Hello and welcome back to our weekly tech update. I hope everyone had a relaxing Easter break, for those who celebrate.
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This week, I had a conversation with Orbit Fab CEO Daniel Faber about the company’s latest refueling port that is now available on the market for $30,000. Faber mentioned that just like SpaceX made rockets reusable, Orbit Fab is focusing on making satellites reusable to reduce space debris and waste.
Image Credits: Orbit Fab
I found it interesting to delve into China’s challenges in finding international partners for its International Lunar Research Station project. Understanding China’s space program can be complex, and I appreciate in-depth reporting like that of Andrew Jones on this topic.
Image Credits: Getty Images/VCG/VCG
On April 1, 1960, NASA launched the very first weather satellite, TIROS 1. It’s amazing to think about the advancements in weather forecasting since then, with satellites playing a crucial role in providing important weather data.
Image Credits: Nasa
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