Karman+ Raises $20 Million to Pursue Ambitious Asteroid Mining Venture
Startup Karman+ secures seed funding to develop autonomous spacecraft for asteroid mining, aiming to revolutionize space exploration and resource extraction.
Space Technology
Zimbabwe Set to Launch Third Satellite into Space in Under 5 Years
Zimbabwe is poised to launch its third earth observation satellite, ZimSat-3, in less than 5 years, following the successful launch of ZimSat-2 in November 2024, as part of the country's efforts to enhance ground-based communications and support modernization and manufacturing ambitions.
SpaceX Identifies Propellant Leaks as Cause of Starship Explosion, Aims for Eighth Test Flight
SpaceX reveals propellant leaks caused last month's Starship explosion, makes changes to address issue, and prepares for eighth test flight pending FAA approval
SpaceX Identifies Cause of Starship Explosion, Plans Next Test Flight
SpaceX determines propellant leak and fire caused Starship explosion, makes hardware changes and plans eighth test flight for February 28th
Magdrive Secures $10.5M Funding for Revolutionary Electric Propulsion System
UK-based startup Magdrive raises funding for its high-thrust, low-mass electric propulsion system, poised to transform satellite operations and orbital mobility
FAA Tests SpaceX Starlink Satellite Internet Amid Verizon Contract Controversy
The Federal Aviation Administration begins testing SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet terminals, sparking controversy over a $2 billion Verizon contract and Elon Musk's involvement in government efficiency efforts.
Blue Origin Announces Diverse Crew for Next Space Mission, Including Katy Perry and Gayle King
Blue Origin reveals crew for its 31st space trip, featuring a popstar, journalist, scientists, and more, with a historic all-female crew milestone
Starlink Poised to Take Over $2.4 Billion Air Traffic Control Contract from Verizon
A SpaceX-led team within the FAA recommends awarding the $2.4 billion air traffic control communication contract to Starlink, sparking concerns of favoritism and conflict of interest.
Jeff Bezos Sends Katy Perry to Space on Blue Origin's Next Crewed Mission
Katy Perry joins CBS host Gayle King and Jeff Bezos' fiancé Lauren Sánchez on Blue Origin's 11th human flight, marking an all-female crewed mission to the edge of space.