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

Background: The Promise of Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) Space-based solar power (SBSP) is the ambitious concept of harvesting solar energy in space and beaming it down to Earth. The idea dates back to 1968, when engineer Peter Glaser first proposed placing giant satellites in orbit to collect sunlight and transmit power wirelessly to Earth space.com.…
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Scanning the Canopy: ESA’s Biomass Radar Craft Maps Global Forest Carbon with P‑Band Vision

Background and Mission Objectives The European Space Agency’s Biomass mission is a groundbreaking Earth observation program focused on measuring the amount of carbon stored in the world’s forests. Selected in 2013 as ESA’s seventh Earth Explorer research mission, Biomass was conceived to address a critical gap in our understanding of the global carbon cycle en.wikipedia.org…
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Airbus CO3D: AI-Powered, Laser-Linked Constellation for 50 cm Global 3D Mapping

Airbus’s Constellation Optique 3D (CO3D) is a cutting-edge Earth observation project poised to revolutionize how we map and monitor the planet. Set for launch in July 2025, CO3D is a constellation of four laser-linked, AI-enabled optical satellites that will deliver 50 cm resolution imagery and generate a global 3D map of Earth’s land surfaces airbus.com cnes.fr.…
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Trends 2025: Consumer Electronics & Wearables – AI, AR, Health Tech and More (Updated: June 27th, 2025)

Overview of the 2025 Consumer Electronics & Wearables Market The consumer electronics and wearables market in 2025 is robust yet marked by cautious optimism nielseniq.com. Global consumer tech sales are projected to reach $1.29 trillion in 2025, about 2% growth over 2024 nielseniq.com. Major industry players – including Apple, Samsung, Google (with Fitbit), Huawei, Xiaomi, Sony, and…
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AI Trends in June 2025: Major News, Market Insights, and Key Developments (Updated: June 27th, 2025)

Overview 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 saw AI-driven breakthroughs from factory floors to sports arenas. The enterprise AIlandscape was defined by billion-dollar…
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Technology Trends 2025: Global Innovations in AI, Green Tech, Space, and More (Updated: June 27th, 2025)

Introduction 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 change is unprecedented. Emerging technologies like quantum computing and space…
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State of Space and Satellite Technologies in 2025 (Updated: June 27th, 2025)

The 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 milestone exemplifies the rapid resurgence of lunar…
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June 2025 Tech Product Launches – Major Innovations in Electronics, AI, Automotive, and More

June 2025 has been a whirlwind of technology product launches and announcements across industries. From next-gen consumer electronics and smart devices unveiled at global conferences, to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and medical tech, the month brought a flurry of innovation. This comprehensive report covers the standout launches in consumer gadgets, AI platforms, automotive…
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Global Technology Trends in June-2025: AI, Quantum, EVs, Space & Beyond

June 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the tech world, with transformative innovations unfolding across industries. From the AI boom supercharging software and chips, to EVs hitting record sales, to breakthroughs in biotech and space, the global technology landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this report, we delve into the latest developments and…
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Google Fiber Will Light Up Tempe in 2026: Everything Residents & Businesses Should Know

Tempe has officially joined the short but fast‑growing list of U‑S cities getting symmetrical multi‑gigabit internet from Google Fiber (GFiber). Construction began this month in the Warner Ranch neighborhood and the first customer activations are slated for 2026. City leaders say the project closes a long‑running campaign to improve local connectivity, while GFiber executives frame Tempe…
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