Georgy Emelin, CEO of Space Energy, stated at the Innoprom exhibition that the digital economy and space industry are now inseparable. He emphasized the need for major digital companies like Yandex and VK to engage with space enterprises as future consumers of space technologies.
Katalyst Space Technologies successfully launched its Link satellite via a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket to rescue NASA's Swift satellite, which is at risk of falling out of orbit. This marks the first mission of its kind, aiming to boost Swift's altitude using robotic arms.
Katalyst Space Technologies launched its Link satellite via a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket to rescue NASA's Swift satellite, which is at risk of falling out of orbit. This marks the first mission of its kind, demonstrating a commercial capability for in-space servicing.
Il veicolo spaziale privato Link, commissionato dalla NASA, ha raggiunto l'orbita e stabilito comunicazioni con la Terra. Il suo compito è agganciare roboticamente il telescopio Swift e portarlo a un'altitudine maggiore per evitarne il rientro incontrollato, segnando un primato per un veicolo privato.
NASA has partnered with Katalyst Space Technologies to prevent the Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, from burning up in Earth's atmosphere due to recent solar storms lowering its orbit. Katalyst's Link spacecraft launched Friday to boost Swift's orbit by approximately 150 miles.
Chinese startup Zhiyu Aerospace Technology plans to use supercritical carbon dioxide for rocket launches, aiming for low-cost, high-frequency commercial flights. The technology ejects rockets using high-pressure CO2, igniting engines mid-air to avoid ground platform contact.
A Washington-based report warns China is rapidly closing the innovation gap with the US in the commercial space sector, backed by strong state support, with projections of the global space economy exceeding $1 trillion in the next decade.
NASA is launching a $30M mission to rescue its aging Swift Observatory, using a robotic spacecraft 'Lift' to reposition it into a higher orbit, preventing its descent into Earth's atmosphere and extending its study of cosmic explosions.
SpaceX is issuing bonds for the first time to fund its AI and Starship programs, days after a record $75 billion IPO. The company holds over $100 billion in cash, but the bond sale allows it to raise capital without diluting shareholder ownership.
Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, has invested over $1 billion in SpaceX, following the company's recent stock market debut. Rinehart praised Elon Musk's achievements and predicted SpaceX's long-term influence across multiple industries.
SpaceX's anticipated IPO is poised to accelerate and reshape the IPO plans of China's commercial space companies, as the US firm leads in reusable rocket technology, a key strategic battleground between the two nations.
China launches a space tech institute in Beijing's E-Town, focusing on space-computing chips, inter-satellite laser communication, space energy, and safety standards, aiming for a pilot satellite launch by 2028.
Briefs on space tech advancements, satellite launches, environmental observations, and scientific discoveries, including Russia's Rassvet, Mexico City's sinking, 2026 hurricane season outlook, and more.
Experts and a government adviser suggest Hong Kong establish a dedicated office to foster local aerospace technology, building on the excitement from astronaut Lai Ka-ying's historic flight. They emphasize sustained funding, internships, and a tech hub to prevent talent drain.
Mirae Asset's TIGER US Space Tech ETF has surpassed 1 trillion won in net assets, marking the fastest growth for a passive ETF in Korea. The ETF focuses on private space development companies and is designed to flexibly incorporate SpaceX upon its IPO.
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