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SpaceX counters FAA claims that its reentering Starlink satellites could hurt or kill people
By Andrew Jones published
SpaceX has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to correct a report warning that components from reentering Starlink constellation satellites could injure or even kill people on the ground.
US Space Force's 1st official painting shows military space plane intercepting adversary satellite
By Brett Tingley published
United States Space Operations Command revealed its first official painting, which depicts a "futuristic intercept vehicle" engaging an adversary satellite in orbit above Earth.
SpaceX inks landmark deal to launch European navigation satellites: report
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX has signed a deal to loft up to four of Europe's Galileo navigation satellites over two launches in 2024, according to The Wall Street Journal.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on its second spaceflight in a day
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida on Saturday (Oct. 21) on the company's second mission of the day.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 75th orbital mission of 2023
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 21 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California early Saturday morning (Oct. 21).
Powerful new radio telescope could unmask the ancient universe — if satellites don't ruin the view
By Paul Sutter published
When complete, the Square Kilometer Array Observatory (SKAO) will be the world's most powerful radio telescope — if SpaceX's Starlink satellites don't ruin its view.
Canada to launch new satellites to monitor climate change, gather military data
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Canadian government promises it will get new satellites into space soon to extend its famous Radarsat series for Canada's Earth observation needs, climate change and Arctic military surveillance.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 16th re-flight for Falcon 9 first stage
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 22 Starlink internet satellites to orbit this evening (Oct. 17). It was the 16th flight for the rocket's first stage.
Over 1 million satellites could be headed to Earth orbit, and scientists are worried
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Recent filings with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) show nations worldwide have registered licenses for planned megaconstellations much larger than SpaceX's Starlink.
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