Despite operating sophisticated Earth observation satellites that rival NASA and ESA capabilities, China’s data remains largely inaccessible to international researchers. A new analysis reveals that over 95% of publications using Chinese satellite data come from Chinese-affiliated authors alone. Thi
Saudi telecom giant stc Group has signed a 10-year agreement including $175 million prepayment to use AST SpaceMobile’s planned satellite network. The deal expands direct-to-device connectivity across the Middle East and Africa, with services launching before 2026.
Emergency planners at the European Space Agency are conducting intensive training exercises to prepare for a potential Carrington-level solar storm. The simulation reveals how modern society’s digital infrastructure could face catastrophic disruption from extreme space weather events.
While most disaster planning focuses on terrestrial threats, emergency teams in Darmstadt, Germany are looking skyward for what could become one of the most disruptive events in modern history. According to reports from the European Space Agency, specialists have been running intensive simulations to improve response capabilities for a catastrophic solar storm that could cripple global infrastructure.
Industry experts are calling for international AI safety treaties modeled after Cold War nuclear agreements. According to recent analysis, the rapid development of artificial intelligence requires immediate global coordination to manage existential risks, with verification systems similar to those used for nuclear weapons.
As artificial intelligence capabilities accelerate at a breathtaking pace, technology leaders are sounding alarms about the need for international safety frameworks that many say should mirror Cold War nuclear treaties. According to industry analysis, the current approach to AI development resembles an unregulated arms race, with companies and nations pushing boundaries without adequate safeguards.
ESA mission control teams recently faced their worst nightmare scenario: a simulated Carrington-level solar storm disrupting all navigation and communications. The intensive drill, conducted for the upcoming Sentinel-1D mission, revealed critical vulnerabilities in satellite operations during extreme space weather events that could become reality sooner than expected.
Mission controllers at the European Space Agency recently confronted what space weather experts consider the “big one”—a solar storm of historical proportions that could potentially cripple modern satellite infrastructure. According to reports from the agency’s operations center in Darmstadt, teams underwent an unprecedented simulation recreating conditions similar to the 1859 Carrington Event, widely regarded as the most powerful geomagnetic storm ever recorded.
Three European defense and aerospace leaders have finalized an agreement to merge their satellite operations into a single joint venture. The consolidation aims to create a stronger European competitor in the rapidly evolving space industry against established players like SpaceX.
Three of Europe’s largest aerospace and defense companies have reached a preliminary agreement to combine their satellite operations, according to reports from the companies. Sources indicate that Airbus SE, Leonardo SpA, and Thales SA have sealed the long-awaited deal after months of three-way negotiations, creating what analysts suggest could become a significant European competitor in the global space market.
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Researchers have identified distinctive magnetic field anomalies in satellite data up to eight days before the devastating 2025 Myanmar earthquake. The study suggests these electromagnetic signals could contribute to future short-term earthquake forecasting systems.
Scientists have uncovered magnetic field anomalies that appeared days before the devastating Mw7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. The research team analyzed data from the European Space Agency’s Swarm satellite constellation, which revealed detectable disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field beginning up to eight days before the seismic event that killed over 5,000 people.
Three European aerospace leaders are finalizing a landmark merger of their space businesses to create a unified champion capable of competing with SpaceX. The combined entity would span 30 sites with 25,000 employees and €6.5 billion in annual revenue, according to reports.
Europe’s aerospace industry is poised for a transformative consolidation as Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo near agreement on merging their space businesses, according to people familiar with the discussions. The landmark deal aims to create a unified European space champion capable of competing in a market increasingly dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its Starlink satellite network.
Nxgsat, a Belgian startup founded by satellite industry veterans, has secured €1.2 million in seed funding to develop a virtual 5G modem for satellite communications. The technology aims to break down proprietary barriers in satellite networks, enabling multi-orbit compatibility. Commercial availability is reportedly planned for the second quarter of 2026.
A Belgian startup founded by satellite networking veterans has reportedly secured 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million) in seed funding to develop what sources describe as a groundbreaking virtual 5G modem for satellite communications. According to reports, Nxgsat’s technology is designed for multi-orbit compatibility across traditionally closed communications infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing how satellite networks operate.
