Scientists Capture Spectacular Footage of Burning Satellite’s Descent from the Sky A team of scientists chased a falling spacecraft using an aircraft. Their goal was to capture the fiery re-entry of a satellite into the Earth’s atmosphere. Equipped with 26 high-tech cameras, the researchers embarked on a daring mission to document the spectacular event from […]
US satellites shadow Chinese counterparts as space standoff with Beijing heats up
US Satellites Shadow Chinese Counterparts as Space Standoff with Beijing Heats Up Even as tensions run high between the U.S. and China on Earth, the two rivals are now extending their competition beyond the confines of our planet, venturing into the vast expanse of outer space. In recent years, the space race between the United […]
Superhero self-healing polymer saves satellites from fast-flying space debris
Superhero Self-Healing Polymer Saves Satellites from Fast-Flying Space Debris Space debris is becoming an overwhelming problem. Between 2019 and 2023, SpaceX’s Starlink satellites made up 40% of all near-misses in space. With thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth and the ever-growing threat of collisions with space debris, the need for innovative solutions has never been […]
Amazon launches first Kuiper satellites to challenge Starlink
Amazon launches first Kuiper satellites to challenge Starlink The space race for global internet coverage has just heated up as Amazon successfully placed its first batch of Kuiper satellites into orbit. Led by the ambitious Jeff Bezos, the Kuiper project aims to provide broadband services to underserved and remote areas around the world, while also […]
Lockheed’s LM 400 satellite ends up in shallow orbit after Firefly rocket glitch
Lockheed’s LM 400 Satellite: Navigating Challenges in Space — A Firefly Alpha rocket experienced a launch anomaly that left a Lockheed Martin satellite in a shallow orbit. The incident, which occurred during a mission to deploy the LM 400 satellite into space, has raised concerns about the reliability of commercial space travel and the potential […]
US builds ‘spacecraft speedometer’ to enhance satellite navigation without GPS
US Builds ‘Spacecraft Speedometer’ to Enhance Satellite Navigation Without GPS Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the U.S. Air Force Academy have created a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize satellite navigation. The innovative system, dubbed the ‘spacecraft speedometer,’ aims to provide precise velocity measurements for spacecraft without relying on the Global Positioning System (GPS). […]
Russia’s secretive Cosmos 2553 nuclear satellite malfunctions, risks military fallout
Russia’s Secretive Cosmos 2553 Nuclear Satellite Malfunctions, Risks Military Fallout Russia’s ambitions to militarize space may have suffered a major blow. According to U.S. analysts, the Cosmos 2553 satellite, suspected to be nuclear-powered, has experienced a critical malfunction. The satellite, launched in June 2020, has been exhibiting erratic behavior, sparking concerns about potential radioactive fallout […]
China makes mini version of cosmic blast in lab with shock waves reaching 1,118 mps
China Makes Mini Version of Cosmic Blast in Lab with Shock Waves Reaching 1,118 mps For many years, scientists have been trying to understand cosmic rays—tiny, fast-moving particles that stream through space, bombarding the Earth from all directions. These cosmic rays carry an immense amount of energy and play a crucial role in shaping the […]
NASA tests 14-inch hybrid rocket motor for smoother and safer Moon touchdowns
NASA Tests 14-Inch Hybrid Rocket Motor for Smoother and Safer Moon Touchdowns NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center experts in Huntsville, Alabama, are conducting crucial tests for a 14-inch hybrid rocket motor. This innovative technology aims to revolutionize Moon landings by ensuring smoother and safer touchdowns for future missions. The development of this hybrid rocket motor […]
US students to push hypersonic boundaries with new spacecraft on NASA rocket mission
US Students to Push Hypersonic Boundaries with New Spacecraft on NASA Rocket Mission This August, a team of University of Virginia undergraduates will attempt to advance aerospace engineering by pushing the boundaries of hypersonic flight. Partnering with NASA, these ambitious students will launch a new spacecraft on a rocket mission aimed at achieving speeds faster […]