Orbion Space Technology under new ownership

Orbion Space Technology, a Houghton-based satellite propulsion and space systems company, has been sold, according to a press release from the MTEC SmartZone. York Space Systems, a Denver-based ...

Rice University wins $22.3 million to launch two new space research centers

New funding from the Texas Space Commission and U.S. Space Force will expand Rice University's space research programs.
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From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

Federal Astrophysicist and External Relations Lead at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Smithsonian Institution In 2026, astronauts will travel around the Moon for the first time since the ...
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How AI-Driven Space Debris Tracking Technology Prevents Satellite Collisions and Kessler Syndrome

Discover how space debris tracking technology, automated satellite collision avoidance systems, and active debris removal missions prevent Kessler syndrome and protect orbiting spacecraft. Pixabay, ...

Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can't keep up

When the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran nearly two weeks ago, the first confirmation didn’t come from governments. It came from commercial satellites. Images from ...