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engineering · SpaceQ · 12d ago
National security strategy gives space tech a supporting role
Canada's national security strategy released by PM Mark Carney identifies space-based communications and navigation as key sovereignty technologies.
engineering · Space.com · 12d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 2, 2000: Expedition 1 Arrives at the International Space Station
Expedition 1 crew arrived at the International Space Station on November 2, 2000, marking the beginning of continuous human habitation.
engineering · SpaceNews · 13d ago
How to Expand Reliable, Flexible Access to Space
Despite record rocket launches, satellite operators face insufficient launch capacity to meet current demand for orbital access.
engineering · Payload · 13d ago
Exclusive: Stellar Alpina Unveils Monarch Orbiter and Morpho Lunar Lander
Swiss startup Stellar Alpina unveiled two spacecraft: Monarch orbiter and Morpho lunar lander for future space missions.
engineering · Space.com · 13d ago
'VisionQuest' homework guide: Everything you need to watch to understand Marvel's WandaVision follow-up
White Vision, Hex Vision, and Ultron all converge in this spirited new superhero series.
engineering · Payload · 13d ago
Hydrosat Unveils New High-Res MWIR Thermal Capability
Hydrosat introduced new high-resolution mid-wave infrared thermal imaging capability for Earth observation.
engineering · Space.com · 13d ago
What is Starshield? A look at SpaceX's military satellite network
SpaceX operates two satellite networks: Starlink for commercial use and Starshield for military applications.
engineering · Space.com · 13d ago
'The Sea God Surveys': Watch Rocket Lab launch Japanese Earth-observing satellite today
Rocket Lab will launch its 99th mission today, deploying a private Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit.
engineering · SpaceQ · 13d ago
Weekly ISS update: one solar array to go after Kutryk’s spacewalk
Astronaut Joshua Kutryk completed his first spacewalk on Oct. 29, installing the ISS's seventh new solar array with NASA's Anil Menon. One final solar array remains to be installed.
engineering · Space.com · 13d ago
'Metroid Prime' needs some 'Resident Evil'-style remakes to rediscover its sci-fi shooter mojo
Nintendo's sci-fi shooter franchise is in dire straits, but we've got the solution to Samus's problems.
engineering · Space.com · 13d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 1, 1962: The Soviet Union Launches Mars 1 spacecraft to Red Planet during the Space Race
The Soviet Union launched Mars 1 on Nov. 1, 1962, as a flyby mission to Mars during the Space Race.
engineering · Space.com · 14d ago
NASA's Swift space telescope is about to crash to Earth. Where will it fall?
NASA's Swift space telescope is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere, though the exact timing and location remain uncertain.
engineering · Space.com · 15d ago
Happy Halloween! SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video)
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on October 31.
engineering · Space.com · 15d ago
An aquanaut comes home: Returning to Earth from an undersea 'space station'
Analog astronaut crew completes five-day underwater habitat mission simulating space station operations.
engineering · Space.com · 15d ago
India launches next-gen navigation satellite to orbit (video)
India launched NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard a GSLV rocket, marking the fourth Indian orbital launch this year.
engineering · NASA · 15d ago
NASA Releases MAX POWER Key Events for Media, Participants
NASA announced key events for MAX POWER aerospace expo at Kennedy Space Center November 6-8.
engineering · TechCrunch Space · 15d ago
Satlyt takes another step toward turning satellites into space data centers
Satlyt conducted successful test advancing technology to operate satellites as virtual data centers in space.
engineering · TechCrunch Space · 15d ago
Google’s first data center satellite is online and writing poetry
Google's first TPU satellite is operational and running AI model demonstrations in orbit.
engineering · SpaceQ · 15d ago
Joshua Kutryk’s first spacewalk adds a new solar array to the ISS
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk completed spacewalk to install new solar array on ISS as part of five-year power upgrade.
engineering · NASA · 15d ago
NASA Explores Potential Commercial Servicing for Hubble Telescope
NASA requested information on industry capabilities for in-space servicing of the Hubble Space Telescope.
engineering · Space.com · 15d ago
On this day in space! Oct. 30, 1964: NASA's weird Lunar Landing Research Vehicle takes 1st test flight to help Apollo astronauts land on the moon
Retrospective on first test flight of NASA's Lunar Landing Research Vehicle on October 30, 1964.
engineering · NASA · 16d ago
Vega Island Frozen in Fright
The sight of an icy skull-like visage on the Antarctic island could make one’s blood run cold.
engineering · Payload · 19d ago
OSMOS X Tapped to Lead EDF-backed Tactical Capture Consortium
The Europeans are gearing up for a fight in orbit. The post OSMOS X Tapped to Lead EDF-backed Tactical Capture Consortium appeared first on Payload .
engineering · TechCrunch Space · Oct 10, 2026
Elon Musk intensifies attack on Ambani over Starlink India launch delay
Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of blocking competition.
engineering · TechCrunch Space · Oct 8, 2026
Elon Musk questions Ambani’s influence as Starlink India launch stalls
“Is Ambani the real boss of India? ” Elon Musk asked as he questioned why Starlink has yet to launch its satellite internet service in the country.