Chinese researchers have achieved a record-breaking 1 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) data downlink from a satellite in geostationary orbit (36,000 km above Earth) using an optical laser link – with a laser device as weak as a “night light” or candle in power scmp.com scmp.com. In a recent demonstration, a 2-watt laser beam transmitted data to a…
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Pentagon Evaluates SpaceX Starshield for Space Force Satellite ProgramThe Pentagon is pausing funding for the Space Force’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) in FY2026 to assess if SpaceX’s Starshield satellites can deliver secure communications and missile tracking at lower cost. This review could affect procurement of up to 140 satellites for the program’s next phase.
Latest Satellite News & Insights 27.06.2025Pentagon Evaluates SpaceX Starshield for Space Force Satellite Program The Pentagon is pausing funding for the Space Force’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) in FY2026 to assess if SpaceX’s Starshield satellites can deliver secure communications and missile tracking at lower cost…
AI Trends in June 2025: Major News, Market Insights, and Key DevelopmentsOverview of June 2025 AI Developments June 2025 was a pivotal month for artificial intelligence, marked by high-profile product launches, substantial investments, and significant policy moves. Generative AI continued its rapid advance with new models for image and video creation, while robotics s…
Technology Trends 2025: Global Innovations in AI, Green Tech, Space, and MoreIntroduction 2025 is shaping up as a pivotal year in technology, marked by rapid innovation across industries worldwide. From artificial intelligence (AI) transforming business and daily life, to breakthroughs in biotech and health, to a surge in clean energy and electric vehicles, the pace of ch…
Thailand Drone Laws Explained: What You Must Know in 2025 (Tourists & Locals)Flying a drone in Thailand can yield stunning footage of tropical beaches, temples, and cityscapes – but it’s crucial to follow Thailand’s strict drone laws. As of 2025, both tourists and local residents must navigate a detailed set of regulations set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (…
State of Space and Satellite Technologies in 2025The Artemis I mission lifts off in a spectacular night launch on November 16, 2022, marking the first flight of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) mega-rocket. Artemis I sent an uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back, laying the groundwork for future crewed lunar missions nasa.gov. This…
