satellites

Did Ancient Greek Philosopher Proclus Know About Satellites?

One of the most striking aspects of the ancient Greek philosopher Proclus’s thought is his discussion of planetary spheres and their associated satellites, a concept that, remarkably, aligns with modern astronomical knowledge. ''In each of the planetary spheres, therefore, there...

Greece Moves Closer to Launch New Fire Monitoring Satellites

Greece’s new fire monitoring satellites have moved a step closer to launch, marking an important milestone for the country’s national small satellite program and strengthening its push to improve wildfire detection from space. The new system, known as the Hellenic...

Russian Satellites Suspected of Spying on European Communication

European defense and intelligence officials are increasingly concerned about the behavior of Russian surveillance satellites that are believed to have intercepted communications from at least twelve high-value European space assets. According to officials cited in international reporting, two Russian spacecraft,...

Greece Activates Its First National Satellite Fleet

Greece has officially established its own "eyes in space" following the successful activation of a five-satellite constellation launched late last November. On Sunday, the Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA) unveiled the mission’s historic first images: a detailed view of the...

Satellite Reveals 76 Previously Unknown Ancient Structures in the Andes

High-resolution satellite imagery has revealed 76 previously undocumented ancient stone structures scattered across steep slopes in Chile’s Camarones River Basin—an arid, high-altitude valley in the Andes. The discovery, made by Chilean archaeologist Adrián Oyaneder, highlights how modern satellite technology...

European Space Agency Satellites to Create Artificial Solar Eclipse

Two European Space Agency (ESA) satellites, named Proba-3, were launched from India on Thursday to create artificial solar eclipses and study the Sun. The launch was initially scheduled to take place on Wednesday but was delayed for twenty-four hours...

Japan’s New Flagship Small Rocket Blows Up Yet Again

The engine of Japan's flagship small rocket, the Epsilon S, blew up and burst into flames during a combustion test on Tuesday. Originally set to launch in March 2025, the second explosion of the small rocket raises serious concerns about...

Elon Musk’s Starlink Pollutes Space, Researchers Say

Elon Musk's Starlink is one of the Billionaire's most successful products. The company continues to launch thousands of satellites into the atmosphere of Earth, but researchers have been growing concerned over the possibility of Starlink polluting space, and the...

Greece to Launch New Satellite Constellation

Greece is set to launch its first ever state-owned satellite constellation to help government agencies collect vital data for improved environmental monitoring, disaster response, and national security. The 13 satellites, costing 60 million euros, are being built by UK company...

Ukraine Rips Elon Musk for Thwarting Attack Against Russian Fleet

Ukraine has accused Elon Musk of “committing evil” after a new biography revealed that the business magnate ordered his Starlink satellite communications network to be turned off last year to thwart a drone attack on Russian warships. Starlink is SpaceX’s...