AI scientist, founder of China's SenseTime suddenly dies
Sunday, 17 December 2023 10:47
Beijing (AFP) Dec 16, 2023
The founder of leading Chinese AI firm SenseTime and an influential computer scientist has suddenly passed away, the company said in a statement Saturday.
"It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce to everyone the sorrowful news: Our beloved founder... Tang Xiao'ou, due to illness that could not be treated, left us forever at 23:45 on December 15, 2023," SenseTime said in an onlin
The founder of leading Chinese AI firm SenseTime and an influential computer scientist has suddenly passed away, the company said in a statement Saturday.
"It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce to everyone the sorrowful news: Our beloved founder... Tang Xiao'ou, due to illness that could not be treated, left us forever at 23:45 on December 15, 2023," SenseTime said in an onlin D-Orbit and TelePIX announce contract for the in-orbit testing of Tetraplex
Sunday, 17 December 2023 10:47
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 18, 2023
D-Orbit has recently announced the signing of two significant launch service contracts with South Korean space startup TelePIX, signaling a notable collaboration in the realm of space technology.
Under these contracts, TelePIX will utilize D-Orbit's renowned expertise to embark on a mission critical for the future of satellite operations: the launch and in-orbit testing of its On-Board Pro
D-Orbit has recently announced the signing of two significant launch service contracts with South Korean space startup TelePIX, signaling a notable collaboration in the realm of space technology.
Under these contracts, TelePIX will utilize D-Orbit's renowned expertise to embark on a mission critical for the future of satellite operations: the launch and in-orbit testing of its On-Board Pro A computer scientist pushes the boundaries of geometry
Sunday, 17 December 2023 10:47
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 18, 2023
More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek mathematician Euclid, known to many as the father of geometry, changed the way we think about shapes.
Building off those ancient foundations and millennia of mathematical progress since, Justin Solomon is using modern geometric techniques to solve thorny problems that often seem to have nothing to do with shapes.
For instance, perhaps a statistici
More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek mathematician Euclid, known to many as the father of geometry, changed the way we think about shapes.
Building off those ancient foundations and millennia of mathematical progress since, Justin Solomon is using modern geometric techniques to solve thorny problems that often seem to have nothing to do with shapes.
For instance, perhaps a statistici Report outlines lessons learned from first U.K. launch
Saturday, 16 December 2023 23:30
Rocket Lab puts Japanese satellite into orbit
Saturday, 16 December 2023 09:00
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 15, 2023
Rocket Lab returned its Electron rocket into space for the first time since September with a successful New Zealand flight on Friday that released a Japanese satellite into orbit.
The payload, the QPS-SAR-5, or Tsukuyomi-1 satellite, reached orbit about 57 minutes after launching from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1. The Japanese company iQPS develops and operates small SAR satellites and
Rocket Lab returned its Electron rocket into space for the first time since September with a successful New Zealand flight on Friday that released a Japanese satellite into orbit.
The payload, the QPS-SAR-5, or Tsukuyomi-1 satellite, reached orbit about 57 minutes after launching from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1. The Japanese company iQPS develops and operates small SAR satellites and Huge solar flare, strongest since 2017, disrupts Earth radio communications
Saturday, 16 December 2023 09:00
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 15, 2023
A huge solar flare, the biggest since 2017, disrupted radio communication for two hours on Earth Thursday. It was detected by a NASA telescope.
"This is likely one of the largest solar radio events ever recorded," the U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center said in a statement. "Radio communication interference with aircraft were reported by multiple NWS Center Weather Service Units co-loc
A huge solar flare, the biggest since 2017, disrupted radio communication for two hours on Earth Thursday. It was detected by a NASA telescope.
"This is likely one of the largest solar radio events ever recorded," the U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center said in a statement. "Radio communication interference with aircraft were reported by multiple NWS Center Weather Service Units co-loc Satellite transmission power battle drags on after WRC-23
Friday, 15 December 2023 21:55
Federal agencies caught in environmental crossfire over Starship launches
Friday, 15 December 2023 19:56
U.S. Space Command declares ‘full operational capability’
Friday, 15 December 2023 18:33
China launches large classified optical satellite towards geostationary orbit
Friday, 15 December 2023 18:23
Week in images: 11-15 December 2023
Friday, 15 December 2023 13:10
Week in images: 11-15 December 2023
Discover our week through the lens
Measuring how space creates jobs and prosperity on Earth
Friday, 15 December 2023 11:49
Space is becoming ever more important to life on Earth – from managing climate change to responding to emergencies to digitalising the economy. To help policymakers and businesses take informed decisions about investing in space, ESA has today published plans to create robust and reliable data on the space economy, in collaboration with international partners.
Electron returns to flight with successful launch of Japanese radar imaging satellite
Friday, 15 December 2023 10:01
Apex satellite factory aiming to produce 50 units annually
Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 15, 2023
Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company Apex recently announced the opening of its new headquarters, Factory One, in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Factory One, a blend of office, warehouse, and light manufacturing spaces spanning 46,000 square feet, is not just a corporate hub but a significant step towards amplifying the company's spacecraft production capabilities.
Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company Apex recently announced the opening of its new headquarters, Factory One, in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Factory One, a blend of office, warehouse, and light manufacturing spaces spanning 46,000 square feet, is not just a corporate hub but a significant step towards amplifying the company's spacecraft production capabilities. NASA Partners with Commercial Space Firms for Expanded CubeSat Launch Services
Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 14, 2023
NASA is actively collaborating with several prominent commercial space companies under its Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This initiative marks a significant step in expanding opportunities for science and technology payloads, leveraging the growing capabilities of the U.S. commercial launch market.
The VADR program partners NASA with
NASA is actively collaborating with several prominent commercial space companies under its Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This initiative marks a significant step in expanding opportunities for science and technology payloads, leveraging the growing capabilities of the U.S. commercial launch market.
The VADR program partners NASA with