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Secondhand Market Offers $50 Celestron AstroMaster 130mm Telescope Value
A $50 investment in a secondhand Celestron AstroMaster 130mm telescope proves that entry-level astronomy does not require a large budget, according to Space.com.
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Xona Space Systems Cleared to Deploy 250-Satellite Navigation Constellation
Startup Xona Space Systems has received authorization to use specific radio frequencies for its planned 250-satellite navigation network, aiming to provide high-precision positioning.
SpaceNews · 17h ago
Africa’s Growing Space Sector Becomes New US-China Tech Rivalry
African nations are rapidly expanding their space capabilities, creating a new geopolitical arena as Washington and Beijing compete to provide critical infrastructure.
Semafor · 18h ago
Astronomers Discover Rare Three-Headed Asteroid (44) Nysa
Researchers have identified (44) Nysa, a unique trilobate asteroid located in the main belt, which also features its own small orbiting moon.
Space.com · 18h ago
What to Observe During the Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026
Prepare for the 2026 total solar eclipse with a guide to key astronomical phenomena, from sunspots to planetary alignments, beyond just the temporary darkness.
Space.com · 20h ago
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True Anomaly Completes First In-Orbit Pursuit of Evading Target
True Anomaly has successfully tested its Jackal spacecraft in a tactical mission to track and image an active, evading target in orbit for the U.S. Space Force.
Payload Space · 20h ago
Airbus and Thales Awarded Contract to Build SpainSat Replacement
European aerospace giants Airbus and Thales Alenia Space have secured a contract to construct a new military communications satellite for the Spanish government.
SpaceNews · 20h ago
Evaluating the Nocs Provisions Lite View for Casual Astronomy
The Nocs Provisions Lite View spotting scope offers a portable solution for casual stargazers, balancing compact design with entry-level magnification for lunar viewing.
Space.com · 21h ago
Astronomers Observe Black Hole Digestive Processes in Swift J1727.8-1613
New observations of black hole Swift J1727.8−1613 reveal that these cosmic objects are not simple bottomless pits, but complex systems that expel significant amounts of matter.
Space.com · 21h ago
Why AI Autonomy is Vital for Scaling Future Satellite Constellations
As satellite constellations expand to tens of thousands of units, the industry is shifting toward AI-driven onboard processing to manage complex orbital operations.
Space.com · 23h ago
Space Salvage vs Reality: Why Debris Cleanup Is Not a Game
While video games like Hardspace: Shipbreaker popularize orbital dismantling, real space debris removal focuses on capture rather than destruction to avoid the Kessler syndrome.
Space.com · 1d ago
Space Force Selects K2 Space for $22.9M Laser Communications Project
The U.S. Space Force has awarded K2 Space a $22.9 million contract to demonstrate orbital laser communications using two satellites.
SpaceNews · 2d ago
Engineers Attempt Rescue of Troubled Satellite Mission for NASA Swift
Katalyst Space Technologies faces a major challenge after its Link satellite spun out of control, threatening the mission to boost NASA’s Swift gamma-ray observatory.
Ars Technica · 2d ago
China Deploys Secretive TJS-27 Satellites and New Relay Tech
China successfully launched the TJS-27 satellite pair and an upgraded Tianlian communication relay system, enhancing its orbital infrastructure via a Long March 6A rocket.
SpaceNews · 2d ago
Spain Unveils $2.3 Billion Investment for Sovereign Satellite Network
The Spanish government is earmarking up to $2.3 billion to establish a domestic military satellite communication constellation to support the broader IRIS² initiative.
SpaceNews · 3d ago
K2 Space Secures $500M Series D Funding at $6.8B Valuation
Satellite manufacturer K2 Space has raised $500 million in Series D financing, boosting its total capital raised to over $1 billion since its 2022 inception.
Payload Space · 3d ago
NordSpace Invests in NVD as Canada Launches Strategic Exports Office
NordSpace Ventures has taken a stake in defense firm North Vector Dynamics to bolster sovereign missile technology amid Canada's new export-focused trade initiative.
Payload Space · 3d ago
Space Force Partners Test Orbital Evasion Tactics
True Anomaly and Rocket Lab recently executed a sophisticated orbital maneuver exercise, simulating satellite pursuit and evasion tactics in a first-of-its-kind public test.
Ars Technica — Space · 4d ago
NASA Swift Rescue Mission Encounters Critical Attitude Control Failures
A commercial satellite designed to extend the life of NASA's Swift gamma-ray telescope is facing severe technical malfunctions, resulting in an uncontrolled orbital spin.
Ars Technica — Space · 6d ago
Rocket Lab Announces $8 Billion Acquisition of Iridium
Aerospace firm Rocket Lab has unveiled plans to acquire satellite operator Iridium Communications in a landmark $8 billion transaction, signaling major industry consolidation.
Mergers & Acquisitions · 36d ago
New Joint US-European Satellite Enhances Global Ocean Monitoring
A collaborative satellite mission between US and European agencies is set to transform how we track rising sea levels and ocean surface dynamics on a global scale.
NASA & ESA Missions · 263d ago