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Space Force opens secretive space tracking to commercial firms

Officials says commercial data and software can sharpen space threat detection The post Space Force opens secretive space tracking to commercial firms appeared first on SpaceNews.

Firefly Aerospace scrubs Alpha rocket's return to flight due to high winds

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

The Starlink 10-41 mission saw the Falcon 9 rocket head out on a north-easterly trajectory upon leaving pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff happened on March 1 at 9:56:40 p.m. EST (0256:40 UTC).

What time is the blood moon total lunar eclipse on March 3?

SpaceX's $780 million bitcoin stack now down to about $545 million ahead of IPO filing

The company holds about 8,285 bitcoin in Coinbase Prime custody, a stake now worth roughly $545 million after a $235 million decline in value over the past three months.

How to share your location via satellite on iPhone

Apple’s satellite features are designed for situations where cellular and Wi-Fi coverage are unavailable. In supported regions, compatible iPhone 14 or later models can connect directly to a satellite to send messages, access Emergency SOS and share location data. Location sharing via satellite is particularly useful when traveling in remote areas, hiking or driving through regions with limited network coverage. This guide explains what is required to use location sharing via satellite on an iPh

Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3 with these free livestreams

CAS Space to launch Kinetica-2 in late March carrying prototype cargo spacecraft

Chinese launch firm CAS Space is preparing for the inaugural launch of its reusable Kinetica-2 liquid rocket in late March, carrying a prototype cargo spacecraft. The post CAS Space to launch Kinetica-2 in late March carrying prototype cargo spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceX to launches 25 Starlink Satellites from the West Coast

Liftoff of the Starlink 17-23 mission occurred at 2:10:39 a.m. PST (5:10:39 a.m. EST / 1010:39 UTC). The rocket, carrying 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, took southerly trajectory on departure from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Intuitive Machines raises $175 million in stock sale

Intuitive Machines raised $175 million in a stock sale Feb. 25 and plans to use the proceeds to help build out a deep space communications network. The post Intuitive Machines raises $175 million in stock sale appeared first on SpaceNews.

Satellite imaging is now vital for disaster management: But there are dangerous gaps

The extreme weather events and resulting destruction that have hit New Zealand this summer are not only signs of a changing climate. They also highlight the now indispensable role of remote sensing satellite technology.

This 3-in-1 adapter for the Starlink Mini made all the difference for its power delivery

The Stargear 3-in-1 cable gives me more power options, no matter where I am.

Ignore WW3 – these electric excavators are going TO THE MOON [video]

Engineering startups Astroport Space Technologies and Astrolab have successfully completed a real-world demonstration for their UTIPA Excavator – an all-electric machine designed to become the cornerstone of lunar construction solutions and pave the way for autonomous construction projects on the Moon. more…

NASA Is Making Big Changes to Speed Up the Artemis Program

America’s journey back to the moon has run into a few missteps. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman is banking on a new approach.

Firefly Alpha FLTA007 "Stairway to Seven" scrubbed launch from California coast

Firefly Aerospace is returning its Alpha launch vehicle to flight after a nearly 10-month stand… The post Firefly Alpha FLTA007 “Stairway to Seven” scrubbed launch from California coast appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 199 — The Obsolete Astronaut?

Is it legal to own, buy, or sell Apollo mission moon rocks and lunar samples?

I've Used Starlink for Years. My Setup Guide Will Have You Online in No Time

Starlink has kept me connected in rural Idaho since 2022, but the satellite internet service unlocks excellent speeds pretty much anywhere you can see the sky. Here's how to sign up and get started.

See the 'impossible' as sunrise and a total lunar eclipse appear at the same time on March 3

'Pushing this competition': SpaceX's Starship might not fly on NASA's newly revamped Artemis 3 mission