A giant cosmic ‘fart’ is making a wobbling zombie star …
An enormous, ongoing cosmic “fart” is causing a mysterious zombie star to flare up repeatedly, shining bright pulses of X-rays toward Earth,…
China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch
HELSINKI — A number of new Chinese state-led and commercial rockets are set for debuts and fresh first stage recovery attempts in the coming…
New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral pad
AMSTERDAM — A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a May 28 hotfire test, destroying the…
Space Force plans nationwide network of ‘resilient operations centers’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force’s proposed $71 billion budget for fiscal 2027 is drawing attention for its investments in missile-warning…
Observable Space raises $90 million and wins Space Force contract for optical systems
AMSTERDAM — Observable Space, a company that develops optical systems for laser communications and space domain awareness, has raised $90…
CEO Series: Lux Aeterna’s Brian Taylor on what’s next for on-orbit servicing
In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto talks with Lux Aeterna CEO Brian Taylor about the problems with disposable satellites and the…
Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology
In December 1972, Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spent 75 hours on the lunar surface during Apollo 17. They drove a rover, conducted three…
Revolv Space enters in-orbit servicing market with Infinite Orbits deal
WARSAW, Poland — The Italian-Dutch company Revolv Space has announced that French in-orbit services provider Infinite Orbits has selected its…
Germany pushes European military space command initiative
AMSTERDAM — A senior German military official said Europe needs a coordinated approach to military space operations and proposed the creation…
The Propulsion Imperative Behind Golden Dome
Missile defense has traditionally been framed around detection, tracking and interception. Golden Dome changes that calculus, broadening the…