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BREAKING: UK Publishes Satellite Imagery Supporting Defense Of Undersea Cables
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (348+ words) James Hydzik is a technology geek focused on the junction of engineering, writing, and coffee. He joined Orbital Today in 2020 to help make sense of the Johnson government's decision to buy One Web. Since then, he has taken on interviewing…...
Artemis II Mission: 7 Unexpected Facts About the Crew, Flight Path, and Moon Flyby
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (854+ words) Orbital Today Artemis II Mission: 7 Unexpected Facts About the Crew, Flight Path, and Moon Flyby Artemis II has now launched and is on its way around the Moon, marking the first crewed test of NASA's new deep space system in…...
Sharjah's Satellite Infrastructure Still Intact After Missile Attack: Space42
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (172+ words) On 7th April 2026, a missile struck the Thuraya Telecommunications Company administrative building located in the central region of the Emirate of Sharjah. Following this attack, Space42, the parent company of Thuraya, confirmed that its satellite services and infrastructure are intact. Space42 is a…...
This UK College Is Quietly Training the Workers Behind the Moon Missions
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (349+ words) Space Careers at Suffolk New College " Image: Suffolk New College Students at Suffolk New College have been given a glimpse into the growing opportunities within the UK's space sector, after welcoming industry experts to speak about careers that may be…...
First Look: Artemis II Captures Rare Photos of the Moon's Far Side, Earthset, And Solar Eclipse in Ultra Detail!
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (322+ words) NASA's Artemis II crew has sent back stunning images from the Moon's far side, including an "Earthset" and a solar eclipse, as scientists begin studying the first batch of data returned by Orion's laser communication system. NASA's Artemis II astronauts…...
Planet's Pelican-4 Runs NVIDIA-Powered AI in Space for the First Time
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (359+ words) Planet Labs has taken a major step toward real-time satellite intelligence. It ran AI object detection directly on its Pelican-4 spacecraft using NVIDIA Jetson hardware. On 25th March 2026, the Pelican-4 satellite passed about 500 km over Alice Springs, Australia. It captured an…...
Chinese Firm Mizar Vision Accused Of Providing Satellite Images To Iran
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (308+ words) American news outlet ABC says its sources inside the US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) believe the Chinese firm Mizar Vision is providing satellite imagery to Iran. According to ABC's sources, this has been going on for a while, dating back…...
Update: Artemis II Day 6 From The Far Side Of The Moon
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (360+ words) Related: US President Donald Trump Tells Artemis II Crew That He Saved NASA As Orion navigated behind the Moon, the crew observed an "Earthset, an "Earthrise, as well as a nearly hour-long solar eclipse. This event enabled the crew to…...
Firefly Targets Sea-Based Launches with Seagate Space Offshore Deal
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (187+ words) Firefly Aerospace is taking its Alpha rocket to sea. The company is teaming up with Seagate Space to develop a dedicated offshore launch platform that could open new orbits and mission profiles beyond traditional pads. Under a newly signed Memorandum…...
Australia Rejects Call To Pursue Full European Southern Observatory Membership
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (354+ words) The Australian government has rejected the call to pursue full European Southern Observatory (ESO) membership, hence cutting access to the world's most powerful telescope. This decision came on 1st April 2026, the same day that the NASA Artemis II mission launched on…...