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 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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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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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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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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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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A rare alignment of space‑weather ingredients is expected to push shimmering curtains of green, pink and violet as far south as the lower Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest overnight on 24–25 June 2025. NOAA has issued a G1–G2 geomagnetic‑storm watch with the Kp index forecast to peak at 5.67, enough to expand the auroral oval into at least 15…
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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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The In-Orbit Servicing market – focused on extending satellite life and refueling spacecraft – is poised for explosive growth over the next decade. Valued at roughly $2.7 billion in 2024, this market is projected to triple to around $8 billion by 2034, reflecting a robust CAGR of ~11–12% gminsights.com. Driving this boom is the surging…
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In a world warming faster than ever, the planet’s frozen extremes are undergoing dramatic change – and two ingenious satellites are on the front lines of discovery. NASA’s ICESat-2 and ESA’s CryoSat-2 use cutting-edge laser and radar technology, respectively, to map our planet’s ice in unprecedented detail from space. These twin missions have revolutionized how…
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