Satellites
The Recent Killer Tornado’s Track is Visible From Space
During the night of December 10, 2021, severe weather tore through several US states, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and…
NASA Launches a New X-ray Observatory
A new mission has launched to study some the most intriguing secrets of the universe. No, not THAT spacecraft (JWST…
Rocket Lab Shows off its new Reusable Neutron Rocket, due for Launch in 2024
Rocket Lab just showed the updated design of their Neutron rocket, which features a never-before-seen Hungry Hippo fairing!
It’s Time to Stop Doing Anti-Satellite Tests
Earlier this month, the Russian military conducted an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test, launching a PL19 Nudol interceptor missile at a…
“Irresponsible” Russian Anti-Satellite Test Creates Orbital Debris Field, Endangering the Space Station and Crew
Early Monday, November 15, 2021, the International Space Station Flight Control team in Houston told the crew that due to…
Landsat 9’s First Images are Here
The latest satellite in the Landsat family of Earth observation spacecraft has collected its “first light” images of our planet.…
Not Just Sitting Ducks. Maybe Satellites Could Dodge Almost all Space Junk
Kessler syndrome is becoming more and more of a potential hazard as more and more companies vie to place more…
It’ll Soon be Possible to Make Satellite Phone Calls With Your Regular Phone
Not all who wander are lost - but sometimes their cell phone reception is. That might change soon if a…
Landsat 9 Joins a Fleet of Earth Observation Satellites
Earth has a new eye in orbit to monitor our changing planet. Landsat 9 launched on September 27, 2021…
A Tiny, Inexpensive Satellite Will be Studying the Atmospheres of hot Jupiters
The Colorado Ultraviolet Transit Experiment (aptly nicknamed CUTE) is a new, NASA-funded mission that aims to study the atmospheres of…