General Overview SpaceX has launched thousands of Starlink satellites (over 6,750 in orbit by 2025) to form the world’s largest satellite constellation and provide global internet coverage phys.org. Q: What is Starlink?A: Starlink is a satellite-based broadband internet service operated by SpaceX. It uses a constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to beam internet connectivity…
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Introduction to Satellite Internet Q: What is satellite internet?A: Satellite internet is a form of wireless internet access delivered via satellites orbiting the Earth. Unlike cable or DSL, which transmit data through underground wires, satellite internet beams data from ground stations to satellites in space and then down to a dish at the user’s location satelliteinternet.com. This…
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Colombia has seen rapid growth in internet access, reaching roughly three-quarters of the population online as of 2024 datareportal.com. Mobile phones and home broadband have become common in urban areas, transforming how Colombians communicate, work, and learn. However, these gains also mask stark disparities – a deep digital divide separates well-connected cities from rural and…
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Satellites are objects that orbit a larger body, like Earth or another planet spaceplace.nasa.gov. They play many roles in modern life, from beaming TV signals and providing internet/phone connections to monitoring weather and enabling GPS navigation spaceplace.nasa.gov spaceplace.nasa.gov. Below is an extensive FAQ, grouped by topic, answering common questions about satellites and related technologies in…
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Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS have revolutionized how we find our position on Earth. Yet, the standard GPS accuracy (on the order of several meters) often isn’t sufficient for missions like precision farming, engineering surveys, autonomous navigation, or tectonic measurements gssc.esa.int. To bridge this accuracy gap, two advanced techniques have emerged over the…
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Have you ever taken GPS for granted on your phone and wondered if other countries have their own “GPS”? It turns out an intense global navigation space race is underway – and the upgrades are astonishing. The U.S., Europe, China, and Russia are modernizing and expanding their Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like never before.…
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Overview of the Matrice 4 Series Figure: DJI Matrice 4T (left) and Matrice 4E (right) – compact, intelligent multi-sensor enterprise drones. DJI’s Matrice 4 Series is a new flagship line of compact enterprise drones introduced in early 2025. It consists of two models: the Matrice 4T (Thermal) and Matrice 4E (Enterprise). Both drones share a foldable, portable airframe…
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Introduction: A New Era of Anywhere Connectivity Imagine being able to send a message or make a call from anywhere on Earth, even far outside cellular coverage. That’s the promise driving the development of next-generation handheld satellite phones and advanced antennas. Long seen as bulky gadgets of last resort, satellite phones are now undergoing a…
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Definition and How Geostationary Orbit Works A geostationary orbit (GEO) is a circular orbit around Earth’s equator at approximately 35,786 km altitude (about 22,236 miles) where a satellite orbits once per sidereal day (~23 hours 56 minutes) in the same direction as Earth’s rotation en.wikipedia.org esa.int. This precise altitude and orbital period make the satellite…
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Definition and Overview Aviation satellite services refer to the use of satellites to support air travel through communication, navigation, surveillance, and connectivity functions. These services enable aircraft to maintain links far beyond the range of ground-based radios by connecting to communications satellites en.wikipedia.org. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) provide precise positioning and navigation signals to…
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Thales Alenia Space and partners completed a successful Closed Loop Drop Test for ESA’s Space Rider re-entry vehicle in June 2025. The test validated autonomous Guidance Navigation and Control during descent and landing, marking a major step toward operational flights. The next phase, a full System Drop Test, is planned for late 2025.
The UNC6040 hacker group uses AI-based tools for phone scams, impersonating IT staff to trick victims into installing spyware. This method targets both companies and individuals. Experts warn: "Never install software at a stranger's request" and always verify identities through official channels to protect against AI-driven cyberattacks.
Nvidia has become the world’s first public company to reach a $4 trillion market value, driven by its dominance in AI chip technology. Its GPUs power major AI and cloud platforms, fueling rapid revenue growth. Nvidia’s milestone underscores the accelerating AI revolution and its pivotal role in global tech infrastructure.
High-Performance Computing Highlights (June–July 2025): Exascale Era, HPC-AI Convergence, and Global Supercomputing AdvancesThe early summer of 2025 saw major milestones in high-performance computing (HPC), marked by new exascale supercomputers coming online, significant product launches from leading vendors, and accelerating HPC-AI convergence. In June 2025, the latest TOP500 rankings confirmed three U.S. exascale sy…
ChatGPT-5: The Next ‘Omnimodel’ AI Revolution is Coming – Here’s What We KnowIntroduction: A New Leap in AI Intelligence ChatGPT-5 (powered by OpenAI’s forthcoming GPT-5 model) is generating both hype and caution as the potential next giant leap in artificial intelligence. Touted as a step towards an “omnimodel” AI – one that can see, hear, and reason – GPT-5 is rumored t…
