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Vladimir Putin hails Elon Musk’s ‘genius’ amid plans for Russian Starlink

Russia plans to build own version of US billionaire’s satellite communications to help attack UkraineVladimir Putin prai...

DIA Releases Challenges to Security in Space

Oct. 26, 2026 “JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING – The Defense Intelligence Agency has released a new report assessing the sc...

With daily jamming of US forces on Korean Peninsula, industry needs resilient solutions: USFK commander

“If your capability requires pristine satellite communications, infinite bandwidth, and uninterrupted fiber optic backbo...

Putin calls Musk 'genius' as Ukraine recovers from Starshield throttling

"I want to point out that Elon Musk is a genius, a real genius," Putin said, praising the billionaire's vast satellite n...

Musk's genius, Rassvet, Akkuyu nuclear plant proposals: Putin's statements

Russia is in contact with the United States on the space issue and, in particular, with the head of Starlink, Elon Musk,...

NASA Selects 19 New Citizen Science Proposals in 2026

So far, 2026 has seen a flood of successes for volunteers who do NASA science, exemplifying NASA’s commitment to gold-st...

Russia has found high-quality satellite communication technology — Putin

"Now the task is to move from quality to quantity," the Russian president said

‘A Real Genius’: Putin Showers Elon Musk With Praise

Putin commended the American billionaire for developing the Starlink satellite internet network.

China's secretive space plane caught on camera in incredible new photo released by US military

A U.S. military intelligence agency has released an incredible new photograph of China's secretive space plane, showing ...

Webb Sees Turbulent Star Nursery

In this Webb image released on Oct. 22, 2026, we see a turbulent cauldron of star formation filled with dense clumps of ...

Putin Says Russia Coordinates With ‘Genius’ Musk on Satellites

President Vladimir Putin said Russia is coordinating on low-Earth-orbit satellite networks with billionaire SpaceX chief...

Flexell Space and Satoro Agree to Collaborate on In-Orbit Demonstration of Next-Generation Space Solar Cells

– Two demonstration missions planned aboard SpaceX Falcon 9, one each in 2027 and 2028 – Satoro to provide “Satellite-as...

Satellites the size of drinks cans: Young engineers take on a space challenge in Uzbekistan

From classroom calculations to rocket launches, teams from 15 countries tested their creations under real flight conditi...

Russian satellite data helped Yemen’s Houthis target Saudi Arabia: What to know

A report by The Associated Press found evidence that Russian satellites helped Yemen’s Houthis identify and target speci...

Satellites watch an escaping Antarctic iceberg | Space photo of the day for Oct. 28, 2026

Iceberg A-81 escaping the Weddell Sea and drifting near the edge of South Georgia's underwater shelf.

Minnesota farmer finds 11-foot metal object suspected to be Chinese rocket debris

Shield Space Launches UK Space Superiority Coalition

The UK Space Superiority Coalition brings together space companies across the UK in an effort to build a space-based car...

Exclusive: Rendezvous Robotics Raises $20M to Develop Self-Assembling Spacecraft

Rendezvous Robotics is developing technology to allow future satellites to launch in pieces that can self-assemble in sp...

Russian Spy Satellites Helping Iran’s Allies Target Sites in Saudi Arabia – AP

Dozens of Russian satellites have been tracked orbiting above facilities in Saudi Arabia before and after Iran-backed gr...

US warns China is expanding its space toolkit with spaceplane and energy weapons

A rare satellite image of China’s secretive spaceplane has appeared in a new US intelligence report that warned Beijing ...

Virgin Galactic is finally revealing its new Delta-class spaceship this week

Virgin Galactic will unveil its first Delta-class spaceship on Wednesday (Oct. 28), revealing a name chosen by public vo...

Space Industries opens Stellar Hub in Turin, one of Europe's largest satellite factories

In Settimo Torinese, Stellar Hub has been inaugurated, an 8,000-square-metre facility for mass-producing satellites of u...

Russia discussing with partners extension of ISS operations until 2032 — deputy PM

The manned space program, cross flights, and work on the International Space Station are proceeding as planned, Denis Ma...

Nearly 50 companies involved in producing Russia's Starlink alternative, 23 not under international sanctions, HUR says

Rassvet's planned coverage is expected to focus primarily on Ukraine and Europe, HUR said, warning that the system could...

Zelensky pushes back against Musk, says Ukraine uses Starshield to defend itself

"When Elon Musk said that we use Starshield against the Russians — yes, against the Russians, but on our own territory. ...

Kenya Appoints Consortium to Advise on Proposed Commercial Spaceport

Kenya’s proposed commercial spaceport has moved to the next stage of project preparation, with a consortium appointed to...

EU seeks to avoid Ukraine’s mistakes in relying on Starlink — Bloomberg

According to the news agency, European officials discussed the need to bolster their own capabilities, reduce dependence...

Russian satellites helping Iran’s allies strike Saudi: Officials

China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit

The DIA's threat assessment suggests China may soon place directed energy weapons in space.

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

The Defense Intelligence Agency’s third iteration of its unclassified report on space threats also includes a never-befo...

China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIA

The Defense Intelligence Agency’s third iteration of its unclassified report on space threats also includes a never-befo...

Ethiopia’s Innovation Minister Directs SSGI to Reset Strategy Around National Development Priorities

Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Frehiwot Tamru, has directed the Space Science and Geospatial Institut...

Ukrainian startup, GomSpace test satellite for future communications network

The companies said the experimental spacecraft, launched Oct. 1, could lead to a Ukrainian-controlled satellite network ...

Cowboy Space Names Rocket ‘Big Iron,’ Targets 2028 Debut 

Cowboy Space set out bold development plans to develop its own rocket, targeting a 2028 debut. Cowboy Space announced th...

Airbus and Thales Contracted for 2 Galileo Satellites Each 

The European Space Agency (ESA) awarded contracts this week to both Airbus and Thales Alenia Space contracts to build tw...

Amazon Secures FCC Approval for Globalstar Acquisition 

The FCC granted Amazon approval for the Globalstar acquisition on Tuesday, arguing the transaction will serve the public...

What’s haunting the Pentagon this Halloween?

Three special guests, and Mark, share a few frightening mysteries from their beats — from the dangers of war in space to...

NASA, Agriculture Department Partner On Space Data Sharing

The MoU is the second this month signed by the space agency to boost collaboration among government agencies. The post N...

MIT students tackle lunar waste with recycling system

MIT students have pioneered a revolutionary recycling solution aimed at mitigating waste buildup on the Moon. As new sup...

ESA’s INVICTUS Hypersonic Programme Clears First Major Review

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) INVICTUS hypersonic aircraft programme has cleared its first major requirements review...