SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

Another Earth raises $4M to scale synthetic satellite-data platform for AI training

Vienna-based startup Another Earth closed a $4 million funding round to scale a software platform that generates synthetic satellite imagery for training machine-learning models. The synthetic data is aimed at improving detection of environmental hazards and operational risks without relying solely on real-world satellite imagery.

2026-03-12T10:08:58.297179-07:00
Space.comBrett Tingley

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL departs ISS carrying disposable cargo for destructive reentry

By Space.com: A photo captures Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL freighter being jettisoned away from the International Space Station carrying thousands of pounds of garbage, headed for a fiery demise.

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2026-03-12T10:08:58.238840-07:00
New York TimesKenneth Chang

Collision Close Call in Lunar Orbit Threatened Blue Ghost Mission — Raises Broader Concerns for Commercial Moon Operations

By New York Times: The experience of the private Blue Ghost mission in lunar orbit a year ago highlights a growing number of “red alert” incidents above Earth’s neighbor.

2026-03-12T07:58:07.814316-07:00
Via SatelliteBen Ackman

MTN’s StarEdge Horizon LEO Connectivity Now Available on AWS Marketplace

By Via Satellite: MTN’s StarEdge Horizon connectivity service can now be purchased on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, the company said on Thursday. StarEdge Horizon is a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity architecture designed to enhance latency and security by routing traffic off the public internet.

2026-03-12T07:53:15.028382-07:00