Unpacking black-box models
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 08:36
Boston MA (SPX) May 08, 2022
Modern machine-learning models, such as neural networks, are often referred to as "black boxes" because they are so complex that even the researchers who design them can't fully understand how they make predictions.
To provide some insights, researchers use explanation methods that seek to describe individual model decisions. For example, they may highlight words in a movie review that inf
Modern machine-learning models, such as neural networks, are often referred to as "black boxes" because they are so complex that even the researchers who design them can't fully understand how they make predictions.
To provide some insights, researchers use explanation methods that seek to describe individual model decisions. For example, they may highlight words in a movie review that inf Satellite eyes pinpoint waste from space to reduce ocean pollution
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 08:36
Perth, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2022
A cutting-edge new tool developed by Minderoo Foundation has identified thousands of waste sites across 25 countries for the first time using advanced satellite data technology and machine learning to measure piles of plastic waste from space.
Global Plastic Watch (globalplasticwatch.org) is a tool which combines earth observation with artificial intelligence to create the first-ever near-
A cutting-edge new tool developed by Minderoo Foundation has identified thousands of waste sites across 25 countries for the first time using advanced satellite data technology and machine learning to measure piles of plastic waste from space.
Global Plastic Watch (globalplasticwatch.org) is a tool which combines earth observation with artificial intelligence to create the first-ever near- Identifying global poverty from space
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 08:36
Vienna, Austria (SPX) May 06, 2022
Despite successes in reducing poverty globally in the last two decades, almost one billion people are still living without access to reliable and affordable electricity, which in turn negatively affects health and welfare, and impedes sustainable development. Knowing where these people are is crucial if aid and infrastructure are to reach them. A new IIASA-led study proposes a novel method to es
Despite successes in reducing poverty globally in the last two decades, almost one billion people are still living without access to reliable and affordable electricity, which in turn negatively affects health and welfare, and impedes sustainable development. Knowing where these people are is crucial if aid and infrastructure are to reach them. A new IIASA-led study proposes a novel method to es China's cargo craft docks with space station combination
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 02:48
Beijing (XNA) May 11, 2022
In the latest stage in its space station program, China launched the Tianzhou 4 cargo spacecraft early on Tuesday morning, to transport fuel and supplies to its Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency, or CMSA.
In a brief statement, the agency said that a Long March 7 carrier rocket blasted off from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province at 01:56 am,
In the latest stage in its space station program, China launched the Tianzhou 4 cargo spacecraft early on Tuesday morning, to transport fuel and supplies to its Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency, or CMSA.
In a brief statement, the agency said that a Long March 7 carrier rocket blasted off from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province at 01:56 am, Xona passes critical testing milestone as private GNSS readies for launch
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 02:48
San Mateo CA (SPX) May 11, 2022
Xona Space Systems, the aerospace startup developing a precision navigation and timing system in low Earth orbit, has announced that their first in-space demonstrator has been delivered to Spaceflight Inc. for final integration after successfully completing testing and is scheduled for launch on SpaceX's Transporter 5 in May. Xona is building the first ever independent high-performance satellite
Xona Space Systems, the aerospace startup developing a precision navigation and timing system in low Earth orbit, has announced that their first in-space demonstrator has been delivered to Spaceflight Inc. for final integration after successfully completing testing and is scheduled for launch on SpaceX's Transporter 5 in May. Xona is building the first ever independent high-performance satellite Kepler provides on-orbit high-capacity data service to Spire Global
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 02:48
Toronto, Canada (SPX) May 11, 2022
Kepler Communications announces a contract with data, analytics, and space services company, Spire Global Inc. ("Spire") (NYSE: SPIR) to bring high-capacity Ku-Band Service to the company's satellites. Through this contract, Spire will gain access to Kepler's robust Ku-Band technology, enabling the company to provide additional value to space services customers. The agreement will see Spire inst
Kepler Communications announces a contract with data, analytics, and space services company, Spire Global Inc. ("Spire") (NYSE: SPIR) to bring high-capacity Ku-Band Service to the company's satellites. Through this contract, Spire will gain access to Kepler's robust Ku-Band technology, enabling the company to provide additional value to space services customers. The agreement will see Spire inst NASA selects SES Government Solutions to support Near-Earth communications
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 02:48
Reston VA (SPX) May 10, 2022
SES Government Solutions (SES GS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, in partnership with Planet Labs PBC (Planet), has been awarded a Funded Space Act Agreement from NASA's Communications Services Project (CSP) to support the development and demonstration of near-Earth communication services in support of the agency's future mission needs.
SES GS will partner with Planet to develop a real-
SES Government Solutions (SES GS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, in partnership with Planet Labs PBC (Planet), has been awarded a Funded Space Act Agreement from NASA's Communications Services Project (CSP) to support the development and demonstration of near-Earth communication services in support of the agency's future mission needs.
SES GS will partner with Planet to develop a real- Terran Orbital ships CAPSTONE satellite to New Zealand for Rocket Lab launch vehicle
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 02:48
Irvine CA (SPX) May 11, 2022
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a global leader in satellite solutions, primarily serving the United States aerospace and defense industry, has announced it has shipped its CAPSTONE satellite to a launch site on the Mahia Peninsula of New Zealand. CAPSTONE will launch on a Rocket Lab Electron rocket using a Lunar Photon satellite upper stage to send the spacecraft on its planned lunar t
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a global leader in satellite solutions, primarily serving the United States aerospace and defense industry, has announced it has shipped its CAPSTONE satellite to a launch site on the Mahia Peninsula of New Zealand. CAPSTONE will launch on a Rocket Lab Electron rocket using a Lunar Photon satellite upper stage to send the spacecraft on its planned lunar t Blue Origin NS-21 to fly six customer astronauts
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 02:48
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 11, 2022
Blue Origin has announced the crew flying on its NS-21 mission will include: investor and NS-19 Astronaut Evan Dick; electrical engineer and former NASA test lead Katya Echazarreta; business jet pilot and Action Aviation Chairman Hamish Harding; civil production engineer Victor Correa Hespanha; adventurer and Dream Variation Ventures co-founder Jaison Robinson; and explorer and co-founder of pri
Blue Origin has announced the crew flying on its NS-21 mission will include: investor and NS-19 Astronaut Evan Dick; electrical engineer and former NASA test lead Katya Echazarreta; business jet pilot and Action Aviation Chairman Hamish Harding; civil production engineer Victor Correa Hespanha; adventurer and Dream Variation Ventures co-founder Jaison Robinson; and explorer and co-founder of pri Virgin Orbit to expand fleet with modification of second airborne satellite launchpad
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 02:48
Long Beach CA (SPX) May 11, 2022
Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB), a leading satellite launch company, has signed an agreement with L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) to acquire two Boeing 747-400 airframes to support the growing need for U.S. national security and allies' satellite launch demands.
L3Harris will modify one of the newly acquired aircrafts to serve as an additional airborne launch pad for Virgin Orbit's small sate
Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB), a leading satellite launch company, has signed an agreement with L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) to acquire two Boeing 747-400 airframes to support the growing need for U.S. national security and allies' satellite launch demands.
L3Harris will modify one of the newly acquired aircrafts to serve as an additional airborne launch pad for Virgin Orbit's small sate Students compete to improve everyday life on the Space Station
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 02:48
Cleveland OH (SPX) May 11, 2022
Textbooks teach concepts, but hands-on learning is the pathway to understanding, especially in careers that involve science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Connect that to real projects on the International Space Station and you've got NASA's HUNCH (High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware) program.
The sheer excitement of creating solutions for astronauts on th
Textbooks teach concepts, but hands-on learning is the pathway to understanding, especially in careers that involve science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Connect that to real projects on the International Space Station and you've got NASA's HUNCH (High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware) program.
The sheer excitement of creating solutions for astronauts on th Space For Humanity to send its first Citizen Astronaut on next New Shepard flight
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 02:48
Denver CO (SPX) May 11, 2022
Today, Space For Humanity (S4H), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announced its selection committee has chosen Katya Echazarreta to become the organization's first ever citizen astronaut ambassador. Katya will become the first Mexican-born female to fly to space when she flies aboard Blue Origin's NS-21 flight.
Katya, an electrical and computer engineer and online science educator, was
Today, Space For Humanity (S4H), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announced its selection committee has chosen Katya Echazarreta to become the organization's first ever citizen astronaut ambassador. Katya will become the first Mexican-born female to fly to space when she flies aboard Blue Origin's NS-21 flight.
Katya, an electrical and computer engineer and online science educator, was DoD inspector general finds nothing improper in U.S. Space Command basing decision
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 00:07
The IG determined that the U.S. Space Command basing decision "complied with Federal Law and DoD policy and that the process was reasonable"
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Maxar eyes customers for mobile terminals that downlink satellite imagery in the field
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 23:03
As Maxar continues to see high demand for satellite imagery, it is looking to attract customers for its mobile terminals that give users direct access to the company’s imaging satellites.
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Space Force to invest in testing infrastructure to evaluate new systems
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 20:18
The U.S. Space Force in a vision document calls for the service to invest in infrastructure and a skilled workforce to support the testing of new satellite designs and other systems.