Why U.S. and Chinese satellites are ‘dogfighting’ in orbit

U.S. and Chinese satellites routinely spy on each other in orbit, rehearsing for more aggressive operations in the event of ...
Space.com on MSN

Surprise! 2 private spacecraft rendezvous in orbit on newly revealed 'Remora' mission

The modified Mira launched in January 2025 on SpaceX's Transporter 12 rideshare mission, which hauled 131 payloads to low ...

Two space startups prove you don’t need to break the bank to rendezvous in space

Back in January, a small spacecraft built by a California-based company called Impulse Space launched along with a stack of ...
ExtremeTech

Orbital Rendezvous Paves the Way for In-Orbit Satellite Servicing

The data was collected to support the development of the Starfish Space Otter, which is designed to rendezvous with other ...

Why Google, SpaceX Want AI Data Centers In Outer Space

SpaceX leads the race to build AI data centers in outer space, promising solar power and scalable computing beyond Earth.
Smithsonian Magazine

Giant Mirrors in Space Could Bring Sunlight After Dark, One Startup Says—and Astronomers Are Concerned

Critics argue the satellites, billed as a way to harness solar energy at night, could hamper sky observations and may pose a threat to human and animal health ...
Yahoo

Spacecraft can ‘brake’ in space using drag − advancing craft agility, space safety and planetary missions

When you put your hand out the window of a moving car, you feel a force pushing against you called drag. This force opposes a moving vehicle, and it’s part of the reason why your car naturally slows ...