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Search and rescue technology developed in part by NASA saved five lives
Through a new collaboration between NASA and the National Football League (NFL), the agency will soon bring America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innovation to the football field. NASA will conduct flyovers, astronaut…
The Republic of Djibouti will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 11 a.m. EDT, Monday, Sept. 14, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 72nd country signatory. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson…
Less than two weeks after an Executive Order was signed to create the first United States Space Academy, NASA-led work is in full swing to make the academy a reality and shape the future…
On a mostly flat plain an hour north of Stockholm lies a collection of large burial mounds dating from an ancient culture at least 2,500 years old. These people were not Vikings; they were…
Tomorrow.io announced the five instruments that will fly aboard DeepSky—its next-gen constellation built for real-time global atmospheric monitoring. The post Tomorrow.io Unveils Next-Gen Weather Forecasting Instruments appeared first on Payload.
Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) has unveiled a restructured technology portfolio, introducing three nuclear reactor platforms aimed at defence, space and research applications. The technology platform update is part of a pivot the company…
The Summer Triangle dominates the night sky long after summer begins to fade. So what makes Vega, Altair and Deneb a distinctly summer sight?
Over a decade ago, the Fermi satellite detected an excess of gamma-ray emissions in the galactic center. Potential explanations included Sgr. A*, the Milky Way's SMBH, pulsars, and even self-annihilating dark matter. There's no…
Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) has tapped MaiaSpace, the up-and-coming French launch provider, to launch a range of SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellites starting in 2029. This is […] The post MaiaSpace…
Tomorrow.io has selected York Space Systems to build the initial phase of its next-generation DeepSky weather monitoring constellation under a $187 million contract announced Thursday. For Tomorrow.io, DeepSky will serve […] The post York…
GPS jamming and spoofing pose a growing threat to aviation by blocking satellite signals or feeding aircraft false… The post Researchers test magnetic navigation to protect aircraft from GPS jamming appeared first on AeroTime.
TrustPoint is moving forward to build out its GPS-independent PNT constellation plans, tapping EnduroSat US to build 40 satellites in a deal announced Thursday. These 40 satellites will take the […] The post TrustPoint…
Eutelsat announced major orders of satellites to support service continuity for the OneWeb constellation, and Europe’s IRIS² constellation. Airbus Defence and Space received authorization to proceed for 229 OneWeb satellites […] The post Eutelsat…
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, satellite operator Eutelsat Group announced a €1 billion satellite procurement order to build and deploy its second-generation (Gen-2) OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. The […]
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, satellite communications operator Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) and mobile network operator Deutsche Telekom IoT announced the successful transmission of a voice message over the […]
Rhode Island startup Regent Craft is targeting 2027 to begin manufacturing its all-electric seagliders, the first commercial aircraft to leverage the “wing-in-ground-effect” aerodynamic phenomenon. The design, named Viceroy, is classified as a flying boat…
TENERIFE, Canary Islands, Sept. 8, 2026 — Fifteen years after STARMUS brought together the legends who defined the first age of human space exploration, the Festival will welcome the explorers who have opened its…
On Sept. 10, 2011, NASA's GRAIL spacecraft launched on a mission to the moon! Here's why the moon gravity mapping mission mattered.
Operations aboard the Katalyst Space LINK satellite continue, despite the spacecraft's inability to complete its mission of boosting the orbit of NASA's Swift Observatory.
JAXA's Martian Moon eXploration (MMX) will be on its way to Mars and Phobos next month. It will collect samples from Phobos and return them to Earth. A new morphodynamic atlas of the small…
Mettere alla prova un satellite prima ancora che voli o addirittura che esista: è possibile grazie al Digital Twin
For years, scientists have relied primarily on radio imaging from techniques like very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) to study jets from the active galactic nuclei of supermassive black holes. This allows for the detection…
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, satellite operator Eutelsat Group and French NewSpace ground station provider Skynopy signed a strategic partnership agreement at the International Space Summit in Paris. The initiative […]
On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, European commercial space company The Exploration Company (TEC) announced the completion of a $450 million (€387 million) Series C financing round. Co-led by Bessemer Venture […]
Cristobal Bordiu et al 2026 ApJL 1005 L34 Researchers have detected SO and SO2 for the first time in an early-type evolved star; these results suggest that B[e]supergiants could be useful for studying sulfur…
A catalog of almost 3,000 white dwarfs that exploded as type Ia supernovas after overfeeding on companion stars indicates that dark energy is changing over time.
The sun is capable of great things. In massive eruptions, it repeatedly hurls particles and radiation into space. This solar bombardment can be dangerous for technical infrastructure on Earth: For example, satellites and transformers…
Mars is a terrible place to build a house. It's bitterly cold, blasted by radiation and a near vacuum. Not to mention that the building materials, even for a modest shelter, could spend months…
The French armed forces have ordered eight Airbus U050 Capa-X uncrewed aircraft for the French Army and Navy… The post France orders eight Airbus U050 Capa-X drones after trials appeared first on AeroTime.
What the Current State of the Blockchain Community Tells Us About AI Hype
Colombian flag carrier Avianca has signed a sale and leaseback agreement for 12 Airbus A320neos with Singapore-based lessor… The post Avianca signs sale and leaseback deal for 12 Airbus A320neos with BOC Aviation appeared…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened up many wonders of the cosmos to scientists since it began its science operations a few years ago. But one thing that it hasn’t done is…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has unveiled Wildfire, a clean-sheet uncrewed aircraft it is currently offering to the US Air Force (USAF) as a… The post General Atomics unveils Wildfire drone as lower-cost MQ-9 Reaper successor appeared first on AeroTime.
What will passengers expect of air travel tomorrow? As the Crystal Cabin Award opens submissions for its 2027 competition, its 20th anniversary puts a question to the aviation industry: which ideas will define the…
The European Space Agency’s Hera asteroid mission for planetary defence has a cartoon dinosaur for its mascot – because dinos were made extinct after an asteroid impact, but while they didn't have a space…
The European Space Agency has awarded The Exploration Company a €760 million contract under the second phase of its European cargo return programme, covering an initial demonstration of its Nyx spacecraft and options for…
Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space and Isar Aerospace will share roughly €544 million (about $871 million) to get their rockets flying by the end of 2027, under the first contracts signed under the European…
The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under…
Aerospacelab and Thales Alenia Space have secured IRIS2 contracts expected to total more than €5.4 billion, covering satellite platforms and communications payloads for the European Union’s secure communications constellation. While the company didn’t disclose…
Orbital announced today it has selected German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace as the exclusive platform partner for Orbital-1. The post Orbital Partners with Reflex Aerospace on ODC Platform appeared first on Payload.
Yevgeny Khrunov was born Sept. 10, 1933, in Prudy, Russia. A Soviet Air Force pilot, he was selected as one of the first cosmonauts on Feb. 25, 1960, along with 19 others including Yuri…
NASA announced today it awarded Inversion a contract to study a new method of interplanetary travel which uses a planetary body’s atmosphere to slow incoming spacecraft looking to enter into orbit. The post Inversion…
EnduroSat will build a 40-sat constellation for TrustPoint, the startup building a commercial GNSS service, the companies announced today. The post TrustPoint Taps EnduroSat to Build 40-sat GNSS Constellation appeared first on Payload.
ビクトリア大学のMarielle Eduardo氏やノーザンアリゾナ大学のAnastasia Morgan氏をはじめとする研究チームは、ジェームズ・ウェッブ宇宙望遠鏡とハッブル宇宙望遠鏡による共同観測の結果、海王星よりも…
"Artemis II is done."
In a few billion years, the Sun will rapidly expand in size. What does that mean for the inner planets, including our very own Earth? Read today's bite to find out!
The Exploration Company has signed a contract with Arianespace to launch an initial demonstration mission of its Nyx cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. While neither company has…
Patrick Cosgrove from Honeoye Falls, New York Sharpless 2–140 is sometimes called the Hidden Nebula for the way it appears to be partially swallowed by the neighboring dark cloud LDN 1204, adjacent to the…
W paryskim Grand Palais 9 -10 września odbywa się pierwszy International Space Summit, jedno z najważniejszych tegorocznych spotkań światowego sektora kosmicznego. Dwudniowe wydarzenie, organizowane z inicjatywy Prezydenta Francji Emmanuela Macrona, gromadzi około 2 tys.…
Arrivano i primi risultati del progetto dell’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana sviluppato con l’Università di Ferrara, che aggiunge un nuovo tassello alla comprensione dei cambiamenti che interessano il sistema cardiovascolare durante la permanenza nello Spazio. Le…
New Funding Brings Total Raised to $2.3 Billion as Company’s First Orbital Rocket Has Yet to Fly
Strategy Folds Defense, Security and Growth Funding Into Single Government Framework
Retired Navy Vice Admiral Moves From Advisory Role to Oversee Global Operations
Written by Judith Delany Europe depends on space more than most citizens realise. As Josef Aschbacher calls for greater public engagement, new initiatives from ESA and ESPI are exploring how to turn space outreach…
OroraTech to reserve space aboard future Eutelsat LEO satellites to embark its wildfire detection payloads. The post Eutelsat and OroraTech partner to expand wildfire monitoring from space appeared first on SatellitePro ME.
The INT3000 pilot showcased ST Engineering iDirect’s 5G NR-NTN progress through a satellite simulator at the ESA 5G NTN Forum. The post ST Engineering iDirect advances multi-waveform 5G NTN user equipment appeared first on…
Infinite Orbits and Eutelsat are collaborating to prepare a life-extension mission for at least one of the French operator's geostationary orbit satellites, opening another route for Eutelsat to extend the productive lives of spacecraft…
Venturi Space has unveiled ALTA LUNA, a compact and maneuverable lunar rover designed to support operations around future lunar bases, at the International Space Summit in Paris. With ALTA LUNA, Venturi Space is expanding…
Amazon Leo and Arianespace have expanded their existing launch partnership at the International Space Summit in Paris, with Amazon Leo ordering six additional Ariane 64 missions and bringing the total number of Ariane 6…
The partnership combines Eutelsat's global ground infrastructure with Skynopy's software-defined orchestration technologies to offer the largest data download ground service for Low Earth Orbit satellites The post Eutelsat and Skynopy build software-defined ground backbone…
パデュー大学のVandana Ramakrishnan氏(研究当時は同大学の大学院生)を筆頭とする研究チームは、ろくぶんぎ座の方向、約117億光年先(赤方偏移z=3.1)の巨大な原始銀河団の集まり「COSMOS-z3.1…
As Earth’s orbits become busier, close approaches between satellites become more likely. When that happens, operators may need to coordinate quickly to avoid a collision. But first, they need to know who to contact.…
The European Space Agency (ESA) will implement an astronaut mission to the International Space Station for Greece. The flight will be part of the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station that…
Following their landmark Artemis II mission earlier this year, distinguished NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning in September to emeritus status at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. In an…
Venturi Space unveils ALTA LUNA, a compact and manoeuvrable rover designed for local operationsaround future lunar bases. Designed to assist astronauts, it will also be able to carry out missions involving the handling and…
Telesat has effectively restored the 25% of commercial Lightspeed capacity it diverted to the fast-growing defense market by greenlighting plans to expand the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation to 225 satellites. That’s good news…
The mission, dubbed USSF-153 mission, launched an undisclosed number of satellites for the U.S. Space Force. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 8:42 a.m. PDT (1142 a.m. EDT /…
The Canadian Armed Forces created a new non-commissioned space professional occupation this summer, among several new details shared on a recent defence podcast. The post Canadian Armed Forces creates new space professional occupation appeared…
"We will not be relevant without a massive rocket at a massive cadence."
SpaceX has rolled Super Heavy Booster 22 out of Mega Bay 1 to Massey’s for… The post Flight 15 pairing undergo testing at Massey’s appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
The Government of Canada has injected an additional $1.5 billion into the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) to protect domestic supply chains as the trade war with the U. S. escalates. The expansion brings…
L'umanità si sta preparando da decenni per poter essere in grado di vivere sul nostro satellite
Home / Historic UAP News and the Disclosure Effort You can find all of our Historic UAP News Records at our Historic UAP News Hub. Understanding the modern UAP disclosure movement requires examining the…
Let's explore GW detection from a slightly different candidate today!
New modeling tests a common assumption that's important for interpreting exoplanet spectra: that stars of all spectral types exhibit bright magnetized regions called faculae. The post When Bright Spots Go Dark appeared first on…
Jamie Dietrich et al 2026 AJ 172 35 Some systems in the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) Exoplanet Exploration Program (ExEP) Mission Star List have more than a 50% chance of hosting a temperate terrestrial…
The Swedish government has tapped Saab to continue work on a next-generation fighter jet concept, keeping a wholly domestic iron in the fire.
Assaia, a leader in artificial intelligence and computer vision for airport operations, today announced an investment from United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines. The investment, which occurred earlier this…
U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.
The program, currently unnamed but designated F/A-XX, has been buffeted by delays and funding disputes for years.
The UK government published its long-awaited Space Strategy, clarifying what it means by “assured access to space,” nearly a year after the phrase began replacing references to a sovereign British launch capability. The strategy…
L’eruzione dell’Anak Krakatau monitorata da una squadra di satelliti
SSC Space and Firefly Aerospace (Nasdaq: FLY), a market-leading space and defense technology company, today announced a multi-launch agreement for two Alpha rocket launches from Sweden’s Esrange Space Center, owned and operated by SSC…
Video: 00:04:20 Witness how over the last eight years, the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission has been travelling through the inner Solar System and aligning itself with Mercury's orbit. So far, it has travelled 9.9 billion…
月面輸送サービスの事業化を目指す株式会社ispaceは2026年9月9日、静岡銀行から30億円を借り入れることを取締役会で決議したと発表しました。借り入れの実行は2026年9月中を予定しています。 今回の借り入れで調達す…
The acquisition expands IHC’s exposure to deeptech and the rapidly developing new space economy, adding a platform spanning satellite infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and space technologies. The post IHC to acquire 80% stake in Marlan…
こちらは、ハッブル宇宙望遠鏡が観測した惑星状星雲「NGC 2022」。オリオン座の方向、地球から約6800光年先にあります。 太陽のような比較的軽い恒星(質量は太陽の8倍以下)は、晩年を迎えると主系列星から赤色巨星に進化…
In agenda il ministro Urso ha incontri con commissario Kubilius, il direttore generale dell’ESA e 5 ministri. Con Baptiste prevista la firma di due accordi industriali. L’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana è rappresentata dal commissario straordinario…
Building Leaders for a New Strategic Domain
Second Flight Also Marks Continent’s First Commercial Orbital Delivery
Agreement Pairs Tokyo-Based Small Satellite Fleet With Airbus’s Global Customer Network
Eutelsat Will Deliver OneWeb Connectivity Through Longtime Partner Tusass
Europe’s Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 (MTG-I2) satellite has reached its designated orbit at 36 000 km from Earth and is ready to begin its commissioning phase, preparing it to provide years of service…
The new satellite integrates advanced imaging, video collection and onboard AI to meet the evolving needs of defense and intelligence operations. The post ISI introduces EROS NOVA satellite with 25cm imaging and onboard AI…
A powerful eruption from the Indonesian volcano lofted ash into the atmosphere, disrupting thousands of flights and degrading air quality.
Delta is teaming up with Sport 24, IMG’s dedicated live sports channel for the airline and cruise industries, to bring 24/7 live sports coverage to customers on international routes through Delta Sync Wi-Fi. On…
Europe celebrated a spaceflight milestone Sept. 5 with the first successful orbital launch conducted from the continent. Norway’s Andøya Space Center fired a Spectrum launch vehicle from Germany’s Isar Aerospace. The Spectrum released five…
Three weeks of space wargames that demonstrated future national security needs wrapped up Tuesday, U.S. Space Command announced. The Apollo Maneuvers tested the command’s plans for “maneuver warfare” in orbit. It’s a new doctrine…
"Science fiction imagines the future. We build it."
The largest MoD investment detailed in the new strategy is a planned £880 million between 2026/2027 and 2029/2030 for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and space control “activities.”
Satellogic Comes Full Circle: Analysing Its Recent Moves and Strategy
The space industry lauded a new Trump administration 1,000-launches-a-year space policy, but experts told Breaking Defense that the current space infrastructure doesn’t have enough capacity and someone’s going to have to pay, potentially a…
Astrobites reports on how synchrotron emission from thermal electrons could help to explain the behavior of certain tidal disruption events. The post Thermal Electrons Can Explain the Mysterious Radio Behavior of a Tidal Disruption…
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has found a new ultra-faint dwarf galaxy in our galactic backyard just by using preview data, taken before its 10-year survey!
NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Among the payloads scheduled for the next SpaceX rideshare mission is a shoebox-sized spacecraft for NASA’s latest flight demonstration of a low-toxicity propellant the agency has…
Algorithm NASA first applied to satellite imagery is now used to peer into antiquity
Scadenza: 29 settembre 2026 […]
Il razzo prodotto da Isar Aerospace completa il suo primo volo orbitale e segna un nuovo traguardo per l’accesso europeo allo spazio
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MENA broadcasters are shifting from expanding reach to maximising the value of existing audiences and content through FAST, OTT, connected TV and smarter advertising. The post Beyond reach: The next economics of broadcasting in…
Preparing for increasingly frequent extreme weather requires countries to work together and make full use of the latest technologies. One example is an EUSPA proof-of-concept for Hydropower Flood Assessment developed by GECOSistema (Italy) and…
The rebranding will extend across the company’s product portfolio. Cosmote 5G will become Telekom 5G, while Cosmote Fiber will be renamed Telekom Fiber. The post Cosmote Telekom rebrands as Telekom in Greece appeared first…
New UK space strategy to bring government's investment and activity under one plan to drive growth, strengthen security and back everyday technologies
A government consultation on a range of issues relating to orbital liabilities and insurance, in response to the June 2022 call for evidence.
The UK Space Strategy sets out the UK’s enhanced intentions for the space sector, focussing on defence, national security and economic growth, backed by £7.8 billion of investment to 2030.
Ważny krok w kierunku rozwoju nowych kompetencji i innowacyjnych rozwiązań dla polskiego sektora kosmicznego. Podczas pierwszego dnia Międzynarodowego Salonu Przemysłu Obronnego (MSPO) 2026 Polska Agencja Kosmiczna (POLSA) oraz Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna (WAT) podpisały porozumienie…
Maritime historian Tad Fitch discussed the tragic implosion of the OceanGate submersible Titan near the Titanic wreck site. Followed by John Rhodes, known as the "CryptoHunter," on his controversial research into Reptilian humanoids, or…
ADRAS-J2 Targets 2027-2028 Liftoff From Norway After Astroscale Japan Signs With Isar Aerospace
Image: Copernicus Sentinel-3 captured a plume from the eruption of Anak Krakatau on Saturday, 5 September.
Under the agreement, PSL will be responsible for implementing the submarine cable, leveraging its expertise in submarine cable engineering to develop this critical infrastructure. The post Telecom Egypt to build 200km Sharm El Sheikh–Taba…
Five orbital launches are expected this week. Two Falcon 9s are expected to launch from… The post Launch Preview: Soyuz, CZ-8A, and Falcon 9 to launch from sites around the world appeared first on…
Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center have pushed Artemis III Space Launch System hardware another… The post Artemis III SLS stacking advances as Orion results confirm trajectory fix appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Moon Monday #291: A comprehensive review of each major component China has demonstrated towards such a lunar network.
Meet Joaquim – helping scientists unlock insights from some of the world’s largest space datasets to supporting innovation and business development The post A passion for space and innovation appeared first on SSC Space.
Phosphorus, key for life on Earth, has never been seen in the planet-forming environment. The authors of today’s paper have sniffed out why and where the Phosphorus is hiding.
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Sentinel-1 Temporary delay in ETAD production
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of September 6-12, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in recess […]
SpaceX is still building out assembly, test, and launch infrastructure at Starbase while Flight 14… The post Starbase Infrastructure Advances Toward Flight 14 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
SpaceX decided to shift all Starlink missions flying on Falcon 9 rockets to the West Coast as it pushes towards the debut of its Starship-Super Heavy in Florida. Liftoff of the Starlink 15-24 mission…
In May, the science academies of the G7 countries — also known as the S7 — provided French President Emmanuel Macron its statement on large satellite constellations to carry into the G7 Summit. The…
What embeddings are, who is building the models, how they are commercialised, and what they mean for the EO market
25 settembre 2026, dalle ore 17:00. Disponibili il programma e il link per le prenotazioni […]
NASA is targeting the middle of this month to wrap up a test campaign that is simulating explosions of rockets fueled by liquid methane, a common propellant for the new generation of launch vehicles.…
Investigative journalist Tom O’Neill has described an extraordinary conversation with a senior congressional staffer who, he says, claimed classified briefings on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) included information about recovered craft, recovered beings and technology…
“Before we go spend quadruple the cost” on bespoke tech, “there some things that we can do” to make a commercial option work, said Brig. Gen. Shane Taylor.
SSC Space has now passed 700 balloon launches from Esrange On August 26, at 20:34 local time, the Keystone TV BALLET (Terahertz/Visible BALLoon ExperimenT) balloon was launched from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden.…
A child gets lost in a crowded park. A senior with dementia wanders off alone. A hiker loses their direction in dense fog, or a lone worker suffers an accident in a remote area.…
Deployment of Copernicus Sentinel-2 Processing Baseline 05.13 on 21 September 2026
Większość z nas całkiem niedawno, czyli 12 sierpnia 2026 roku miała okazję być świadkami wyjątkowego zjawiska, czyli częściowego zaćmienia Słońca. Do pięknych zjawisk rozświetlających sierpniowe niebo tego wieczoru należały również niewątpliwie „spadające gwiazdy” czyli…
Check out the list of SpaceTech VC deals in August 2026.
Gen. Douglas Schiess took charge of the U.S. Space Force today at a Change of Responsibility ceremony outside Washington, D.C. Outgoing Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman praised his successor […]
Polska Agencja Kosmiczna bierze udział w dwudniowym seminarium eksperckim – „Zarządzanie środowiskiem przyrodniczym w Jednostkach Samorządu Terytorialnego z wykorzystaniem danych”, które odbędzie się w dniach 3-4 września 2026 r. w ARCHE Dwór Uphagena w…
Leuven, Belgium & Halifax, Canada – 3 September 2026 – European optical payload provider Simera Sense today announced that Canadian space technology company Galaxia has acquired a HyperScape100 hyperspectral imaging […] The post Galaxia…
Details on open funding opportunities from the UK Space Agency, the space sector, academic, education and community partners.
Listen to Kratos podcast from the SmallSat conference about the rise of a new space infrastructure, one of the industry’s biggest transformations. The post Podcast: technologies behind the new infrastructure of space appeared first…
DURANGO, Colo. — Sept. 2, 2026 — Agile Space Industries celebrated the completion of a 20,500-square-foot expansion of its Durango headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 26, joined by […] The post Agile…
Copernicus Sentinel-2C Tandem Data Reprocessing Campaign Completed
A full month before FY2027 begins, the House today joined the Senate in passing a Continuing Resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown on October 1. Both parties are eager […]
NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract Tuesday to develop the agency’s Mars Telecommunications Network, a next-generation communications system that will enable reliable, high-bandwidth communications and navigation services for current and future Mars missions. The…
Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California occurred at 1:42 a.m. PDT (4:42 a.m. EDT / 0842 UTC).
Congress avoided an Oct. 1 government shutdown as the U.S. House approved a continuing resolution (CR) Tuesday. The measure ensures government funding through Dec. 11. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure…
How Traditional Communications and Navigation will Fail in the Far North
Investigative historian Sarah Whalen argued that Princess Diana was assassinated and that her death was connected to rituals associated with royal cults. Followed by UFO investigator Preston Dennett on the intersection of UFO encounters…
Moon Monday #290: Lunar samples brought by Apollo missions transformed our understanding of the Moon’s formation and Earth’s past. Chang’e and Chandrayaan missions have newly enriched the endeavor as scientists continue unraveling its complex…
August 31, 2026— Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Outlier and Rendezvous Robotics as its newest Associate Members, bringing expertise in reusable satellite platforms and adaptable […] The post Commercial…
I have spent much of my career looking at the defense industrial base from different vantage points: as a warfighter, inside major defense companies, and now leading a company whose […] The post Speed…
“We have to have a better linkage between our acquisitions officers, or staff, and our operators,” Col. Tim Trimailo, head of the Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office, told Breaking Defense.
SANSA has welcomed the appointment of an Interim Board for the South African National Space Agency, effective 21 August 2026. The appointment was made by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade…
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off this morning on a mission to find more planets around other stars in the universe and solve the mysteries of dark energy […]
Discover the 70-year history of government UAP investigations. Understand how legislation and official reports drive disclosure, then search our main data hub. The post About Our UAP Government Activities Section appeared first on The…
Using a donated Hubble-class mirror originally built for a spy satellite, NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched Sunday on a $4.3 billion mission to open a new window on the universe. Liftoff from the Kennedy…
British MP Clive Lewis has said he was “definitely misled” by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) over the United Kingdom’s cooperation with Five Eyes allies on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
Growing news coverage of UFOs is influencing people's views about extraterrestrial life, particularly among younger Americans, according to a new survey.
President Trump signed an Executive Order today during a ceremony honoring the Artemis II crew that will create a NASA-led U.S. Space Academy to “encourage and guide” students to pursue […]
Explore our overview of 68 SpaceTech portfolio companies and learn from the experiences of the world's top SpaceTech and DeepTech accelerator.
What You Need to Know: The White House releases a new National Space Transportation Policy. China delays its Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission to 2027. SpaceX announces a new launch facility in Louisiana. United…
Going to Mars by Building Launch Sites on Earth?
New research by theoretical physicists suggests the dynamics of a warp drive spacecraft could be consistent with some modern UAP reports.
A total of 25 countries, including EU Member States, other participating European countries and selected cooperating countries beyond the EU, have now signed contracts with EUSPA – the operational agency of the EU Space…
New Delhi wants access to a critical fighter engine technology available to only a handful of countries.
During the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse over Europe, scientists aimed to study a long-standing mystery: why the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, is far hotter than its visible surface. Capturing the data they needed meant being in exactly the…
World Water Week highlights the importance of protecting and sustainably managing one of our planet’s most precious resources. Understanding how rivers, lakes, wetlands and oceans are changing is the first step, and space plays…
Dr. Drew Peterson shared natural health approaches and supplement recommendations. Followed by longtime UFO researcher and author Kevin D. Randle on his extensive involvement in UFO investigations.
SpaceX announced plans today to build a second Starbase, this one on the coast of Louisiana. All Starship launches to date have been from Starbase, TX. They will soon begin […]
OT Systems in Space
Issue 179.
The Future of Landsat: From a Satellite to a Standard?
Moon Monday #289: They form near-instantly and offer a peak into the Moon's interior, improving our understanding of planets across the Solar System and beyond.
Indian Space Progress #41-42: A garden does not save the forest.
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is using satellite Earth Observation (EO) intelligence to map and analyse the impact of the Hernic Ferrochrome tailings dam collapse near Brits. The analysis provides a clear…
NASA has selected four university teams to help the agency transform the future of aviation through projects ranging from high-supersonic propulsion systems to low-noise routes for small aircraft flying through cities. The agency made…
An analysis of 112 Pentagon UAP videos reveals a new problem for scientists working to discern whether they display anomalous capabilities.
A growing number of advocates are pressing President Trump to reveal what they believe is evidence of advanced non‑human intelligence and its technologies interacting with humanity, an effort that has accelerated in recent days.
Filmmaker Dean Alioto spoke about the latest release of UFO information and his study of alien abduction phenomena. Followed by magical practitioner Todd Elliott on the intersection of organic farming and esoteric traditions.
NASA’s next Gateways to Blue Skies competition invites collegiate teams to imagine innovative new ways aircraft could inspect land-based infrastructure, such as bridges and tunnels, to improve safety, reliability, and costs by 2035 or…
Compressed Air in Salt Caverns
Moon Monday #288: Realizations from fundamental physics at the heart of the rocket equation. Paired with memes for fun and poetry for ethics.
Antennas are sold by the minute. Collision warnings sell by subscription. Mission control is the last piece nobody has managed to productize — and the constellation era is forcing the issue.
Craft launched from Luna, no tether can go farther, faster while being lighter Exploring more worlds with joy and curiosity hosting ideas, deploying empathy and even skepticism for humanity From the edge of a…
Behind every breakthrough in space is a person, a team, or an organisation that made it possible.
How China is Rewriting the Economic Power Projection Playbook
South Africa has never had a formal symbol to represent its national space programme. That is about to change, with the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) today launching a competition inviting high school…
Here we consolidate over 30 FOIA archives from U.S. Government agencies, other governments and a variety of non-governmental sources. The post About FOIA and Government UAP Sources appeared first on The UAP News Center.
The Office of the Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) has provided a statement to Liberation Times in response to allegations that details of testimony given by an Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) whistleblower were disclosed…
Innovating on Eggshells
Before we begin, I’m thrilled to share that Open Lunar Foundation is continuing as a sponsor of my Moon Monday blog+newsletter for the sixth year! 🌕 Open Lunar is a US-based non-profit organization with a global team that…
Researcher David John Oates shared messages in recorded audio played backward. Followed by musician and educator Terry Fisher, who described a lifetime of UFO encounters he claimed runs through his family.
Cell biologist Bruce Lipton discussed his research into the influence of consciousness and belief on health and biology. Followed by researcher Stan Gordon on his decades of investigations into UFOs, Bigfoot and other unexplained…
By Steve Wolfe, President, Beyond Earth Institute I’ve spent much of my career working on space policy from behind a desk — writing legislation, building coalitions, advocating for the industry I love. It’s meaningful…
Check out the list of SpaceTech VC deals in July 2026.
No one knows how this will end. It could become one of the most consequential moments in human history. Or, ten years from now, it may be little more than a fascinating story in…
Moon Monday #286: China’s Chang’e 6 samples have helped scientists decipher enigmatic layers of the lunar farside, leaving a curious trail for future missions to build upon.
New to the subject? This beginner's guide breaks down the difference UFO vs UAP, the core observables, and the modern push for disclosure with a resource guide to help you get started. The post…
Pretoria, South Africa – 27 July 2026 – The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Laingsburg Municipality have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to advance the development of South Africa’s Deep Space Ground…
From radiation-hardened chips to AI data centers in orbit — how space software is finally catching up to Earth, and where the money's moving
This is a call for those of you who dream of launching your own SpaceTech or DeepTech startup now or within the next 2-3 years.
On the brink - or facing another false dawn. It’s difficult to tell. Liberation Times understands from multiple sources that a presidential speech confirming that some UFOs are of non-human origin has been prepared.
The Department of Defense’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, documenting 319 newly received UAP reports while emphasizing that every resolved case…
The U.S. Department of War released its latest collection of UFO imagery and other materials on Friday. Here's a look at what it reveals.
A newly released documentary film, 'Beyond Blue Sky: The Untold Story of the First Private Astronauts' describes one pilot's life-changing UAP experience.
A newly released Freedom of Information Act response from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers a limited but useful look at UAP-related keyword hits found in the email records of Dr. Timothy Gallaudet,…
The Department of War Office of Inspector General (DoW OIG), formerly known as the Department of Defense Inspector General, has issued the fourth interim release of documents regarding its evaluation of the military’s handling…
What do the Pentagon's latest releases of UAP records reveal? The Debrief takes a look at what's in the new files, what's missing, and how it relates to public attitudes toward the UAP issue.
Learn how to navigate decades of complex UFO literature and identify credible sources. Read our evaluation guide, then explore our UAP Reference Library. The post About our UAP Book Reviews appeared first on The…
Learn about the complex ecosystem of UAP organizations, from funding infrastructure to advocacy groups. Read our guide, then explore the Definitive Directory. The post About Our UAP Organizations appeared first on The UAP News…
The Black Vault has launched a new searchable archive dedicated to the recently released UFO Files Release #1 collection, providing the public with a significantly more accessible way to explore the material than the…
A newly released Freedom of Information Act response from NASA reveals internal discussions focused on how the agency would communicate a confirmed discovery of extraterrestrial life. This includes details about a 2025 meeting convened…
A newly released Department of War document obtained through a Freedom of Information Request request (FOIA case #24-F-1205) originally filed with U.S. Space Command (FOIA case #24-R-020), outlines the 2023 formation of a “UAP…
A newly released series of Pentagon emails from May 2019 reveals an internal contradiction at the center of the Department of Defense’s narrative on the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) and Luis Elizondo.…
by Steve Wolfe, President & Cofounder, Beyond Earth Institute In a SpaceNews op-ed earlier this month, I applauded NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s announcement of a moon base program — while flagging the conspicuous absence…
Originally published by Frontier Foundry on May 17, 2024.
Steve Wolfe, President and Co-Founder, Beyond Earth Institute A few years ago, I wrote an Op Ed for Space News arguing that the Commercial LEO Destination program is the singular most important initiative the…
No summary can fully capture the energy of the 2026 Beyond Earth Symposium, held at Grossman Hall at American University Washington College of Law. But here are the moments that mattered most. Moon First…
Join us at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace-Paris-Le Bourget from 22 to 24 May for one of the world's most unique electronic music festivals! Join us at the Musée de l'Air et…
This is The Orbital Index: Extended Mission.
Both new generationsatellites will further enhance the precision, robustness and availability of the first-generation constellation. Both new generationsatellites will further enhance the precision, robustness and availability of the first-generation constellation.
Liftoff Time August 1, 2025 – 15:43 UTC | 11:43 EDT Mission Name Crew-11 Launch Provider(What rocket company… The post Falcon 9 Block 5 | Crew-11 appeared first on Everyday Astronaut.
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced the opening of registrations for the 2025 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Programme, an initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of Emirati space science…
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced the successful launch of its first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT. The satellite launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, aboard a…
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced details of the launch of its first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT. The satellite developed in partnership with South Korea’s Satrec Initiative is scheduled…
Liftoff Time February 15, 2025 – 06:14 UTC February 15, 2025 – 01:14 EST Mission Name Starlink Group… The post Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-8 appeared first on Everyday Astronaut.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SpaceData, a Tokyo-based startup engaged in R&D aimed at the fusion of space and digital, to develop two key digital…
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre today announced the successful launch of MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region, named in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of…
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that final preparations are underway for the launch of MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region.
MBRSC recently awarded certificates to the students and mentors who participated in the 2024 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Programme, a key initiative by the Centre designed to strengthen the research skills of young…
Rocket Lab summons Electron rockets from both sides of the world, a new telescope emerges in Chile, and one startup is getting closer to throwing satellites into space.
MBRSC today announced the successful completion of the final phase of the second analog study under the UAE Analog Programme, as part of NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Campaign 7 Mission 4.
Because we all need a little space on Sunday.
NJ state officials convince the public not to worry about mysterious flying drones, the Trump administration replaces Bill Nelson with Jared Isaacman, and all the other ways space got frosty.
Aerospace companies adapt their space tech to Earthly purposes, Microsoft and NASA make celestial data more accessible to the public, and all the other ways space firms are for the people this week.
Because we all need a little space on Sunday.
A banana rides to orbit as Starship’s first payload, NASA proclaims its love of beavers, and all the other crazy stuff happening in space this week.
While SpaceX readies to soar to success under a new US administration, Boeing prepares to bow out of its once lofty celestial endeavors.
Because we all need a little space on Saturday.
Stephan Reckie, BE Business Challenge Chair The Beyond Earth Institute is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated event of the year – the Beyond Earth Business Challenge 2024. This groundbreaking competition, set to commence…
Beyond Earth’s President & Co-Founder’s Monthly Note (April/May 2024) Steve Wolfe, President & Co-Founder Last week, BE EVP Courtney Stadd and I participated in an invitation-only meeting at the Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA)…
Beyond Earth’s President & Co-Founder Reflects on the DARPA LunA-10 Workshop Steve Wolfe, President & Co-Founder I had the privilege of participating in a recent invitation-only workshop hosted by the DARPA LunA-10 project, an…
Beyond Earth’s Senior Technical Advisor Reflects on Findings at the HRP-C Workshop Steven J. Höeser, Senior Technical Advisor I attended the Human Research Program for Civilians Workshop (HRP-C), presented by the International Association for…
In the first episode of Space Café Israel, Meidad Pariente is in conversation with Tal Inbar, a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge, a member of the History Committee of the International Academy of Astronautics; Board…
Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), one of the leading providers of secure satellite communications for militaries and governments in the Middle East, is looking to use its L-band satellite communications service to expand its offering…
Eutelsat Communications’ EUTELSAT 7C satellite has entered full commercial service and is ready to support broadcast customers across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Turkey.
Iran is believed to be preparing to launch two satellites from its Imam Khomeini Satellite Launch Centre over the coming days, according to numerous reports in Iranian and international news media.
Israel's leading satellite network manufacturer and provider Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, is believed to be in advanced discussions with a large, yet unnamed, multinational company…
The Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the UAE Ministry of Finance to support innovation in the UAE, has announced the addition of 11 new members to the Fund's accelerator…
Russia, Kazakhstan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to proceed with a trilateral agreement to modernise the 'Gagarin's Start' launch complex at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, according to a 16 January…
Given the very large turnout for registration to the second batch seeking to join the UAE Astronaut Programme, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has extended the deadline for application submissions until 31…
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