A vast network of military satellites belonging to the US has long underpinned its dominance in space. But China is challenging the US status as the space superpower, and its satellite system is ...

NEW ORLEANS — Solar sails that allow satellites to glide on the light from the sun could soon become a reality. The technology would allow scientists to provide earlier warnings of space weather ...

Technology can physically change our brains as it becomes an integral part of daily life – but every time we outsource a ...

SpaceX launched a batch of 23 Starlink satellites from its California launchpad at Vandenberg Space Force Base yesterday. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the small satellite fleet lifted off Feb. 10 ...

Text messaging via satellite can be a lifeline in such situations, allowing you to reach emergency services or let loved ones know you're safe. Satellite messaging is a relatively new feature in ...

Satellite images help identify large areas of pollution caused by fires, dust or sand storms, volcanic eruptions, large industrial sources, or the transport of man-made pollution from other regions.

Clouds from infrared image combined with static colour image of surface. False-colour infrared image with colour-coded temperature ranges and map overlay. Raw infrared image with map overlay. Raw ...

Himawari-8 and -9 are geostationary weather satellites operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). They are successors to JMA’s Multi-functional Transport Satellite (MTSAT) series, offering ...

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