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The Marine Corps has awarded Viasat a five-year contract valued at $307 million for satellite communications services, emphasizing multi-orbit and multi-band capabilities.
The Buckley Space Force conducted its annual review, focusing on advancements in 'micro' nuclear power generation and strategies for wildfire management.
The US State Department has announced sanctions against Chinese companies, claiming they provided satellite imagery that assisted Iran in targeting American forces in the Middle East.
NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are planning to launch the CRS-24 mission at 8:49 a.m. EDT on April 8, 2026, to deliver essential supplies and scientific equipment to the ISS.
Recent satellite imagery suggests a potential oil spill near Kharg Island, a significant export hub for Iran. The implications of this incident are yet to be fully understood.
In a strategic move, NASA has adjusted the operations of the Swift spacecraft, which is currently in a decaying orbit, to allow for a reboost mission planned for later this year.
A look into the key considerations for establishing data centers in space, including technological challenges and environmental impacts.
On May 7, 2026, Paraguay became the sixth nation to sign the Artemis Accords, marking a significant step in international cooperation for space exploration.
In summer 2025, a tsunami caused by a landslide significantly altered the landscape of Tracy Arm, stripping vegetation from the fjord's shores.
The British startup SatVu has unveiled imagery from its thermal satellite, HotSat-2, aimed at monitoring energy facilities in Cuba, India, and Australia.
Lunar Outpost has successfully raised $30 million to improve its lunar rover designs, aligning with NASA's updated Artemis program requirements.
NASA Armstrong is enhancing its fleet of experimental aircraft, furthering its commitment to aeronautics and scientific research, following in the footsteps of aviation pioneers.
Rocket Lab has announced its collaboration with Raytheon on the Golden Dome space interceptor program, alongside a new contract for hypersonic test flights with Anduril.
A massive galaxy formed less than 2 billion years after the Big Bang has been discovered by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope, raising questions about galaxy formation.
NASA's latest tests confirm that the rotor blades designed for the next-generation Mars helicopters have surpassed Mach 1, marking a significant milestone for Martian exploration.
On May 7, 2026, Paraguay signed the Artemis Accords, marking its commitment to collaborative principles in civil space exploration.
A scorching, airless super-Earth located 48 light-years from Earth provides scientists with a unique opportunity to study the geology of distant planets.
In response to NASA's call for support in developing a moon base, Redwire is renewing its focus on lunar landers and power systems, signaling a strategic pivot.
A full-scale mock-up of a crew cabin for a future lunar lander has been established at NASA, aimed at enhancing training and testing for the Artemis program.
NASA's advanced radar technology is revealing that Mexico City is sinking at a rate of up to 2cm per month, raising concerns among experts about the implications for the metropolis.