How small can you make a satellite? The first satellite, Russia's Sputnik, weighed in at about 183 pounds (83 kilograms). Today, many smaller space projects are taking place thanks to inexpensive ...
About two weeks ago, a satellite called Iceye-X1 hitched a ride into orbit aboard an Indian rocket. It’s about the size of a suitcase and has already sent its first picture, constructed out of ...
A 5,000-lb. satellite that’s about the size of a school bus is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday. The European Space Agency said its Space Debris Office is tracking ERS-2, which ...
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has been used to discover Earth-size planet TOI 700 e. It is "orbiting ...
NISAR, a giant orbiting antenna 39 feet in diameter, will monitor changes to glaciers, forests, and the Earth’s crust, providing data to help improve infrastructure and disaster responses.
Austin, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small Satellite Market Size & Growth Insights: According to the SNS Insider,“The Small Satellite Market size was valued at USD 6.05 billion in 2024 and is ...
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — A satellite designed, built and tested in Gilbert will be launched in February to circle the globe collecting data for NASA and the Department of Interior. The LDCM, or Landsat8 as ...