3D-printed interceptor aircraft counters drone swarms at 350 mph
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SkyDefense, a Colorado-based company, has unveiled CobraJet, an autonomous interceptor aircraft designed to stop hostile drones before they reach critical targets. Built for counter-drone defense, the
Issue 4.1 - Nuke Return
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The article argues that a nuclear detonation in space, especially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), could devastate U.S. and allied space systems, military capabilities, and the global economy. Because LEO co
Parker Solar Probe’s record speed of about 430,000 miles per hour was achieved not mainly through engine power, but through gravity and careful orbital design. Launched in August 2018 aboard a Delta I
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are not experiencing “zero gravity” in the literal sense. The station orbits about 400 kilometers above Earth, where gravity is still about 90% as s
NASA has launched an unprecedented rescue mission to save the Swift space telescope, which is gradually falling toward Earth. Swift, a car-sized observatory launched in 2004, studies short-lived but e
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bbc.com
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NASA has launched an unprecedented rescue mission to save the Swift space telescope, which is gradually falling toward Earth. Swift, launched in 2004, studies powerful cosmic explosions such as gamma-
June 25: How Could Sensors Protect the United States?
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The article promotes a SpaceNews virtual event titled “Golden Dome: How Could Sensors Protect the United States?” scheduled for June 25 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. ET. The event focuses on the Pentagon’s Gold
NASA selects DAPHNE mission to improve space weather forecasting
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NASA has selected the DAPHNE (Dynamic Atmosphere-Ionosphere Explorer) mission to move into Phase B development, a major step toward improving space weather forecasting. The mission will study how Eart
Quantinuum | Accelerating Quantum Computing
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3w ago
Quantinuum presents itself as a leader in accelerating quantum computing research and turning it into practical business value. The company highlights Helios, which it says has the highest average two
Quantinuum | Accelerating Quantum Computing
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3w ago
Quantinuum positions itself as a leading quantum computing company focused on accelerating research and turning quantum technology into practical value across industries. Its flagship system, Helios,
forbes.com
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3w ago
Panthalassa, a Portland startup backed by major Silicon Valley investors, is developing floating data centers that sit at sea, generate their own power from wave energy, and use cold seawater for cool
Scientists have uncovered a remarkable fossil cache in a cave on New Zealand’s North Island, revealing ancient forest life from more than a million years ago. The fossils include remains of 12 bird sp
The article argues that the next major front in U.S.-China space competition will be the International Telecommunication Union’s World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), set for Shanghai. Wi
El Califa de León in Mexico City has made history as the first taco stand to earn a Michelin star. Located in the San Rafael neighborhood, the tiny stand received the award in May from a Michelin repr
Earth–Moon–Earth communication - Wikipedia
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Jun 4
Earth–Moon–Earth (EME), or “moon bounce,” is a radio communication method in which signals are transmitted from Earth, reflected off the Moon’s surface, and received back on Earth. The idea was first
The Association of Old Crows’ “Space EW” on-demand course is a 24-hour program delivered in eight 3-hour sessions and worth 24 CEUs. It treats space as an electronic warfare domain alongside land, sea
FAA documents have revealed new details about SpaceX’s secretive Starfall project, an uncrewed reentry vehicle program aimed at supporting in-space manufacturing and rapid cargo delivery from orbit. O
Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth above sea level, with an official height of 8,848.86 metres, but it is not the point farthest from the planet’s centre. That distinction belongs to Chimbora
Transit 5B-5, a U.S. Navy navigation satellite launched on December 28, 1964, remains in orbit, still transmitting, and still detectable by amateur radio operators more than 60 years later. It was par
US Space Command (SPACECOM) is prioritizing the development of capabilities for operations in cislunar space, focusing on offensive space control and situational awareness beyond geosynchronous orbit
Amazon says it has made a major breakthrough in data center networking by deploying a new system based on “resilient network graphs” (RNG), a quasi-random design that blends structured and random netw
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May 28
The paper reassesses the stability of the low Earth orbit (LEO) orbital-debris environment by updating the “critical number” framework originally associated with Kessler and Anz-Meador. While the anal
Voyager 1, launched in September 1977, is now about 16 billion miles from Earth and traveling away from the Sun at roughly 38,000 miles per hour. Because of this distance, a radio signal takes more th
Scientists at Multiverse Computing and IBM have reported the first demonstration of “quantum enhancement” in a production-scale large language model. Using IBM’s 156-qubit Quantum System Two supercond
Lunokhod 1, the Soviet Moon rover that stopped responding in 1971, was rediscovered as a scientific target in 2010 after nearly 40 years of uncertainty about its exact location. Launched on November 1
Japan’s ENEOS Corporation demonstrated a major energy breakthrough by producing synthetic liquid fuel from carbon dioxide captured from the air and hydrogen made from water. The Yokohama pilot plant,
ESA - Smile factsheet
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May 19
SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) is an ESA–China mission scheduled for launch from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 19 May 2026 aboard a Vega-C rocket. Its main goal is
LEAP, a Colorado-based logistics company, announced the successful launch and recovery of its Bullfrog space vehicle, marking a major step from concept to operational space logistics capability. The M
Swel – Sea Wave Energy Ltd
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May 7
Sea Wave Energy Ltd (SWEL) is an R&D company based in Cyprus and the UK that has spent more than 10 years developing its wave energy converter, the “Wave Line Magnet” (WLM). The company says the devic
British Broadcasting Corporation
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May 3
Earth’s continents may look permanent, but the article explains that they are constantly moving and have repeatedly assembled into supercontinents over billions of years. Past supercontinents included
The article argues that cislunar space—the region between Earth and the Moon—is becoming a new arena of strategic competition, but current U.S. space situational awareness and defense planning are not
A study on geosynchronous (GEO) satellites revealed that 50% of their IP links transmit unencrypted traffic, posing significant security risks. Researchers scanned 39 GEO satellites and identified cle
The White House has proposed significant budget cuts to NASA for the second consecutive year, suggesting a fiscal year 2027 allocation of $18.8 billion—23% less than the previous year's funding. This
Japan's Shimizu Corporation has proposed an ambitious project known as the "Luna Ring," aiming to construct a massive belt of solar panels around the Moon's equator. Stretching approximately 6,800 mil
china-in-space.com
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Mar 28
Sustain Space, alongside its parent company Emposat, successfully completed the first test of the Xiyuan-0 satellite's robotic arm on March 25, 2026, following its launch on March 16. The robotic arm,
Amazon's retail website experienced multiple severe outages, attributed to issues stemming from its AI tools, particularly during a recent meeting aimed at addressing the incidents. Internal documents
Researchers at King's College London have discovered a novel form of aluminum that could potentially replace rare earth metals commonly used in technology and industrial applications. Led by Dr. Clare
The U.S. Space Force currently does not deploy armed personnel in space but is open to future possibilities as the strategic landscape evolves. Senior officers indicated that planning encompasses a 15
In "From Support Domain to Strategic Theater: Space Power in the 2030s," Dr. Peter Garretson discusses the evolving role of space power, emphasizing a shift from viewing space as merely a support doma
You’re Connected to the Universe. Does This Explain Consciousness?
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Feb 22
The article explores the relationship between consciousness, human biology, and the universe's electromagnetic (EM) energy. Traditionally, humans perceive themselves as solid beings, but they are, in
Recent radar imaging has revealed unusual plume-like structures deep within Greenland's ice sheet, prompting scientists to investigate their causes. Initial theories suggested mechanisms like glacial
What does Baba Vanga predict for 2026? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
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Feb 20
# What does Baba Vanga predict for 2026? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
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# Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution
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The article discusses the critical need for understanding lunar and extraterrestrial resources to facilitate sustainable human settlement beyond Earth. It emphasizes that a focus on resource acquisiti