Satellite launches
Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC
The Earendil-1 satellite, created by startup Reflect Orbital, contains a thin-film reflector that can direct “abundant sunlight” to specific locations at specific times, including night time
Iran's space program advances satellite program, eyes better missile launchers, new facilities
Iran launches new satellites in show of defiance ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meeting
Following the launch of Ofek 19: Everything you wanted to know about satellites
Israel Katz warns Ofek 19 satellite will 'keep an eye on Israel's enemies at all times'
This satellite was crucial during Israel’s war with Iran, with the Defense Ministry explaining how it managed to take almost 12,000 satellite images of Iranian territory.
WATCH: Israel launches satellite, sparks panic with civilians thinking it was an enemy missile
The unannounced launch of Ofek 19's satellite sparked panic in some areas of the country, where civilians thought a missile was being launched without proper alerts being deployed.
What was the mysterious white streak across French skies? Experts weigh in
"We definitely know that this light streak was caused by a Long March 8 rocket,” said Hansjürgen Köhler from the UFO reporting center Cenap.
WATCH: IAI launches Dror-1 satellite with SpaceX's help, toward orbit 36,000 km. above Earth
The satellite covers a distance of 3 km per second, and the first part of the flight lasts 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
SpaceX, ULA clinch multibillion-dollar contract in key Pentagon launch program
Musk's SpaceX leads $13.5 billion Space Force contract race with $5.9B in awarded missions.
Iran launches advanced module to deploy satellites to higher altitudes, media say
The launch comes as the United States and European countries claim Iran is transferring ballistic missiles to Russia.
Iran launches second satellite this year into orbit, state media says
Tehran denies its satellite activities are a cover for ballistic missile development and says it has never pursued the development of nuclear weapons.
Iran claims new satellite launch from Russia
The satellite was launched from the Vostochny launch base, which is 5,000 miles east of Moscow.
North Korea to launch new satellites, build drones as it warns war inevitable
North Korea vowed to launch three new spy satellites, build military drones, and boost its nuclear arsenal in 2024 as leader Kim Jong Un said US policy is making war inevitable.
Iran's launch of Noor 3 satellite casts shadow on Middle East - analysis
Iran, which has hinted about the launch for months, sees this as a major achievement.
