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What is now referred to as the “space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War is remembered for many things, including the successful landing on the Moon. To win the hearts of Americans and solidify public support, NASA embarked on an unprecedented PR campaign.
New types of optical sensors, as well as the active introduction of synthetic aperture radars (SAR), have significantly expanded the “field of vision” offered by surveillance satellites. Today, we will examine how satellite observation of the Earth has evolved in recent years.
The United States, China, and Japan each showcased exciting lunar missions that mark the beginning of humanity’s desire to firmly establish a presence on the Moon. Today, we will review the most notable lunar missions in the first half of 2024.
Steady growth in the number of orbital launches and the start of active efforts to reestablish a presence on the Moon. Today, we present a brief overview of the most notable events in the rocket and space industry during the first half of 2024.
In 2014, there were just over 1,000 active satellites in Earth’s orbit, but by the end of 2023, that number exceeded 9,000. The deployment of mega-constellations like Starlink and OneWeb has driven this explosive growth. Let’s examine how this increased density increases the risk of dangerous situations.
US Department of Defense announced funding for a new ballistic missile program, to replace existing Minuteman-III nuclear-capable missiles with modern missiles. U.S. military plans to allocate a record $140.9 billion for this “missile swap”. Here, we analyze the reasons of the new ballistic program.
ESA is encouraging startups that offer new solutions to longstanding problems in the aerospace field. As ESA continues to attract investments through development programs, startups will increasingly drive the industry forward. This article will examine how ESA works to find and sponsor ambitious new startups.
American model of integrating private business into the aerospace sector allowed China to come very close to the military and space potential of the South Atlantic bloc. This has caused great alarm in the West. Today, we will focus on new developments in China’s military-industrial space complex.
Venus is shaping up to be a substantial focus for both American and European astronomy in the coming years. Between 2029 and 2031, three missions to Venus will be launched: DAVINCI and VERITAS by NASA, and EnVision by ESA, for which we’ll take a closer look.