World Sep 03 Israel launches satellite to expand its surveillance throughout the Middle East By Sam Metz, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Science Aug 18 Space is the new battlefield with hijacked satellites and orbiting weapons Outer space has emerged as the world's next battlefield, demonstrated by recent cyberattacks on satellites blamed on Russia. By David Klepper, Associated Press
Science Jul 31 Government will keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasts despite planned cutoff The U.S. Department of Defense will now continue sharing key data collected by three weather satellites that help forecasters track hurricanes. Meteorologists and scientists had warned of risks to accurate and timely storm tracking without the information when officials made… By Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Science Jul 30 WATCH: NASA holds news briefing as Earth-mapping satellite with India launched The satellite blasted off from India on Wednesday. Scientists say the $1.3 billion mission will help forecasters and first responders stay one step ahead of floods, landslides and other disasters. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Jul 12 Why forecasters are concerned about losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak hurricane season The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program has been particularly important for understanding when a hurricane is about to rapidly intensify, a dangerous situation for coastal communities. By Chris Vagasky, The Conversation
Sep 14 Iran says it has successfully launched another satellite into orbit By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran launched a satellite into space Saturday with a rocket built by the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, state-run media reported, the latest for a program the West fears helps Tehran advance its ballistic missile program. Continue reading
Jul 12 Malfunction on SpaceX rocket leaves company’s Starlink satellites in wrong orbit By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A SpaceX rocket has failed for the first time in nearly a decade, leaving the company’s internet satellites in an orbit so low that they're doomed to fall through the atmosphere and burn up. Continue reading
Feb 19 Analysis: What are the potential geopolitical implications of Russia’s purported space weapon? By Spenser A. Warren, The Conversation Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains. Continue reading
Jan 28 As tensions rise, Iran launches 3 satellites that are part of a program criticized by the West By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran said Sunday it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the past, the latest for a program that the West says improves Tehran's ballistic missiles. Continue reading
Sep 03 Analysis: Why trash in space is a major problem with no clear fix By Chris Impey, The Conversation Treaties meant to ensure sustainability in space don’t currently regulate private companies, and not every country has signed on to an agreement for sustainable space exploration. Continue reading