Experts say the increasing frequency of solar storms—the result of the Sun's 11-year cycle—is catching smallsat firms off guard.
The head of U.S. Space Command condemned the launch of the Russian satellite, describing the move as "irresponsible."
The agency is bringing together experts to build tools that seek to standardize communication between tens of thousands of satellites.
The space junk was created in November 2021 when Russia used a missile to deliberately destroy a defunct satellite.
While U.S. officials are reportedly concerned about military spying, Iran says its latest and most sophisticated satellite will gather environmental data.
The rising number of satellites in Earth orbit means astronomers are having to contend with increasingly cluttered skies. New research could help.
The company sent 46 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket late last week.
The FCC approved the company to provide internet to moving vehicles.
The company presented a new analysis which claims Dish's efforts on 5G could often result in harmful interference with Starlink service.
The private space company launched Starlink satellites, a military radar satellite, a satellite that takes pictures of Earth, and a mystery payload, perhaps.
SpaceX's next generation of Starlink satellites could pose an even greater threat to astronomical observations.
Emboldened by the FAA's recent decision, the SpaceX CEO figures he's now on the verge of launching Starship rockets, but plenty of hurdles remain.
The CEO said Starlink needs to be in a more "smooth sailing situation" before an IPO of the space-based internet service.
The crew on board the International Space Station will now have to wait for the two tons of expected cargo.
The upcoming Starlink 2.0 satellites will be larger than previous versions, requiring them to be launched from Starship rockets.
The generation-2 satellites are meant to be more powerful than their earlier counterparts.
China is increasingly worried about SpaceX's dominance of low Earth orbit, and by extension, the expanding reach of the U.S. in space.
The DARPA-led project aims to build a constellation of military satellites in low Earth orbit.
A new feature allows users to take their satellite internet with them.
This marks the first deal between SpaceX's internet satellites and a major airline.
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