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SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites from California (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 22 more Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California early on Friday morning (Dec. 8).
Chinese startup Galactic Energy bounces back with successful satellite launch
By Andrew Jones published
Chinese startup Galactic Energy is flying high again after a successful satellite launch on Monday (Dec. 4).
NOAA's older Earth-watching satellites get new 'extended life'
By Meredith Garofalo published
NOAA has plans to add extra years to the lifespan of their fleet of older polar orbiting satellites by controlling them through using an Internet cloud-based system.
Satellites watch as Japan's new volcanic island continues to grow (image)
By Robert Lea published
The ESA satellite Copernicus Sentinel-2 caught an image of the new volcanic island "Niijima" on Nov. 27, showing the island off the coast of Japan forged in fire in Oct. is still rising from the sea.
China launches remote-sensing satellite for Egypt (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China launched a remote-sensing satellite for Egypt late on Sunday (Dec. 3) as space cooperation between the two countries deepens.
Satellite map of North America's largest glacier shows 'hidden lagoon' and other secrets
By Harry Baker published
NASA has revealed a new false-color image of Alaska's Malaspina Glacier that highlights several recent findings about the massive ice mass.
SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink satellites from Florida (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched another 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Saturday night (Dec. 2).
Lockheed Martin's 'Tantrum' tech could help get satellites up and running without the wait
By Andrew Jones published
Lockheed Martin and Firefly Aerospace are combining to launch a demonstrator that aims to slash the time it takes spacecraft payloads to become operational.
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