Browse the latest facts and intelligence extracted from space industry sources.
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Browse the latest facts and intelligence extracted from space industry sources.
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Scientists at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research published findings in Nature Astronomy. | NJIT researchers discover long-hidden source of gamma rays unleashed by solar flares | Jan 8, 2026 |
Researchers at NJIT-CSTR have pinpointed a previously unknown class of high-energy particles in the Sun's upper atmosphere. | NJIT researchers discover long-hidden source of gamma rays unleashed by solar flares | Jan 8, 2026 |
Solar physicists have identified a key source of intense gamma rays released during violent eruptions of the Sun. | NJIT researchers discover long-hidden source of gamma rays unleashed by solar flares | Jan 8, 2026 |
Nullschool Technologies aims to keep its operations small and flexible. | Nullschool launches new mobile app for popular Earth weather platform | Jan 8, 2026 |
Nullschool Technologies has the goal of making Earth's weather and climate visible. | Nullschool launches new mobile app for popular Earth weather platform | Jan 8, 2026 |
Nullschool Technologies supports the operation and development of the global weather visualization site earth.nullschool.net. | Nullschool launches new mobile app for popular Earth weather platform | Jan 8, 2026 |
Nullschool Technologies is a one-person company. | Nullschool launches new mobile app for popular Earth weather platform | Jan 8, 2026 |
Cameron Beccario has created a new company called Nullschool Technologies. | Nullschool launches new mobile app for popular Earth weather platform | Jan 8, 2026 |
The rogue planet's mass measurement confirms that it is indeed a planet. | Rogue planet mass pinned down for the first time | Jan 8, 2026 |
Rogue planets travel through space without orbiting a host star. | Rogue planet mass pinned down for the first time | Jan 8, 2026 |
A coordinated observation campaign using space- and ground-based telescopes has yielded the first precise mass measurement of a rogue planet. | Rogue planet mass pinned down for the first time | Jan 8, 2026 |
Other research focus areas include mega-constellations in low Earth orbit, methods for spectrum sharing between space and ground systems, optical wireless communication technologies, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces that can shape radio environments to improve link quality. | Satellites to extend 5G and 6G coverage worldwide | Jan 8, 2026 |
The development of inter-satellite links, especially optical inter-satellite links, can raise data rates and improve immunity to interference. | Satellites to extend 5G and 6G coverage worldwide | Jan 8, 2026 |
Low Earth orbit constellations can provide lower-latency links and help deliver global broadband and Internet of Things connectivity. | Satellites to extend 5G and 6G coverage worldwide | Jan 8, 2026 |
Full integration of satellite communication with 5G/6G terrestrial networks also requires dynamic adaptation of beam coverage, robust mobility and handover procedures for users moving across beams and orbits, and routing strategies that select effective paths through multi-orbit networks. | Satellites to extend 5G and 6G coverage worldwide | Jan 8, 2026 |
Satellites in geostationary Earth orbit, medium Earth orbit, and low Earth orbit take on different roles including access, forwarding, and relay depending on altitude and mission profile. | Satellites to extend 5G and 6G coverage worldwide | Jan 8, 2026 |
The previous trajectory correction attempt was delayed in December 2025 due to low thrust observed during earlier correction efforts on one of the ESCAPADE spacecraft. | Second ESCAPADE spacecraft completes key trajectory fix on path to Mars | Jan 8, 2026 |
NASA's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft are on a fully synchronized path to Mars. | Second ESCAPADE spacecraft completes key trajectory fix on path to Mars | Jan 8, 2026 |
Mission controllers successfully performed a critical trajectory correction maneuver for the second ESCAPADE probe on January 6, 2026. | Second ESCAPADE spacecraft completes key trajectory fix on path to Mars | Jan 8, 2026 |
Haojing Yan and colleagues from the University of Missouri's College of Arts and Science were involved in the research. | Star like early galaxies challenge views of cosmic evolution | Jan 8, 2026 |
The research was conducted using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). | Star like early galaxies challenge views of cosmic evolution | Jan 8, 2026 |
Scientists at the University of Missouri identified a small group of unusual objects in the early universe that resemble stars in images but behave like compact galaxies when analyzed in detail. | Star like early galaxies challenge views of cosmic evolution | Jan 8, 2026 |
The launch extends Italy's dual-use Earth observation capability. | Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation radar satellite enters service ramp-up | Jan 8, 2026 |
The launch was conducted for the Italian Space Agency and the Italian Ministry of Defense. | Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation radar satellite enters service ramp-up | Jan 8, 2026 |
The satellite is operated in orbit by Teles. | Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation radar satellite enters service ramp-up | Jan 8, 2026 |
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, built the satellite. | Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation radar satellite enters service ramp-up | Jan 8, 2026 |
The third satellite in the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation radar constellation was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on a SpaceX Falcon 9. | Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation radar satellite enters service ramp-up | Jan 8, 2026 |
Thousands of exoplanets have been discovered to date, showing that most stars have planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. | We finally know how the most common types of planets are created | Jan 8, 2026 |
The Sun does not have a planet larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. | We finally know how the most common types of planets are created | Jan 8, 2026 |
Ordinary matter, or what we can see, constitutes only 5% of the universe. | We have no idea what most of the universe is made of, but scientists are closer than ever to finding out | Jan 8, 2026 |
Dr. Rupak Mahapatra is an experimental particle physicist at Texas A&M University. | We have no idea what most of the universe is made of, but scientists are closer than ever to finding out | Jan 8, 2026 |
Dark matter and dark energy make up about 95% of the universe. | We have no idea what most of the universe is made of, but scientists are closer than ever to finding out | Jan 8, 2026 |
Dr. Rupak Mahapatra designs highly advanced semiconductor detectors with cryogenic quantum sensors. | We have no idea what most of the universe is made of, but scientists are closer than ever to finding out | Jan 8, 2026 |
The European Space Agency's 2026 budget is up 7.6%. | ESA 2026 budget up 7.6% with early effect of ministerial conference; Earth observation, navigation lead allocations | Jan 8, 2026 |
The increase in the European Space Agency's budget reflects the early effects of the ministerial conference. | ESA 2026 budget up 7.6% with early effect of ministerial conference; Earth observation, navigation lead allocations | Jan 8, 2026 |
Earth observation and navigation lead the allocations in the European Space Agency's 2026 budget. | ESA 2026 budget up 7.6% with early effect of ministerial conference; Earth observation, navigation lead allocations | Jan 8, 2026 |
The European Space Agency (ESA) referred December's cybersecurity breach to France's public prosecutor for a criminal inquiry. | ESA refers December data breach case to France’s public prosecutor for criminal inquiry | Jan 8, 2026 |
The capability aims to strengthen the protection of Australian and allied space assets. | Defence backs Australian STARS system for autonomous space threat detection | Jan 8, 2026 |
The Space Threat Analysis and Response System is part of the Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Decision Advantage program. | Defence backs Australian STARS system for autonomous space threat detection | Jan 8, 2026 |
Space Machines Company has been awarded a 2.9 million Australian dollar contract by Defence's Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator to develop the Space Threat Analysis and Response System. | Defence backs Australian STARS system for autonomous space threat detection | Jan 8, 2026 |
The milestone supports delivery and launch preparation timelines for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer within the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. | Sierra Space finishes first plane of SDA missile tracking satellite structures | Jan 8, 2026 |
Sierra Space has completed the first nine satellite structures for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program. | Sierra Space finishes first plane of SDA missile tracking satellite structures | Jan 8, 2026 |
Sierra Space delivered Plane 1 of its contracted 18 satellites three months ahead of schedule. | Sierra Space finishes first plane of SDA missile tracking satellite structures | Jan 8, 2026 |
The hypersonic technology market is projected at about $8.46 billion in 2026. | Starfighters Space positions for rapid hypersonic era missions | Jan 8, 2026 |
Analysts describe the current advancements in hypersonic vehicles as a new Sputnik moment for U.S. tactical space access. | Starfighters Space positions for rapid hypersonic era missions | Jan 8, 2026 |
The Pentagon is directing more than $6.9 billion toward hypersonic weapons programs for fiscal 2025. | Starfighters Space positions for rapid hypersonic era missions | Jan 8, 2026 |
The summit took place at the Bayfield facility in Colorado Springs and at a MITRE-operated facility that supports national security work. | US Space Command APEX summit explores AI for campaign planning | Jan 8, 2026 |
U.S. Space Command's Joint Operations Division hosted an artificial intelligence-enabled summit from November 18 to 21, 2025. | US Space Command APEX summit explores AI for campaign planning | Jan 8, 2026 |
The Augmented Planning and Execution Summit was attended by more than 70 leaders, including seven division chiefs and component representatives. | US Space Command APEX summit explores AI for campaign planning | Jan 8, 2026 |
The BEST! initiative aims to foster the development of future reusable rocket first stages or boosters. | ArianeGroup Proposes Ariane 6 Evolution Using MaiaSpace Boosters | Jan 7, 2026 |
Scientists at NJIT's Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research published findings in Nature Astronomy.
Researchers at NJIT-CSTR have pinpointed a previously unknown class of high-energy particles in the Sun's upper atmosphere.
Solar physicists have identified a key source of intense gamma rays released during violent eruptions of the Sun.
Nullschool Technologies aims to keep its operations small and flexible.
Nullschool Technologies has the goal of making Earth's weather and climate visible.
Nullschool Technologies supports the operation and development of the global weather visualization site earth.nullschool.net.
Nullschool Technologies is a one-person company.
Cameron Beccario has created a new company called Nullschool Technologies.
The rogue planet's mass measurement confirms that it is indeed a planet.
Rogue planets travel through space without orbiting a host star.
A coordinated observation campaign using space- and ground-based telescopes has yielded the first precise mass measurement of a rogue planet.
Other research focus areas include mega-constellations in low Earth orbit, methods for spectrum sharing between space and ground systems, optical wireless communication technologies, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces that can shape radio environments to improve link quality.
The development of inter-satellite links, especially optical inter-satellite links, can raise data rates and improve immunity to interference.
Low Earth orbit constellations can provide lower-latency links and help deliver global broadband and Internet of Things connectivity.
Full integration of satellite communication with 5G/6G terrestrial networks also requires dynamic adaptation of beam coverage, robust mobility and handover procedures for users moving across beams and orbits, and routing strategies that select effective paths through multi-orbit networks.
Satellites in geostationary Earth orbit, medium Earth orbit, and low Earth orbit take on different roles including access, forwarding, and relay depending on altitude and mission profile.
The previous trajectory correction attempt was delayed in December 2025 due to low thrust observed during earlier correction efforts on one of the ESCAPADE spacecraft.
NASA's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft are on a fully synchronized path to Mars.
Mission controllers successfully performed a critical trajectory correction maneuver for the second ESCAPADE probe on January 6, 2026.
Haojing Yan and colleagues from the University of Missouri's College of Arts and Science were involved in the research.
The research was conducted using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Scientists at the University of Missouri identified a small group of unusual objects in the early universe that resemble stars in images but behave like compact galaxies when analyzed in detail.
The launch extends Italy's dual-use Earth observation capability.
The launch was conducted for the Italian Space Agency and the Italian Ministry of Defense.
The satellite is operated in orbit by Teles.
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, built the satellite.
The third satellite in the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation radar constellation was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Thousands of exoplanets have been discovered to date, showing that most stars have planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune.
The Sun does not have a planet larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune.
Ordinary matter, or what we can see, constitutes only 5% of the universe.
Dr. Rupak Mahapatra is an experimental particle physicist at Texas A&M University.
Dark matter and dark energy make up about 95% of the universe.
Dr. Rupak Mahapatra designs highly advanced semiconductor detectors with cryogenic quantum sensors.
The European Space Agency's 2026 budget is up 7.6%.
The increase in the European Space Agency's budget reflects the early effects of the ministerial conference.
Earth observation and navigation lead the allocations in the European Space Agency's 2026 budget.
The European Space Agency (ESA) referred December's cybersecurity breach to France's public prosecutor for a criminal inquiry.
The capability aims to strengthen the protection of Australian and allied space assets.
The Space Threat Analysis and Response System is part of the Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Decision Advantage program.
Space Machines Company has been awarded a 2.9 million Australian dollar contract by Defence's Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator to develop the Space Threat Analysis and Response System.
The milestone supports delivery and launch preparation timelines for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer within the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
Sierra Space has completed the first nine satellite structures for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program.
Sierra Space delivered Plane 1 of its contracted 18 satellites three months ahead of schedule.
The hypersonic technology market is projected at about $8.46 billion in 2026.
Analysts describe the current advancements in hypersonic vehicles as a new Sputnik moment for U.S. tactical space access.
The Pentagon is directing more than $6.9 billion toward hypersonic weapons programs for fiscal 2025.
The summit took place at the Bayfield facility in Colorado Springs and at a MITRE-operated facility that supports national security work.
U.S. Space Command's Joint Operations Division hosted an artificial intelligence-enabled summit from November 18 to 21, 2025.
The Augmented Planning and Execution Summit was attended by more than 70 leaders, including seven division chiefs and component representatives.
The BEST! initiative aims to foster the development of future reusable rocket first stages or boosters.