
Startup's Plan for Space Mirrors Sparks Scientific Outcry
A California startup's plan to launch 4,000 mirrors into space to 'sell sunlight' has been called 'catastrophic' by scientists concerned about light pollution and safety.
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A California startup's plan to launch 4,000 mirrors into space to 'sell sunlight' has been called 'catastrophic' by scientists concerned about light pollution and safety.

The European Space Agency has inaugurated a new 35-meter deep space antenna in Western Australia, enhancing its ability to communicate with distant missions.

Scientists have developed a lightweight laser drill that vaporizes ice, offering a new method for exploring the hidden oceans of moons like Jupiter's Europa.

SpaceX continues to make historic advances in rocket technology, but the company's success is increasingly overshadowed by the polarizing public persona of its founder, Elon Musk.

International teams tested innovative lunar robots in a German Moon simulator, demonstrating technology to extract oxygen from soil for future astronaut missions.

Nordic nations have signed a landmark declaration to deepen cooperation in the space sector, aiming to boost security, innovation, and economic growth.

Seven engineers at Arizona State University have secured prestigious NSF CAREER Awards for pioneering research in AI, cybersecurity, sustainable tech, and more.

Scientists at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Surrey are building advanced instruments for a Mars rover, aiming to find signs of life on the Red Planet.

Alibaba and Ant Group have acquired 13 floors of a prime Hong Kong office tower for approximately $925 million to serve as a new headquarters.

The UK Met Office has launched high-altitude balloons with radiation sensors from Cornwall and Shetland to improve space weather forecasting for critical industries.

Leaders from NASA, academia, and industry will meet in Houston for a two-day workshop focused on advancing autonomous AI technologies for space exploration.

Luxembourg has positioned itself as a global hub for asteroid mining by enacting laws that permit private ownership of space resources, challenging international treaties.