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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

New Satellites Discovered Around Jupiter and Saturn

A series of new discoveries has significantly increased the number of known satellites around Jupiter and Saturn.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Earth's low orbit is becoming cluttered with high-velocity space junk

The growing issue of space junk in Earth's low orbit, highlighted by the proliferation of Starlink satellites, poses increasing risks as the number of objects in space continues to soar.

Mar 20 • 20:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Blue Origin is preparing a giant constellation of over 50,000 satellites for orbital data centers

Blue Origin is seeking regulatory approval to launch a massive constellation of satellites as part of its 'Project Sunrise' to establish data centers in orbit.

Mar 20 • 19:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

World milestone: the Starlink network now has more than 10,000 satellites in orbit

Starlink reaches a significant milestone with over 10,000 satellites in orbit, far surpassing its competitors.

Mar 19 • 15:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Satellites Reveal the Location of Gerald Ford in the Red Sea and the Route to Tripoli via the Indian Ocean

Satellite images reveal the location of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, accompanied by warships, and indicate plans for a temporary stop in Crete for repairs.

Mar 19 • 15:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

NVIDIA Takes Artificial Intelligence into Orbit

NVIDIA has announced plans to integrate advanced artificial intelligence systems into satellites with the launch of the Space-1 Vera Rubin chip, designed for the harsh conditions of space.

Mar 19 • 13:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

“We will see more satellites than stars”. Alarm for Musk’s plan that will change the sky

Concerns are rising over Elon Musk's SpaceX plan to launch a massive number of satellites, potentially altering the visibility of stars in the night sky.

Mar 19 • 09:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Colombia seizes more than 100 Starlink satellites that entered as contraband

Colombian authorities seized over 100 Starlink antennas in Arauca, near the Venezuelan border, due to lack of legal documentation.

Mar 18 • 22:12 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Defense Force will launch its own satellites from Esrange

Sweden's Defense Force is set to establish its own satellite launching capacity from Esrange, a move deemed significant for the country's and Europe's space capabilities.

Mar 18 • 14:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Swedish satellites will provide better weather forecasts

Swedish company OHB has secured a major order for satellites from the European Space Agency to improve weather forecasting.

Mar 18 • 12:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Astronomers Alarm. Elon Musk's Plans May Permanently Change the Night Sky

Astronomers express concern that proposed satellite deployments by SpaceX and Reflect Orbital could significantly alter the visibility and brightness of the night sky.

Mar 18 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Vienna, the nest of Russian spies returns: satellite antennas connected to satellites to listen to Europe

Vienna is once again becoming a hub for espionage, now dominated by satellite antennas linked to Russia rather than traditional spies.

Mar 18 • 10:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Sand Wall Swept Across Texas, Captured by Satellites

A satellite captured a sand wall sweeping across Texas, causing visibility and environmental concerns.

Mar 17 • 10:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New Agreement for the Defense's Own Satellites

The Swedish Defense has secured a new agreement to launch its own satellites with an investment of 209 million kronor.

Mar 16 • 18:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Israel: IDF destroys Iranian space facility operating for ‘attacking satellites’

The Israeli military reports that it has struck and destroyed an Iranian space facility in Tehran used for developing satellite attack capabilities.

Mar 16 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India's Defense GPS 'NavIC' in Crisis... 3 Out of 11 Satellites Operational, Here Are the Risks

India's indigenous navigation system, NavIC, is in serious trouble with only three out of eleven satellites currently operational, raising concerns over military navigation and precision strikes.

Mar 16 • 09:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

SpaceX wants to put 1 million satellites in Earth's orbit, which is already getting crowded

SpaceX has applied for permission to launch 1 million satellites into Earth's orbit, raising concerns about the increasing congestion in space.

Mar 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

When data deceives us: the bias of abundance in the era of open-source journalism

The article discusses the cognitive bias known as the 'abundance bias' in journalism, highlighting how accessible data can create a false sense of transparency in conflict reporting.

Mar 14 • 08:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Collaboration between Cosmote and Starlink for uninterrupted connectivity

Cosmote is partnering with Starlink to provide continuous connectivity by integrating terrestrial networks with low Earth orbit satellites.

Mar 13 • 05:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Space Agency ESA: New Satellites Facilitate Navigation in Cities

The European Space Agency (ESA) is launching a new satellite system called 'Celeste' to enhance urban navigation, particularly against cyber attacks.

Mar 12 • 16:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Debris floating in the Earth's orbit... 130 million small lethal pieces spread over 69 years

Since the beginning of the space age in 1957, over 19,000 satellites have been launched, with more than 11,000 currently active, leading to a concerning amount of inactive satellites and debris in Earth's orbit.

Mar 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Among them is "Starlink".. Giant satellites disrupt our lives from the sky

Recent research indicates that the launch of massive satellite groups, such as Starlink, may have significant environmental impacts due to harmful emissions released into the atmosphere.

Mar 10 • 11:15 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China can’t buy Elon Musk’s theory on space-based AI centres: experts

Experts in China criticize Elon Musk's concept of space-based AI data centers, suggesting that terrestrial systems can suffice.

Mar 9 • 15:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Satellites reveal destruction of drone and missile bases in Isfahan and Ahvaz

Recent satellite images show significant damage to Iranian military facilities related to drones and missile capabilities.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

European satellites recorded a solar 'superstorm' on Mars

European scientists reveal the impact of a solar 'superstorm' on Mars, providing insights into the planet's evolution and implications for future manned missions.

Mar 9 • 08:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Russia is intercepting Europe's military communications with space 'bugs'

A report reveals that Russia has been intercepting critical military communications data from European satellites using two secret satellites in proximity operations.

Mar 9 • 07:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

China wants to do with space what it did with electric cars

China is ramping up its space technology efforts to compete with SpaceX, similar to how it overtook Tesla in the electric vehicle market.

Mar 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Eye of Physics: How Satellites Monitor a Tank from a Height of 500 Kilometers?

The article discusses how satellite technology can detect and monitor military activity, including individual tanks, from 500 kilometers above due to advancements in physics and technology.

Mar 8 • 13:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

NASA and its satellites: how they collaborated in the return of turtles to Floreana Island in Galápagos

Giant tortoises have returned to Floreana Island in the Galápagos Archipelago for the first time in over 150 years, marking a significant step in the ecological restoration of the island.

Mar 8 • 13:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Satellites are Canada’s next sovereignty frontier as global ‘race’ heats up

Canada is advancing its satellite communications capabilities, aiming to create a constellation of low earth orbit satellites to bolster national security and reduce dependency on the U.S.

Mar 7 • 12:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The largest astronomical camera in the world is threatened by satellites

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, home to the world's largest digital camera, faces potential disruptions from the increasing number of bright commercial satellites in orbit.

Mar 7 • 09:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Satellites and Mossad Agents: American General Reveals Details of Khamenei's Assassination

A former US general provides insights into the surveillance and tactics used in the assassination of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei.

Mar 7 • 07:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Space debris lights up Calgary sky

Residents of Calgary witnessed unusual lights in the sky, likely caused by the re-entry of a defunct Starlink satellite.

Mar 6 • 20:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Researching Space Weather for the U.S. Army

An Icelandic space scientist is part of a team that received nearly a billion krónur in funding to study space weather and its impact on satellites for the United States military.

Mar 5 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

How Chinese spy satellites worry Trump’s Space Force

The growing fleet of Chinese spy satellites is pressuring the U.S. Space Force, raising concerns over the adequacy of American defensive and offensive strategies in space.

Mar 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

MWC 2026: Starlink advances its next satellite 5G internet for cell phones and moves towards its own 5G network

Starlink announces plans to launch a new generation of satellites providing direct-to-cell 5G internet service, amid growing partnerships and potential rivalries within the telecommunications industry.

Mar 4 • 08:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The end of GPS domination? This is supposed to be centimeter precision without satellites

A new positioning technology developed by ZaiNar offers centimeter-level accuracy without reliance on satellites, marking a significant advancement in 5G positioning capabilities.

Mar 3 • 19:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What Satellites Have Hidden: New Details on Iran's Major Attack on Israel

New details revealed about Iran's recent missile and drone attacks on Israel, highlighting their impact and the media's response to these events.

Mar 3 • 10:41 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

‘Change typhoon intensity and path’: China team mulls hitting cyclones with space beam

Chinese scientists propose using a space-based solar power project to potentially alter typhoon intensities and paths, while also providing energy to satellites and other facilities.

Mar 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The Swiss Connectivity Swiss Army Knife Arrives, Satellites Included: MeowGo G50 Max at MWC 2026

The MeowGo G50 Max is a versatile portable router designed to enhance connectivity in congested networks.

Mar 2 • 16:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Open Cosmos launches its own satellite constellation to strengthen European space sovereignty

Open Cosmos has announced the launch of ConnectedCosmos, a satellite constellation aimed at enhancing European space sovereignty by providing secure and resilient communication services.

Mar 2 • 08:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kailas Rocket No. 3 scheduled for launch on the 4th, postponed twice due to weather conditions

The launch of the Kailas Rocket No. 3, conducted by the private company Space One in Japan, has been rescheduled for April 4 after being delayed twice due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Mar 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Donna Kennedy-Glans: Elon Musk’s space race with China

The article discusses Elon Musk’s ambitious satellite deployment plans in response to China’s announcement of launching 200,000 satellites, highlighting implications for global governance in space.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Hidden Networks Managing the Symphony of Alarm in the Skies of Tehran and Tel Aviv

The article discusses the covert electronic and magnetic warfare occurring in the Middle East, orchestrated by advanced networks of radars and satellites.

Mar 1 • 10:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why is private sector involvement necessary? Explaining the background of rocket development from five perspectives

The article discusses the crucial need for rocket development in Japan, focusing on private sector participation and the reasons behind it.

Mar 1 • 01:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Entrusting Kairo to the Dream of Fostering the Space Industry's Workforce: Local Companies and Universities Begin Operations

Local companies in Wakayama, Japan, and universities have initiated a project to develop satellite technology, coinciding with the launch of a new small rocket by SpaceOne.

Mar 1 • 00:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kairos Aiming to Be the 'Delivery Service' for Satellites: Why Focus Now on Small Rockets?

The article discusses the launch of the small rocket 'Kairos No. 3' by Space One, which aims to become the first Japanese private company to deploy satellites into orbit, amidst a growing need for small satellites.

Feb 28 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

US must be able to ‘turn around and punch’ in space as China boosts satellites: general

The head of US Space Force Combat Forces Command warns that the US needs to enhance its space capabilities to keep up with China's rapid satellite expansion, which now includes 1,900 satellites.

Feb 27 • 09:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Largest Space Cooperation between Czechia and Slovakia: CEVROSat II Will Create a Duo of Satellites

Czechia and Slovakia are collaborating on the CEVROSat II project to develop a dual-satellite system.

Feb 26 • 14:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Beyond "Starlink": A New Technological Race Ignites Between Earth and Space

The global communications race is evolving away from Starlink satellites to revolutionary high-altitude platform systems in the stratosphere.

Feb 26 • 13:22 UTC

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