#Space Technology

Firefly Aerospace and Zeno Power Systems are preparing to deliver an americium-241 radioisotope heater to the Moon as part of the Blue Ghost mission. Launch is planned for no earlier than 2028; the technology is intended to keep equipment operating during the 14-day lunar night.

The Apollo 11 onboard computer, which took a human to the Moon in 1969, is outperformed by modern calculators, smart bulbs, and smartphones by hundreds of thousands of times in computing power.

Iridium has filed a complaint with the US FCC demanding a block on the Starlink network expansion due to the risk of radio frequency interference with their mobile communications. SpaceX plans for gigabit speeds, but the competitor insists on compliance with standards.

SpaceX successfully recovered the Starship Ship 40 prototype from the Indian Ocean after the 13th test flight. This is the first rescue operation of its kind in history, opening new prospects for reusable space technologies.

The spacewalk by astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot on August 18, 2026, did not allow for the complete replacement of the ISS communication antenna. Due to technical difficulties, the installation has been postponed until the next spacewalk.

🚀 Serhiy "Flash" Beskrestnov revealed Russia's plans to create the "Rassvet" satellite network — a Starlink analogue. For this, Russia will need 12-15 launches of "Soyuz" rockets. Launches from the "Plesetsk" cosmodrome have already begun. Ukraine is striking factories producing rockets, but Russia is ahead of its own plans. 🛰️⚡️ #Rassvet #Starlink #Ukraine #Russia

🚀 Rocket Lab enters the European market with mobile launch sites and financial superiority. In 2026, the company is already outpacing local operators in launch rates, while the GHOST system allows for the deployment of launch pads anywhere. European startups face delays and competition but are trying to find their niche through pricing policies. #RocketLab #Space #Europe #Technology

🚀 Lithuania and ATMOS Space Cargo launch the first-ever experiment with laser communication for returnable cargo capsules! 🌐 Data transmission speed up to 2.5 Gbps, resistance to electronic warfare, and complete independence from radio communication. 🇪🇺 The project is supported by ESA and aims to strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty. 📅 The demonstration flight is scheduled for 2027. #space #laser-communication #Astrolight #ATMOS

🚀 Elon Musk Announces: Starlink to Capture 90% of Global IP Traffic by 2030! Even if competitors strengthen 10-fold — SpaceX dominance remains. 🌍📡 Already 12,000 satellites, laser communication, global coverage. Traditional providers in shock. But there are skeptics: ESA says 65%, while China and India build their own networks. Is the future of the internet in space? #Starlink #SpaceX #ElonMusk #TelecomRevolution

🇷🇺 Russia is accelerating the launch of the 'Rassvet' satellite constellation, surpassing its own plans. According to HUR data, 292 units will be in orbit by 2027. The system currently operates fragmentarily, but the threat of a full-fledged Starlink analog is real. Experts are discussing countermeasures. 🛰️📡 #Rassvet #Starlink #Space #War

🚀 Intel has filed a patent for orbital data centers! The company proposes moving the management of thousands of satellites from Earth to space. Powerful satellites in high orbits will coordinate the work of constellations in low orbit, replacing ground control centers. This is not about AI, but about optimizing communications! 🛰️📡 #Intel #SpaceTech #Satellites #Innovation

A modern iPhone is millions of times more powerful than the Apollo 11 computer, but it cannot replace it in space. Scientists explain why radiation resistance and reliability are more important for rockets than gigahertz. 🚀📱

China has completed the modernization of the Beidou navigation system, making it the first in the world with the ability to update software on orbit 🛰️. Positioning accuracy has reached record levels: less than 2 meters in global mode and up to 30 cm in high-precision service 🎯. By 2035, the system is set to become the foundation for smart infrastructure and autonomous transport 🚀.

China has launched a unique satellite that stumps American engineers. The secret lies in Beijing's monopoly on gallium — a rare metal necessary for the operation of powerful radars in orbit. 🛰️🇨🇳

AI assistant testing has begun on the ISS! 🚀 Sergei Krikalev explains how robots will take over the cosmonauts' routine tasks. 🤖