Latest articles by Debra Werner
Indian Anti-Satellite Test Proves Early Test for Space Fence
Still in testing mode, the U.S. Air Force Space Fence on Kwajalein Atoll detected India’s March 27 anti-satellite test and issued a break-up alert.
Boycott Indian Launchers? Industry Reacts to India's Anti-Satellite Weapon Test
In the wake of the March 27 Indian anti-satellite test, Brian Weeden of the Secure World Foundation suggested companies consider boycotting India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
Exolaunch Plans Ambitious Launch Campaign
Exolaunch, the German launch services provider formerly called ECM-Space, is preparing its most complex small satellite cluster to date.
Hurricane Satellites Reveal Flooding on Earth
Researchers examining data produced by small satellites launched in 2016 to track ocean winds were surprised the mission produced valuable information on soil moisture and flooding.
Solstar Seeks Strategic Investor for WiFi in Space
Solstar Space, the New Mexico startup planning to offer WiFi to payloads and people in space, is looking for a strategic investor.
Space Tango Plans In-Orbit Manufacturing
Space Tango, a Kentucky startup focused on research and manufacturing in microgravity, announced plans Nov. 15 to launch in the mid-2020s an autonomous in-orbit manufacturing facility.
Japan's Interstellar Technologies Goes Full Throttle Toward Small Orbital Rocket
Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies is developing the main engine for an orbital rocket designed to carry 100 kilograms and slated to conduct its initial test flight in 2020.
New Thruster Aims to Help Microsats Bust Out of the Kiddy Pool
Stellar Exploration, a space technology company based in San Luis Obispo, California, is in the midst of qualification testing of a miniature propulsion system for planetary microsatellite missions.
NASA to Begin Buying Rides on Commercial Lunar Landers by Year's End
NASA intends to begin buying rides on small commercial lunar landers by the end of the year and start looking for miniature instruments for those flights.
Taco Bell Space Station? It's Possible, Experts Say
Future private space stations may be sponsored by major corporations, which prompted a spirited discussion during a panel on the future of low Earth orbit at the 34th Space Symposium here.
NOAA Updates Its Weather Constellation and Retires an Old Workhorse
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced plans Jan. 8 to retire its decade-old Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) 13 to make way for its next generation.
NASA Prepares to Buy Earth Science Data from Small Satellite Constellations
NASA plans to begin awarding sole source contracts in March to companies flying small satellite constellations as part of an Earth science data pilot program.
Trump Administration Tees Up National Space Council to Offer Cohesive Strategy, Former Insider Says
Ursa Uses Radar Imagery to Reveal Extent of Texas Flooding
Ursa Space Systems, a geospatial data and analytics company, is using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery to monitor flooding along the Texas Gulf Coast caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Internet of Things Startup Helios Wire Raises $4 million for Satellites
Helios Wire, a satellite-enabled Internet of Things startup led by former UrtheCast founder and chief executive Scott Larson, announced Aug. 21 that it closed a $4 million funding round.
