When lightning leaders collide gamma rays burst from Earth's atmosphere
Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:50
Lightning has long captivated scientists, but a new study from The University of Osaka has shed unprecedented light on the high-energy physics behind it. Researchers have captured the first-ever detailed observation of a terrestrial gamma-ray flash (TGF) occurring precisely in sync with a lightning discharge.
TGFs are extremely brief but intense bursts of gamma rays, lasting mere microseco Solar Events Found to Accelerate Helium Pickup Ions Beyond Solar Wind Speeds
Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:50
New research from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) reveals that solar events significantly influence the velocity and behavior of helium pickup ions-particles that originate from neutral interstellar atoms and are later ionized within the heliosphere.
Led by Dr. Keiichi Ogasawara, the study shows that helium pickup ions play a crucial role in the formation of solar energetic particles ( Cosmic clash sees quasar-powered galaxy disrupt stellar birth in deep space
Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:50
Astronomers have captured a rare cosmic encounter in which a galaxy armed with a powerful quasar bombards a companion, drastically altering its ability to form stars. The discovery, detailed in Nature, showcases a previously unseen phenomenon of quasar radiation interfering with galactic star formation.
Using data from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the Why Small Satellites Fail More Often Than Expected
Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:50
Small satellites have redefined access to space, enabling startups, academic teams, and emerging space programs to launch missions once limited to major players. Their low cost, compact size, and rapid development cycles make them ideal for today's fast-moving space sector. However, this democratization comes with a high price: a failure rate nearing 40% over the past two decades, according to N SpaceX deploys 23 Starlink satellites in first launch for new Falcon 9 booster
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 23:35
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites from Florida in the first launch of its new Falcon 9 booster.
SpaceX confirmed early Wednesday that the satellites were deployed into low-Earth orbit before the booster landed on a SpaceX drone ship positioned in the Atlantic Ocean.
The mission was slated for Monday, but the rocket auto-aborted two minutes and 28 seconds before Connecting GEOINT innovation to the front lines
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 19:42
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Blue Origin updates work on ‘transporter’ for Blue Moon lunar lander
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 19:37
Blue Origin revealed new details about its development of an Artemis lunar lander as the company nears the first launch of a smaller lander.
Building a giant catcher's mitt on the moon
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Ready for space travel? GENESTAR can track how space affects your health
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Ursa, University of Illinois and Palantir win NGA contracts
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 18:38
ST. LOUIS — The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency announced awards May 21 to Palantir Technologies, the University of Illinois and Ursa Space Systems at the GEOINT Symposium 2025.
NASA's Mars Perseverance snaps a selfie as a Martian dust devil blows by
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Space Force and NGA move to end turf disputes with new intelligence agreement
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 17:39
'We signed a piece of paper that explains the roles and responsibilities of each organization'
Straight talk from GEOINT: Keith Masback on the road ahead
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 15:40
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AI could deliver insights when paired with (the right) humans
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 15:24
ST. LOUIS – Artificial intelligence combined with human insight promises to transform geospatial intelligence, experts said at the GEOINT Symposium 2025.
Satellites take frontline role in maritime security
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 14:00
'In maritime domain awareness, timeliness is often the deciding factor between actionable insight and stale data'