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A SpaceX Starlink Satellite unexpectedly appeared in a high-resolution orbital photograph capturing a secretive Chinese Air Base, revealing both the intricacies of satellite imaging and the increasing ...

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New satellite imagery released by Planet Labs on Wednesday showed damage to a residential complex hosting Hamas leaders whom Israel targeted in strikes on Doha on Tuesday. Authorities in Qatar said ...

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Abstract: In this paper, we investigate the history of orbital satellite communication, including its uses and potential future developments. An overview of the development of satellite technology is ...

Did you know nearly 17,500 satellites have been launched since 1957? Or what about the fact that more than 10% of those launches weren't registered internationally? While more and more orbital objects ...

More objects are being launched into space than ever, and most are headed for low Earth orbit. This region of space has become increasingly crowded with launches from SpaceX and others that have ...

Spectral fingerprinting analysis identifying three distinct types of construction concrete at three likely bomb-penetration sites. No concrete was detected at a fourth location. Credit: Orbital ...

The Trump administration wants to switch off and possibly destroy the climate-monitoring technology. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey Starting back in the Bush administration, the United States has spent more ...