U.S. Space Force Tracking Debris After “Anomaly” Leads to Unexplained Satellite Loss
This week, we examine what U.S. Space Force officials and others have said about a Boeing-built satellite that recently exploded due to an "anomaly."
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What’s That in the Desert? ESA Satellite Captures Incredible Images of Iconic Event as Seen from Orbit
A satellite operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured incredible images of an iconic annual event in the Black Rock Desert.
Anomalous Satellites? DARPA Deploys New System for Detecting Unusual Objects in Orbit
DARPA has a new tracking system to detect objects in orbit that exhibit anomalous behavior that may threaten U.S. national security.
This New Solar Thermal Propulsion System Could Revolutionize How We Navigate the Cosmos
Solar thermal propulsion has been a hot topic for future satellites in Earth’s orbit, but a new start-up promises to build it.
Look: ESA’s ERS-2 Satellite Captured in Striking Images During Reentry into Earth’s Atmosphere
The ESA's ERS-2 satellite was captured in striking images during the spacecraft’s reentry into Earth’s atmosphere last month.
Earth Can Be Used as a Guinea Pig to Search for Extraterrestrial Life with This New Telescope, Astronomers Say
Researchers have just published a study that could advance our ability to detect extraterrestrial life, and Earth served as the guinea pig.
Space Force Will Take Command of Future Live Target-Tracking Satellites
The U.S. Space Force is set to take command of a new fleet of satellites that will provide real-time monitoring of ground targets around the globe, offering unprecedented surveillance capabilities.
The National Security Implications of Space Militarization: A New Frontier for Conflict Prevention
The escalation of space militarization in recent years calls for a closer examination of global security measures.
Buried on the Far Side of the Moon, the Detection of a Mysterious Heat-Emitting Object Leads to an Unexpected Discovery
The detection of a large, heat-emitting mass buried beneath the far side of the Moon suggests it may have a history more like our planet than scientists once realized.
One Small Step for Man’s Garbage: Space Junk, EV Aircraft, and Monitoring Earth’s Pollution with Satellites
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on 'The Debrief Weekly Report', we look at NASA and the Italian space agency's mission to monitor pollution, and how scientists around the world want to update the space treaty to include space junk.
This Quantum Inertial Sensor Could Help the Military’s Next-Gen Aircraft Navigate Without GPS Satellites
A new quantum inertial sensor that relies on a laser and vacuum system is so small it could fit on a kitchen tabletop... and it could help navigate tomorrow's next-gen aircraft.
The Intel Community Looks to Improve Its Ability To Spy Objects in Space
The U.S. Intel Community wants the ability to spy objects smaller than 10cm, traveling 22,500 mph, in space.
U.S. Space Force Launches Classified Payloads Aboard Satellites to Test Early Warning System
The U.S. Space Force recently launched two satellites with the help of Atlas 5 to test the new early warning weapons system.
South Korea’s Space Program Sees Advances With Successful Satellite and Rocket Launche
South Korea recently demonstrated the capabilities of its space program with successful launches of its domestically developed Nuri rocket.
The Next Space Race is for Satellite Parking Spaces in Earth’s Orbit
Fierce competition for satellite parking spots in orbit is pointing to an increasingly complex future for space operations.
Russia’s Anti-Satellite Missile Test: A Danger to Future Space Operations
This week, we analyze a concerning incident involving a test by Russia and its burgeoning anti-satellite missile technology.
International Space Station Moves to Avoid Collision with Exploded Satellite
The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) fired maneuvering rockets last week to avoid being struck by...
Entrepreneur Wants to Build Future Satellites out of Mushrooms
One entrepreneur is working towards designing satellites out of mycelium. Though it sounds wild, mushrooms are a solid building material.
Setting the Rules For Future Space Operations
This week, we look at how the Department of Defense hopes to set the tone for future rules for operation in space, which will be shared by nations around the globe.
Old Radioactive Russian Spy Satellites Fall to Earth, and More Will Soon Follow
In 1978, the Russian spy satellite, Cosmos 954, fell onto Canada, and it carried a nuclear reactor. More will be on the way soon.
Experts Baffled by Strange Stripes in Siberia
Satellite photos of Russia’s Markha River in Arctic Siberia have provided clues to an odd geological riddle.