A novel British satellite is set to go into orbit later on Monday, designed to map the heat signature of buildings. The idea is to highlight those dwellings that are wasting energy and could benefit from better insulation. The relatively…
China and Russia ignore US call at UN to condemn North Korea satellite launch
China and Russia on Friday ignored a US call for the UN Security Council to unite in condemning North Korea for its attempted satellite launch this week and instead blamed Washington for raising tensions on the Korean peninsula. Mr Robert…
Richard Branson’s satellite launching firm Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy protection
Virgin Orbit has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US after failing to secure the funding needed to recover from a January rocket failure. Virgin Orbit, which is 75% owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, lodged the…