Space economy is set to soar to $1.8 trillion by 2035
The Space Economy is on a trajectory to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035, marking a substantial leap from $630 billion in 2023. This growth, averaging 9% annually, outpaces the global GDP. This projection is the result of extensive research by…
US Intelligence Rings Alarm Bells Over Alleged Russian Space Nuke
While the war in Ukraine continues to dominate headlines, a new battleground is emerging – one far above the clouds. General Stephen Whiting, head of the US Space Command, issued a stark warning: don’t underestimate Russia’s growing space capabilities. Despite…
“The Future is in the Sky”: Space’s Ax-3 Mission – A Triumph of Collaboration, Science, and Interstellar Aspirations
In a historic moment for space exploration, Axiom Space has successfully concluded its third all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, aptly named Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3), stands out as the first all-European commercial astronaut mission,…
Satellite Collisions Could Cause an Economic Crisis.
Two world leading space scientists have called for the number of satellites orbiting the earth to be “urgently” policed to avoid an economic catastrophe. Professor Anu Ojha, a director with the UK’s Space Agency, believes the risk of a collision…
EXCLUSIVE: NSN speaks with former CIA expert Nicholas Eftimiades on Beijing’s sights on the Moon and NASA’s race back
NSN discusses China’s intelligence operations and motives in space exploration with author and educator Nicholas Eftimiades, an American government official who served in the CIA, DIA, and US Department of State, best known for his work on China and national…
Caught in the Act: Unravelling Tech Espionage – Chinese National Trespassing Raises National Security Concerns
Caught trespassing on SpaceX’s premises on 16 November 2023, Zhaoning Jiang, a Chinese national, claimed innocence, citing casual photo-taking as his motive. However, his intrusion into the grounds has sparked alarm bells about potential tech espionage. SpaceX, renowned for pioneering…
Russia abandons the ISS to launch its own space station
RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN announced on 26 October, plans to launch a Russian orbital station in 2027, which Moscow sees as the next development in space exploration and a challenger to the 25-year old International Space Station.
A Joint Base On The Moon – But What’s In It For China?
China and South Africa to team up in space.
Chinese Scientists Herald a Space Gold Rush Where Asteroids Would Be Mined for Gold, Platinum and Cobalt
China plans to mine asteroids to fund space travel.
The Moon’s First Permanent Base Will Be Made in China, According To Beijing
China Sets Sights On Surpassing the US in Space.