Space

By Aadya Karthik

By Aneesh Kukreti

By Aneesh Kukreti

What happens when the systems built to connect Earth interfere with our ability to study the universe beyond it?   By Karla Badoussi

Arkisys is building modular spaceports designed for long-term servicing and refueling tha will push satellite infrastructure beyond one-and-done missions. With robotics, standard interfaces, and a “Cutter” vehicle for last-mile delivery, CEO David Barnhart envisions a future where space platforms grow, adapt, and generate recurring revenue.

With a new Executive Order pushing for faster, cheaper space launches, Harvard economist Matthew Weinzierl weighs in on the risks and rewards of deregulating America’s space economy, and whether launch frequency is the right metric for national progress.

Caltech’s Space Solar Power Project explores how orbiting satellite arrays could beam clean energy back to Earth, offering a scalable, radiation-hardened alternative to fossil fuels. Richard Madonna’s team faces major technical and orbital challenges—but the promise of powering entire towns from space keeps the vision alive.

A look at how AI-driven decision frameworks are optimizing satellite collision avoidance in low-Earth orbit, with new approaches that balance fuel use and safety to reduce long-term congestion and collision risk.

A look at how policy frameworks for open data, space situational awareness, and lunar governance are shaping the future of space sustainability, emphasizing the need for international cooperation, transparency, and responsible behavior in orbit and cislunar space.