Two commercial spacecraft pulled off a surprise rendezvous in Earth orbit recently, showcasing skills that could pave the way for satellite servicing missions down the road.
A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.
"The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?"
The EURECA spacecraft flew on the space shuttle Atlantis in 1992.
What do volcanic plumes look like from space?
This quiz dives into satellites and explores what is orbiting Earth.
"When the Stratomast is flying, all these old satellites are going to be in museums."
An AI-powered controller on an orbiting satellite executed real-world attitude adjustments in space, showing that AI can fly satellites autonomously.
An AI-powered controller on an orbiting satellite executed real-world attitude adjustments in space, showing that AI can fly satellites autonomously.
A mind-boggling lack of encryption allowed researchers to eavesdrop on satellite links and intercept vast quantities of private communications, including those by government and military officials.
