Amazon has successfully launched its first group of satellites for Project Kuiper. This is a significant move in the company's effort to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink. The 27 satellites were sent into space using United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This launch i
The United States is gearing up to send a satellite into space that could change how we think about solar power. This isn't your average satellite. It's designed to collect solar energy up there and send it back down to Earth. The company behind this idea, Aetherflux, has secured a whopping $50 mill
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation had a lot of questions for Jared Isaacman, the man picked to lead NASA. One big topic was his friendship with Elon Musk, the head of SpaceX. This came up a lot during Isaacman's hearing on April 9, 2025. Several senators wanted to know mo
The Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) is set to vacate its New York offices by the end of May. This move is part of a broader review of government leases, but the specifics remain unclear. The institute, known for its climate research, has been a fixture in New York since 1961. It's located
Arthur C. Clarke is a name that often pops up when talking about space. He wasn't an astronaut or a politician, but a writer who had a huge impact on how people think about space technology. He was born in England but moved to Sri Lanka in 1956, when it was still called Ceylon. This move was a big d
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) is a big deal for health data in Europe. It's all about using health data for more than just patient care, like research and planning. But there are hurdles to overcome. Different countries have different rules, and AI is always changing. So, a new toolkit has b
Every year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. This day is all about showing love for our planet and thinking about how to keep it safe. It's a time to appreciate the beauty of nature and consider how to protect it. Earth Day is a big deal in many places, including Canada. It
People have been going to space for a long time now. Since the year 2000, there have been 162 missions. These include flights on the Space Shuttle, Russian Soyuz missions, Chinese astronauts' first trips, and even commercial trips on SpaceX's Dragon capsule. There were also privately funded suborbit
The aerospace industry is bracing for a financial storm. Two major players, RTX and GE Aerospace, are expecting a significant financial blow due to tariffs on imported goods and materials. This is not just about numbers; it's about the ripple effect on the global supply chain and the prices consumer
In the quiet hours before dawn on April 21, 2025, a spectacular light display lit up the sky over Florida's Space Coast. This wasn't a natural phenomenon, but the result of a SpaceX launch. The company sent a Dragon spacecraft on its 32nd mission to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 roc
