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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.

Balloon Rockets

The autonomous balloon platform is designed to launch 33-foot rockets into orbit.

This Startup Wants to Launch Satellites from Balloons

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

Bright Streaks

"If there are lots and lots of bright moving objects in the sky, it tremendously complicates our job."

Scientists: SpaceX Satellites Threaten "Astronomy Itself”

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

Space Nunchucks

"In other words, it is the sailing ship of space."

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

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

Hello World

SpaceX's Starlink-powered internet service could launch as soon as next year.

Elon Musk Just Tweeted Using SpaceX Satellite Internet

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

Water Gun Satellite

This marks the first time water plasma has been used to propel a spacecraft.

Startup Tests Water Plasma Propulsion in Orbit

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

Balloon Fight

If it works, it could be more efficient than using rockets.

These Scientists Want to Launch Satellites From Steam Balloons

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

Satellite Wars

“The goal here is broadband everywhere."

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

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

Split The Fare

This "satellite dispenser" will launch dozens of cubesats at once.

Europe Is Starting a "Ride-Share" for Small Satellites

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.

Bright Star

Scientific breakthroughs like the first black hole image could be hindered by constellations like Starlink.

Astronomers Call for Regulation of SpaceX Starlink Satellites

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.

Starlink Floodlights

"Starlink, and other mega constellations, would ruin the sky for everyone on the planet."

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

Starlink Express

60 down, and 11,940 to go.

SpaceX Just Unleashed 60 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit

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

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