Launched between 1971 and 1987 primarily to collect intelligence data on foreign weapon testing, the last satellites in the JUMPSEAT family were withdrawn ...

On Wednesday (Jan. 28), the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) declassified its "JUMPSEAT" spy satellite, eight of which reached a highly elliptical orbit (HEO) between 1971 and 1987.

Most likely, when you think of spacecraft and satellites, the image that resolves in your mind’s eye involves big sheets of metal and golden-hued solar panels, all machined to perfection. What likely ...

The iconic natural phenomenon is making its comeback. People from all over the world visit Pfeiffer Beach each year to see the moment the sun perfectly aligns with the famous keyhole arch.The event ...

Earlier this week, SpaceX said one of its Starlink satellites experienced an anomaly in space that caused it to lose communications and generate a small amount of debris. The satellite was operating ...

SpaceX recently confirmed that one of its Starlink satellites orbiting the planet has exploded, effectively rendering the spacecraft useless and is currently tumbling down for its re-entry. Over the ...

SpaceX said it experienced an anomaly with one if its Starlink satellites that was likely caused by a small explosion. "The anomaly led to venting of the propulsion tank, a rapid decay in semi-major ...

SpaceX has lost contact with one of its broadband satellites, which is now falling toward Earth due to an unspecified and seemingly mysterious anomaly. The company revealed that a Starlink satellite ...

Low-earth orbit is home to around 14,000 satellites, a dramatic increase from around 4,000 in 2018. One major force behind the increased space congestion is tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Google is preparing a new Quick Settings tile and dedicated menu to help users manage Android’s expanding satellite connectivity features. The menu lists compatible apps, revealing that X, Snapchat, ...

The iPhone 18 Pro introduces a new feature: full 5G satellite connectivity, a development poised to transform mobile communication. This technology ensures uninterrupted internet access across the ...