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Posted on May 20, 2026May 21, 2026

Space debris is forcing satellites to dodge more often — costing us vital science. ‘Things will get worse before they get better’

Satellites forced to avoid space debris appear to have lost some of their data due to the movement. They've also lost precious fuel.
Posted on May 19, 2026

Vast, builder of private space stations, launches line of high-power satellites

The California startup Vast, which is best known for its space station plans, announced today (May 19) that it's launching a new line of high-power satellites.
Posted on May 18, 2026

SpaceX Starlink and other satellite megaconstellations are creating an ‘unregulated geoengineering experiment’, scientists say

The space industry's plans to launch millions of satellites worry scientists as the rise in high-altitude air pollution threatens to alter Earth's climate.
Posted on May 14, 2026

Earth photobombs a satellite deploying its giant reflector | Space photo of the day for May 14, 2026

ViaSat's ViaSat-3 F2 satellite has bloomed.
Posted on May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Cost estimate for ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system balloons to $1.2 trillion

It will likely cost about $1.2 trillion to develop and operate President Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report.
Posted on May 5, 2026

These 2 companies want to start removing space junk from orbit in 2027

Two private companies are partnering up to establish a repeatable debris removal service for low Earth orbit, and they want to debut it in 2027.
Posted on May 5, 2026

Former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine takes over as CEO of Quantum Space

Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is the new CEO of Quantum Space, a company developing maneuverable spacecraft for use by the U.S. military and commercial operators.
Posted on April 30, 2026

US Space Force wants space-based missile interceptors for Golden Dome ready by 2028

The United States Space Force has created a new program to develop space-based missile interceptors, with the goal of being able to demonstrate their capability by 2028.
Posted on April 16, 2026

Private Japanese spacecraft will inspect 2 dead satellites in 2027

Astroscale's 2027 ISSA-J mission will mark the first attempt to inspect multiple spacecraft across different orbits in a single flight.
Posted on April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Space combat was ‘critical to mission success’ in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says

The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States' ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully "combat credible" force.

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