In October 2024, Proteus Space, a pioneer in quick space system design, received a significant investment from SAIC, a tech company serving government agencies. This investment led to a multiyear partnership between the two to scale up Proteus' AI-powered MERCURY™ platform. MERCURY™ uses advanced te
SpaceX, known for its innovative approaches in spaceflight, is now eyeing the optical terminal market. This sector deals with laser communications hardware for satellites. At a recent conference in Mountain View, industry experts debated the potential impact of SpaceX’s entry. The company announced
Meet Aptos Orbital, a young startup from Silicon Valley with a big idea. They've just revealed an AI device for satellites that's set to change how we handle data in space. Today's satellites are a bit like old computers—stuck in their own worlds, struggling with limited power, and going silent for
Companies are taking baby steps when it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI) in satellite manufacturing. Blue Canyon Technologies, for instance, is keen on understanding how AI can boost production without compromising cybersecurity. "Where does your data go when you're teaching an AI system?
Last week, former One Direction member, Liam Payne, sadly died after falling from his hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires. An early toxicology report shows he had cocaine in his body at the time of the incident. Authorities are still investigating the case, but it seems Payne was alone when he fell.
In a twist that's causing ripples in the US government, two confidential documents about Israel's plan to attack Iran surfaced on social media. The FBI is leading the hunt for the leaker, with the Pentagon and other intelligence agencies joining the effort. These secret files, created by US defense
Luxembourg has thrown its weight behind OQ Technology, pumping millions into the startup's satellite project. The investment, part of OQ Tech's 30 million euro Series B funding round, aims to boost the tiny country's space industry. OQ Tech plans to launch 20 more satellites by the end of next year
Christopher Nolan's space adventure film Interstellar is turning 10 years old. To celebrate, a new collector's edition is coming out on December 10. This special box set has lots of fun items, like spacesuit patches, storyboards, and posters. It also includes a new documentary called "The Future Is
The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post's parent company, News Corp, have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI. They claim the Jeff Bezos-backed startup copied their news articles without permission. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, accuses Perplexity of using copyrighted materi
NASA is making a big change in how it talks to space. Instead of using its own satellites, like the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), it's switching to commercial ones. This is happening on November 8th. These new satellites are made by companies like SpaceX and Inmarsat. NASA will use them
