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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Google Gemini CLI: The Open‑Source AI Agent Transforming Your Terminal Overview – What Is Google Gemini CLI? Google Gemini CLI is an open-source command-line interface (CLI) tool introduced by Google in mid-2025 that brings the power of Google’s Gemini AI models directly into developers’ terminals theverge.com blog.google. In essence, it’s a terminal-based AI assistant (or…
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The Race for Global IoT Connectivity The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding rapidly, with billions of devices expected to come online in the coming years researchgate.net iotforall.com. While many IoT sensors connect via terrestrial networks (cellular, Wi-Fi, etc.), vast areas of the globe lack coverage – from open oceans and remote rural regions to…
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EarthDaily Launches Next-Generation Earth Observation Satellite EarthDaily Analytics has successfully launched the first satellite of its advanced Earth observation constellation, marking a major milestone. The system will deliver daily, AI-enhanced, scientifically calibrated global imagery to monitor planetary changes, supporting smarter decisions for industries and governments. The full ten-satellite constellation is expected to be operational next…
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A burst of high‑speed solar wind from a giant coronal‑hole on the Sun is slamming Earth’s magnetic field this week, prompting NOAA to issue a G2‑level geomagnetic‑storm watch and raising the odds that the aurora borealis will spill far beyond its usual haunts—potentially as far south as Illinois, Ohio and New York on the night of 24–25 June 2025.…
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Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) via satellite is poised to become a cornerstone of cybersecurity in the coming decade, addressing the looming threat that quantum computers pose to today’s encryption. Between 2024 and 2031, this nascent sector is expected to transition from experimental pilots to early commercial services, driven by an urgent need for quantum-safe communications.…
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Satellite Technology Events & Developments (2025–2026) This report surveys major satellite-related events and milestones in 2025–2026 worldwide. We cover conferences/expos/symposia, launch schedules for key missions, policy/regulatory meetings, and technological developments in both commercial and governmental sectors. Events span all regions and sectors (civil and military). Citations indicate official sources or news announcements. Major Conferences and…
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The past ten days have seen an unprecedented collision between a Silicon Valley billionaire and one of the world’s most restrictive regimes. When Iranian authorities plunged the country into an almost total internet blackout after Israeli air-strikes on June 13 – 14, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk switched Starlink coverage on over Iran less than 24…
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Vodafone Uses Satellite-Guided Sensors to Enhance 4G/5G Antenna Precision Vodafone is deploying satellite-enabled sensors in mobile antennas to ensure precise alignment for optimal 4G and 5G coverage. These GPS-based sensors will relay real-time data, improving signal quality and reducing maintenance costs. The rollout begins in Albania, making Vodafone the first operator to use this technology…
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Palau, a Pacific archipelago famed for its coral reefs and remote islands, has been rapidly modernizing its internet connectivity in recent years. As a small nation of about 18,000 people, Palau long faced challenges in digital access due to its isolated geography and limited infrastructure. Until 2017, Palau relied entirely on satellite links for internet,…
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