Satellites

Orbiting satellite uses AI to reorient itself in 'major step towards full autonomy in space'

By John Loeffler published 17 November 25

An AI-powered controller on an orbiting satellite executed real-world attitude adjustments in space, showing that AI can fly satellites autonomously.

'Shockingly large' amount of sensitive satellite communications are unencrypted and vulnerable to interception, researchers find

By Tereza Pultarova published 10 November 25

A mind-boggling lack of encryption allowed researchers to eavesdrop on satellite links and intercept vast quantities of private communications, including those by government and military officials.

China reached out to NASA to avoid a potential satellite collision in 1st-of-its-kind space cooperation

By Andrew Jones published 6 November 25

A NASA official said that China contacted the U.S. space agency recently to coordinate a satellite maneuver, marking the first time the Chinese side had reached out to its American counterpart.

'The solar system on demand': HEO Robotics aims to push spacecraft imaging deep into the final frontier

By Andrew Jones published 27 October 25

From viral shots of Tiangong to a new deal with Astroscale, HEO Robotics is pioneering satellite-to-satellite imagery in orbit and even plans to expand beyond Earth.

SpaceX Starlink internet isn't fast enough for Ukraine's combat robots

By Tereza Pultarova published 27 October 25

The amount of bandwidth provided by SpaceX's Starlink satellites is limiting Ukraine's ability to operate ground robots on the frontline of the nation's war against Russia.

This company's plan to launch 4,000 massive space mirrors has scientists alarmed: 'From an astronomical perspective, that's pretty catastrophic'

By Tereza Pultarova published 21 October 25

Reflect Orbital has applied for a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license to launch a giant mirror to space next year.

Are we already witnessing space warfare in action? 'This is not just posturing'

By Leonard David published 20 October 25

"The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that."

New space debris shield? Satellites and astronauts could suit up in novel 'Space Armor'

By Leonard David published 16 October 25

Humanity has a new tool in the fight against space junk — "Space Armor," a multi-functional composite that could protect both spacecraft and astronauts.

Satellites watch as record-breaking ocean waves carry a storm's power across the sea

By Samantha Mathewson published 15 October 25

Satellites recorded the largest ocean swells ever seen from space, highlighting how massive waves can act as storm “messengers,” carrying a storm’s power across entire oceans.

Is low Earth orbit getting too crowded? New study rings an alarm bell

By Tereza Pultarova published 13 October 25

Hundreds of satellites may soon be flying in orbital regions that are already too packed to allow safe and long-term operations, a new study suggests.