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When satellites are hacked: the legal gray zone of non-kinetic space attack
While kinetic attacks, like direct-ascent missiles, on satellites are well understood, less appreciated are non-kinetic attacks that can disrupt or di...
Jan 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
How superheavy-lift rockets could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper
New large launch vehicles like Starship and New Glenn open up many new opportunities. Martin Elvis describes how they enable space telescopes that are...
Jan 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Kazakhstan's space strategy: can its high-tech assets propel it to Eurasia's new broker?
Kazakhstan is best known in the space community as the home of the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Three experts examine how the country can leverage that role t...
Jan 26, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Liftoff for European launch startups
Isar Aerospace is returning to the launch pad this week to make its second orbital launch attempt. Jeff Foust reports on that company and other Europe...
Jan 19, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The PSLV-C62 failure marks a setback for India's space ambitions
Earlier this month India suffered a second failure of its PSLV rocket in as many flights. Ajey Lele examines the implications of the back-to-back fail...
Jan 19, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The successful development of Russia's counterspace activities in LEO and GEO
Russia has embarked on a a variety of projects to disrupt or destroy foreign satellites. Matthew Mowthorpe and Markos Trichas discuss those various co...
Jan 19, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details
Jan 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Prescriptions for space medicine
For the first time in NASA history, a crewed mission is being cut short because of a medical issue with an astronaut. Jeff Foust reports on the decisi...
Jan 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Japanese commercial firms as drivers of Japanese space policy
Japan has developed a vibrant commercial space industry in the last several years, with startups pursuing radar imaging satellites, lunar landers, and...
Jan 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Building empires in the sky: Effectuating off-Earth territorial expansion using existing legal frameworks
The Outer Space Treaty makes clear that countries cannot claim territory on the Moon or other celestial bodies. Camisha Simmons describes how other le...
Jan 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Safe passage in the stars: The next Bretton Woods
On Earth, control of the seas and thus of trade helped create the current financial system dominated by the US dollar. Alex Li argues that the reserve...
Jan 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The Isaacman era begins at NASA
Jared Isaacman became NASA administrator last month, ending a convoluted confirmation process that lasted just over a year. Jeff Foust reports on Isaa...
Jan 05, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail