Space & Aerospace
Launch, satellites, astronomy and aviation.
Smallsat Bottleneck: SpaceX Rideshare Crunch Opens a Canadian Pathway for Isar Aerospace
As SpaceX Transporter launch slots fill up through 2026, small satellite operators face a capability squeeze, driving German startup Isar Aerospace to secure a firm launch contract at Canada's Spaceport Nova Scotia.
It's Unclear How the Planet Avoided Its Star's Bloated Red Giant Stage
Astronomers have discovered a Jupiter-size exoplanet that appears to have survived its host star's evolution into a red giant — defying standard models of planetary fate during stellar death.
Amazon's Space Internet Bet: 396 Satellites In, Starlink Still King
Amazon's Leo constellation hit 396 satellites after a July 2 Atlas V launch, but the company still faces a missed FCC deadline and a 26x gap versus Starlink's fleet. With an $11.5B Globalstar acquisition adding direct-to-device ambitions, Amazon is playing a longer game — but the broadband race is already halfway over.
The Star Trek Conundrum: Why High Definition Betrayed the Original Series
Anthony Caccese's 240-MP project captures the magic of retro TV viewing experience for Star Trek fans who find modern remasters fail to deliver the charm of original broadcasts.
Space.com: NASA, Space Exploration and Astronomy News: Satellites Find Targets Alone
In April 2026, Loft Orbital's YAM-9 satellite completed the first-ever autonomous identification of objects on orbit using Google Gemma 3 and NASA JPL's NAVI-Orbital software.
When Earth Is Hours Away: NASA’s AI Doc Hits Space
NASA is deploying CMO-DA, an offline AI clinical assistant for astronauts on deep-space missions where communication delays with Earth make real-time medical consultation impossible.
Japan's Hayabusa2 Flies Within 800 Meters of Asteroid Torifune
JAXA's aging Hayabusa2 spacecraft executed a precision flyby within 800 meters of the sub-kilometer near-Earth asteroid Torifune, demonstrating guidance capabilities that could one day help deflect hazardous objects from Earth.
From Prometheus to Cowboy Space: The Unlikely Cast of 2026's Unicorn Boom
TechCrunch report analyzing 2026 unicorn trends, incorporating data from Crunchbase and PitchBook.
The $2.1 Trillion Orbital Hype: Why Retail Skeptics Fear SpaceX's AI Premium but Dare Not Short
An analysis of the retail skepticism surrounding SpaceX's (SPCX) post-IPO valuation of $2.12 trillion. While the market classifies the space giant as a 'computer software' AI firm, critics highlight capital-heavy physical realities, warning that the staggering price-to-sales multiple is primed for a correction that remains timing-impossible to trade.
Rocket Report 9.01: India’s Agnibaan Prepares for Liftoff as SpaceX Nears 1,000 Launches
Agnikul Cosmos inches toward its first orbital launch while SpaceX prepares for its millenary milestone — two very different visions of space access colliding in 2026.
The Thump That Could Change Air Travel: Inside NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet
NASA’s X-59 isn’t just about speed—it’s about silence. After decades of silence over land, this experimental jet could make supersonic flight normal again—if the world finds its thump acceptable.
Beyond the Numbers: Lessons from a 322-Day Odyssey
An analytical look at the operational reality and physiological tax of a 322-day stay in space, highlighting expeditions, spacewalks, and preparing for future Mars exploration.