace is sharpening its focus on U.S. missile defense and national security work, underscoring that shift during its latest earnings call as it integrates its newly acquired defense contractor, SciTec. Firefly is a launch services provider and spacecraft manufacturer based in Cedar Park, Texas. On its third-quarter earnings call Nov. 12, Firefly executives highlighted the company’s alignment with the Pentagon’s planned “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative and repeatedly cited the strategic value of the $855 million SciTec deal, which closed recently. The stronger emphasis marks a step up from earlier public remarks since Firefly’s August IPO, signaling… - [ESI Motion Launches “SatBat,” a Revolutionary Space-Rated Battery Set to Redefine Power Systems in Low Earth Orbit](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/esi-motion-launches-satbat-a-revolutionary-space-rated-battery-set-to-redefine-power-systems-in-low-earth-orbit/): Simi Valley, CA — [November 13, 2025] — ESI Motion, a leader in advanced motion and power solutions, proudly announces the release of its next-generation space-rated satellite battery, SatBat, engineered to deliver unmatched performance and durability in the harshest orbital environments. With integrated Heater and Battery Management System, SatBat transforms how spacecraft store and manage power in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Developed using ESI Motion’s proven expertise in radiation-tolerant electronics and high-efficiency energy management, SatBat offers unmatched power density, thermal stability, and intelligent battery control, establishing a new standard for space power systems. At half the weight of a typical… - [Countering China’s Space Silk Road: a U.S. partnership model for the Middle East](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/countering-chinas-space-silk-road-a-u-s-partnership-model-for-the-middle-east/): The Middle East is no longer asking whether it should develop domestic space capabilities; it’s deciding with whom it will develop them. If the United States wants to be the country of choice ahead of China, it must create a joint space partnership agreement framework to align American and partner nations’ industry, government and financial goals. The Trump administration has played a decisive role in regional conflicts and has shown a preference for commercial deals over military intervention, which in the past has plagued American foreign policy in the region. In these conditions, the stage is set for the U.S.… - [SES expands launch contract with Relativity Space](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/ses-expands-launch-contract-with-relativity-space/): WASHINGTON — Relativity Space, a launch startup developing a reusable rocket, has expanded a contract to provide launches for satellite operator SES. The two companies announced Nov. 12 an “extended multi-year, multi-launch” agreement involving Relativity’s Terran R rocket carrying SES satellites. The contract, they said, includes previously unannounced launches of SES spacecraft. The companies did not disclose the number of launches, the timeframe for those missions or the value of the deal. In 2023, Intelsat announced it had signed a contract with Relativity for multiple Terran R launches, which were expected to begin as soon as 2026. SES completed its… - [New 'Dragon Hatchling' AI architecture modeled after th...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/new-dragon-hatchling-ai-architecture-modeled-after-th/): Researchers have designed a new type of large language model (LLM) that they propose could bridge the gap between artificial intelligence (AI) and more human-like cognition. Called “Dragon Hatchling,” the model is designed to more accurately simulate how neurons in the brain connect and strengthen through learned experience, according to researchers from AI startup Pathway, which developed the model. They described it as the first model capable of “generalizing over time,” meaning it can automatically adjust its own neural wiring in response to new information. In a study uploaded Sept. 30 to the preprint database arXiv, the team framed the… - [‘Uncontrolled experiment:’ Study links harmful atmospheric metals to spacecraft reentry](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/uncontrolled-experiment-study-links-harmful-atmospheric-metals-to-spacecraft-reentry/): GOLDEN, CO — The surge in megasatellite constellations is creating problems beyond amplifying the Earth-circling space debris, according to new research. Reentering spacecraft and rocket stages may also be damaging Earth’s atmosphere, as well as increasing the risk of space waste hitting the Earth. New research posted to the preprint database ArXiv finds that “space waste,” spacecraft reentering the atmosphere, injects a considerable amount of its matter into the mesosphere and lower thermosphere — enough to potentially weaken the Earth’s ozone layer. While the study has not yet been peer reviewed or accepted by a journal, it is part of… - [Lux Aeterna nets US government partnerships for reusable satellite technology](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/lux-aeterna-nets-us-government-partnerships-for-reusable-satellite-technology/): TAMPA, Fla. — Lux Aeterna is attracting growing interest from across the U.S. government for heat shield technology designed to make satellites fully reusable, securing two partnership agreements since emerging from stealth in June. CEO and founder Brian Taylor said the Denver-based startup recently entered Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate. Lux Aeterna has also signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Ames Research Center, establishing a framework for reimbursable technical collaboration and access to the space agency’s facilities to support reentry vehicle… - [Ground truth: Why the lunar program needs its Earthbound network](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/ground-truth-why-the-lunar-program-needs-its-earthbound-network/): As the world prepares to return to the moon, much of the attention remains fixed on the visible frontier: the rockets, landers and orbital stations that will make it possible. Yet the success of this new era in exploration depends on something far less visible — the communications infrastructure that keeps those missions alive once they leave Earth. Right now, that infrastructure is under strain. The global ground-segment network that links spacecraft to mission control is still operating largely within frameworks designed for past decades. NASA’s Deep Space Network and ESA’s ESTRACK have served with distinction, but they are nearing… - [Firefly Aerospace identifies cause of Alpha test anomaly](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/firefly-aerospace-identifies-cause-of-alpha-test-anomaly/): Firefly Aerospace identifies cause of Alpha test anomaly – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [Firefly identifies cause of Alpha booster test failure](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/firefly-identifies-cause-of-alpha-booster-test-failure/): WASHINGTON — Firefly Aerospace says contamination in a fluid line caused the loss of an Alpha first stage being tested for an upcoming launch, pushing back that mission to no earlier than the end of this year. The first stage was on a test stand at the company’s Briggs, Texas, facility on Sept. 29 when it exploded. The stage was destroyed, but there was no damage outside the test stand and no injuries. In a Nov. 12 statement coinciding with the release of Firefly’s third-quarter financial results, the company said one of the four engines suffered a “combustion event” during… - [Airspace closure suggests China is preparing for a Shenzhou landing after debris impact scare](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/airspace-closure-suggests-china-is-preparing-for-a-shenzhou-landing-after-debris-impact-scare/): HELSINKI — China appears to be preparing for reentry and landing of a spacecraft, issuing an airspace closure notice days after a suspected debris strike forced a postponement of the planned return of the Shenzhou-20 crew. China has issued a temporary airspace restriction over Inner Mongolia for 3:20 to 3:50 a.m. Eastern (0820-0850 UTC, or 4:20-4:50 p.m. Beijing time) Nov. 14, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) published by the Hohhot Flight Information Region under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The airspace closure notice matches an area covering the Dongfeng landing site, an area in Inner Mongolia… - [SpaceX progress on Starship Pad realignment for the future](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/spacex-progress-on-starship-pad-realignment-for-the-future/): SpaceX progress on Starship Pad realignment for the future – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [French startup U-Space raises $24 million for smallsat manufacting](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/french-startup-u-space-raises-24-million-for-smallsat-manufacting/): SAN FRANCISCO – French startup U-Space has raised €24 million ($27.8 million) to expand its role in the small satellite constellation market. With funding from the Series A round, Toulouse-based U-Space will develop the software to ramp-up to production of one satellite per week by 2027. Eventually, U-Space seeks to manufacture one satellite per day for global constellations. The investment round announced Nov. 12 was led by Blast’s Definvest fund managed by Bpifrance for France’s Ministry of Armed Forces, and Expansion Venture Capital. Also participating in the round were: Primo Capital, Karot Capital, ARIS Venture Capital and Vertech Finance. The… - [The case for a southern launch corridor: Yuma’s role in the future of spaceflight](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/the-case-for-a-southern-launch-corridor-yumas-role-in-the-future-of-spaceflight/): The dream of accessible space travel is inching closer to reality. As private companies push the boundaries of space tourism and orbital logistics, the need for strategically located and versatile spaceports is becoming increasingly critical. While established players like Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base hold significant sway, the future of spaceflight demands a more distributed infrastructure. This is where Yuma, Arizona, with its unique blend of geographic advantages, favorable weather and community support, emerges as a compelling location for a next-generation spaceport. Yuma Spaceport, as envisioned by its proponents, isn’t just a pipe dream. It’s… - [European companies to fly commercial microgravity mission in 2026](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/european-companies-to-fly-commercial-microgravity-mission-in-2026/): WASHINGTON — Two European companies will cooperate on a mission launching next year to demonstrate microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities. Atmos Space Cargo and Space Cargo Unlimited announced Nov. 12 that they signed an agreement for a mission scheduled to launch next year on a SpaceX rideshare mission. Space Cargo Unlimited will provide BentoBox, its microgravity research platform, that will fly inside Atmos Space Cargo’s Phoenix 2 spacecraft. That spacecraft will spend several weeks in orbit before returning BentoBox to Earth using its reentry vehicle. The vehicle will be recovered near the Azores. The companies said the flight is the… - [Exotic 'time crystals' could be used as memory in quant...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/exotic-time-crystals-could-be-used-as-memory-in-quant/): Time crystals could help create quantum computing data storage that lasts minutes, new research shows — a huge improvement on the milliseconds-long duration of existing quantum data storage. In the new research, scientists ran experiments on how time crystals interact with mechanical waves. Although time crystals are widely considered extremely fragile, the researchers showed that they could couple the time crystal to a mechanical surface wave without it being destroyed. “This is for me the most interesting part,” study co-author Jere Mäkinen, an academy research fellow at Aalto University in Finland, told Live Science. “It is that you can really… - [Investigation fails to determine root cause of MethaneSAT failure](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/investigation-fails-to-determine-root-cause-of-methanesat-failure/): WASHINGTON — An investigation into the loss of a privately operated methane monitoring satellite could not identify a single root cause for the spacecraft’s failure earlier this year. MethaneSAT, a mission led by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) with participation from the New Zealand Space Agency, stopped communicating in orbit in June, 15 months after its launch. The project formally declared the mission over July 1. In a two-page report released by New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Nov. 7, an investigation into the failure said the spacecraft malfunctioned likely because of a “solitary event” in either its… - [Launch Roundup: New Glenn, Viasat, & Sentinel-6B highlight busy week of launches](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/launch-roundup-new-glenn-viasat-sentinel-6b-highlight-busy-week-of-launches/): Launch Roundup: New Glenn, Viasat, & Sentinel-6B highlight busy week of launches – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/top-science-committee-democrat-calls-for-halt-to-goddard-facility-closures/): WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, arguing that the moves jeopardize the center’s ability to support agency missions. In a strongly worded letter to Acting Administrator Sean Duffy on Nov. 10, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., ranking member of the House Science Committee, said efforts to close offices and labs at the Maryland center have accelerated since the start of the government shutdown and are putting missions at risk. “In recent days, my staff has received disturbing reports that NASA is directing… - [Automated satellite solar module production ramps up in New York](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/automated-satellite-solar-module-production-ramps-up-in-new-york/): TAMPA, Fla. — New Mexico-based mPower Technology has started automated, high-volume production of its space-grade solar modules in New York, the company announced Nov. 11 as it ramps up to meet demand from satellite constellations. “Typically, it’s a very manual process,” mPower CEO Kevin Hell said in an interview, “very high-touch labor, very expensive — and it hasn’t been automated to date.” The company’s modules are manufactured using commercial off-the-shelf silicon-based processes and equipment, which Hell said makes them more customizable and less expensive to produce than traditional solar hardware made with gallium arsenide semiconductor material. Contract manufacturer Universal Instruments… - ['House of Dynamite' and where U.S. missile defense goes from here](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/house-of-dynamite-and-where-u-s-missile-defense-goes-from-here/): A new shock-and-awe movie might sharpen public concern about American vulnerability to nuclear attack and defense against it. The fictional ”House of Dynamite” shows United States leaders trying to respond to a single bolt-from-the-blue strike. Missile defense fails. The movie could spur real-world interest in better protection. In ”House of Dynamite”, an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the Pacific streaks toward America. Leaders have only 20 or so minutes to make life-or-death decisions. U.S. ground-based interceptors seek to hit and pulverize the reentry vehicle in space but miss. The impatient head of the U.S. Strategic Command favors a preemptive strike against presumed but… - [Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/key-antenna-in-nasas-deep-space-network-damaged/): WASHINGTON — One of the largest antennas in NASA’s Deep Space Network was damaged in September and may be out of service for an extended period, further straining the system. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirmed Nov. 10 that the 70-meter antenna at the Deep Space Network (DSN) site in Goldstone, California, has been offline since Sept. 16, with no timetable for its return to service. “On Sept. 16, NASA’s large 70-meter radio frequency antenna at its Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex near Barstow, California, over-rotated, causing stress on the cabling and piping in the center of the structure,” JPL said… - [Leonids 2025: One of the year’s last meteor showers cou...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/leonids-2025-one-of-the-years-last-meteor-showers-cou/): The annual Leonid meteor shower will peak in the early morning hours Monday (Nov. 17), and if you’re willing to rise early (or stay up late), you may spot up to 15 meteors per hour in a moonless night sky. The Leonids are active from Nov. 6 to 30, but the peak night — when Earth passes through the densest part of the meteor stream — will take place between midnight and dawn on Nov. 17. This year’s Leonids offer one of their best viewing windows in recent years, thanks to a nearly moonless night. According to the American Meteor… - [Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/rocket-lab-delays-first-neutron-launch-to-2026/): WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success. The company disclosed in its third-quarter financial results Nov. 10 that it now expects the first Neutron to be on the pad at Launch Complex 3 in Virginia in the first quarter of 2026, “with the first launch thereafter,” it stated. Rocket Lab had been working toward a first launch before the end of this year. In February, after a report by a financial firm suggested Neutron’s debut could slip… - [China continues assessment of Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected debris strike](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/china-continues-assessment-of-shenzhou-20-crew-return-after-suspected-debris-strike/): HELSINKI — China is continuing to assess plans for the return of the Shenzhou-20 crew following a suspected debris strike, with no new return timeline announced. A China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) statement Nov. 11 stated that mission teams have activated contingency procedures and are conducting simulations, system testing and safety evaluations related to the return module. Recovery teams at the Dongfeng landing site near Jiuquan spaceport are carrying out integrated rehearsals. The agency reiterated that it is adhering to a “life first, safety first” approach. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft launched April 24, carrying three astronauts—commander Chen Dong and crewmates… - [Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Associate Members](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/commercial-space-federation-csf-welcomes-new-associate-members/): November 10, 2025 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Seagate Space, Michael Baker International, and Lanteris Space Systems as new Associate Members. These new members represent established NASA contractors, new commercial offshore launch services, and a satellite manufacturer with a long pedigree in space. Seagate Space: Without investment in launch facilities, the space economy will stall, failing to deliver on its immense potential. Offshore launch sites offer a complementary alternative to existing land-based facilities with many clear advantages. Seagate Space is a forward-thinking maritime company focused on developing this cutting-edge infrastructure for the space industry.… - [Avio secures solid rocket deals with Lockheed Martin, Raytheon](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/avio-secures-solid-rocket-deals-with-lockheed-martin-raytheon/): WASHINGTON — Italian aerospace propulsion firm Avio announced agreements with U.S. defense contractors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin granting each preferred access to solid rocket motors from its planned U.S. manufacturing plant.  Avio announced the agreements Nov. 10 as American defense primes race to secure additional supply amid surging global demand for missiles and advanced weaponry. The new facility is expected to be operational by early 2028, though Avio has not yet disclosed its location. Under the arrangement with Lockheed Martin, “Lockheed Martin will have preferred access to a portion of the Avio USA plant production capacity to meet future demand… - [Sateliot opens Barcelona facility to build more capable direct-to-device satellites](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/sateliot-opens-barcelona-facility-to-build-more-capable-direct-to-device-satellites/): TAMPA, Fla. — Spain’s Sateliot announced plans Nov. 10 to develop upgraded satellites from newly expanded facilities in Barcelona, aiming to move beyond connecting sensors and machines to provide voice, video and data links directly to smartphones. The first 16 150-kilogram satellites are slated to launch in 2027 to demonstrate the capability in certain areas for a few minutes at a time, a spokesperson told SpaceNews, before scaling to provide real-time coverage by 2030. Sateliot aims to first deploy five more 15-kilogram spacecraft in 2026, bolstering a connectivity service for Internet of Things (IoT) devices using global 5G standards known… - [The fallacy of being first — let’s be enduring instead](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/the-fallacy-of-being-first-lets-be-enduring-instead/): Recent reports suggest that NASA is looking to accelerate its lunar landing timeline — partly to ensure that America returns to the moon before China does. The echoes of the 1960s Space Race are unmistakable. Once again, the focus seems to be on being first — planting a flag, capturing headlines and proving technological superiority. But this approach carries the same risks as before.  The Apollo program was one of humanity’s greatest achievements, demonstrating United States innovation and capability on a grand scale. Yet it was, at its core, a politically motivated effort — a race measured in moments, not… - ['The universe will get colder and deader from now on': ...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/the-universe-will-get-colder-and-deader-from-now-on/): A telescope tasked with making the largest-ever map of the universe has confirmed a harsh, if unsurprising, truth: Nothing lasts forever — not cold November rain, or even the cosmos itself. Using a vast catalog of observations from the European Space Agency‘s (ESA) Euclid and Herschel space telescopes, a team of 175 researchers has taken the most comprehensive reading of the universe’s temperature ever recorded. By studying the heat emitted by stardust in more than 2 million galaxies, the team found that galaxies have grown slightly cooler and seen star formation rates slow down over the past 10 billion years… - [SpaceNews, JHU Bring Together Space Leaders to Discuss Commercial and Government Space Collaboration](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/spacenews-jhu-bring-together-space-leaders-to-discuss-commercial-and-government-space-collaboration/): Washington, D.C. — November 10, 2025 — SpaceNews, the leading source of global space industry reporting and analysis, partnered with the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center to launch a new chapter of the Discovery Series, convening more than 280 members of the space community for an evening of insight, dialogue, and exploration into the technologies shaping the future of space. The program opened with a fireside chat between Marshall Smith, CEO of Starlab Space, and Mike Gruss, Chief Content and Strategy Officer at SpaceNews, discussing the development of next-generation commercial space stations and the shifting dynamic between government and commercial… - [China expands Guowang constellation, Galactic Energy suffers Ceres-1 launch failure](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/china-expands-guowang-constellation-galactic-energy-suffers-ceres-1-launch-failure/): HELSINKI — China conducted a pair launches late Sunday, adding to the national Guowang megaconstellation, but also suffering the failure of a Ceres-1 commercial solid rocket. A Long March 12 rocket lifted off at 9:41 p.m. Eastern, Nov. 9 (0241 UTC, Nov. 10) from the coastal Hainan commercial space launch center, rising into an overcast sky. The Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) confirmed launch success, revealing the mission to be the 13th batch of satellites for the national Guowang megaconstellation. It was the third launch of the Long March 12, just under a year after the rocket’s debut flight,… - [Mobile Private Networks are a great opportunity for direct-to-device satellite operators to secure and grow their enterprise business](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/mobile-private-networks-are-a-great-opportunity-for-direct-to-device-satellite-operators-to-secure-and-grow-their-enterprise-business/): The focus of direct-to-device (D2D) services so far has been mainly on extending the coverage of terrestrial cellular networks for cell phones and remote IoT devices. Although this presents a great business opportunity for both D2D satellite and terrestrial Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), the satellite industry needs to be conscious about another fast-developing opportunity in the terrestrial cellular industry: Mobile Private Networks, which can probably also be addressed with D2D services. These services are poised to become a critical part of making D2D megaconstellations financially feasible in the long-term. But operators need to decide to pursue these services now, before… - [TESS finds three Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting binary stars](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/tess-finds-three-earth-sized-exoplanets-orbiting-binary-stars/): TESS finds three Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting binary stars – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/blue-origin-scrubs-new-glenn-launch-of-escapade/): WASHINGTON — Blue Origin called off its first attempt at the second launch of its New Glenn rocket Nov. 9, citing weather and other issues. Blue Origin had pushed back the launch of the NG-2 mission from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida from the opening of the launch window, 2:45 p.m. Eastern, to 4:12 p.m., a minute before the end of the window, as clouds and rain passed over the launch site. The countdown stopped 4 minutes and 43 seconds before the rescheduled liftoff, effectively scrubbing the launch. Blue Origin confirmed several minutes later… - [Portal Space Systems announces highly maneuverable satellite bus](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/portal-space-systems-announces-highly-maneuverable-satellite-bus/): WASHINGTON — Portal Space Systems says it will develop a highly maneuverable satellite bus, with a first flight planned for late 2026. Portal announced Nov. 5 the Starburst, a small satellite with one kilometer per second of delta-V, or change in velocity, to maneuver between orbits. The company described Starburst as “ESPA-class,” meaning it is compatible with the EELV Secondary Payload Adapter commonly used for rideshare payloads. The first Starburst mission, Starburst-1, is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026 on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission. Starburst-1 will operate in a sun-synchronous orbit for a year to demonstrate capabilities such as… - [China breaks annual launch record with VLEO Chutian and Shiyan technology test launches](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/china-breaks-annual-launch-record-with-vleo-chutian-and-shiyan-technology-test-launches/): HELSINKI — China conducted a pair of solid rocket launches late Saturday, seeing the country surpass its previous record for orbital launch attempts in a calendar year. A Long March 11 solid rocket lifted off at 4:01 p.m. Eastern (2101 UTC), Nov. 8, from a mobile launch platform off the coast of Haiyang, Shandong Province. Confirmation of launch success did not come from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) until nearly eight hours after launch, despite successful missions typically being declared around an hour after liftoff, depending on orbits, payloads and launchers. The delay prompted speculation of an… - [Meet NASA’s X-59: An ultraquiet supersonic jet that jus...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/meet-nasas-x-59-an-ultraquiet-supersonic-jet-that-jus/): NASA and Lockheed Martin’s experimental X-59 aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time, making history as the first supersonic aircraft designed to make a soft “thump” instead of thunderous sonic booms. The X-59’s flight is a major step towards commercial supersonic travel, which has been banned in the United States since 1973. The test flight was planned to last about one hour, taking off from Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, and landing at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California on Oct. 28. The plane reached a maximum speed of about 240 miles… - [Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and exploration](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/intuitive-machines-sees-lanteris-deal-creating-new-opportunities-in-defense-and-exploration/): WASHINGTON — Intuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for the company, from participation in Golden Dome to developing a crewed lunar lander. Intuitive Machines announced Nov. 4 that it had reached an agreement with Advent International, the private equity firm that owns Lanteris, to purchase the company for $800 million in cash and stock. On an investor call after the announcement, company executives said buying Lanteris, previously known as Maxar Space Systems, will allow Intuitive Machines to expand beyond its lunar-focused markets, such as landers and relay satellites, into new applications.… - [Blue Origin set to launch ESCAPADE on second New Glenn mission](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/blue-origin-set-to-launch-escapade-on-second-new-glenn-mission/): Blue Origin set to launch ESCAPADE on second New Glenn mission – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [Blue Origin seeking exemption from FAA order restricting commercial launches](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/blue-origin-seeking-exemption-from-faa-order-restricting-commercial-launches/): WASHINGTON — Blue Origin says it is working with the government to secure additional launch opportunities for the upcoming New Glenn launch of a NASA Mars mission, given new restrictions placed on commercial launches by the Federal Aviation Administration. The launch of NASA’s ESCAPADE mission on New Glenn is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. Eastern Nov. 9 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. At a Nov. 8 online briefing, Blue Origin said it had completed a launch readiness review that day clearing the way for the attempt. There is a 65% chance of acceptable weather for launch. If the launch does not take… - [Science news this week: Thinking chimps and color-chang...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/science-news-this-week-thinking-chimps-and-color-chang/): One story has topped the science news this week: the fortunes of Comet 3I/ATLAS as it made its way around the sun. While numerous conspiracy theories have tailed the comet, suggesting that it’s actually some sort of alien probe rather than a traveling snowball, what we do know for certain is that once it reemerged from the other side of our star, it had taken on a bluish hue. This is the third time experts have seen it change color since it was discovered and was likely caused by a gas, such as carbon monoxide or ammonia, leaking from it… - [Hegseth pledges sweeping overhaul of Pentagon procurement](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/hegseth-pledges-sweeping-overhaul-of-pentagon-procurement/): WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Nov. 7 outlined an ambitious slate of procurement and regulatory reforms aimed at breaking through what he called the Pentagon’s “backwards culture” and accelerating the pace of innovation in military programs. In a wide-ranging address to industry executives at the National War College, Hegseth said he intends to implement sweeping changes over the next six months to shift the Defense Department away from its reliance on bespoke systems from traditional defense contractors and toward commercially available technology. Many of the proposals are expected to resonate with commercial space and defense technology firms that… - [AST SpaceMobile sheds more light on sovereign direct-to-device plan for Europe](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/ast-spacemobile-sheds-more-light-on-sovereign-direct-to-device-plan-for-europe/): TAMPA, Fla. — AST SpaceMobile has registered plans with international regulators via Germany for a sovereign, space-based network that would provide broadband directly to devices across Europe, the U.S.-based satellite operator said Nov. 7. The network would be operated by Luxembourg-based SatCo, a joint venture AST announced in March with European telecoms giant Vodafone. Vodafone, one of AST’s investors, has already agreed to provide cellular spectrum that would enable the low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation developer to launch services in 10 countries, pending regulatory approval. SatCo is seeking to provide a pan-European service with 2 gigahertz S-band spectrum that’s due… - [The next generation of environmental intelligence: Why high-resolution satellite imagery must power our planet’s future](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/the-next-generation-of-environmental-intelligence-why-high-resolution-satellite-imagery-must-power-our-planets-future/): Imagine trying to spot an object just 30 centimeters wide from hundreds of kilometers above Earth. Years ago, I remember when “satellite view” meant blurry green blobs on a screen. Now, we can see individual trees, cars and even shadows cast by buildings. We finally have the power to witness our planet as it truly is: scarred, altering and astonishingly interconnected. It’s a turning point in how we see, understand and ultimately protect our planet. But as someone who’s followed these technologies closely, I believe the real revolution won’t come from sharper satellite imagery — it will come from what… - [GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/ghgsat-continues-to-expand-its-methane-monitoring-constellation/): SAN FRANCISCO – GHGSat announced plans Nov. 7 to send two additional satellites into its greenhouse-gas-monitoring constellation. Ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Brazil, the Montreal-based GHGSat is preparing to expand its methane-monitoring constellation from 12 to 14 satellites. “With a constellation of this size, we’re able to monitor industrial sites at an unmatched daily cadence and alert operators about emissions at their sites within hours,” Stephane Germain said during a Nov. 5 press briefing. “We work in direct collaboration with industry leaders, including Saudi Aramco, Petrobras, Total… - [Europe’s lead in hyperspectral Earth observation depends on public–private partnerships](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/europes-lead-in-hyperspectral-earth-observation-depends-on-public-private-partnerships/): For half a century, satellites have chased the same prize: ever sharper pictures of Earth. Each advance brought more pixels and greater clarity, but only in terms of how things looked. Now, a different kind of technology is emerging, one that reveals the biochemical composition of man-made and natural objects: hyperspectral imaging. By capturing hundreds of spectral bands tied to chemical and biological signals, it can detect crop stress before the eye can see it, trace pollutants as they spread or expose a camouflaged vessel by its unique spectral fingerprint.  This is not the next rung on photography’s ladder. It… - [Space is key to the Army’s long march to a connected force](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/space-is-key-to-the-armys-long-march-to-a-connected-force/): For decades, the U.S. Army has been chasing the same mirage: a fully connected battlefield where every soldier, vehicle and sensor shares data seamlessly. Each time, the promise has been the same — a “data-centric” force that can see, decide and act faster than any adversary. Each time, the results have been disappointment, delay and billions of dollars down the drain. From the Joint Tactical Radio System to the Warfighter Information Network–Tactical (WIN-T) and Future Combat Systems, the Army’s record on digital modernization is littered with cautionary tales. JTRS collapsed under its own ambition, trying to pack too many capabilities… - [Watch four flying cars go toe-to-toe in new 'Formula On...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/watch-four-flying-cars-go-toe-to-toe-in-new-formula-on/): Jetson ONE – Let the Jetson Air Games begin! – YouTube Watch On Flying car races are no longer science fiction following the first-ever Jetson Air Games event — which Jetson, the organizers, have described as “Formula One of the skies.” The event featured pilots flying four Jetson One vehicles, dubbed a “racing car for the sky” by the company that made them, each vying to cross the finish line. The personal aircraft, which faintly resembles a flying car from a science fiction movie, is designed to hold a single person and doesn’t currently require a pilot’s license to fly… - [FAA to restrict commercial launches during government shutdown](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/faa-to-restrict-commercial-launches-during-government-shutdown/): WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will temporarily limit the hours that commercial space launches can take place, citing strains on the air traffic control system during the government shutdown. In an order issued Nov. 6, the FAA said it will restrict commercial launches to between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time. That curfew will take effect at 6 a.m. Eastern Nov. 10. The restriction is part of “other operational reductions” on the National Airspace System included in the order, which was primarily focused on reducing the number of commercial flights at 40 major airports around the country by… - [In-Q-Tel invests in Vast - SpaceNews](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/in-q-tel-invests-in-vast-spacenews/): ORLANDO, Fla. — An investment by a venture fund affiliated with the U.S. national security community in commercial space station developer Vast is not necessarily a sign of military interest in human spaceflight. Vast announced Oct. 30 that IQT, also known as In-Q-Tel, had invested in the company and will serve as an observer on Vast’s board. Vast did not disclose the size of the investment. “IQT is the not-for-profit strategic investor the U.S. national security community and America’s allies have relied upon [it] for 25 years to anticipate their technology questions and needs and achieve solutions,” the company said… - [FCC commissioner warns U.S. influence on satellite spectrum debates could wane](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/fcc-commissioner-warns-u-s-influence-on-satellite-spectrum-debates-could-wane/): ORLANDO, Fla. — A member of the Federal Communications Commission warned that declining American influence could make it harder to secure support for key satellite industry priorities at international conferences. Speaking by video at the Economist Space Summit here Nov. 6, Anna Gomez, one of three FCC commissioners, said actions by the current administration have weakened U.S. “soft power,” creating challenges as the United States seeks support from other nations at the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). “It’s really important for the United States to work with our international partners. Space is inherently international, so we just can’t go it… - [BlackSky hit by U.S. budget cuts, but international demand lifts outlook](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/blacksky-hit-by-u-s-budget-cuts-but-international-demand-lifts-outlook/): WASHINGTON — Satellite imagery company BlackSky said Nov. 6 that revenue fell short of expectations in the third quarter as U.S. government spending slowed following the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to a key intelligence contract. But executives said growing international demand for Earth-observation data is helping offset the downturn and could soon make foreign sales the company’s largest source of revenue. The administration’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal includes a one-third reduction to the National Reconnaissance Office’s commercial imagery procurement, a move that has rippled through companies like BlackSky that rely heavily on government intelligence contracts. The cuts specifically affect the… - [D-Orbit and mhackeroni conduct in-orbit cybersecurity competition](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/d-orbit-and-mhackeroni-conduct-in-orbit-cybersecurity-competition/): SAN FRANCISCO – Italian space logistics company D-Orbit announced the conclusion Nov. 6 of CTRL+Space, Europe’s first in-orbit Capture-the-Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition and the first live CTF contest involving multiple satellites. Italian CFT team mhackeroni worked with D-Orbit to organize the CTRL+Space competition. The European Space Agency Security Cyber Centre of Excellence and the ESA Security Office supported the event, which was held at the Security for Space Systems Conference. During the competition’s Nov. 4-6 finale, held at the European Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands, five teams of hackers competed to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer… - [Sceye wins NASA award for stratospheric Earth observations](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/sceye-wins-nasa-award-for-stratospheric-earth-observations/): WASHINGTON — A company developing stratospheric platforms for telecommunications and related applications has won a NASA award to use that platform for environmental monitoring. New Mexico-based Sceye announced Nov. 6 that it, along with remote sensing company Spectral Sciences, Inc., received a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from NASA to demonstrate an environmental sensor that can provide persistent monitoring from the stratosphere. The $850,000 award funds work on a hyperspectral sensor by Spectral Sciences that would be flown on Sceye’s high-altitude platform system (HAPS) in late 2026 or early 2027. The HAPS would operate in stratosphere for… - [EchoStar sells more direct-to-device spectrum for bigger SpaceX stake](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/echostar-sells-more-direct-to-device-spectrum-for-bigger-spacex-stake/): TAMPA, Fla. — Geostationary satellite operator EchoStar is selling another batch of radio frequencies to help improve SpaceX’s direct-to-cell services in the United States, in return for $2.6 billion worth of the company’s stock. EchoStar said Nov. 6 it has agreed to sell 15 megahertz (MHz) of nationwide, unpaired AWS-3 uplink spectrum licenses to SpaceX, subject to regulatory approvals. In September, SpaceX sought regulatory approval to buy EchoStar’s 50 MHz of paired (uplink and downlink) AWS-4 and H-block spectrum, including related international authorizations, in a $17 billion deal comprising a mix of cash and stock. SpaceX has also arranged about… - [Nuclear energy is key to American leadership in space](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/nuclear-energy-is-key-to-american-leadership-in-space/): The future of American leadership in space will hinge on one factor: the ability to generate high power on orbit and on the surface of celestial bodies such as the moon. From a physics standpoint, nuclear energy offers the highest energy density available for spacecraft, enabling more efficient and compact power generation compared to solar. In August, NASA announced a plan to deploy a 100 kilowatt nuclear fission reactor on the moon by 2030. If properly executed through clearer regulatory guidance and risk-sharing frameworks from the government, this program will demonstrate American leadership in space and bring the world one… - [How Vast plans to keep humanity in orbit](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/how-vast-plans-to-keep-humanity-in-orbit/): In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Max Haot, CEO of Vast, the ambitious aerospace company based in Long Beach, California, one of a very companies few working diligently towards the first commercial space station. Just days after the successful launch of Vast’s pathfinder mission, Haot shares what it was like to see their Haven demo spacecraft come to life in orbit — from tense moments in the control room to the triumph of first contact. We talk about their next big step, Haven-1, set to become one of the first privately built, human-rated orbital habitat,… - [Who has the best map of orbit?](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/who-has-the-best-map-of-orbit/): How precise are satellite collision-avoidance platforms? Artificial intelligence is helping space trackers get a handle on increasingly congested orbits, but physics and math are only part of the challenge in a domain where debris, satellite maneuvers and solar weather can quickly rewrite the map. Companies tend to share their performance metrics only with customers, but […] The post Who has the best map of orbit? appeared first on SpaceNews. Source link - ['This is easily the most powerful quantum computer on E...](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/this-is-easily-the-most-powerful-quantum-computer-on-e/): Scientists at Quantinuum have unveiled the world’s most powerful quantum computer. The team claims the new system is capable of solving a problem that a supercomputer could handle only if it consumed more power than the total wattage of a quasar — one of the brightest objects in the universe. At the heart of the new machine, known as Helios, is a quantum processing unit (QPU) with 98 physical qubits made of barium ions. These qubits are arranged in a “junction ion trap” formation — a small, ring-like structure that forms a crossover junction at the base, before extending into… - [Managing space domain awareness data has become a greater challenge than collecting it](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/managing-space-domain-awareness-data-has-become-a-greater-challenge-than-collecting-it/): Demand has never been greater for the monitoring of objects in orbit and the coordination of their safe movement. The number of active satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) has surged from less than a thousand in 2019, when SpaceX began launching its colossal Starlink broadband constellation, to more than 10,000 today. As other megaconstellations join the fray, some forecast that number to reach at least 70,000 by 2030, further straining how Earth’s orbit is monitored and managed. What’s emerged so far is a crowded, fragmented market of space domain awareness (SDA) platforms built on different sensors, catalogs and analytics.… - [Isaacman renomination wins support from much of the space industry](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/isaacman-renomination-wins-support-from-much-of-the-space-industry/): ORLANDO, Fla. — The renomination of Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator has been welcomed by much of the space industry, even as Isaacman defends positions he took in a policy manifesto. Speakers and attendees at the Economist Space Summit here Nov. 5 praised the announcement a day earlier by President Donald Trump that he would again nominate Isaacman to lead NASA, more than five months after withdrawing his original nomination. “I’m thrilled for Jared and for NASA and the country,” said Andy Lapsa, chief executive of launch vehicle startup Stoke Space, during a fireside chat at the conference. “I… - [Second New Glenn launch set for Nov. 9](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/second-new-glenn-launch-set-for-nov-9/): ORLANDO, Fla. — Blue Origin says the second launch of its New Glenn rocket, carrying a pair of NASA Mars spacecraft, is scheduled for Nov. 9. The company formally announced the launch date Nov. 5 for the NG-2 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Launch Complex 36. Liftoff is expected around 2:45 p.m. Eastern time. The flight, the first for New Glenn since its inaugural launch in January, will carry NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, or ESCAPADE, mission. ESCAPADE consists of twin small satellites built by Rocket Lab and operated by the University of California Berkeley’s… - [Rocket Lab launches sixth iQPS satellite](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/rocket-lab-launches-sixth-iqps-satellite/): ORLANDO, Fla. — A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launched a radar imaging satellite for Japanese company iQPS on Nov. 5. The Electron lifted off from Pad B of Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 2:51 p.m. Eastern time. The payload, a satellite called QPS-SAR-14, deployed from the Electron kick stage 50 minutes later into a 575-kilometer orbit at an inclination of 42 degrees. The satellite, also known as Yachihoko-I, made contact with controllers 35 minutes after deployment and later unfurled a parabolic antenna for its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) payload, iQPS stated. This was the sixth iQPS… - [New Glenn’s successful static fire test clears way for launch of ESCAPADE mission](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/new-glenns-successful-static-fire-test-clears-way-for-launch-of-escapade-mission/): New Glenn’s successful static fire test clears way for launch of ESCAPADE mission – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [Iceye unveils ‘guaranteed’ imagery service as satellite firms vie for defense customers](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/iceye-unveils-guaranteed-imagery-service-as-satellite-firms-vie-for-defense-customers/): WASHINGTON — The global race to supply governments with commercial satellite imagery is accelerating as defense agencies seek faster, more assured access to data once reserved for intelligence services. Finnish radar-imaging company Iceye is the latest to sharpen its pitch, introducing a service that guarantees customers priority use of its orbiting sensors. Iceye last week announced a new “tactical access” program that offers subscribers on-demand tasking of its synthetic-aperture radar, or SAR, satellites, ensuring images can be captured wherever and whenever required. The model contrasts with the traditional “first-come, first-served” approach, in which operators queue imaging requests from multiple clients.… - [ESA advances ERS program, marking shift toward dual-use and defense](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/esa-advances-ers-program-marking-shift-toward-dual-use-and-defense/): Milan — The European Space Agency has refined its plan for the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program, outlining a €1 billion ($1.15 billion) framework that more directly ties Earth observation, telecommunications and navigation to Europe’s growing defense and security needs. The updated proposal will go before member states for approval at the Nov. 26–27 Ministerial Council in Bremen. The initiative hints at a shift in how the agency envisions its mandate, positioning space systems for dual-use and defense applications rather than purely civilian missions. It also signals a growing alignment between ESA’s civil mission and Europe’s broader security ambitions. … - [Astranis unveils Vanguard for secure beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/astranis-unveils-vanguard-for-secure-beyond-line-of-sight-satellite-communications/): TAMPA, Fla. — Astranis announced plans Nov. 5 to roll out a mobile ad-hoc network service called Vanguard, using its small geostationary satellites to extend the range of point-to-point communications for disaster relief or secure defense operations. The capability was recently demonstrated at the company’s headquarters in San Francisco, Astranis CEO John Gedmark said, in partnership with mobile networking specialist Persistent Systems and flat-panel terminal providers Kymeta and Satcube. “With a dedicated satellite and the on-board digital processing of Astranis’ software-defined radio, you can do true ‘hubless’ communications,” Gedmark said via email, “meaning that your internal communications never have to… - [Reflex Aerospace raises 50 million euros](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/reflex-aerospace-raises-50-million-euros/): WASHINGTON — German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace has raised 50 million euros ($57.4 million) as it rides a growing wave of interest and investment in European space systems. The Berlin-based company, which operates a “microfactory” in Munich, announced Nov. 4 that it raised a Series A round it called the largest to date by a European NewSpace company. Human Element, a U.S.-based venture capital fund, led the round, with participation from Alpine Space Ventures, Bayern Kapital, HTGF and other German and European investors. The funding will allow Reflex to accelerate plans to offer satellite constellations providing optical and radar imagery,… - [Accelerate U.S. lunar exploration with a robotic sample return campaign](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/accelerate-u-s-lunar-exploration-with-a-robotic-sample-return-campaign/): A realistic and cost-effective path for the United States to advance the exploration and development of the moon, and to keep our nation in the forefront of that enterprise, is to dramatically increase robotic exploration efforts and to focus with urgency on a comprehensive campaign to collect and return geologic samples from a wide range of locations on the moon. A modest series of new robotic missions to the lunar surface for scientific investigations and technology demonstrations are just beginning with payloads delivered by several private companies through NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. NASA should expand and accelerate… - [Crafting a Democratic space policy in the Trump era](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/crafting-a-democratic-space-policy-in-the-trump-era/): In space policy today, Republican views dominate. The party holds majorities in the House and Senate, while the White House is stretching — or breaking — the limits of executive power. Democratic views on space are largely couched in terms of opposition to White House initiatives, such as proposed cuts in NASA’s budget or efforts to break up unions at the agency. If recent events have shown what Democrats oppose in space policy, what do they support? A panel at the New Liberal Action Summit in Washington Oct. 21 made the case that the party should back an ambitious space… - [The race to defend satellites from cyberattacks](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/the-race-to-defend-satellites-from-cyberattacks/): A small satellite named Deloitte-1 is hunting for hackers in orbit. Launched in March, it’s the first of nine spacecraft the consulting firm Deloitte expects to be operating over the next 18 months to demonstrate a technology to detect cyber intrusions targeted at satellites in space. The company is building these satellites to prove that defending space networks from cyberattack requires putting defenses in orbit and not just on the ground. “Deloitte doesn’t just do taxes and audits,” Bradley Pyburn, a retired U.S. Air Force major general who served as chief of staff of the United States Cyber Command, said… - [Ariane 6 launches the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/ariane-6-launches-the-sentinel-1d-earth-observation-satellite/): Ariane 6 launches the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [China delays Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected space debris impact](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/china-delays-shenzhou-20-crew-return-after-suspected-space-debris-impact/): HELSINKI — China’s human spaceflight agency has delayed the scheduled return to Earth of a crewed Shenzhou spacecraft due to a suspected space debris impact. “The Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft is suspected of being struck by a small piece of space debris, and impact analysis and risk assessment are underway,” the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) statement Nov. 5 read. “To ensure the safety and health of the astronauts and the complete success of the mission, it has been decided that the Shenzhou-20 return mission, originally scheduled for Nov. 5, will be postponed.”  CMSEO did not specify the location of… - [Trump re-nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/trump-re-nominates-jared-isaacman-as-nasa-administrator/): Trump re-nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator – NASASpaceFlight.com We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more Source link - [White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administrator](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/white-house-renominates-isaacman-to-be-nasa-administrator/): WASHINGTON — The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agency’s leadership. In a statement posted to Truth Social, President Donald Trump said he was renominating Isaacman to lead NASA, a little more than five months after abruptly withdrawing the original nomination. “Jared’s passion for space, astronaut experience, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of exploration, unlocking the mysteries of the universe, and advancing the new space economy make him ideally suited to lead NASA into a bold new era,” Trump wrote. The statement… - [Ariane 6 launches Sentinel-1D radar imaging satellite](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/space/ariane-6-launches-sentinel-1d-radar-imaging-satellite/): WASHINGTON — An Ariane 6 successfully launched a radar imaging satellite Nov. 4 after European agencies chose to use a larger rocket to ensure an earlier launch. The Ariane 6 lifted off from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, at 4:02 p.m. Eastern. The payload, Sentinel-1D, separated from the upper stage 33½ minutes after liftoff. Sentinel-1D, a 2,184-kilogram satellite built by Thales Alenia Space for the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission’s Copernicus program, operates in a sun-synchronous orbit at 693 kilometers. It carries a C-band synthetic aperture radar and an Automatic Identification System (AIS) payload. Like… - [Telesat eyes December 2026 for Lightspeed pathfinder debut](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/telesat-eyes-december-2026-for-lightspeed-pathfinder-debut/): TAMPA, Fla. — Telesat is preparing to deploy a couple of Lightspeed pathfinders in December 2026, with 96 satellites for an initial global broadband service from low Earth orbit (LEO) set to launch the following year to offset mounting geostationary business declines. Dan Goldberg, the Canadian operator’s CEO, said Nov. 4 he expects SpaceX to begin serial launches for the constellation two to four months after the pathfinders are deployed to test and validate the network. “It’s more confirmatory in nature,” Goldberg said during the company’s earnings results for the three months to Sept. 30. “We’re expecting to confirm the… - [SES leans on SKY Perfect JSAT as inflight demand outpaces expanded fleet](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/ses-leans-on-sky-perfect-jsat-as-inflight-demand-outpaces-expanded-fleet/): TAMPA, Fla. — SES has turned to Japan’s flagship operator for extra satellite bandwidth to keep up with soaring connectivity demand from passengers flying across Asia, even after significantly expanding its own fleet by buying Intelsat. The Luxembourg-based multi-orbit operator announced Nov. 4 it is leasing the entire Ku-band capacity on SKY Perfect JSAT’s Superbird-C2, an aging geostationary satellite launched over Japan in August 2008. Superbird-C2 will be moved from 144 degrees East to another orbital slot over Japan that the company did not disclose for services starting this winter. SES has around 90 satellites in geostationary orbit after absorbing… - [Analysts say experience, not funding, is hindering European smallsat launchers](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/analysts-say-experience-not-funding-is-hindering-european-smallsat-launchers/): London — Warsaw Increasing tensions with Russia have prompted defense spending boosts throughout Europe that will benefit fledgling smallsat launcher companies across the continent.  But Europe is still years away from meeting its own space access needs, analysts said.  The progress of European smallsat launcher developers has been slower than promised, with companies facing technical difficulties and none yet having completed a successful orbital flight. And it’s that lack of experience that analysts say is holding Europe back from running fully scaled launch operations more than funding, “The top challenges are mainly technical at the moment, because in terms of… - [Geopolitical Shifts and AI Reshapes Earth Observation Market](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/blog/geopolitical-shifts-and-ai-reshapes-earth-observation-market/): Sovereign Control and Precision Intelligence Set to Lead Global Priorities Paris, France [October, 2025] – Novaspace’s 18th edition of the Earth Observation Data and Services Market report signals a decisive market shift: geopolitical instability and AI integration are accelerating demand for defense-grade EO capabilities. Sovereign control and precision intelligence now dominate buyer priorities, with customers demanding uncompromised access to both premium resolution and rapid revisit rates, reshaping the commercial EO landscape for the decade ahead. “While the past decade saw the emergence of differentiated constellation projects, the next decade will be defined by integration and interoperability”, says Alexis Conte, Senior… ## Pages - [Terms & Conditions](https://scienceandaerospace.blog/terms-conditions/): Effective Date: September 2025 Welcome to Science&Aerospace. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website. 1. Use of Website You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to: 2. 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