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Space Development Agency validates high-speed satellite comm links
During a demo, York Space Systems and SpaceX connected two of their satellites via a laser communication link, proving a key ...
With New Glenn Launch, Bezos Looks To Break Musk’s Stranglehold On Space
The billionaire’s rocket is ready for its first launch. It could give satellite operators and the DoD a long-desired option ...
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Pluto and Charon formed through a 'kiss and capture' collision
New study reveals Pluto and Charon’s origin: a unique "kiss and capture" collision redefines how binary systems form.
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Pluto’s largest moon formed in a ‘kiss and capture’ event, reveals new study
This "kiss and capture" mechanism offers a fresh perspective on planetary formation, particularly about Pluto and its largest ...
Newly discovered 'kiss and capture' mechanism explains the formation of Pluto and its largest moon
Billions of years ago, in the frigid outer reaches of our solar system, two icy worlds collided. Rather than destroying each ...
ISRO Demonstrates Debris Capture For The First Time In Earth Orbit; Video Released
ISRO has also achieved a breakthrough in space agriculture with the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS) ...
A taller, heavier, smarter version of SpaceX’s Starship is almost ready to fly
SpaceX is also flying rudimentary catch fittings on Starship to test their thermal performance on reentry. The ship will fly ...
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Pluto may have captured its moon Charon with a brief kiss
Simulations suggest Pluto and its largest moon may have gently stuck together for a few hours before Charon settled into a ...
Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss
Charon is large in size relative to Pluto, and is locked in a tight orbit with the dwarf planet. A new simulation suggests how it ended up there.
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China launches Shijian-25 satellite to test on-orbit refueling and mission extension technologies
China has kicked off its 2025 launch activities with the successful launch of the Shijian-25 satellite, aiming to advance key ...
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China places 1st satellite of year into orbit
The country's second interplanetary expedition, the Tianwen 2 robotic mission, is expected to be launched in summer to embark ...
Rocket Lab Extends NASA Contract to Include New Rocket Model
NASA will use Rocket's Neutron rocket on future missions under the organizations' existing Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare contract. Under this contract, Rocket has previously ...