Satellites have long been treated as disposable assets – after completing their missions, they either burn up during reentry or become lifeless space junk in “graveyard” orbits. This paradigm is now being challenged by a new generation of spacecraft designed for multiple missions. Lux Aeterna, a Denver-based startup emerging from stealth mode in mid-2025, has…
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ADS-B and Its Evolution Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) is an aircraft surveillance technology that has transformed how air traffic is monitored. In simple terms, ADS-B equips aircraft with GPS-based transponders that automatically broadcast their precise position, identity, altitude, velocity and other data to anyone with the proper receiver faa.gov aireon.com. The system is dependent on…
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Luxembourg has emerged as one of Europe’s leaders in internet connectivity, boasting near-universal broadband coverage and world-class speeds. From extensive fiber-optic deployments to cutting-edge mobile networks, the Grand Duchy’s digital infrastructure is speeding ahead. Yet questions remain about how to connect the few remaining gaps and whether the country’s connectivity can truly reach the stars…
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High-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging – the technology that enables “x-ray vision” from space through clouds and darkness – is poised for explosive growth this decade. Governments and industries worldwide are embracing SAR’s unparalleled all-weather, day/night surveillance capabilities for defense, environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, urban planning, and disaster response. The global SAR imaging market…
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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Images of Newly Discovered Exoplanet TWA 7b NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured images of a newly discovered exoplanet, TWA 7b, orbiting the young star TWA 7. Using high-contrast imaging and a coronagraph, scientists detected this Saturn-mass planet, marking a significant achievement in exoplanet research since Webb’s 2021 launch.…
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The Satellite Data Downlink & Cloud Integration market is experiencing a boom, driven by surging demand for geospatial data and real-time insights across sectors. Marrying satellites (“eyes in the sky”) with cloud computing infrastructure has unlocked unprecedented scalability and accessibility for space-derived data. Key highlights of this market outlook include: In summary, the Satellite Data…
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Space-Based Quantum Revolution – In a historic milestone for space and quantum technology, a photonic quantum computer no larger than a shoebox has been launched into Earth orbit. Riding aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission on June 23, 2025, this miniature quantum processor – the first of its kind in space – promises to rewrite how satellites…
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A New Radar Eye for Forest Carbon The European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite, launched on April 29, 2025, is a groundbreaking mission designed to map the world’s forests in 3D and measure their carbon content with unprecedented accuracy defensetalks.com airbus.com. It is the first satellite ever to carry a P-band synthetic aperture radar – a…
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Regulations for Recreational Drone Use Recreational drone pilots in the Netherlands must follow EU-wide rules designed for safety. These fall under the “open” category of operations (low-risk flights) and generally include the following key restrictions and best practices business.gov.nl rijksoverheid.nl: Overall, recreational flyers should plan ahead and be mindful of their surroundings. Check for any…
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Imagine beaming a high-definition movie across the globe in less than five seconds using a laser as weak as a night-light. This seemingly sci-fi scenario just became reality: from a geostationary orbit 36,000 km above Earth, a Chinese satellite used a mere 2-watt laser to transmit data to the ground at 1 gigabit per second…
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