Tag: Space technology
TechCrunch Space: Future-Focused Building and Testing
Welcome back to TechCrunch Space! We have some interesting updates for you this week, so let's dive right in. First up, there's been a slight...
First Orbital Launch Attempt by German Startup from Western Europe
German Startup Isar Aerospace Prepares for First Orbital Launch In a momentous event set to mark a significant milestone in the European space industry, German...
NASA’s Potential SLS Contract Cancellation Alert Boeing Employees
Boeing Braces for Potential SLS Contract Cancellation Amid Uncertain Future Boeing, the primary contractor for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, is facing the looming...
SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink Deployment Failure: Analysis and Implications
SpaceX, known for its successful launches, faced a setback with the Falcon 9 rocket during the deployment of Starlink satellites. CEO Elon Musk shared...
TechCrunch: Emerging Trends in Space and Biotech for Newcomers
Welcome to the latest edition of Startups Weekly, where we recap the most interesting stories from the world of startups. This week, we saw...
Solving Big Lunar Challenges: Small Teams at Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is making a name for itself in the lunar exploration field. The company, based in Houston, Texas, is focusing on lunar exploration,...
Securing Space: Examining Potential Cyberattacks and Precautionary Measures
Space systems, which include satellites and the International Space Station, are vulnerable to cyberattacks. These attacks could have serious consequences, such as disrupting GPS...
Dispute Between NASA and Elon Musk Over Astronauts’ Status
A Dispute Between NASA and Elon Musk Over Astronauts' Return In the vast expanse of space, a debate has ignited between NASA and Elon Musk,...
Italian Interest in Starlink: Implications for European Space Solidarity
Italian Interest in Starlink: Implications for European Space Solidarity Developed by the European Union and European Space Agency, with Italian participation, a constellation of 290...
Disrupt 2024: True Anomaly, Slingshot Aerospace, and Latest Tech Innovations
Government and defense sectors are increasingly relying on commercial services, creating promising opportunities for startups in dual-use technology. However, entering this highly regulated and...
First Human Mission to Fly Over Planet’s Poles: SpaceX’s Historic Announcement
SpaceX recently made a groundbreaking announcement that they will be launching the first-ever human spaceflight over the Earth's poles, marking a historic moment in...
Exploring NASA’s Discovery of Pure Sulfur Crystals on Mars
NASA scientists recently made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars - the presence of pure sulfur crystals. This finding marks the first time that elemental...
Reviving Old Ideas: Scientists Prepare for Rare Asteroid Encounter with Armada Approach
Scientists have been aware of an asteroid named Apophis for nearly 20 years, knowing that it will pass close to Earth on Friday, April...
Firefly Aerospace CEO Bill Weber Steps Down
Bill Weber is no longer the CEO of Firefly Aerospace, a company known for its launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles. This change...
Promoting Space-Based Intel Sharing: NATO Allies Commit $1 Billion
NATO Allies Commit $1 Billion to Enhance Space-Based Intelligence Sharing During the recent summit in Washington, DC, NATO member states agreed to invest over $1...
Ariane 6: ESA’s New Heavy-Lift Rocket Set for First Launch on Tuesday
Ariane 6, the new heavy-lift rocket from the European Space Agency, is set to have its first launch on July 9. This launch will...
SpaceX Chosen by NASA to Launch Gamma-Ray Telescope into Unique Orbit
NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch the COSI mission into space in 2027. The mission involves a gamma-ray telescope that will study gamma-rays emitted...
Chinese Rocket Test Failure: Accidental Launch and Dramatic Crash
Chinese company Space Pioneer experienced a major setback during a recent test of its Tianlong-3 rocket, which ended in a dramatic crash near a...
SpaceX Wins $843M NASA Contract to Deorbit ISS by 2030
NASA has recently announced that they have chosen SpaceX to develop a spacecraft that will deorbit the International Space Station by 2030. This contract...
European Launch Officials Need to Embrace Change for Successful Launches
There was a panel discussion at a space conference in Singapore 11 years ago that has since become legendary in certain corners of the...