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Dark matter-hunting satellite ARRAKIHS to launch in 2030. Here's how it will work
By Rahul Rao published
The European Space Agency is slated to launch a satellite in 2030 that's meant to probe the nature of dark matter.
China launches mystery satellite on Long March 7A rocket (photo)
By Andrew Jones published
China launched what it describes as a communications technology satellite on Nov. 3. The craft is part of the TJS series, which may be a cover name for satellites for a range of different uses.
Watch China launch pair of Earth-mapping satellites on its 50th launch of 2023 (video)
By Andrew Jones published
A Long March 6A rocket lifted off carrying two Tianhui-5 Earth-mapping satellites on Nov. 1, marking China's 50th launch of the year.
Satellite companies may be starting to take the fight against space junk seriously
By Andrew Jones published
French startup ThrustMe just announced a jump in orders for its in-space propulsion systems, which could indicate a shift toward a more sustainable space environment.
NASA, India to launch Earth-observing satellite in 2024
By Rahul Rao published
NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation are putting the finishing touches on the NISAR satellite, which will launch in 2024 to track how Earth's surface changes over time.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on second attempt (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Monday (Oct. 30), after an aborted attempt the night before.
China plans to take 'hack-proof' quantum satellite technology to new heights
By Andrew Jones published
China launched the first-ever dedicated quantum communications satellite to low Earth orbit in 2016. The nation is now working to send a quantum craft to a higher altitude.
SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites from California
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 22 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (Oct. 29), the first of two planned missions for the day.
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