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War & Conflict

Zelenskyy reports Starshield slowdown jeopardizes Ukraine's defense against Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that the military-grade Starshield satellite service has been deliberately slowed, affecting Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian attacks. This restriction, which...

Engadget · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Environment

NASA captures dense valley fog over Appalachian Plateau on September 12

NASA's satellite images captured dense valley fog over the Appalachian Plateau on September 12, 2024, affecting a 12,000-square-mile area and reducing visibility. This data will enhance fog forecasts...

NASA · 4 days ago · 1 min read

War & Conflict

Pentagon considers deploying military satellites around the Moon for security

The Pentagon is considering deploying military satellites around the Moon to enhance space operations and ensure national security amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly from China and Russia. This...

Ars Technica · 4 days ago · 1 min read

Technology

Blacklift Technologies launches first rocket to support satellite services.

Blacklift Technologies successfully launched its first rocket, aiming to provide in-house launch services for its Earth-observation satellites. This move is crucial as it allows Blacklift to reduce costs and...

Ars Technica · 7 days ago · 2 min read

Science

NASA's Swift Observatory set to re-enter Earth imminently, debris possible

NASA's Swift Observatory, a 3,200-pound satellite that has studied cosmic explosions for over 20 years, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere imminently after a failed attempt to boost its orbit. While...

Live Science · 10 days ago · 2 min read

War & Conflict

Russia's Cosmos-2612 satellite approaches Ukraine's Iceye-X36, raises tensions

Russia's satellite Cosmos‑2612 approached Ukraine's Iceye‑X36 satellite, prompting U.S. officials to label the action as threatening and unprecedented in space warfare. This incident highlights the escalating...

France 24 · 14 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

NASA satellite images reveal skull-like ice formation on Vega Island

NASA satellite images revealed a skull‑like ice formation on Vega Island, Antarctica, on March 15, 2026. The shape, seen in high‑resolution optical and radar data, looks eerily similar to a human skull and...

NASA · 15 days ago · 1 min read