The BlueWalker 3 satellite was fully deployed, making it the "largest-ever commercial communications array in low Earth orbit," at 693 square feet, according to AST SpaceMobile. Credit: AST ...
More objects are being launched into space than ever, and most are headed for low Earth orbit. This region of space has become increasingly crowded with launches from SpaceX and others that have ...
If a hypersonic missile were traveling along the upper boundary of the earth’s atmosphere at five times the speed of sound, how could defenders track it from a dispersed geographic ...
NASA has outlined its strategic goals for low Earth orbit, aiming to enhance microgravity research, foster international partnerships, and prepare for future deep-space missions. As the International ...
Leading European telco unveils results of test using low earth orbit satellite operated by for WhatsApp video call to smartphone in location that suffers from lack of traditional mobile connectivity.
Though it wasn't given a name at the time, CEO Elon Musk said that the company had filed documents with international regulators to place about 4,000 satellites in Low Earth Orbit. "We're really ...
Spacecraft design and risk assessment in low Earth orbit (LEO) are critical areas of research, particularly as the number of satellites and space debris increases. The safety and effectiveness of ...