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Satellites that think for themselves: How CATALYST is bringing real-time image processing to orbit

For decades, satellites have had a simple job: take pictures, send them back to Earth, and let humans do the heavy lifti ...
Space.com

Doomed SpaceX Starlink satellite photographed from orbit

We just got a great up-close look at a SpaceX Starlink satellite in orbit, thanks to Vantor's WorldView-3 spacecraft. On Wednesday (Dec. 17), this particular Starlink suffered an anomaly that caused a ...
SpaceNews

China launches third high orbit internet satellite

HELSINKI — China launched a new communications satellite towards geostationary orbit Thursday, although its precise role remains undisclosed . A Long March 3B lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch ...
Space.com

Orbiting satellite uses AI to reorient itself in 'major step towards full autonomy in space'

"This successful test marks a major step forward in the development of future satellite control systems." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...
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SXM-9 Satellite Completes In-Orbit Testing

NEW YORK — The SXM-9 satellite used by SiriusXM to deliver audio content to vehicles across North America has completed in-orbit testing and is now fully operational. The satellite was launched by a ...
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Starlink satellite breaks apart, now tumbling down from orbit

A routine piece of SpaceX’s vast internet constellation has turned into a real-time stress test of how the world handles broken hardware in low orbit. After a serious malfunction, a Starlink satellite ...
UPI

RocketLab sends Japanese communications satellite into orbit

Dec. 14 (UPI) --Rocket Lab has successfully launched an Electron technology demonstration satellite for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The Saturday mission was the 77th Electron launch, and ...