Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a groundbreaking initiative that could redefine how marine sensors are powered, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has introduced the BioLogical Underwater Energy (BLUE) program. This ambitious project explores the potential of marine biomass-ranging from dissolved organic matter and phytoplankton to zooplankton and even microplastics-as a sustainable energy source for ocea

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Defense has marked a significant milestone in missile defense capabilities with the successful launch of five missile tracking satellites designed and constructed by L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX). These satellites were launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, under the auspices of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Sp

Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a significant stride for satellite technology, TelePIX, a South Korean space startup, has unveiled the TetraPLEX, a high-performance AI processor that promises to revolutionize the handling and analysis of satellite data. This processor, developed in collaboration with tech giant NVIDIA, boasts a groundbreaking 10 trillion operations per second, positioning it as a cornerstone for advanced in

Paris, France (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
As the Sun inches closer to the apex of its magnetic activity cycle, the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has provided unprecedented snapshots highlighting a significant uptick in solar phenomena. These include more frequent and intense solar explosions, darkly spotted regions indicating sunspots, looping plasma formations, and turbulent swirls of super-heated gas. The observations mark a s

Potsdam, Germany (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, alongside colleagues from universities in Kyoto and Toho, have unveiled the enigmatic process powering the immense magnetic fields driving kilonova explosions and gamma-ray bursts resulting from neutron star mergers. This revelation, derived from an unprecedentedly high-resolution computer simulation th

Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
SpeQtral, a frontrunner in the quantum communications arena, recently announced the launch of TarQis, a cutting-edge Mobile Quantum-Optical Ground Station (Q-OGS). This innovative solution is set to democratize access to secure communication via satellite Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a pivotal move in the realm of cybersecurity. TarQis is engineered to work in harmony with SpeQtral's forthcom

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company, has announced that its Pony Express 2 mission is ready for launch. This mission, originating from Littleton, Colorado, is a self-funded technology demonstration designed to enhance Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) capabilities through advanced space technologies. The

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a landmark decision that propels commercial space ventures into a new era, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a pioneer in launch and space systems, has received the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a groundbreaking mission. This approval paves the way for the return of Varda Space Industries' in-space manufacturing capsule, marking the first instance the FAA h

Washington DC (UPI) Feb 15, 2024
The White House confirmed Thursday Russia is developing "anti-satellite capability" but does not currently present an immediate threat. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters the new development is not an active capability currently being deployed, and "though Russia's pursuit of this particular capability is troubling, there is no immediate threat to anyone's

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