Air Force lab awards BlackSky contract worth up to $99 million for large optical satellite payload
Program will test large segmented optical system for future surveillance satellites The post Air Force lab awards BlackSky contract worth up to $99…
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)…
‘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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
The case for a southern launch corridor: Yuma’s 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…