Today: 13 June 2026

Mateusz Kaczmarek

A technology and finance expert writing for TS2.tech. He analyzes developments in satellites, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on their impact on global markets. Author of industry reports and market commentary, often cited in tech and business media. Passionate about innovation and the digital economy.

Drone Laws in South Korea (2025 Overview)

Drone Laws in South Korea (2025 Overview)

South Korea caps drone flights at 150 meters altitude and bans operations within 5 nautical miles of airports without clearance. Most of central Seoul, including the Blue House area, is a no-fly zone. Drones over 250 grams must be registered and insured for at least ₩150 million. Night flights, BVLOS, and aerial photography require special permits.
30 June 2025
Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Turkmenistan

Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan had 2.59 million internet users in early 2024, about 39.5% of the population—the lowest rate in Central Asia. The state-run Turkmentelecom and its mobile arm TM CELL/Altyn Asyr hold a monopoly, with 4.34 million mobile subscriptions. Internet access is tightly controlled, VPNs are banned, and home satellite dishes remain illegal. Arkadag launched a pilot 5G network using Huawei equipment by June 2025.
30 June 2025
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Cloud Computing and XaaS Developments (May–June 2025)

Cloud Computing and XaaS Developments (May–June 2025)

Salesforce agreed to acquire Informatica for $8 billion in May 2025. Microsoft partnered with xAI to host Grok 3 models on Azure. Red Hat and AMD expanded AI collaboration, while IBM and Oracle launched a cloud partnership. Q1 2025 global enterprise cloud infrastructure spending reached $94 billion, up 23% year over year.
30 June 2025
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Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Global EV Powertrain and Platform Developments (May–June 2025)

Tesla confirmed next-generation EVs on a new platform will enter production in early 2025. Ford revealed a low-cost EV platform led by a 500-person team, starting with a mid-size electric pickup. Toyota plans nine new BEVs for Europe in 2025–2026. Global EV sales are forecast to rise 24% year-on-year in May 2025, reaching 1.6 million units.
30 June 2025
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Drone Laws in Brazil

Drone Laws in Brazil

Brazil requires drones to keep 30 meters from uninvolved people and limits pilots to one drone at a time. Drones under 250 grams need no license or registration; heavier drones require insurance and, above 25 kg, full registration and a tail number. All RPA pilots must be at least 18. ANAC began public consultation in June 2025 for new RBAC No. 100 rules, including revised categories and registration.
29 June 2025
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Ghost Signals and Laser Shields: The Pentagon’s 500-Satellite Orbital Defense Net

Ghost Signals and Laser Shields: The Pentagon’s 500-Satellite Orbital Defense Net

Australian astronomers in June 2024 traced a 30-nanosecond radio burst to NASA’s defunct Relay-2 satellite, dormant since 1967, likely triggered by a micrometeoroid or charge buildup. The Pentagon aims to deploy a 500-satellite laser-linked defense network by 2028. The GAO warned in February 2025 that satellite laser communications spending could reach $35 billion through 2029 without proven results.
29 June 2025
ForgeStar-1: Pioneering the UK’s Orbital Chip Foundry in Space

ForgeStar-1: Pioneering the UK’s Orbital Chip Foundry in Space

ForgeStar-1, the UK’s first in-space manufacturing mission, launched June 12, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg. Built in Wales, the reusable satellite will test the Pridwen heat shield during re-entry and operate autonomously to produce semiconductor materials in microgravity. The mission is licensed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority and backed by a £22.6 million Series A round.
29 June 2025
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Mexico Drone Laws 2025: Regulations, Requirements, and Recent Updates

Mexico Drone Laws 2025: Regulations, Requirements, and Recent Updates

Mexico requires drones over 250 grams to be registered with AFAC, with registration limited to Mexican citizens or residents. Commercial drone pilots must hold a license, available only to Mexican-born citizens, and secure operating authorization with insurance and risk assessments. Drones face strict operational limits, including altitude, distance from airports, and restrictions on filming archaeological sites. Foreign pilots and registrations are generally prohibited. Penalties can reach MX$4
28 June 2025
Internet Access in Norway: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Norway: A Comprehensive Overview

About 99% of Norwegians are online, with 99.1% of homes able to get at least 100 Mbps broadband and 96% gigabit coverage as of 2024. Over 70% of households use fiber, and average fixed broadband download speeds reached 325 Mbps in 2024. Mobile 5G covers 92% of households, but only 29% of rural homes have access to all three mobile operators’ 5G networks. Average monthly broadband costs are around $80.
28 June 2025
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Plan-S Expands Connecta Constellation to 17 Satellites, Boosting Gigabit Industrial IoT and Cutting Latency

Plan-S Expands Connecta Constellation to 17 Satellites, Boosting Gigabit Industrial IoT and Cutting Latency

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched four new Connecta satellites for Plan-S in June 2025, raising the Connecta constellation to 17 in orbit. Plan-S reports a 40% increase in data collection frequency and gigabit-level throughput across the network. The new satellites feature locally designed antennas and proprietary control systems. Plan-S plans further launches and aims for over 200 satellites in coming years.
28 June 2025
Xona’s Pulsar Constellation Secures $92M to Revolutionize GPS with Centimeter-Accurate, Unhackable Navigation

Xona’s Pulsar Constellation Secures $92M to Revolutionize GPS with Centimeter-Accurate, Unhackable Navigation

Xona launched its first production-class Pulsar satellite on SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission in June 2025, aiming to deploy 250–300 LEO satellites for encrypted, centimeter-level PNT. The company raised over $150 million, including $92 million in Series B and a $20 million SpaceWERX STRATFI award. Pulsar signals can be accessed by most GPS chipsets via firmware update. Full constellation deployment is targeted for 2027–2028.
28 June 2025
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Texting From Space: The T-Mobile–Starlink ‘T-Satellite’ Launch Heralds the Direct-to-Device Era

Texting From Space: The T-Mobile–Starlink ‘T-Satellite’ Launch Heralds the Direct-to-Device Era

T-Mobile and SpaceX launched T-Satellite with Starlink commercially on July 23, 2025, offering SMS, MMS, and short voice notes via Starlink satellites to standard smartphones. The public beta began in February, and by June, 1.8 million users had joined. The FCC granted conditional approval in November 2024. By mid-2025, about 657 Starlink satellites supported the service.
28 June 2025
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Internet Access in Malawi: Infrastructure, Penetration, and Future Outlook

Internet Access in Malawi: Infrastructure, Penetration, and Future Outlook

Malawi had 13.2 million active mobile cellular connections as of early 2025, covering about 60% of the population, with over 90% on 3G or 4G. Internet penetration reached 18% in 2023, with around 3.95 million users by January 2025. Fixed broadband remains rare, and about 82% of the population was offline in 2025. Starlink launched in 2023, but high hardware and monthly costs limit uptake.
27 June 2025
Drone Laws in Turkey: A Comprehensive 2025 Report

Drone Laws in Turkey: A Comprehensive 2025 Report

Turkey requires drones weighing 500 grams or more to be registered with the General Directorate of Civil Aviation under 2016 rules. Recreational pilots need a license for drones over 4 kg, and commercial operators must get flight permission for each mission. No-fly zones include a 9 km airport buffer. Fines for violations can reach 131,176 TL, and privacy laws restrict filming private spaces.
27 June 2025
Beaming the Watts Down: NASA × Ascent Solar’s Thin-Film Array Sets the Stage for Space-to-Earth Power Transmission

Beaming the Watts Down: NASA × Ascent Solar’s Thin-Film Array Sets the Stage for Space-to-Earth Power Transmission

Ascent Solar signed a 12-month agreement with NASA in June 2025 to develop thin-film PV arrays for power beaming. Caltech’s SSPD-1 tested orbital power beaming in mid-2023, but end-to-end efficiency remains extremely low. Ascent’s CIGS modules, used on NASA’s Psyche probe, target over 17% efficiency and weigh about 10 grams per panel. Large ground farms and strict beam-control are required for safety and regulation.
27 June 2025
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Scanning the Canopy: ESA’s Biomass Radar Craft Maps Global Forest Carbon with P‑Band Vision

Scanning the Canopy: ESA’s Biomass Radar Craft Maps Global Forest Carbon with P‑Band Vision

ESA’s Biomass satellite launched 29 April 2025 on a Vega-C rocket, entering a 666 km sun-synchronous orbit to map global forest carbon. The mission uses a P-band radar with a 12-meter reflector to penetrate dense canopies and create 3D maps. First images were released in June 2025, including a Bolivia forest scene. The project targets the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Indonesian rainforests, which hold about 70% of global forest carbon.
27 June 2025
Airbus CO3D: AI-Powered, Laser-Linked Constellation for 50 cm Global 3D Mapping

Airbus CO3D: AI-Powered, Laser-Linked Constellation for 50 cm Global 3D Mapping

Four identical CO3D satellites are set for launch July 25, 2025, from Kourou on a Vega-C rocket, aiming to map 90% of Earth’s land in 3D at ~1 m vertical accuracy within five years. The system uses synchronized stereo imaging, inter-satellite laser links, onboard AI processing, and low-light imaging. Ground processing will handle tens of terabytes daily. The mission includes the MicroCarb payload and LASIN laser demo.
27 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Citi Revises AMD Stock Price Target After Key Analysis Shift
    June 13, 2026, 12:57 PM EDT. One Wall Street analyst at Citi revised his price target for AMD after months of caution despite the stock's climb. His updated note details the specific factors and calculations that led to the change in outlook. This shift reflects new confidence in AMD's valuation and growth prospects amid ongoing market movements.

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