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A startup is developing a system that could allow spacecraft and satellites to launch after being dropped from a massive hot-air balloon at 60,000 feet.

This Startup Wants to Launch Satellites from Balloons

By Victor Tangermann

Not only could SpaceX's satellites interfere with radio wavelengths, they're already proving to be brighter than expected.

Science & Energy

Scientists: SpaceX Satellites Threaten “Astronomy Itself”

By Victor Tangermann

By connecting satellites with ultra-thin tethers, engineers could safely steer them back to Earth with a space propulsion system, no fuel required.

The US Is Testing a Space Propulsion System That Doesn’t Use Fuel

By Dan Robitzski

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk just sent a tweet out using satellite internet provided by a network of Starlink satellites launched by the space company.

Elon Musk Just Tweeted Using SpaceX Satellite Internet

By Victor Tangermann

For the first time in history, a startup called Momentus is testing a new in-orbit water plasma propulsion system to maneuver satellites.

Startup Tests Water Plasma Propulsion in Orbit

By Victor Tangermann

Using steam-filled balloons to bring satellites into orbit could prove much cheaper and more efficient than launching rockets.

These Scientists Want to Launch Satellites From Steam Balloons

By Dan Robitzski

Amazon has officially filed an application with the Federal Communications Comission (FCC) to launch some 3,236 broadband satellites.

Amazon Wants to Join SpaceX and Launch 3,200 Internet Satellites

By Victor Tangermann

The European Space Agency is about to test Vega, a new "satellite dispenser" that will cut space launch costs by stacking satellites like Legos.

Europe Is Starting a “Ride-Share” for Small Satellites

By Dan Robitzski

The International Astronomical Union (IAU), an association made up of more than 12,000 members from across the globe, released a statement regarding concerns over SpaceX's new Starlink satellite initiative.

Astronomers Call for Regulation of SpaceX Starlink Satellites

By Victor Tangermann

Last week, SpaceX unleashed 60 tiny Starlink satellites to orbit the Earth at just 340 miles. Astronomers are worried they could ruin the night sky.

Astronomers: SpaceX’s New Satellites Are Ruining the Night Sky

By Victor Tangermann

SpaceX Just Unleashed 60 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit

SpaceX Just Unleashed 60 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit

By Victor Tangermann

Astronomers are looking to get a much higher resolution shot of a black hole by sending two to three satellites into Earth orbit.

Explained: Why the Next Black Hole Image Will Be Incredible

By Victor Tangermann

When India blew up a satellite, it introduced a lot of debris into orbit. Lockheed Martin's experimental Space Fence is keeping an eye on it.

India Blew up a Satellite. Now A “Space Fence” Is Tracking Its Debris

By Dan Robitzski

PepsiCo says it's struck a deal with a Russian startup called StartRocket to display an enormous energy drink advertisement in the night sky.

Pepsi Plans to Project a Giant Ad in the Night Sky Using Cubesats

By Jon Christian

A new space imaging system could prevent satellite collisions by monitoring the sky with unprecedented resolution during daylight hours.

“Game-Changing” Camera Could Prevent Satellite Collisions

By Kristin Houser

The consensus: it's not just Futurism readers who hate the idea of space billboards — scientists are worried about the concept as well.

Experts Respond to Orbiting Space Billboards: “Harmful”

By Jon Christian

Tokyo-based company Astro Live Experiences just launched its experimental prototype satellite that it will use to create a fake meteor shower.

A Startup Is About to Launch a Satellite Full of Fake Shooting Stars

By Dan Robitzski

After investigating Swarm Technologies for months, the FCC finally settled with the space startup for launching unauthorized satellites in January.

FCC Fines Startup for Launching Satellites Without Permission

By Victor Tangermann

NASA's Near-Earth Object Camera (NEOCam), a crucial tool for spotting asteroids on a collision course with Earth, hasn't been fully funded since 2006.

Retired Astronaut: NASA Left Earth Defenseless Against Asteroids

By Dan Robitzski

Pest control may soon take the form of a system of satellites, working with computer models, to forewarn farmers of potential pest problems.

How Satellites Are Warning African Farmers About Pest Invasions

The FCC approved a SpaceX request to launch more than 7,000 internet-broadcasting satellites. The only catch: they need to do it fast.

The FCC Just Approved SpaceX’s Plan to Launch 7,518 Internet Satellites

By Jon Christian

According to recent FCC filings, SpaceX is planning on orbiting more than 1,500 Starlink satellites at almost half the altitude to keep them safe.

SpaceX Found a Way To Keep Its Satellites From Cluttering Up Space

By Victor Tangermann

There's a lot of space junk orbiting the planet. The Air Force just put out a call for high-tech ways to keep track of it all.

The Air Force Wants Your Help Guarding Satellites From Space Junk

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists Want to Use a Plasma Beam to Push Space Junk Out of Orbit

Scientists Want to Use a Plasma Beam to Push Space Junk Out of Orbit

By Kristin Houser

Service Robots Could Fix Up Orbiting Satellites Like Mechanics in Space

Service Robots Could Fix Up Orbiting Satellites Like Mechanics in Space

By Kristin Houser

The US Has Tons of Spaceports But Not Enough Launches

The US Has Tons of Spaceports But Not Enough Launches

By Kristin Houser

The UK Just Confirmed the Location of Its First Spaceport

The UK Just Confirmed the Location of Its First Spaceport

By Kristin Houser

The US Government Has No Idea What to Do About Small Satellites

The US Government Has No Idea What to Do About Small Satellites

By Claudia Geib

We Could Have an In-Orbit Satellite Repair Service by 2020

We Could Have an In-Orbit Satellite Repair Service by 2020

Welcome to the Age of Micro Satellite Swarms

Robots and Machines

Welcome to the Age of Micro Satellite Swarms

By Chelsea Gohd

NASA-Funded Research Will Let Unmanned Spacecraft “Think” Using AI and Blockchain

Artificial Intelligence

NASA-Funded Research Will Let Unmanned Spacecraft “Think” Using AI and Blockchain

By Claudia Geib

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DARPA and NASA Form a Partnership to Create New Satellites

By Chelsea Gohd

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With Hundreds of New Low-Orbit Satellites, OneWeb Promises to Bridge the Digital Divide

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Congress Agrees on a $700 Billion Defense Deal, Rejects Space Corps

SpaceX Files Trademark Documents for its Global Internet Network

SpaceX Files Trademark Documents for its Global Internet Network

By Patrick Caughill

Satellites Will Soon Predict Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions From Space

Satellites Will Soon Predict Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions From Space

Small, Water-Powered Satellites Could Be the Future of Space Exploration

Small, Water-Powered Satellites Could Be the Future of Space Exploration

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The House Passed a Bill That Could Create a Branch of the Military for Space Defense

By Chelsea Gohd

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SpaceX is Launching Its Third Mission in Just Nine Days

By Patrick Caughill

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Futuristic Space Lasers Have Arrived, And They’re Far More Than Weapons

By Patrick Caughill

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SpaceX is Gearing Up for Historic “Double-Header” Launches This Weekend

By Patrick Caughill

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A Private Company Just Successfully Launched Their Rocket Into Space

500,000 Pieces of Space Junk Are Orbiting the Earth. Here’s How We Can Get Rid of Them.

500,000 Pieces of Space Junk Are Orbiting the Earth. Here’s How We Can Get Rid of Them.

By Patrick Caughill

India Just Set a New World Record for Satellite Launches in a Single Day

India Just Set a New World Record for Satellite Launches in a Single Day

By Neil C. Bhavsar

Africa’s First Private Satellite is Set to Launch, And It Was Made By Teens

Africa’s First Private Satellite is Set to Launch, And It Was Made By Teens

By Eleazer Corpuz

A Cheaper Form of Spaceflight: Soon, Balloon-Based Rocket Launches Could Be Bringing You To Space

A Cheaper Form of Spaceflight: Soon, Balloon-Based Rocket Launches Could Be Bringing You To Space

By Jelor Gallego

U.S. Training A ‘Space Mission Force’ to Operate Military Satellites in Response to Threats

U.S. Training A ‘Space Mission Force’ to Operate Military Satellites in Response to Threats

By Jelor Gallego

The Bottle-Sized Satellites Leading a Quiet Revolution in Space

The Bottle-Sized Satellites Leading a Quiet Revolution in Space

By World Economic Forum

Meet Callisto: The Moon with an Ocean and an Atmosphere

Meet Callisto: The Moon with an Ocean and an Atmosphere

By Darwin Batinga