SpaceX’s Starship could help this start-up beam clean energy from space. Here’s how (video)
SpaceX's Starship will make space-based solar power cheaper than nuclear, gas and coal-based electricity generation, start-up Virtus Solis believes.
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Mirrors in space could boost solar power production on Earth. Here’s how.
Reflect Orbital plans to launch a constellation of orbiting mirrors to beam sunlight to solar power plants on Earth after dark.
Space-based solar power may be one step closer to reality, thanks to this key test (video)
A first-of-its-kind lab demonstration shows how solar power transmission from space could work.
HALO Space unveils capsule design for stratospheric space ‘glamping’
Spanish start-up HALO Space has unveiled its capsule design for stratospheric space tourism.
Space weather can make it hard to predict satellite trajectories. Here’s why that’s a problem
Satellites in low Earth orbit can be hundreds of miles off their expected trajectories when bad space weather hits.
How photos of the April 8 solar eclipse will help us understand of the sun’s atmosphere
A total solar eclipse is not just an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon; it's an opportunity to expand our scientific understanding of the sun.
How environmentally friendly is SpaceX’s Starship?
SpaceX's Starship uses greener propellant than other rockets, but its environmental footprint could still be substantial if plans for hundreds of launches per year come to pass, experts warn.
Debris from burning satellites could be affecting Earth’s magnetic field
The growing number of satellites burning in Earth's atmosphere has concerned scientists for years. A new paper explores how the emerging shell of "conductive dust" may affect Earth's protective magnetic field.
Stunning images from Very Large Telescope capture unique views of planet formation
Incredible images captured by the Very Large Telescope in Chile reveal unique insights into planet formation around young stars.