India’s Jio lays out sovereign LEO constellation plan ahead of IPO
TAMPA, Fla. — Jio Platforms, which owns India’s largest telco, is looking to lease broadband capacity from global satellite constellations to jumpstart…
The future is now: understanding the once far-off technologies becoming reality
The technologies pushing the boundaries of the space economy sound as if they came from a science fiction novel: reusable rockets, satellite…
Japan Rising: Tokyo-Based Axelspace is Making Microsatellites with a Big Impact
Japan is a lion in kittens’ clothing. In both land area and population, it pales in comparison to the likes of the United States, China,…
China launches classified Shijian-28 spacecraft, reusable Zhuque-3 rocket faces delay
HELSINKI — China launched the latest in a series of experimental, often opaque satellites Sunday, while the debut flight of the commercial…
China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests
HELSINKI — China’s experimental Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months…
Conquer any and every shooting situation with the Nikon…
Black Friday weekend is almost coming to an end, so if you’ve been thinking about treating yourself to a new camera, you don’t…
Everything you need for astrotourism, dark-sky and Nort…
If you’ve ever traveled to the world’s remote regions in search of a dark sky or raging aurora, you’ll know the feeling of being unprepared.…
Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads
BERLIN — A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from European government spacecraft to a…
Baikonur pad damaged in Soyuz launch to ISS
BERLIN — The Baiknour pad used for the launch of the latest crew to the International Space Station has sustained damage, raising questions…
Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights
WASHINGTON — Varda Space Industries said Nov. 28 that its fifth mission, W-5, reached orbit after a launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base…