Satellite
Wealthy People Want to Surveil the World from Space
A new company, EarthNow, expects to deliver satellite imagery and real-time video. Could your house be surveilled?
Incredible Tiangong-1 Image Captured
At the time the picture was taken, the spacecraft, which is expected to reenter the atmosphere on April 1, was about 137 miles above the surface and travelling at speeds of around 17,400 miles per hour.
Scientists Want to Study Ocean Plastic From Space
"Boy, what an advance it would be to be able to see the world in a snapshot."
SpaceX Launches Experimental Internet Satellites
Starlink will provide unfettered, low-cost internet, he says.
NASA Satellite Tech Is So Old NASA Can't Read It
IMAGE was launched the same year as the Nokia 3310 and the Sony Playstation 2.
Long-lost NASA Satellite Tracked Down by Amateur
The space agency is trying to reconnect with its lost spacecraft.
Space Startup Deploys Satellites in World First Launch
Rocket Lab's Still Testing rocket successfully reached orbit and deployed Earth-tracking satellites.
France Sends Mini Satellite To Watch Distant Gas Giant
The telescope itself is just two inches across; the planet is seven times the size of Jupiter.
What Happened to SpaceX's Zuma Satellite?
It's unclear what exactly happened to the classified satellite.
'Quantum Radio' Breakthrough Could Save Your Life
Standard radio signals often fail because they can't penetrate complex materials like water or rock. Quantum radio can.
Irrigation System Found on China's Ancient Silk Road
The system, dated to around the 3rd or 4th century A.D. and lost for centuries, lies in the foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains.
Huge 4,000-Year-Old Surveillance Network Found in Syria
The 4,000-year-old surveillance and communication network is the first of its kind ever discovered.
NASA Put Dangerous Bacteria on a Satellite
In space, our immune system gets weaker, but bacteria seem to get stronger.
Russia Is Training In Syria For An Outer Space War
While the true cost of Russia's campaign in Syria remains up for debate, its given Moscow newfound influence in the Middle East and crucial warfighting experience.
New Satellite to Launch as Art Installation
The artwork will be visible from North America four times a night.
What the Total Solar Eclipse Looked Like From Space
The compilation includes views from the International Space Station, the Solar Dynamics Observatory and other spacecraft.
The Mayak Satellite: Russia Sends 'New Star' Into Sky
As advertising potentially goes intergalactic, it's either a new high or a new low.
How NASA Can Help Solve the Middle East Water Crisis
Eyes in the sky to locate water resources may be many Middle Eastern nations' best hope for alleviating an acute water supply problem.
Is Russia Spying on the U.S. From Nicaragua?
Russia donated a satellite station to Nicaragua as the two nations have increasingly sought closer military ties.
Firm Unveils Plan to Hang Skyscraper From Asteroid
Named 'Analemma,' the building would move around the world, slowing down over New York.
North Korea Could Be Preparing Sixth Nuclear Test
North Korea has already conducted five nuclear tests and a series of missile launches.
Brazil Counters U.S. Spies with First Ever Satellite
Brazil prepared to launch its first satellite into space to provide better internet access across the country—and shield it from the NSA.
India Launches 104 Satellites, Making New Record
India launched more than double the amount previously launched at once by Russia.
SpaceX Returns to Orbit With Satellite Launch
Saturday's launch was Elon Musk's company's first since a September 1 explosion that grounded the company.
Satellite Startup Raises $1.2bn for Space Internet
OneWeb raises $1.2bn to build and launch a constellation of internet-beaming satellites.
Satellite Images Expose China's Secret Oil Stockpiles
The country's oil supply is far greater than previously reported.
How Water-Powered Rockets Could Start a Revolution
This shoebox-sized spacecraft could transform the way we store and use energy.
China Makes Plans for Manned Moon Base
Endeavor by Chinese government to put manned radar station on moon described as "lunatic idea."
Anonymous Hackers Target North Korea
Hundreds of North Korean state websites were knocked offline.