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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week agoWill the first moon base be American or Chinese?
The U.S. and China both aim to establish permanent crewed moon bases, but differ significantly in landing timelines, locations, and technological approaches, with potential implications for lunar control.
European startups
fromTNW | Ecosystems
1 week agoAIRMO raises 5M to put methane-sniffing satellites in orbit by 2027
AIRMO secured €5 million seed funding to launch its first satellite in 2027, deploying micro-LiDAR and SWIR imaging technology capable of detecting methane leaks the size of a leaking car from orbit.
Science
fromSFGATE
1 week agoExperts skeptical this California startup can turn night into day
A Los Angeles startup plans to deploy thousands of satellites with large mirrors to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night for commercial illumination, but scientists warn of severe ecological and environmental consequences.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week agoThis SpaceX veteran says the next big thing in space is satellites that return to Earth | TechCrunch
Lux Aeterna develops reusable satellites with integrated heat shields enabling payload return to Earth, securing $10 million seed funding for 2027 demonstration mission.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks agoNASA changed an asteroid's orbital path around the sun, a first for humankind
NASA's DART mission altered an asteroid's orbit around the sun for the first time, demonstrating humanity's capability to deflect potentially hazardous asteroids through kinetic impact.
fromNextgov.com
2 months agoQuantum cameras could remake space-based intelligence
Can quantum physics enable better, cheaper, faster satellite photos? In a month or two, a startup will test a "quantum camera" for space-based imaging. If it works, it could slash the cost of missile defenses and give smaller NATO allies and partners spy-satellite capabilities that were once exclusive to major powers.
Science
Science
fromianVisits
5 months agoFrom space suits to space shits: The Science Museum's new space gallery has opened
The Science Museum's new space gallery emphasizes modern space technologies, hands-on inspiration for youth, and displays reconfigured historic capsules alongside new satellite and re-entry prototypes.
fromArs Technica
8 months agoNorthwood Space successfully tests second-generation phased array antenna
"This system, with planned multinational deployment this year, will be the first building block in our network that over the next three years aims to support 500 simultaneous spacecraft across multiple frequencies, data rates, and orbits," she said.
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
8 months agoBoost for European space sovereignty as Open Cosmos gets Connected | Computer Weekly
Open Cosmos aims to strengthen Europe’s technological autonomy and enhance connectivity capabilities through the acquisition of Connected, a Portuguese startup specializing in IoT connectivity from space.
Agriculture
NYC startup
fromSilicon Canals
9 months agoIn other news this week: MECH-I-TRONIC secures 105M, Solveo Energies raises 98M for renewable projects, EnduroSat bags 43M and more - Silicon Canals
Tech and startup sectors see significant funding rounds, signaling robust growth and investment interest in innovation.
Notable investments include €105M for MECH-I-TRONIC, €98M for Solveo Energies, and €43M for EnduroSat.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months agoLunar Harvester plans to tap into the Moon's Helium-3 Reserves to accelerate Quantum Computing - Yanko Design
Interlune and Vermeer have unveiled a functional lunar mining prototype aimed at extracting helium-3, a game-changing resource for energy and quantum computing.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months agoEurope must boost space investment to secure autonomy from US, says ESA boss
Europe's growing emphasis on self-reliance marks a pivotal shift in geopolitical relations, emphasizing the importance of increased investment in both defense and space technology.
Europe news
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