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Scientists worry Trump's budget cuts will halt satellite air pollution studies: 'It's incredibly short-sighted'
By Tereza Pultarova published
Research into the impacts of rocket and satellite air pollution is being cut by the Trump administration. Experts say the cuts come at the worst time.

U.S. Space Force general to lead Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome space defense program
By Brett Tingley published
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan for his ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense shield this week, stating it will cost $175 billion and take some three years to develop.

Europe's Proba-3 satellites ace landmark formation-flying test (video)
By Andrew Jones published
Europe's Proba-3 satellites have demonstrated ultra-precise formation flying in orbit for the first time, a milestone with big implications for both science and future space missions.

US Space Force test fires thrusters for moon surveillance spacecraft
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Space Force tested a new propulsion system designed for satellites that will keep tabs on spacecraft and other objects near the moon.

Satellites show 28 US cities are sinking, including NYC and Chicago: 'Infrastructure can be silently compromised'
By Stefanie Waldek published
"Even slight downward shifts in land can significantly compromise the structural integrity of buildings, roads, bridges, and railways over time."

Scientists chased a falling spacecraft with a plane to understand satellite air pollution
By Tereza Pultarova published
A dramatic aircraft chase of a falling spacecraft has provided new insights into the fiery processes that accompany the atmospheric demise of retired satellites.

40-year-old spy satellite photos are helping find forgotten land mines in Cambodia
By Tereza Pultarova published
Long-forgotten mine fields in Cambodia are being revealed in decades-old, recently declassified images from U.S. military satellites.

South Korea sends 4th spy satellite to orbit on SpaceX rideshare launch
By Brett Tingley published
South Korea sent its fourth homegrown spy satellite to orbit this week in an effort to bolster its ability to keep tabs on its neighbor and adversary North Korea.
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