Space News: 9 August 2025 - 19 August 2025

Satellites Powered by Water? The Revolutionary Propellant Changing Spaceflight
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Satellites Powered by Water? The Revolutionary Propellant Changing Spaceflight

Water propulsion for satellites can use steam propulsion (resistojet), electrolysis to hydrogen and oxygen for combustion, or water-plasma/ion thrusters for high-ISP propulsion. Momentus Space’s Vigoride uses a Microwave Electrothermal Thruster (MET) that microwaves water with solar power to boil it into plasma
August 16, 2025
Complete Guide to Satellite Earth Monitoring: How Space Tech Is Watching Our Planet Now
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Complete Guide to Satellite Earth Monitoring: How Space Tech Is Watching Our Planet Now

Landsat-1, launched in July 1972 as ERTS-1, became the first satellite dedicated to mapping Earth’s land resources and began a 50+ year continuous Landsat record. TIROS-1, launched in April 1960, was the world’s first weather satellite and delivered the first TV images
August 10, 2025

Technology News

  • Tesla's cheapest Model 3 lands in the UK at £37,990
    January 9, 2026, 3:58 AM EST. Tesla has launched a UK-specific entry version of the Model 3, the Standard, priced from £37,990 and replacing the Rear-Wheel Drive model. The car mirrors the Model Y Standard's affordability approach, with a top speed of 110 mph, 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds, and a claimed range of 332 miles. It sits in insurance group 32, the lowest yet for a Tesla sold in Britain. UK tweaks include standard 18-inch Photon alloy wheels and a full glass roof, a contrast to the Y Standard. Inside, features such as remote access, trip planning with real-time Supercharger data, and standard Dog Mode and Sentry Mode remain; boot space is 594 litres with five seats. Other trims include Long Range and Performance.