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Technology & Innovation

New technologies, materials and innovations in spaceflight.

Laser altimeter BELA ready to explore Mercury's surface
Technology & Innovation

Laser altimeter BELA ready to explore Mercury's surface

The ESA‑JAXA BepiColombo mission, after nearly eight years of flight, is entering the final stage of its approach to Mercury. The BELA laser altimeter is prepared to measure the planet’s surface topography.

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New Plasma Engine Runs on Thin Air Alone
Technology & Innovation

New Plasma Engine Runs on Thin Air Alone

A newly developed plasma thruster could power satellites using only the extremely thin atmosphere found in very low Earth orbit.

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What’s Next for On‑Orbit Servicing?
Technology & Innovation

What’s Next for On‑Orbit Servicing?

On September 21 experts will discuss the technology, policy and business models needed to create a functional in‑orbit logistics ecosystem.

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First Live‑Fly Orbital Dogfight Exercise: Apollo Maneuvers
Technology & Innovation

First Live‑Fly Orbital Dogfight Exercise: Apollo Maneuvers

United States Space Command conducted its inaugural Apollo Maneuvers exercise, marking the first-ever live‑fly training where spacecraft maneuvered in orbit through a simulated contested environment.

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Inside the Electronics Powering Space Networking
Technology & Innovation

Inside the Electronics Powering Space Networking

A conversation with Innoflight’s founder reveals how the company’s hardware supports Golden Dome, Artemis and the Space Development Agency’s data‑intensive missions.

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