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   Satellite   Commercial Space  
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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.

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2026-03-10T21:04:15.119417-07:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations  
Universe Today • Matthew Williams

Short-Term Simulated Microgravity Alters Blood Clotting in Women, Raising Concerns for Long-Duration Spaceflight

By Universe Today: Just a few days in simulated microgravity can subtly change the way women’s blood clots, sparking bigger questions about health monitoring protocols for astronauts who can spend six months or more in orbit, say Simon Fraser University researchers.

2026-03-10T15:34:06.144603-07:00