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Move by agency looks to free up space budget with access coming at a hefty price
Several billionaires are investing in new satellites to meet internet demand. But many existing companies in the sector are struggling
Mission aims to create orbiting high-speed internet connectivity service
Amazon founder plans to build colonies for humans in space
Amazon founder plots multigenerational bid to build colonies for humans in space
The dangers are real, as are the discomforts
Japanese project raises $132m from investors with plan to capture orbiting debris
UK company successfully tests cooling technology in significant milestone
Move comes ahead of April elections and amid tensions with Pakistan
Nasa expected to send astronauts up in new capsule later this year
Hundreds of thousands of pieces are whizzing around in Earth’s orbit
Rocket carrying company’s Crew Dragon craft embarks on dry run for carrying astronauts
As its banking and finance sectors continue to thrive, Luxembourg is also promoting itself as a destination for space businesses and scientific research. We also discuss the country’s attempts to curb road congestion and tackle housing demand
Leaders look to broad range of tech niches to diversify economy
Research could provide insights into origins of planets and evolution of life on Earth
Plan for facility near Inverness reflects booming market for small satellites
Defence sector waits for clarity eight months after Gavin Williamson promised plan
Fears for satellite security grow as US and China take confrontation into orbit
Tech entrepreneur views launch service as stepping stone in his goal to reach Mars
The dishes at Goonhilly Downs date from a golden age of satellites. Can the region join the new space race?
China is the first country to land a probe on the far side of the Moon
Low-key mission to giant crater ‘opens new chapter’ in lunar exploration
The Nasa mission will offer clues to the earliest days of the solar system
A global framework is needed to govern celestial commercialisation
