Tag: satellites
Why did SpaceX just apply to launch 1 million satellites?
A SpaceX satellite launch at Kennedy Space Center, FloridaGeopix/Alamy We are only a month into 2026, yet it’s…
U.S. quietly declassifies Cold–War era ‘JUMPSEAT’ surveillance satellites
The U.S. has quietly declassified a Cold-War era satellite program known as 'JUMPSEAT' that was used to spy…
Satellites could use magnetic fields to avoid collisions
There may be a new way to control satellites in spaceMike_shots/Shutterstock Space exploration missions could soon benefit from…
China has applied to launch 200,000 satellites, but what are they for?
China's Ambitious Plan to Launch Nearly 200,000 Satellites into Earth Orbit China has recently made headlines by applying…
SpaceX gets FCC approval to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites
The FCC Approves SpaceX to Launch 7,500 More Starlink Satellites In an exciting development, the Federal Communications Commission…
Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says : NPR
In this photo released by Roscosmos State Space Corporate on Friday, July 25, 2025, a Soyuz rocket lifts…
Satellites Used to Have Months to Avoid Collisions—Now They Have Days
The space around Earth has become increasingly cluttered with debris from rocket launches, derelict satellites, and mega constellations.…
Crash clock says satellites in orbit are three days from disaster
Satellites Flying Around Earth: A Crowded Orbit The Earth's orbit is becoming increasingly crowded, with a collision between…
SpaceX’s Starlink and other satellites face growing threat from sun
The increasing number of satellites in orbit is a cause for concern, especially when it comes to their…
See Earth’s Forests as Never Before in Biomass Satellite’s First Images
The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite is revolutionizing our understanding of Earth's forests and ecosystems. Using advanced radar…
2032 ‘City-Killer’ Impact Threatens Earth’s Satellites, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
Asteroid Threat: Moon Collision Could Lead to Spectacular Meteor Shower in 2032 In a scenario where a massive…
Satellites show damage to Iran’s nuclear program, but experts say it’s not destroyed : NPR
Recent strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites by the U.S. have caused significant damage to the nation's…