Satellite   AI   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
Universe Today • Mark Thompson

AI model that reads the Sun’s interior promises weeks‑ahead solar‑eruption warnings to protect satellites and grids

Scientists at the Southwest Research Institute and the National Science Foundation have developed an AI-driven forecasting tool that probes the Sun’s hidden interior to predict dangerous solar eruptions weeks in advance. That increase—from current hour‑scale alerts to multi‑week lead times—aims to give operators meaningful time to protect satellites, power grids and communications.

2026-03-11T03:09:01.325899-07:00
China   Hypersonic   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Defense & Militarization  
Universe Today • Mark Thompson

China's Space Programme Prepares for Its Busiest Year Yet

By Universe Today: China has just laid out one of its most ambitious spaceflight schedules yet and the details reveal a programme that is accelerating. Two crewed missions, a cargo resupply flight, a year long solo endurance experiment, and the first ever space station flight by astronauts from Hong Kong or Macao are all on the cards for 2026.

Also: douglasmmessier.substack.com
2026-03-11T03:38:46.974388-07:00
China   Satellite   Commercial Space  
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

BlueStar Optical Domain Raises ≈$70M Series C, Signalling Scale-up of China’s Laser Satellite Communications Sector

By SpaceNews.com: Large Series C signals scale-up of China’s laser satellite communications sector Shanghai-based laser communications startup BlueStar Optical Domain has raised funding in the region of $70 million, highlighting growing demand from China’s emerging satellite internet constellations.

2026-03-11T03:32:22.947404-07:00
Satellite   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Anduril To Acquire ExoAnalytic

By Payload: Anduril Industries announced this morning that it will acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions—a move that will double the neo prime’s space headcount.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, TechCrunch and Defense Daily
2026-03-10T21:04:15.119417-07:00