Tag

Space Technology

All articles tagged with #space technology

world22 days ago•4 min saved

Trump, Japan Elevate Alliance With Expanded Investments and Tech Ties

Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi unveil a broader U.S.–Japan partnership to strengthen economic security, supply-chain resilience, and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, including major Japanese investments in power and natural gas, expanded critical minerals cooperation, joint AI/quantum/space initiatives, enhanced missile defense and cloud security, and visa facilitation for business travelers, while reaffirming commitments on Taiwan, North Korea denuclearization, abductee issues, and regional stability.

via The White House (.gov)|

#critical-minerals #defense-cooperation #indopacific-security

space-exploration3 months ago•5 min saved

Global Race for Lunar Gold Sparks Urgent Calls for Space Mining Rules

The race to mine the moon is accelerating with new technological developments and international players, but the legal framework remains outdated and fragmented, raising concerns about equitable benefit-sharing, environmental impact, and potential conflicts. Urgent international cooperation and updated governance are needed to ensure responsible and sustainable lunar resource exploitation.

via Space|

#international-law #lunar-resources #moon-mining

science-and-technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Start-up Advances Toward In-Orbit Manufacturing

A Cardiff-based startup, Space Forge, has successfully sent a mini factory into orbit that can produce ultra-pure semiconductors in space, leveraging the vacuum and weightlessness to create higher quality materials than possible on Earth. The company plans to develop larger factories and test re-entry technology, opening new possibilities for manufacturing in space that could benefit electronics and other industries on Earth.

via BBC|

#in-space-factory #science-and-technology #semiconductors

science3 months ago•5 min saved

NASA searches for vital minerals from 60,000 feet above Earth

NASA is using a high-tech sensor called AVIRIS-5 aboard its ER-2 aircraft to locate critical minerals in the American West, essential for technologies like batteries and semiconductors, with potential applications in land management and planetary science.

via Space|

#aviris-5 #critical-minerals #earths-resources

business3 months ago•1 min saved

India Launches Record-Breaking BlueBird 6 Satellite Amid Space Stock Surge

AST SpaceMobile's stock rose over 14% as it prepares to launch its BlueBird 6 satellite, the sixth in a series aimed at providing global cellular coverage from space, with the launch scheduled for December 24, marking a significant step in its satellite deployment plans.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ast-spacemobile #bluebird-6 #business

business3 months ago•2 min saved

CACI's $2.6B ARKA Acquisition Enhances Space and Defense Capabilities

CACI International is acquiring space technology firm ARKA for $2.6 billion to expand its capabilities in space-based sensing and intelligence systems, supporting national security missions and future opportunities in the space domain.

via SpaceNews|

#acquisition #arka #business

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Rocket Lab launches experimental DiskSat satellites for U.S. Space Force and NASA

NASA launched the DiskSat technology demonstration, a new flat, disk-shaped small spacecraft platform designed to lower costs and expand capabilities for space missions, into low Earth orbit to test its performance and potential applications for scientific and exploration purposes.

via NASA (.gov)|

#disksat #low-earth-orbit #nasa

science-and-space-exploration3 months ago•23 min saved

NASA's 2025 Milestones: Advancing Moon, Mars, and Earth Science

In 2025, NASA made significant strides in space exploration, including preparing for the Artemis II crewed Moon mission, advancing Mars exploration efforts, launching scientific missions, and strengthening international partnerships, all while engaging the public through digital media and educational activities.

via NASA (.gov)|

#artemis-ii #mars-exploration #moon-missions

military3 months ago•2 min saved

US Space Force Reveals Fantastical Names for Satellites and Space Weapons

The U.S. Space Force has introduced a new satellite naming system using Magic: The Gathering-style cards to give more identity and culture to its satellites, with themes inspired by mythology and nature, aiming to foster a stronger connection among Guardians and make satellite designations more engaging.

via Yahoo|

#magic-the-gathering #military #military-culture

military3 months ago•2 min saved

US Space Force Reveals Fantastical Names for Satellites and Space Weapons

The U.S. Space Force has introduced a new satellite naming system using Magic: The Gathering-style cards to give satellites more personality and cultural identity, with themes inspired by mythology and nature, aiming to foster a stronger connection among Guardians and make satellite designations more engaging.

via Jalopnik|

#magic-the-gathering #military #military-culture

space-and-science4 months ago•7 min saved

Europe Boosts Space Budget Amidst Competition and Funding Challenges

Europe's ESA approved a record 22.1 billion Euro budget for 2026-2028, focusing on space exploration, science, and self-reliance, despite NASA's budget cuts impacting international collaborations and projects like ExoMars and Mars Sample Return.

via Space|

#esa-budget #european-space-agency #nasa-cuts

science5 months ago•7 min saved

Students devise plan to prevent Armageddon

In the 1960s, MIT students and a professor devised a plan called 'Project Icarus' to prevent a catastrophic asteroid impact, which involved detecting and deflecting the asteroid using existing technology. Their efforts contributed to the development of modern planetary defense strategies, significantly reducing the risk of asteroid-induced extinction today.

via National Geographic|

#asteroid-impact #icarus-asteroid #mit-students

science5 months ago•2 min saved

China Sets New Launch Record with Weekend Surge

China set a new single-year record for rocket launches in 2025 with 72 missions, surpassing last year's 68, driven by multiple launches including government and private rockets, although the US leads globally with over 150 launches, mainly by SpaceX's Falcon 9.

via Space|

#2025-record #china #private-rockets

science5 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Achieve First Successful Quantum Signal Transmission from Earth to Satellite

Scientists at the University of Technology Sydney have demonstrated, through detailed modeling, that sending quantum signals from Earth to satellites is feasible, paving the way for unhackable quantum networks, despite previous assumptions that such uplinks were impossible due to stability challenges.

via ScienceAlert|

#entanglement-swapping #quantum-communication #quantum-internet

space5 months ago•2 min saved

SpaceX and Blue Origin compete to accelerate Moon missions

SpaceX has unveiled a simplified lunar lander design to accelerate Artemis missions, focusing on safety and efficiency by reducing complexity, launch requirements, and cargo capacity, aiming to return humans to the Moon sooner.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#artemis #lunar-exploration #moon-lander