Satellites
NASA is Building a Mission That Will Refuel and Repair Satellites in Orbit
NASA is planning a mission to demonstrate the ability to repair and upgrade satellites in Earth orbit. The mission, called…
Antarctica Lost an Ice Shelf, but Gained an Island
Collapsing ice shelves on the eastern coast of Antarctica has revealed something never seen before: a landform that might be…
Starlink is the Only Communications Link for Some Ukrainian Towns, but the Terminals Could Also be a Target
Starlink's satellite internet is the only means of communication for some people in the Ukraine, though the services could pose…
What Would a Sustainable Space Environment Look Like?
A new study paints a dire picture about Earth's orbital debris environment and highlights the need for mitigation strategies
Ukrainians urge satellites to publicly share real-time images of the Russian invasion
Earth Observatory System Data Analytics is urging fellow satellite companies and space agencies to share their data to assist the…
Stunning Photos from Air, Space and Ground of the Atlas V GOES-T Launch
NASA and NOAA now have a sophisticated new weather satellite in space. The GOES-T satellite launched on the powerful United…
Europe’s ExoMars Rover Will Likely Miss This Year’s Launch Window Because of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
As countries around the world respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions aimed at crippling Moscow and Vladimir Putin,…
Satellites can now see Exactly Where Methane is Being Dumped Into the Atmosphere
Methane is one of the most important greenhouse gases, despite the overwhelming interest in carbon dioxide emissions as the primary…
Finally, a Practical use for Space-Based Power Beaming. Sending Power to Satellites in Shade
Power beaming is one of those technologies that can completely change the world. Almost unlimited power wherever it is needed,…
A Chinese Space Tug Just Grappled a Dead Satellite
A Chinese satellite pulled a defunct navigation satellite out of the way of other satellites on January 22nd. The satellite,…