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Feb 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

California's Sky Show: Starlink Satellites Launch Rescheduled

The skies above Southern California were filled with excitement. A Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled for a Sunday evening launch, Feb 9th, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. But wait for it! The launch was delayed until Monday, Feb 10th, 2025. The new takeoff time was 3:4

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Launch Viewing 101: How to Watch SpaceX's Next Starlink Satellite Delivery

When it comes to viewing a rocket launch, SpaceX sure knows how to give the public a show. What can you expect to see when the Falcon 9 rocket takes off on Sunday? Right away, the launch time isn't set in stone. It is planned for 4:03 p. m. , but this depends on the weather. It is not a one-time ch

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space Traffic Control: time for a reboot

Thousands of satellites are orbiting Earth, and they are expected to double every two years. With so many satellites around now and more are expected to be launched, how do we prevent them from colliding? One important thing to note is that there are ships and aircraft on Earth with sensors

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Batch of Starlink Satellites Heads to Space

SpaceX has just sent another group of 23 Starlink internet satellites into orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch happened on January 24, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The rocket took off at 9:07 a. m. EST, with the first stage booster returning to Earth roughly eight minu

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy S25: A Space-Age Messaging Revolution

Imagine sending a message from anywhere, even without cell service. That's what Samsung's new Galaxy S25 series promises with its game-changing satellite messaging feature. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy chip, these phones can connect directly to low-earth orbit satellites. This

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Jan 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Europe's Quantum Leap in Space Security

Imagine this: a satellite up in the sky, guiding a new era of secure communication. European satellite maker Thales Alenia Space and Spanish satellite operator Hispasat have gotten some serious funding – to the tune of €104 million – to develop something pretty impressive. They're working on a geost

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Gaza Strip: Then and Now: A Look from Space

Ever wondered how a war zone looks from space? Satellite images of the Gaza Strip are painting a grim picture. This small coastal territory, about the size of New York City, has been hit hard by the Israel-Hamas conflict. You might be shocked to see how much has changed. Before the war, Gaza was a

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple Watches May Soon Track Your Blood Pressure

Did you know blood pressure tracking could soon be a thing on Apple Watches? According to a report, both the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Series 11, expected to launch later this year, might include this highly anticipated feature. But wait, there's more! This isn't just about showing your exact bloo

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

NOAA's New Plan for Weather Data: A Fresh Approach

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is changing how it buys weather data. Instead of just buying global datasets, NOAA plans to pay more for specific observations, like oil spills or fires. Steve Volz, NOAA's assistant administrator, said this is the future, but it's not ready

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Jan 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Eco-Friendly Tech for LEO Satellites: A Balancing Act

Imagine you're planning a big party in space, using a bunch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. You want to save energy and keep things moving efficiently, right? This study comes up with a smart way to do just that. They combined something called a Markov Decision Process with a Double Deep Q-Netw

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