• Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 28th, 2011
First Swarm Satellite Successfully Finishes Magnetic Testing

First Swarm Satellite Successfully Finishes Magnetic Testing

The constellation is being put together to observe our planet

GeoEye-2 Satellite Begins Integration at Lockheed Martin

GeoEye-2 Satellite Begins Integration at Lockheed Martin

The company made the announcement on October 25

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 21st, 2011
ESA Launches First Two Galileo Satellites

ESA Launches First Two Galileo Satellites

The Soyuz delivery system paraded a perfect launch

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 21st, 2011
Recycling Defunct Satellites into New Spacecraft

Recycling Defunct Satellites into New Spacecraft

DARPA proposes ambitious plan to clear Earth's orbit

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 20th, 2011
Galileo Launch Delayed Due to Glitch

Galileo Launch Delayed Due to Glitch

It is still unclear when the twin satellites will launch

Core Satellite Undergoes Centrifuge Testing

Core Satellite Undergoes Centrifuge Testing

The maneuvers are carried out in Greenbelt, Maryland

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 17th, 2011
CryoSat Is Now Rolling in Its Orbit

CryoSat Is Now Rolling in Its Orbit

The motion allows it to calibrate its accurate scientific instruments

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 17th, 2011
First Two Galileo Satellites to Launch on Thursday

First Two Galileo Satellites to Launch on Thursday

ESA decided to green-light the mission for October 20 attempt

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 14th, 2011
'Repair and Refuel' Satellite Concept Proposed

'Repair and Refuel' Satellite Concept Proposed

The spacecraft would keep other satellites in good health

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 13th, 2011
Satellites Can Detect Subsidence with Millimeter Precision

Satellites Can Detect Subsidence with Millimeter Precision

Even if they are perched hundreds of kilometers above the surface

Payload Fairing Closes Over Galileo Satellites

Payload Fairing Closes Over Galileo Satellites

The first two spacecraft are nearly ready to launch

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 12th, 2011
Europe Boosts Access to GMES Data

Europe Boosts Access to GMES Data

The new system ensures that the entire initiative becomes more efficient

Satellite Glitch Leaves Northern Canada Without Communications

Satellite Glitch Leaves Northern Canada Without Communications

The malfunction affects thousands of people in the area

Sputnik Satellite Turned 54

Sputnik Satellite Turned 54

The spacecraft was the first to reach low-Earth orbit

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 4th, 2011
Delta II Rocket Contracts May Extend Further

Delta II Rocket Contracts May Extend Further

The delivery system is scheduled to be retired soon

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 3rd, 2011
Massive Arctic Ozone Loss Puzzles Scientists

Massive Arctic Ozone Loss Puzzles Scientists

NASA investigation finds depletion in Arctic ozone layer

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 29th, 2011
New Radio Antennas Can Be Washed and Bent

New Radio Antennas Can Be Washed and Bent

They can even be sown onto the fabric of life jackets

 
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