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Sybilla Technologies Receives $10 Million Investment to Expand Optical Sensor Network

Polish space technology company Sybilla Technologies has secured a $10 million investment to expand its network of optical sensors and enter the US market, with plans to double its fleet to 100 devices by the end of the year. This move aims to enhance space situational awareness capabilities globally.

4 months ago55/100
European Space AgencyFrench federal space agencyItalian federal space agency
Commercial SpaceIndustry

NASA Report Attributes Boeing Starliner Issues to Overconfidence and Unrealistic Timelines

A recent report from NASA's Office of Inspector General has identified overconfidence, unrealistic schedules, and a lack of insight into the vehicle's development as primary factors contributing to the technical problems encountered by Boeing's CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle. The findings come as the program continues to face significant challenges, with the Starliner not having flown since its Crew Flight Test mission two years ago.

4 months ago40/100
NASABoeing
SafetyEngineering

United Launch Alliance Conducts Final Atlas 5 Rocket Launch for Amazon"s Leo Broadband Internet Satellite Constellation

The final Atlas 5 551 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 29 broadband internet satellites for Amazon"s Leo constellation, marking the end of an era for the Atlas 5 rocket program. This launch signifies a major milestone in the development of Amazon"s satellite constellation and has significant implications for the broader aerospace industry.

4 months ago60/100
NASASpaceXBlue Origin
LaunchesOrbital Operations

United Launch Alliance to Deploy Amazon"s Internet Satellites into Low Earth Orbit

On July 2, United Launch Alliance (ULA) will launch 29 Amazon Leo spacecraft aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking a significant milestone in Amazon"s broadband megaconstellation project. This launch is part of a larger effort to establish a network of satellites in low Earth orbit, competing with existing services like SpaceX"s Starlink.

4 months ago60/100
SpaceXUnited Launch AllianceAmazon
LaunchesOrbital Operations

NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary with Historic Lunar Flight

The Artemis 2 mission successfully launched on April 1, 2025, carrying four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth, while commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with a special patch and logo on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. This milestone event marks a significant step in NASA’s ambitious plan to return humans to the lunar surface by 2025.

4 months ago70/100
NASACanadian Space Agency (CSA)
MissionsSpace Exploration

The Rising Threat of Satellite Light Pollution to Astronomical Research

A growing number of satellites in Earth's orbit could soon render telescopes obsolete for astronomy due to increased light pollution, with potential consequences for the field of astronomical research. The European Southern Observatory warns that plans to deploy a large number of satellites and sun-reflecting mirrors may have catastrophic effects on our ability to study the night sky.

4 months ago60/100
SpaceXEuropean Southern Observatory (ESO)Reflect Orbital
ScienceResearch

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory Unveils Breathtaking Cosmic Images

The Chandra X-ray Observatory has released a set of four stunning images showcasing various cosmic wonders, including a galaxy cluster, spiral galaxy, nebula, and supernova remnant, created by combining X-ray data from Chandra with optical data from the Hubble Space Telescope. These images not only provide breathtaking visuals but also offer valuable insights into the universe's complex structures and phenomena.

4 months ago60/100
NASAESA
ScienceResearch

Blue Origin Revamps Launch Pad Strategy to Expedite New Glenn Return to Flight

Blue Origin is implementing a new launch pad approach, utilizing a horizontal/vertical hybrid concept of operations (CONOPS), to return its New Glenn vehicle to flight by the end of 2024 after a pad explosion in May. This revised strategy aims to facilitate launches from the rebuilt Launch Complex 36 without requiring a new transporter-erector.

4 months ago42/100
NASABlue OriginUnited Launch Alliance
MissionsSpace Exploration

NASA Advances Artemis Program with New Lunar Landing Contracts and Potential Rover Mission

NASA has announced new lunar landing contracts as part of its Moon Base initiative, and is considering a potential rover mission to the moon's south pole using a spare nuclear-powered Mars rover. This development marks a significant step forward in the agency's plans to establish a permanent human presence on the lunar surface by 2029.

4 months ago60/100
NASABlue OriginFirefly Aerospace
MissionsSpace Exploration
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