NATO’s biggest space-data deal to date pairs the Alliance’s new Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) programme with the world’s largest commercial radar-satellite fleet, run by Finnish unicorn ICEYE. Below you’ll find a deep-dive on what the contract actually covers, why it matters strategically and commercially, the technology under the hood, and the open questions…
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Introduction to Spy Satellites Spy satellites – officially known as reconnaissance satellites – are orbiting spacecraft used by governments to secretly monitor activities on Earth for national security purposes. They serve as high-tech “eyes in the sky,” peering down from space to collect intelligence on foreign military forces, weapons developments, missile launches, and other strategic…
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A new Caltech-led study reveals that up to 40% of cataclysmic variable (CV) systems—explosive white dwarf duos—may form with help from a distant third star. Using ESA’s Gaia mission data and simulations, researchers found that the third star’s gravity can drive the inner pair together, challenging old assumptions about CV origins.
La rapida diffusione dell’intelligenza artificiale ha portato al fenomeno dell’AI washing: aziende che esagerano l’uso di AI nei loro prodotti per scopi di marketing. Questo genera disinformazione, problemi etici e rischi legali, spingendo verso una maggiore trasparenza e regolamentazione nel settore.
The James Webb Space Telescope marks its third anniversary by capturing an unprecedented image of the Cat's Paw Nebula. Since its 2021 launch, Webb has delivered 550TB of data, enabled 1,600+ research papers, and revealed hidden aspects of the universe, surpassing the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Switzerland’s Digital Backbone: A 2025 Guide to Internet and Satellite ConnectivitySwitzerland boasts one of the world’s most connected populations, with internet penetration near universal levels. As of early 2024, around 8.74 million people (about 99% of the population) were internet users datareportal.com. Even among older Swiss, adoption is high – over 96% of those aged 15–…
Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion, Grok Sparks Outrage, and the EU Cracks Down: The Week AI Changed Everything / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CETIntroduction: An Unprecedented Week in Artificial Intelligence The past week has been a watershed moment for artificial intelligence (AI), marked by record-breaking financial milestones, regulatory crackdowns, ethical controversies, and technological leaps across industries. Nvidia shattered the …
