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Earth photobombs a satellite deploying its giant reflector | Space photo of the day for May 14, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
ViaSat's ViaSat-3 F2 satellite has bloomed.

Cost estimate for 'Golden Dome' missile defense system balloons to $1.2 trillion
By Mike Wall published
It will likely cost about $1.2 trillion to develop and operate President Trump's planned "Golden Dome" missile defense system, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report.

These 2 companies want to start removing space junk from orbit in 2027
By Andrew Jones published
Two private companies are partnering up to establish a repeatable debris removal service for low Earth orbit, and they want to debut it in 2027.

Former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine takes over as CEO of Quantum Space
By Mike Wall published
Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is the new CEO of Quantum Space, a company developing maneuverable spacecraft for use by the U.S. military and commercial operators.
Starlink satellite train: how to see and track it in the night sky
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, you just need to know when and where to look.

Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy
By Tereza Pultarova last updated
Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

US Space Force wants space-based missile interceptors for Golden Dome ready by 2028
By Brett Tingley published
The United States Space Force has created a new program to develop space-based missile interceptors, with the goal of being able to demonstrate their capability by 2028.

Space junk cleanup tech that could 'shepherd' debris into Earth's atmosphere gets US patent
By Andrew Jones published
Astroscale's 2027 ISSA-J mission will mark the first attempt to inspect multiple spacecraft across different orbits in a single flight.

Space combat was 'critical to mission success' in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says
By Brett Tingley published
The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States' ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully "combat credible" force.

SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (by local time zone).
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