Satellites

Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab developed the initiative in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and Planet Labs PBC.

Early attempts were abandoned because the technology wasn’t ready yet. However, the U.S., Europe, China, and Japan have made renewed efforts.

A new study published in Nature Sustainability warns that low-Earth orbit capacity could shrink by 27% in 2050 and up to 66% by 2100.

While China claims that it’s designed for civilian use, the U.S. military has doubts about that.

Starlink is an unprecedented success. However, its continued survival relies on SpaceX not slowing down.

T-Mobile and SpaceX made the announcement during the Super Bowl.

The initial constellation for direct-to-cell Starlink satellites is 10 times larger than its competitors.

The Department of Defense is utilizing satellite constellation technology developed by SpaceX for military purposes.

China recently launched the first 10 satellites in its state-owned Guowang constellation. Meanwhile, the EU has signed a $10 billion deal to deploy Iris².

A vehicle capable of reaching higher altitudes than a MiG-25 and achieving faster speeds than an SR-71.

China has the largest network of observation satellites. The Pentagon is astounded by their definition.

The launcher that successfully put the French-Chinese SVOM satellite into orbit crashed into a mountain in the Sichuan province just minutes after its deployment.