Satellites

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A futuristic spacecraft connects to a satellite using a glowing cryocoupler for in-orbit refueling, with Earth in the background.

NASA tests cryocoupler for in-orbit refueling

The U.S. Space Force has already poured $25.5 million into Astroscale’s Provisioner spacecraft, a commercial in-space refueling vehicle, even as NASA continues to prove fundamental technologies. This

Jina Park·June 27, 2026

Two identical NASA satellites in orbit above Earth, observing the interaction between atmospheric layers and incoming space weather phenomena.

Space & Astronomy

NASA mission uses twin satellites to probe space weather's atmospheric links

NASA has greenlit DAPHNE, a mission concept poised to deploy identical twin satellites.

Mateo Rojas·June 19, 2026

Two NASA INCUS mission SmallSats orbiting Earth above swirling storm clouds, representing advanced technology for storm study.

Space & Astronomy

NASA INCUS satellites advance toward 2027 launch to study storms

NASA announced assembly and testing completion for two of its INCUS mission SmallSats, targeting a 2027 launch, according to Phys and NASA .

Jina Park·June 9, 2026