SpaceX, known for its innovative approaches in spaceflight, is now eyeing the optical terminal market. This sector deals with laser communications hardware for satellites. At a recent conference in Mountain View, industry experts debated the potential impact of SpaceX’s entry. The company announced
Meet Aptos Orbital, a young startup from Silicon Valley with a big idea. They've just revealed an AI device for satellites that's set to change how we handle data in space. Today's satellites are a bit like old computers—stuck in their own worlds, struggling with limited power, and going silent for
Companies are taking baby steps when it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI) in satellite manufacturing. Blue Canyon Technologies, for instance, is keen on understanding how AI can boost production without compromising cybersecurity. "Where does your data go when you're teaching an AI system?
Luxembourg has thrown its weight behind OQ Technology, pumping millions into the startup's satellite project. The investment, part of OQ Tech's 30 million euro Series B funding round, aims to boost the tiny country's space industry. OQ Tech plans to launch 20 more satellites by the end of next year
NASA is making a big change in how it talks to space. Instead of using its own satellites, like the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), it's switching to commercial ones. This is happening on November 8th. These new satellites are made by companies like SpaceX and Inmarsat. NASA will use them
On October 20, SpaceX gave a boost to Eutelsat's OneWeb satellite constellation by launching 20 spare satellites. These satellites will add resiliency to the network, which provides global broadband coverage. The launch occurred at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, with the satellites success
Ever thought about how we stay connected and safe during natural disasters? Satellites play a massive role in this, even when land-based systems go down. They're like superheroes in the sky, keeping a watchful eye. When a hurricane hits, satellites are already on the job. They track these massi
Ever wondered what space can do for our crops? Well, China's latest space adventure might have the answer. A satellite named Shijian-19 has just returned to Earth after a short trip to space. It was on a mission to see how space conditions might help plants grow better. Shijian-19 is special be
Have you ever stopped to think about how satellites, tiny objects in space, affect our daily lives? Satellites have been around for just over six decades, making them one of the newest tools in human history. But in that short time, they've changed how we communicate, navigate, and even predict the
Imagine you're out hiking and lose your way, or your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. No cell service? No problem! Both iPhone and Android users can now send messages via satellite. Apple's iOS 18 update and Google's Pixel 9 models bring this lifesaving feature to our pockets. For iPhone u
