The beauty and danger of Solar Storms on Planet Earth
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 03:50
Solar storms, with their awe-inspiring displays like the aurora borealis, have captivated humans for centuries. However, these phenomena, caused by solar flares - intense bursts of energy from the Sun - pose significant challenges. Severe solar storms can disrupt telecommunications, satellites, and power grids, creating widespread consequences for global society.
Solar flares release high- Robotic SDSS telescopes revolutionize mapping the Milky Way
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 03:50
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) has launched its most advanced spectroscopic survey yet to create a detailed map of interstellar material within our Milky Way Galaxy.
"Our observing robots have been working hard for a few years already. Now, they are helping us scan the sky in a whole new way," said Dhanesh Krishnarao, an Assistant Professor of Physics at Colorado College and member of What causes the white patch near northern lights
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 03:50
A whitish-grey patch that occasionally appears in the night sky alongside the aurora borealis has been explained for the first time, thanks to researchers at the University of Calgary. The phenomenon, known as "structured continuum emission," has long intrigued scientists but had never been fully understood until now.
The findings, published on Dec. 30 in the journal Nature Communications, NASA, Partners Invite Applications for CubeSat Summer Training Program
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 03:50
NASA, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, is now accepting applications for a summer program designed to teach higher education institutions, faculty, and students the skills needed to build small satellites. This initiative also enhances the chances of participating teams being selected for future satellite flight opportunities.
The University Nanosatellite Prog Optimal Satcom surpasses 100 enterprise customers
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 03:50
Optimal Satcom, Inc., a global provider of satellite capacity management solutions, has surpassed 100 enterprise customers as of 2024. This milestone reflects the company's strong growth and leadership in delivering innovative satellite solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including the U.S. Government, allied governments, satellite operators, service providers, and industries such Gilat receives new orders for satellite amplifiers supporting LEO constellations
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 03:50
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT) has announced securing orders exceeding $3 million from leading service providers for its Gateway Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs). These systems are designed to support Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations and are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months.
LEO satellite constellations are becoming an integral part Tech innovation propels China's commercial space industry growth
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 03:50
China's commercial space industry made remarkable progress in 2024, with market projections suggesting it will exceed 2.3 trillion yuan (approximately 314 billion U.S. dollars) in value.
Technological advancements in key areas, such as reusable rocket development, smart launch infrastructure, and cutting-edge satellite transmission technologies, have catalyzed rapid industry growth and pro SpaceX launches 131 payloads on Transporter-12 rideshare mission
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 21:54
The latest SpaceX rideshare mission Jan. 14 deployed satellites ranging from dozens of imaging satellites to reentry vehicles, tugs and even a “selfie sat.
Loft Orbital raises $170 million to accelerate condosat business
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 20:45
Loft Orbital raises $170 million to expand space infrastructure service
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 20:45
Loft Orbital has raised $170 million to expand manufacturing facilities and streamline operations with more artificial intelligence.
Varda’s second mission launches with U.S. Air Force payload
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 20:43
The company’s W-2 capsule launched aboard SpaceX's Transporter-12 rideshare mission
US, Japanese lunar landers set to launch on single rocket
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A Swedish artist's model house could soon find a permanent home on the moon
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Tomorrow.io NextGen offers high-resolution rain forecasts
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 16:52
Tomorrow.io satellites feed NextGen, a tool that offers global precipitation forecasts with a resolution of 2.5 kilometers.