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Containerized GHOST system puts rocket launch infrastructure on the go

Land-based launch sites for orbital rockets just got the flat-pack treatment as Rocket Lab announced its Global Hypersonic & Orbital Spaceport Technology (GHOST) system.

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SlashGear ·24 days ago

Reflect Orbital Approved To Launch A Mirrored Satellite For Sunlight Redirection - SlashGear

Reflect Orbital Approved To Launch A Mirrored Satellite For Sunlight Redirection A startup aiming to beam reflected sunlight onto Earth has now received regulatory approval from the FCC to launch its first satellite,…

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TechRadar ·last mo.

Space based sunlight project gains approval but could disrupt astronomy

FCC approves testing of satellites designed to reflect sunlight toward EarthStartup plans thousands of orbital mirrors capable of extending daylight periodsScientists warn artificial sunlight could interfere with…

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TechRadar ·last mo.

Environmental politics could reshape the future of orbital data centers

Environmental groups seek broader review before massive satellite constellations receive approvalMore than one million proposed satellites face increased regulatory scrutinyFCC is reconsidering satellite environmental…

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Spacenews ·last mo.

Shield Space and ClearSpace partner to defend satellites from orbital threats

TAMPA, Fla. — British startup Shield Space plans to combine its autonomous satellite operations software with ClearSpace’s in-orbit servicing capabilities to address emerging orbital threats.

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Aviationweek ·last mo.

Sophia Space To Test Orbital Data Center Tech On Apex Sat In 2027 | Aviation Week

Subscription Required Sophia Space To Test Orbital Data Center Tech On Apex Sat In 2027 is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with…

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Newatlas ·last mo.

SpaceX's Starfall capsule could make military supply drops from space

SpaceX is preparing to test Starfall, its new orbital cargo capsule that could one day be used for automated orbital labs or as depots to store military equipment in space, ready for immediate deployment anywhere on the…

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Orbitaltoday ·last mo.

A Billion Cosmic Sources Await: World’s Most Powerful Radio Telescope Moves Forward - Orbital Today

Caltech is preparing to build a radio telescope that could redefine how we see the universe. Backed by Schmidt Sciences, the Deep Synoptic Array (DSA) has passed its final design review.