European banks help OroraTech raise more funds for wildfire-monitoring constellationOroraTech has secured an extra $13 million in Series B venture funding to accelerate the expansion of its wildfire-monitoring constellation, the German satellite operator announced May 14. The post European banks help OroraTech raise more funds for wildfire-monitoring constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space debris crisis: the national security threat we’re ignoringToday, Earth’s orbits carry over 100 million debris objects, which have already resulted in nearly 400 debris-generating events, according to NASA. In the last six months alone, space debris has crashed into Poland, near Turks and Caicos, […] The post Space debris crisis: the national security threat we’re ignoring appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space Force sharpens focus on deterring rivalsDual-use space technologies underpin a new strategy to outpace rivals The post Space Force sharpens focus on deterring rivals appeared first on SpaceNews.
India’s satellite crackdown brings fresh challenges for Starlink and OneWebIndia is tightening security and data compliance rules for satellite connectivity, creating new hurdles for SpaceX’s Starlink and other broadband constellations aiming to enter the world’s most populous country. The post India’s satellite crackdown brings fresh challenges for Starlink and OneWeb appeared first on SpaceNews.
Securing the skies: tackling the growing threat of GPS interferenceMalicious interference with the United States Global Positioning System (GPS) is a potentially fatal safety hazard that demands immediate attention and unified action. As the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency […] The post Securing the skies: tackling the growing threat of GPS interference appeared first on SpaceNews.
OroraTech opens US office to expand wildfire monitoring networkGerman satellite operator OroraTech opened its U.S. headquarters in Denver, Colorado, April 24 to push its growing wildfire-monitoring constellation into a country that regularly experiences some of the world’s most costly fires. The post OroraTech opens US office to expand wildfire monitoring network appeared first on SpaceNews.
Building for a Better World: Norfolk Students Bring STEM to Life with NASA PartnershipAt Norfolk Technical Center in Norfolk, Virginia, carpentry students in Jordan Crawford’s first-year class aren’t just learning how to measure and cut wood—they’re discovering how their skills can serve a greater purpose. When the NASA Science Activation program’s NASA eClips project—led by the National Institute of Aerospace’s Center for Integrative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics […]
Forest mission sealed within rocket fairing for liftoffWith the launch of ESA’s Biomass satellite scheduled for 29 April, preparations at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, have reached a key milestone. The satellite has now been sealed inside the protective fairing of the Vega-C rocket – now hidden from view, the satellite is almost ready for its journey into space.
Exploring the Universe Through Sight, Touch, and SoundFor the first time in history, we can explore the universe through a rich blend of senses—seeing, touching, and hearing astronomical data—in ways that deepen our understanding of space. While three-dimensional (3D) models are essential tools for scientific discovery and analysis, their potential extends far beyond the lab. Space can often feel distant and abstract, […]
NASA Offers Free High School Engineering Program This SummerNASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is launching the NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute this summer. The free, work-based learning experience is designed to help high school students prepare for a future in the aerospace workforce. Rising high school juniors and seniors in Northeast Ohio can submit applications for this new, in-person summer program […]
Startups are preparing for the launch of space-based solar powerElectrical engineer Ed Tate was skeptical of proposals for space-based solar power when he initially heard about the concept seven years ago. “My first reaction was, ‘That really sounds like […] The post Startups are preparing for the launch of space-based solar power appeared first on SpaceNews.
Meet Alex Olley: Air Force Veteran Powering the Space StationAs an Air Force veteran from Spartanburg, South Carolina, Alex Olley now serves as a contract specialist in the International Space Station Procurement Office at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Olley joined NASA as a Pathways intern in January 2023 to turn his lifelong goal into a reality—bringing his unique experience in the defense […]
NASA Tech Developed for Home Health MonitoringEven before we’re aware of heart trouble or related health issues, our bodies give off warning signs in the form of vibrations. Technology to detect these signals has ranged from electrodes and patches to watches. Now, an innovative wall-mounted technology is capable of monitoring vital signs. Advanced TeleSensors Inc. developed the Cardi/o Monitor with an […]
Perfecting Payloads: Raytheon Uses Digital Engineering to Unlock the Next Generation of Remote SensingHumans have excellent vision. Compared to most animals, they can see longer distances with more colors and finer details. But the eyes that evolved to help humankind survive and thrive […] The post Perfecting Payloads: Raytheon Uses Digital Engineering to Unlock the Next Generation of Remote Sensing appeared first on SpaceNews.
US Senate Committee Schedules Hearing for Jared Isaacman’s NASA Administrator NominationUS Senate Committee Schedules Hearing for Jared Isaacman’s NASA Administrator Nomination
Senate schedules confirmation hearing for Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASAThe Senate Commerce Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator next week. The post Senate schedules confirmation hearing for Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA History News and Notes–Spring 2025The NASA History Office brings you the new Spring 2025 issue of NASA History News & Notes reflecting on some of the transitional periods in NASA’s history, as well as the legacies of past programs. Topics include NASA’s 1967 class of astronauts, historic experiments in airborne astronomy, NASA’s aircraft consolidation efforts in the 1990s, lightning […]
NASA Boosts Efficiency with Custom X-66 FlooringNASA designed temporary floorboards for the MD-90 aircraft to use while it is transformed into the X-66 experimental demonstrator aircraft. These floorboards will protect the original flooring and streamline the modification process. Supporting the agency’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, a small team in the Experimental Fabrication Shop at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, […]
Bringing the Heat: Abigail Howard Leads Thermal Systems for Artemis Rovers, ToolsDepending on where you stand at the lunar South Pole, you may experience temperatures of 130°F (54°C) during sunlit periods, or as low as -334°F (-203°C) in a permanently shadowed region. Keeping crews comfortable and tools and vehicles operational in such extreme temperatures is a key challenge for engineers at Johnson Space Center working on […]
Innovative Dutch Technology Captures Historic Image of Mars and Deimos During ESA’s Hera Mission flybyThe worldwide tech leading Dutch firm, cosine, is making a big impact in space exploration. The company is playing a key role in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Hera mission […] The post Innovative Dutch Technology Captures Historic Image of Mars and Deimos During ESA’s Hera Mission flyby appeared first on SpaceNews.



















