Neuroscientists are searching for the ‘cellular substra…
To our human eyes, a mouse’s furred face doesn’t betray much emotion. But if you watch the body language of a mouse who’s reunited…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…