Satellites

This year is among the worst for U.S. wildfires in a decade, with more fires and acreage burned compared to the past ten years. AI and new satellites are being used to detect wildfires faster as fire seasons lengthen. Climate Central's Ben Tracy reports on this technology in their Tipping Point series.

Amazon plans to deploy over 5,000 satellites for a new telecom service. The initiative, called Amazon Leo, aims to launch a constellation of satellites to connect devices directly from space.

Amazon's Leo subsidiary aims to deploy 5,105 satellites for its direct-to-mobile service. It has already launched over 390 satellites and plans to launch thousands more.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from Cape Canaveral to serve as an orbital mechanic. Equipped with robotic arms, it will inspect, repair, and install life-extending jetpacks on older satellites, enabling them to operate for up to eight additional years.

Wildfires are currently raging in Europe, Canada, and elsewhere. Early detection from space and AI-powered data analysis are being used to fight these fires, emphasizing the importance of speed in wildfire response.

Reports of a Russo-Chinese plan to disable satellites highlight that markets are overlooking geopolitical risks threatening the tech boom. The article emphasizes investor complacency regarding such security threats.

The Federal Communications Commission's controversial ruling approves a 'space mirror' satellite without assigning responsibility for regulating light pollution and other negative effects caused by the increasing number of satellites. Astronomers are alarmed by the lack of oversight.

A SpaceX veteran raised $65 million to modernize wire harnesses from the Cold War era. These wire harnesses are used in rockets, missiles, and satellites.

The article introduces a live map tool for tracking Starlink satellites and approximately 30,000 other satellites. It provides a URL for accessing the satellite tracker and a comment link for discussion.

A space junk debris cloud in high-traffic orbit poses a potential risk to expensive satellites. The article includes a bio of Tereza, a science and technology journalist with expertise in space and engineering.

Scientists are exploring the use of cosmic rays to detect hidden nuclear weapons in space. A 60-year-old global ban on nuclear weapons in space faces potential failure due to increasing satellite numbers and geopolitical tensions.

Wildfires in Greece killed a father and his 12-year-old son and prompted evacuations in two villages as firefighters and aircraft battled the blazes. The fires also led to the deployment of 135 firefighters and 25 aircraft in central Greece, with three other wildfires quickly contained. Greece is using satellite technology to monitor wildfires amid ongoing challenges from climate change.

The article discusses the potential impact of increasing satellite numbers on astronomy, with experts warning it could render telescopes obsolete. It also highlights Tereza's background as a science and technology journalist with expertise in space and media.

The article highlights six fast-growing stocks in space and military technology, noting the SpaceX IPO and the significance of global communications and AI data processing via satellites for future investment themes.

The concept of space-based data centers is gaining attention as a potential solution to terrestrial limitations driven by AI computing demands. While offering benefits like continuous solar power and reduced Earth-based environmental impact, challenges such as high launch costs and technical complexities remain significant barriers. Experts view the idea as speculative but worth exploring for long-term implementation.

SpaceX shares are rising for the second consecutive day following a strong market debut, with stock climbing over 5% in pre-market trading. The article attributes the gains to the company's performance in its initial public offering.

A surge in commercial satellite launches is crowding the night sky and polluting the atmosphere, raising concerns about environmental and ethical impacts. Experts warn this trend risks repeating destructive colonial practices and disrupting humanity's connection to the celestial commons.

Japan's H3 rocket successfully returned to flight after a previous failure, launching six satellites. The mission marks a recovery from an earlier setback.

The article explores the author's fascination with satellites and the adverse effects they are causing. It highlights concerns about the negative impacts of satellite technology.

SpaceX is seeking to raise $75 billion in an initial public offering, the largest in history, as the company aims for a historic debut that could enable more mega-listings. The company operates in rockets, satellites, and artificial intelligence.

Satellogic, a space stock, experienced a significant rally surpassing competitors. Workers at the Satellogic facility in Montevideo, Uruguay, are assembling satellites as of May 29, 2026.

Florida-based Launch on Demand plans to construct a $600 million facility in a remote area of the Dominican Republic by late this year. The project is part of efforts in the space race centered on satellite technology.

The EU is expanding its ocean monitoring network using underwater drones and satellites to address climate change impacts like intensified heat waves and storms, while the US reduces funding for similar efforts.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, one of the most powerful typhoons recorded early in the Pacific season, triggered atmospheric gravity waves visible from space. The storm caused flooding, extreme winds, and ripples in the upper atmosphere detected as a faint glow by satellites.

SpaceX has secured a $4 billion contract with the U.S. Space Force to develop satellites capable of targeting airborne threats globally. The satellites are designed to detect and neutralize threats from anywhere on Earth, as highlighted in a long exposure photograph of an airplane above a satellite.

The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $2 billion satellite contract, strengthening the company's relationship with its largest customer. This contract further cements SpaceX's role in military space operations.

The article discusses determining the appropriate S&P sector index for SpaceX as it prepares for a potential public market launch, considering its focus on space rockets, satellites, data centers, and Grok.

Scientists discovered red auroras over Japan reaching unexpectedly high altitudes during mild space storms, suggesting solar activity may be stronger than previously understood. This finding has important implications for satellite safety and space weather prediction.

German companies across the country are developing satellites and space applications to participate in the growing space industry. The sector is becoming increasingly important for both civilian and military applications, representing a lucrative market opportunity.

Russia's active volcano is melting snow from the inside out, as seen by satellites. The volcano has dark scars on the snowy landscape. This phenomenon is being monitored from space.

The article explains how GPS technology works, detailing the use of satellites, trilateration, and atomic clocks to provide precise location data. It highlights the system's applications in navigation and location tracking.

A once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt satellites, GPS, and power grids, according to a scientific report. Scientists warn of widespread technological failures that could cripple modern society's infrastructure.

The article explains how GPS technology relies on physics principles like relativity to function. It discusses the role of satellites and atomic clocks in providing accurate location data.

Light pollution has increased by 16% since 2014, according to satellite data. Earth-monitoring satellites captured nighttime imagery revealing the brightening trend.