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#spacex
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

Rocket Report: Falcon 9 may smash reuse record; Relativity roving to Texas?

NASA astronauts return home after a dramatic mission, highlighting ongoing advancements in human spaceflight.
SpaceX's preeminence in satellite launches underscores changing dynamics in the space industry.
fromArs Technica
6 days ago
London startup

We finally know a little more about Amazon's super-secret satellites

SpaceX's Starlink satellites use a simplified design to enhance efficiency and capacity compared to competitors like Amazon's Kuiper.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Science

Second-gen Starlink sats leak even more EM radiation

Second-generation Starlink satellites leak up to 32 times more unintended electromagnetic radiation than the first generation, posing a growing threat to radio astronomy.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago
Science

NRO chief: "You can't hide" from our new swarm of SpaceX-built spy satellites

The NRO's expanded satellite network aims to enhance global surveillance, ensuring adversaries cannot evade detection.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

Rocket Report: Falcon 9 may smash reuse record; Relativity roving to Texas?

NASA astronauts return home after a dramatic mission, highlighting ongoing advancements in human spaceflight.
SpaceX's preeminence in satellite launches underscores changing dynamics in the space industry.
fromArs Technica
6 days ago
London startup

We finally know a little more about Amazon's super-secret satellites

SpaceX's Starlink satellites use a simplified design to enhance efficiency and capacity compared to competitors like Amazon's Kuiper.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Science

Second-gen Starlink sats leak even more EM radiation

Second-generation Starlink satellites leak up to 32 times more unintended electromagnetic radiation than the first generation, posing a growing threat to radio astronomy.
fromArs Technica
6 months ago
Science

NRO chief: "You can't hide" from our new swarm of SpaceX-built spy satellites

The NRO's expanded satellite network aims to enhance global surveillance, ensuring adversaries cannot evade detection.
more#spacex
#ast-spacemobile
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Tech industry

Vodafone demonstrates 'world's first' satellite video call with a standard mobile phone

Vodafone claims a breakthrough in satellite technology enabling video calls from remote areas with no cellular coverage.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago
Roam Research

AST SpaceMobile, NSF Agree to Protect Astronomical Research

AST SpaceMobile and NSF collaborate to minimize astronomical research interference from satellite operations.
The agreement aims to preserve the integrity of night sky observations by reducing satellite brightness.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Vodafone Agreement With AST SpaceMobile Enables Space-Based Cellular Broadband Service

Vodafone partners with AST SpaceMobile to provide groundbreaking space-based cellular broadband for unmodified smartphones, enhancing connectivity options globally.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Tech industry

Vodafone demonstrates 'world's first' satellite video call with a standard mobile phone

Vodafone claims a breakthrough in satellite technology enabling video calls from remote areas with no cellular coverage.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago
Roam Research

AST SpaceMobile, NSF Agree to Protect Astronomical Research

AST SpaceMobile and NSF collaborate to minimize astronomical research interference from satellite operations.
The agreement aims to preserve the integrity of night sky observations by reducing satellite brightness.
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Vodafone Agreement With AST SpaceMobile Enables Space-Based Cellular Broadband Service

Vodafone partners with AST SpaceMobile to provide groundbreaking space-based cellular broadband for unmodified smartphones, enhancing connectivity options globally.
more#ast-spacemobile
#forestry
fromTNW | Sustainability
1 week ago
OMG science

Giant radar 'umbrella' launches into space on mission to transform climate science

The ESA's Biomass satellite aims to revolutionize carbon tracking in forests with its innovative P-band radar technology.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
OMG science

Satellite launches with mission to 'weigh' the world's forests

The Biomass mission aims to map the world's forests to study carbon storage and changes due to climate change and deforestation.
OMG science
fromTNW | Sustainability
1 week ago

Giant radar 'umbrella' launches into space on mission to transform climate science

The ESA's Biomass satellite aims to revolutionize carbon tracking in forests with its innovative P-band radar technology.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Satellite launches with mission to 'weigh' the world's forests

The Biomass mission aims to map the world's forests to study carbon storage and changes due to climate change and deforestation.
more#forestry
#commercial-space
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

The launch of Amazon's satellites highlights the challenges of technological ambition conflicting with environmental preservation and the appearance of the night sky.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Startup companies

Firefly's rocket suffers one of the strangest launch failures we've ever seen

Firefly's Alpha rocket targets a specific market niche for satellite launches, yet faces challenges in reliability and market positioning.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

The launch of Amazon's satellites highlights the challenges of technological ambition conflicting with environmental preservation and the appearance of the night sky.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Startup companies

Firefly's rocket suffers one of the strangest launch failures we've ever seen

Firefly's Alpha rocket targets a specific market niche for satellite launches, yet faces challenges in reliability and market positioning.
more#commercial-space
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Russian satellite at centre of nuclear weapons allegations is spinning out of control, analysts say

Russia's Cosmos 2553 satellite is experiencing uncontrollable spinning, indicating possible failure and setbacks to its nuclear anti-satellite capabilities.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Space solar startup Aetherflux raises $50M to launch first space demo in 2026 | TechCrunch

Aetherflux has raised $50 million to demonstrate solar energy transmission from low Earth orbit satellites, with a launch planned for 2026.
#space-exploration
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket made historical European spaceflight advancements despite its crash shortly after launch.
fromThe Verge
7 months ago
Science

Europe's space agency will destroy a brand-new satellite in 2027 just to see what happens

ESA's DRACO mission will study satellite reentry to help prevent space debris, aiming for significant insights by 2027.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket made historical European spaceflight advancements despite its crash shortly after launch.
fromThe Verge
7 months ago
Science

Europe's space agency will destroy a brand-new satellite in 2027 just to see what happens

ESA's DRACO mission will study satellite reentry to help prevent space debris, aiming for significant insights by 2027.
more#space-exploration
#climate-change
OMG science
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Satellites Can Now Identify Methane 'Super-Emitters'

The launch of MethaneSAT and Carbon Mapper enhances efforts to monitor and reduce global methane emissions from super-emitters.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California is spending $100 million to track methane emissions with satellites

California uses satellite tech to track methane emissions from various sites.
Tanager-1 will provide real-time monitoring of greenhouse gases.
OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

Tracking methane super-emitters from space

Satellite technology enables the detection and monitoring of methane leaks, vital for climate change mitigation.
OMG science
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Satellites Can Now Identify Methane 'Super-Emitters'

The launch of MethaneSAT and Carbon Mapper enhances efforts to monitor and reduce global methane emissions from super-emitters.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California is spending $100 million to track methane emissions with satellites

California uses satellite tech to track methane emissions from various sites.
Tanager-1 will provide real-time monitoring of greenhouse gases.
OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

Tracking methane super-emitters from space

Satellite technology enables the detection and monitoring of methane leaks, vital for climate change mitigation.
more#climate-change
OMG science
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Watch this ultra-detailed animation of the seafloor

NASA's new satellite technology provides unprecedented clarity of the ocean's seafloor, significantly enhancing our understanding of underwater terrains.
#wildfire-detection
OMG science
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google and Muon Space launch a new satellite to battle wildfires | TechCrunch

The FireSat constellation enhances wildfire detection through advanced satellite technology and near real-time data.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

OroraTech's space-based wildfire detection brings in $25M to put more imaging satellites in orbit | TechCrunch

OroraTech is enhancing wildfire detection and tracking using space-based technology by launching multiple satellites for real-time monitoring.
OMG science
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google and Muon Space launch a new satellite to battle wildfires | TechCrunch

The FireSat constellation enhances wildfire detection through advanced satellite technology and near real-time data.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

OroraTech's space-based wildfire detection brings in $25M to put more imaging satellites in orbit | TechCrunch

OroraTech is enhancing wildfire detection and tracking using space-based technology by launching multiple satellites for real-time monitoring.
more#wildfire-detection
#starlink
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

T-Mobile users can try Starlink's satellite service for free - here's how

Starlink is enhancing mobile connectivity by eliminating dead zones with a new beta program for T-Mobile customers, aimed for early 2025.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago
Science

FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits

Starlink is set to expand its services significantly, promising connectivity even in remote areas.
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

T-Mobile users can try Starlink's satellite service for free - here's how

Starlink is enhancing mobile connectivity by eliminating dead zones with a new beta program for T-Mobile customers, aimed for early 2025.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago
Science

FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits

Starlink is set to expand its services significantly, promising connectivity even in remote areas.
more#starlink
#space-industry
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Space IT Could Have a Wild Future Thanks to AI | HackerNoon

SpaceIT represents a transformative leap in the space industry through the integration of advanced technologies like AI, Big Data, and innovative satellite production.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Science

Impulse bets shuttling satellites between orbits is big business, and raises $150M to scale up | TechCrunch

Impulse Space raised $150 million in Series B funding, betting on the growing demand for satellite repositioning services.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Space IT Could Have a Wild Future Thanks to AI | HackerNoon

SpaceIT represents a transformative leap in the space industry through the integration of advanced technologies like AI, Big Data, and innovative satellite production.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Science

Impulse bets shuttling satellites between orbits is big business, and raises $150M to scale up | TechCrunch

Impulse Space raised $150 million in Series B funding, betting on the growing demand for satellite repositioning services.
more#space-industry
Digital life
fromwww.engadget.com
4 months ago

HMD's OffGrid is a satellite-based rescue device that fits on a keychain

HMD's OffGrid provides crucial satellite-based emergency communication for outdoor enthusiasts.
The device is lightweight, durable, and has impressive battery life while being budget-friendly.
Subscription plans offer varying levels of service for using the OffGrid's features.
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago
Business intelligence

Finland's ICEYE closes 62M extension - Silicon Canals

ICEYE raised $65M in growth financing to further develop its SAR satellite capabilities amidst increasing demand for space-based technology in defense and ISR markets.
fromNature
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Satellites are no silver bullet for methane monitoring

Methane emissions require a comprehensive monitoring approach beyond satellite technology alone to ensure environmental policy effectiveness.
fromresund Startups
5 months ago
European startups

AgriTech Startup Vultus Merges with Norway's Agdir to Strengthen Sustainable Farming Solutions

The merger between Vultus and Agdir combines crop analysis with farm management to advance sustainable farming.
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago
Business intelligence

Rivada, Colt collaborate to claim 'unique' LEO satellite connectivity | Computer Weekly

Colt and Rivada's partnership will revolutionize satellite connectivity with the Outernet, enhancing data security and digital transformation.
Digital life
fromZDNET
6 months ago

How to use your iPhone's emergency satellite features if you lose cell coverage

Satellite connections offer a vital communication alternative for iPhone users during Hurricane Milton and other emergencies.
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Britain launches military satellite to keep an eye on nation's enemies

The UK military's Tyche satellite enhances intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities while supporting environmental monitoring.
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