Niger Becomes Latest African Country to Get Elon Musk's Starlink Internet
Niger grants 5-year license to SpaceX's Starlink, expanding satellite internet access in Africa, where only 40% of the population has online access.
Space Technology
Botswana Launches First Satellite, BOTSAT-1, in Partnership with SpaceX
Botswana takes a giant leap in space technology, launching its first satellite, BOTSAT-1, in collaboration with SpaceX, paving the way for improved data collection, climate monitoring, and internet access in remote areas.
SpaceX's Crew-10 Mission Launches, Paving Way for Astronauts' Return to Earth
SpaceX's Crew-10 mission successfully launches, enabling astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to return to Earth after a nine-month stay on the ISS, amidst controversy surrounding their prolonged stay.
FireSat Constellation Launches First Satellite, Revolutionizing Wildfire Detection
Google-backed FireSat constellation's first satellite reaches orbit, promising near real-time wildfire monitoring and detection capabilities
FireSat Constellation Launches First Satellite, Revolutionizing Wildfire Detection
Google-backed FireSat constellation's first satellite reaches orbit, paving the way for near real-time wildfire monitoring and detection with high-resolution imagery
Google-Backed FireSat Constellation Launches to Monitor Wildfires from Space
A Google-backed mission to detect wildfires from space has launched its first satellite, kicking off a new effort to monitor blazes from orbit and provide early warnings to communities at risk.
NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Nine-Month ISS Stay Amid Boeing Starliner Woes
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore return to Earth after a prolonged stay on the ISS, initially launched on a troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft, and eventually brought back on a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
SpaceX Allows Chinese Investors to Buy Stakes Through Offshore Hubs, Raising National Security Concerns
Elon Musk's SpaceX permits Chinese investors to purchase stakes through Cayman Islands or other offshore hubs, sparking national security concerns over potential access to sensitive military technology.
NASA and Boeing Investigate Starliner's 'Anomalies' Before Next Crewed Flight
NASA and Boeing are working to resolve technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft before its next crewed flight, which could take place later this year or in early 2026.
