China successfully launched a new communication technology test satellite on Thursday from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province. The satellite was carried into its planned orbit aboard a Long March-5 rocket at 10:30 p.m. Beijing Time, News.Az reports, citing Xinhua. It is designed primarily to conduct multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests….
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicts that gigawatt data centers will be built in space within 10 to 20 years. According to him, these would ultimately perform better than data centers on Earth thanks to 24/7 access to solar energy. The concept of space data centers is gaining traction among large tech companies, but significant obstacles…
360° Space Camera Debut: Jeff Bezos shared spectacular footage from a free-flying 360-degree camera deployed during Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital launch on September 18, 2025 [1]. The untethered camera drifted alongside the rocket, capturing a dramatic external view of the booster high above Earth. “Spinning Glass” Explained: Viewers were puzzled by a rotating “bubble”…
In a bid to advance Russia’s leadership in space technology, President Vladimir Putin has called on the nation’s aerospace industry to enhance their efforts in developing booster rocket engines. The president’s directives highlight Russia’s historical prowess in space exploration. During a visit to the southern city of Samara, Putin addressed industry specialists at the…
Image courtesy: AP After a series of mishaps that have led some onlookers to doubt its feasibility, Elon Musk‘s SpaceX is preparing for the next test of its Starship megarocket on Sunday. The most potent launch vehicle in the world is scheduled to make its tenth flight from the company’s Starbase in southern Texas at…
A new technology developed by scientists in China could help humans survive on the moon. Scientists from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, extracted water from lunar soil and used it to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and chemicals for fuel. This can potentially open new doors for future deep space exploration by mitigating…