SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

Planet bets on orbital data centers in partnership with Google

Planet, best known for geospatial intelligence from its satellite fleet, is pursuing a push into orbital data centers by partnering with Google to host AI processing in space. The move reframes Planet as both a sensor and an on‑orbit compute provider, shortening data‑to‑insight timelines.

2025-12-30T16:03:45.680678-08:00
Universe TodayAndy Tomaswick

Europa Clipper Observes Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Near Perihelion, Providing a Unique Vantage

By Universe Today: Researchers have been trying to look at interstellar object 3I/ATLAS from every conceivable angle. That includes very unconventional ones. Recently, while 3I/ATLAS passed out of view of the Earth, it moved into a great vantage point for one of our interplanetary probes.

2025-12-30T05:48:48.141030-08:00