Quantum computing is accelerating worldwide, with innovations spanning hardware, software, cryptography, networking, and services. Below is a comprehensive alphabetical list of 100 key quantum computing companies across the globe, each with a brief overview of their focus, notable milestones, and a link to their official website. Use the quick navigation table to jump by letter.…
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Apple Inc. has been holding internal discussions about potentially acquiring Perplexity AI, a fast-rising artificial intelligence startup known for its conversational search engine reuters.com reuters.com. According to Bloomberg’s reporting (later cited by Reuters), Apple’s mergers chief Adrian Perica and services lead Eddy Cue have met with Perplexity’s team multiple times to evaluate the technology macrumors.com.…
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Introduction: Satellite phones – once niche gadgets for explorers and emergency crews – are now at the forefront of a connectivity revolution in 2025. A surge of new developments, from flagship smartphones gaining satellite messaging to space companies partnering with mobile carriers, has pushed satellite communication into mainstream awareness interactive.satellitetoday.com interactive.satellitetoday.com. Multiple generations of iPhones,…
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Introduction: A New Space Race for Broadband A revolution is underway above our heads. In the past year alone, companies and governments worldwide have turbocharged efforts to beam high-speed internet from space down to Earth. SpaceX’s Starlink constellation has surpassed 8,000 satellites launched since 2019, amassing over 5 million users across 125+ countries reuters.com. In…
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Introduction A recent viral report claimed that Elon Musk “bypassed” Iran’s total internet blackout by activating Starlink for 20,000 hidden satellite terminals inside the country. The dramatic story – emerging amid an escalating conflict involving Iran and Israel – suggests that Musk’s SpaceX satellites beamed uncensored internet to Iranians after the regime tried to cut…
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Earth Observation (EO) refers to the collection of information about Earth’s land, oceans, and atmosphere via remote sensing technologies – primarily satellites, but also drones, aircraft, and ground sensors. In the context of disaster management, EO provides a “big picture” perspective of events as they unfold. This real-time, wide-area view is transforming how we prepare…
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Jamaica has made significant strides in internet connectivity, achieving an internet penetration rate of roughly 83–85% in recent years datareportal.com pulse.internetsociety.org. As of early 2024, about 2.4 million Jamaicans were internet users (out of a 2.83 million population) datareportal.com. By January 2025 the number of users stood at 2.37 million, representing 83.4% of the population…
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Introduction Israel’s space program may be modest in scale, but it has achieved outsized capabilities. In 1988, Israel became the world’s eighth nation to launch its own satellite into orbit nasaspaceflight.com, and today it remains the smallest country to develop indigenous launch vehicles and an operational space agency en.wikipedia.org. What began as a strategic effort…
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China’s space program has rapidly transformed into a space empire of global scale, guided by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). In just a few decades, China went from launching its first satellite in 1970 to operating a fleet of over 1,000 satellites and a fully crewed space station in orbit andrewerickson.com space.com. Today, China…
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Satellites play a vital role in modern society, supporting communications, navigation, Earth observation, scientific discovery, and security. This comprehensive report highlights 100 of the most important currently operational satellites across five major categories: Communications, Earth Observation, Navigation/Positioning, Scientific & Exploration, and Military/Intelligence. Each entry includes the satellite’s name (and launch year), operating organization, purpose and…
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SpaceX's Starlink network has lost hundreds of satellites due to increased atmospheric drag from heightened solar activity, as revealed by a NASA study. The phenomenon forced SpaceX to redesign its satellites for improved resilience, ensuring global connectivity despite the risks posed by the dynamic space environment.
Perplexity AI, backed by NVIDIA, has launched the Comet AI browser featuring integrated AI search and an assistant that automates web tasks. CEO Aravind Srinivas aims to create "an operating system that can handle almost everything." Comet targets Google Chrome’s dominance, offering advanced AI-driven browsing and productivity features.
High-resolution images from Mars orbiters reveal nearly 10,000 miles of ancient riverbeds in the planet's southern highlands. The discovery, including features in Noachis Terra, suggests Mars was once much wetter than previously believed, with evidence of widespread regional precipitation and enduring surface water over 3 billion years ago.
Hong Kong Drone Laws 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and RequirementsOverview of Hong Kong’s Drone Regulatory Framework Hong Kong has implemented a modern regulatory framework for drones (also called Small Unmanned Aircraft, or SUA) to ensure safe operations. The current rules are grounded in the Small Unmanned Aircraft Order (Cap. 448G), a piece of subsidiary leg…
Space News Roundup: July 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 10th, 00:00 CETSpace News Roundup: July 2025 Senior Aerospace Editor’s In-Depth Analysis NASA’s Rapid Response: Aircraft and Satellite Tech in Texas Flood Recovery In the wake of catastrophic floods in Texas, NASA has mobilized its advanced airborne and satellite technologies to support emergency response and r…
