Stacks of Starlink satellites awaiting deployment in orbit. A new space race is underway—not for the Moon or Mars, but to blanket Earth in high-speed internet from space. Private companies and governments are launching mega-constellations of satellites by the thousands, aiming to beam broadband connectivity to every corner of the globe. The stakes are enormous:…
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Telstra Launches Australia's First Satellite-to-Mobile Text Messaging via StarlinkTelstra, in collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell, has launched Australia’s first satellite-to-mobile text messaging service for eligible customers. This service enables text messaging beyond mobile network coverage, using compatible devices outdoors. The rollout marks a significant step in expanding satellite connectivity across remote regions in Australia.
Beaming the Watts Down: NASA × Ascent Solar’s Thin-Film Array Sets the Stage for Space-to-Earth Power TransmissionBackground: 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 s…
Scanning the Canopy: ESA’s Biomass Radar Craft Maps Global Forest Carbon with P‑Band VisionBackground 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 …
Airbus CO3D: AI-Powered, Laser-Linked Constellation for 50 cm Global 3D MappingAirbus’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 g…
AI Trends 2025: Emerging Technologies, Market Insights, and Industry OutlookIntroduction: The AI/ML Landscape in Mid‑2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have surged into mainstream use by mid-2025, marking a pivotal year of both breakthrough innovation and intensified scrutiny. Generative AI applications like ChatGPT have reached massive global au…
Trends 2025: Consumer Electronics & Wearables – AI, AR, Health Tech and MoreOverview 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 …
