Chinese Satellite Raises Surveillance Concerns
In August 2023, China unveiled its groundbreaking Ludi Tance 4-01 satellite, the first geosynchronous synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite in the world. Positioned at...
Military Space-Based Intelligence to be Enhanced with New Satellite
BlackSky, a Virginia-based space technology company, has secured a significant multimillion-dollar contract with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to enhance the country’s intelligence,...
China Develops New High-Power Microwave Weapon
Chinese researchers have reportedly developed a cutting-edge high-power microwave (HPM) weapon capable of generating electromagnetic pulses equivalent to the energy released in a nuclear...
The Race for Space-Based Solar Power Stations
China is taking a step forward with an ambitious initiative to build large-scale solar power stations in space. Spearheaded by Long Lehao, a senior...
The Company that Beat Starlink with Breakthrough in Satellite-to-Ground Laser Communications
China has achieved a significant milestone in the development of satellite-to-ground laser communication, surpassing previous records and positioning itself ahead of competitors like Elon...
New Satellite Jammers to Be Deployed for Enhanced Defense Against China
The U.S. Space Force is set to deploy its first batch of ground-based satellite communication jammers, aimed at countering potential threats, especially from China’s...
Groundbreaking AI Mapping Technology Unveiled
At the Global CES Media Meet-up on December 10, Spaid, a South Korean startup founded in late 2023, introduced its innovative AI-driven mapping solutions...
Hypersonic Test Launch Marks a Major Milestone for Defense Innovation
Rocket Lab, a key player in the commercial space sector, recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing advanced hypersonic technology for the U.S....
New Vision-Based Navigation System Uses Stars for Accurate Drone Navigation
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed an innovative, vision-based navigation system that uses stars to guide drones in GPS-denied environments,...
AI-Powered Solution Tackles GNSS Signal Errors in Urban Environments
GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) plays a pivotal role in modern technologies like autonomous vehicles and intelligent transportation systems. However, in urban areas, tall...
The Launch of the World’s First Autonomous Navigation Satellites
China has made a leap in space technology with the launch of the world’s first satellites capable of autonomous navigation. The two satellites, Siwei...
Chinese Company Challenges Starlink’s Dominance
A new competitor is emerging in the satellite internet race, as Shanghai-based SpaceSail takes aim at disrupting Elon Musk’s Starlink in Latin America. SpaceSail...
Robotic Mechanic for Satellites Set to Transform Space Operations
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has completed the development of a spaceflight-qualified robotic suite designed to repair satellites in orbit. This innovation, funded...
SpaceX Partners with LG to Supply Batteries for Starship
In order to enhance the performance of its ambitious Starship rocket, SpaceX has reportedly signed a deal with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution to...
Harnessing the Sun from Space: The Next Frontier in Clean Energy
Iceland is on the brink of pioneering a new era in renewable energy with plans to become the first country to harness solar power...
Hyundai to Develop Components for Lunar Exploration Rovers
Hyundai Motors is stepping into the space race as one of 13 organizations selected by the South Korean government to develop critical components for...
Space Startup Plans Reusable Rocket Inspired by SpaceX
Cosmoleap, a new Chinese rocket startup founded in March 2024, has raised around 14 million dollars to develop its ambitious Yueqian rocket and recovery...
Transforming Civilian Aircraft into Advanced Military ISR Assets
Northrop Grumman recently showcased the second phase of its Deep Sensing and Targeting (DSaT) system during the Vanguard 24 exercise, an annual military experiment...
This Aerospace Startup Will Offer Space Tourism Tickets at Competitive Prices
Jiangsu-based tech startup Deep Blue Aerospace has announced an ambitious plan to launch its first passengers on a 12-minute suborbital space journey in 2027....
New System Suggests an Innovative Approach to Space-Based Solar Power
Aetherflux, a U.S.-based startup founded by physicist Baiju Bhatt, is setting its sights on revolutionizing space-based solar power (SBSP) by developing a scalable and...
Harnessing AI for Advanced Aerospace Design
A collaboration between researchers from MIT, Carnegie Mellon University, and Lehigh University is set to transform the aerospace industry with a new design initiative...
Breakthrough in Terahertz Communication Can Have Significant Impact on 6G
In a groundbreaking achievement, Chinese researchers have successfully transmitted high-definition video signals over a distance of 1.2 kilometers using terahertz wireless communication technology. This...
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