Wadi Rum takes Jordanian space program from sci-fi film set to analog mission incubator The UNESCO World Heritage site is a go-to 'space' location for moviemakers. Now it is serving as a testing ground for future space missions.
Japan’s newly renamed aerospace force reflects ‘unified approach to air and space’ Transition is in line with Space Domain Defense Guidelines, which aim to enhance Tokyo's capabilities amid a dynamic security environment.
Botswana signs Artemis Accords for 'safe, transparent, sustainable' space exploration Botswana is the sixth African nation to join a growing global community committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space.
NASA's Swift space telescope is falling toward Earth. Can a robotic rescue mission save it? If Katalyst Space's robotic spacecraft is able to capture and raise the telescope's orbit, Swift could continue its study of gamma-ray bursts.
ESA’s Space Rider tests move Europe closer to goal of independent space access Vehicle's first orbital flight is projected for early 2028, when it will launch aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Scientists find 'fingerprints' of black hole's event horizon by studying gravitational waves Isolating the last burst of waves from a black hole merger, scientists extracted information from closer to an event horizon than ever before.
As India conducts digital census, satellites and geospatial technologies take center stage The integration of geospatial technologies into census operations enables more detailed data collection, as India undergoes rapid transformation.
Heart of Milky Way shines with light of over 60 million stars in most detailed image to date The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has captured the largest and most detailed photo ever taken of the center of our home galaxy.
US positions itself as a reliable ally for emerging space nations in the Global South As developing nations expand their reliance on satellites, integrated and carefully considered partnerships are needed to preserve stability.