Author: Marcin Frąckiewicz

The war in Ukraine is not just being fought on land and in the skies – it’s also being waged in orbit. Since the full-scale invasion in 2022, both sides have leaned heavily on military satellite services for communication, intelligence, navigation, targeting, and early warning. From SpaceX’s Starlink internet constellation keeping Ukrainian forces online to…
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Satellites play a vital role in modern society, supporting communications, navigation, Earth observation, scientific discovery, and security. This comprehensive report highlights 100 of the most important currently operational satellites across five major categories: Communications, Earth Observation, Navigation/Positioning, Scientific & Exploration, and Military/Intelligence. Each entry includes the satellite’s name (and launch year), operating organization, purpose and…
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Jupiter: The Solar System’s Giant Planet Jupiter’s turbulent atmosphere, as captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft in 2019, showcases its reddish-brown cloud bands and the iconic Great Red Spot (lower right) science.nasa.gov science.nasa.gov. A Planet of Superlatives: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system – so big that if it were a hollow shell,…
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Introduction – A New Era of Online Satellite Maps Satellite maps have become an indispensable tool for everyday users and professionals alike. From planning road trips and exploring distant cities to monitoring environmental changes and responding to emergencies, modern mapping services bring high-resolution Earth imagery to our browsers and smartphones. This report dives into the…
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Tracking satellites has never been easier. Thanks to a range of online tools and mobile apps, anyone can follow spacecraft in real time – from the International Space Station (ISS) to SpaceX’s Starlink constellation – right from a web browser or smartphone. These satellite trackers not only show live positions on maps or in the sky, but…
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Ultimate Guide to Satellites: From Sputnik to SpaceX and Beyond Satellites are the unseen workhorses of modern life. Every time you check the weather, follow GPS directions, or watch live international events, you’re benefiting from satellites orbiting high above. But what exactly are satellites, and how did we go from the humble beginnings of Sputnik in 1957…
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Live satellite imagery has become increasingly accessible, allowing anyone to view near real-time maps of Earth from space on web browsers or smartphones. This report reviews major platforms and services – both free public tools and professional-grade commercial systems – that provide live or near-real-time satellite images. We include official links, key features, platform availability (web/mobile), common use cases…
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Midjourney has finally crossed the still-image frontier. Its Video V1 model, unveiled for all subscribers on 18–19 June 2025, turns any picture—uploaded or AI-generated—into four five-second clips that can be extended to a maximum of 21 seconds in length, at roughly eight image-credits per job techcrunch.comtheverge.com. Two motion presets (Low and High) and an optional…
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Modern militaries rely on robust communication networks to coordinate operations, from secure battlefield radios to satellites and smartphone-based systems. Precise and secure communications are the sinews of good decision-making on the battlefield – a decisive factor in warfare that enables effective command and control of forces othjournal.com. This report explores the history of military telecommunications…
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Introduction to Satellite Radio Satellite radio is a form of digital radio broadcast that transmits audio signals from satellites orbiting the Earth, enabling coverage across vast areas with high clarity britannica.com. Unlike traditional AM/FM radio confined to local transmitters, satellite radio beams content directly from space to receivers (typically in cars and homes) via geostationary…
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