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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
In a significant advancement for marine navigation and environmental research, a team of Korean scientists has developed a novel satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB) model employing machine learning to estimate coastal water depths with increased accuracy. This development addresses longstanding challenges in bathymetric surveys such as high costs and geographical constraints, marking an important

London, UK (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
Mira Aerospace, a joint venture between Bayanat and UAVOS for High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) development, and VEDA Aeronautics, a front-runner in Unmanned Systems within the Indian Aerospace and Defence sector , have unveiled a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to introduce the advanced ApusNeo HAPS technology, tailored specifically for India's unique needs, to serve both de

Boston MA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
Large language models, such as those that power popular artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, are incredibly complex. Even though these models are being used as tools in many areas, such as customer support, code generation, and language translation, scientists still don't fully grasp how they work. In an effort to better understand what is going on under the hood, researchers at

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In a significant global outreach effort, Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) is spearheading a campaign to gather gently-used solar eclipse glasses across North America, aiming to redistribute them to underprivileged communities and educational institutions worldwide for upcoming solar eclipses. This initiative is set against the backdrop of the April 8 total solar eclipse that will enchant millio

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO: SIVE) has announced the expansion of its collaboration with a premier European Satellite Company through Sivers Wireless, marking the signing of a third product development contract. This latest agreement, valued at approximately $4.73 million, focuses on the creation of next-generation beamformer chipsets slated for development throughout 2024 and 2025, with an an

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In a strategic move to enhance its foothold in the North American market, NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW), a leader in global e-commerce, has announced its acquisition of Outfitter Satellite Inc., a provider of sophisticated satellite-based connectivity solutions. This all-cash deal, set to finalize on April 1, 2024, marks a significant milestone for NextPlat, promising to more than double i

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
NASA has announced the selection of three pioneering scientific instruments for the Artemis III mission, marking a significant step towards advancing lunar exploration and research. These instruments, set for deployment by astronauts on the Moon's South Pole, aim to shed light on the lunar environment, the Moon's interior structures, and strategies for sustaining long-term human presence on the

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
Eutelsat, in collaboration with Sat One, has commenced the delivery of satellite-based services to remote and maritime regions in Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant step towards improved connectivity in these areas. This initiative leverages the capabilities of the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, enabling high-speed, low-latency communication solutions for a v

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
Over the recent weekend, a significant celestial event unfolded as the Sun unleashed an extraordinary amount of electromagnetic radiation towards Earth. This solar activity not only produced the awe-inspiring aurora borealis, lighting up the night sky in a dazzling display of colors but also brought to the forefront the capabilities of the European Space Agency's (ESA) two unassuming satellites: