Category: Space

In an article for the Space Review, Carlos Alatorre delves into China’s recent advancements in space capabilities, particularly focusing on its deployment of a reusable autonomous spaceplane named Shenlong. The article raises critical questions about China’s potential to establish co-orbital antisatellite (ASAT) platforms and whether there is evidence of China’s intention to do so.

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An air of intrigue envelops Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as safety warnings issued by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency have raised suspicions of a possible Department of Defense (DoD) weapons test, possibly a hypersonic missile, Florida Today reports.

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In an article for The Space Review, Bart Hendrickx has uncovered the remarkable story of the Soviet Union’s transition from film-return satellites to cutting-edge television-based systems. This shift, marked by technical ingenuity and geopolitical strategy, is unveiled in detail, shedding light on the intricacies of decision-making during a pivotal era.

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Singapore is set to launch another Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite into space this month using the Indian-made PSLV-CA rocket. The launch is scheduled to take place on Jul. 23.

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