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Low-intensity explosion caused Russian satellite to spew debris

A Russian satellite likely suffered a “low-intensity explosion” that created hundreds of pieces of debris in low Earth orbit, according to one company’s analysis.

by Jeff Foust July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

Ovzon’s debut broadband satellite ready for commercial service

by Jason Rainbow July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

3D render showing a planned moon base, energy, communications and transportation infrastructure on the sunlit lunar surface, including orbiting satellites and a distant Earth in the background.

Policy & Politics

Kazakhstan joins China’s ILRS moon base program

by Andrew Jones July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Alpha FLTA0005 launch

Firefly Aerospace launches NASA-sponsored cubesats

by Jeff Foust July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Airbus secures $2.5 billion German military satellite contract

by Sandra Erwin July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Blue Origin, Stoke Space selected by U.S. Space Force to compete for small satellite missions

by Sandra Erwin July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Chinese satellite manufacturer MinoSpace raises $137 million

by Andrew Jones July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

EnduroSat gets order for Botswana’s debut satellite

by Jason Rainbow July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

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SpaceX wins NASA contract to launch gamma-ray astronomy mission

by Jeff Foust July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

SpaceX Starship on the Moon

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NASA assessment suggests potential additional delays for Artemis 3 lunar lander

by Jeff Foust July 3, 2024July 3, 2024