The U.S. Space Force has tapped SpaceX for a $81.6 million National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 task order to loft the Weather System Follow-on–Microwave 2 (WSF-M2) satellite and a rideshare stack of small DoD spacecraft (the BLAZE-2 mission) in the first half of fiscal 2027. The award—designated mission USSF-178—marks SpaceX’s third…
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Introduction to Weather Satellites Weather satellites are spacecraft orbiting Earth that continually observe atmospheric conditions from above. They serve as “eyes in the sky” for meteorologists, providing a global view of weather systems that ground observers alone could never achieve. By capturing images and data on clouds, storms, temperature, and more, weather satellites supply crucial…
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, equipped with the largest camera ever built, has released its first images, revealing millions of distant stars and galaxies and discovering over 2,100 new asteroids. According to NSF Chief of Staff Brian Stone: “Rubin Observatory will capture more information about our universe than all optical telescopes throughout history combined.”
A recent tournament in Beijing showcased humanoid robots playing soccer autonomously, powered entirely by artificial intelligence. Four teams of three robots each competed without any human intervention, using advanced visual sensors and AI-driven strategies. The event previewed the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games and highlighted China's push to develop AI-powered robotics through real-world sports challenges. Cheng Hao, CEO of Booster Robotics, stated: "Las competiciones deportivas ofrecen el campo de pruebas ideal para los robots humanoides, ayudando a acelerar el desarrollo tanto de algoritmos como de sistemas integrados de hardware y software."
Taiwan’s Internet Access – Fiber Power, 5G Expansion, and Satellite HorizonsOverview of Taiwan’s Internet Infrastructure Taiwan boasts a highly developed internet infrastructure anchored by extensive fiber-optic networks and robust mobile coverage. Fixed broadband is ubiquitous in urban areas and well-penetrated in rural regions, with fiber (FTTx) as the dominant technol…
E-Commerce Marketplace & Infrastructure Report (June–July 2025)Global Marketplace Highlights (B2C & B2B) Innovations in E-Commerce Infrastructure & Technology Leading e-commerce companies made significant infrastructure and tech upgrades in mid-2025 to improve performance and scalability: Payments and Fintech Updates in E-Commerce The intersection of…
Nebula Awards 1965–2025: History, Winners, Categories, and Latest NewsIntroduction The Nebula Awards are among the most prestigious honors in science fiction and fantasy literature – often described as “the most important of the American science fiction awards” and the SFF equivalent of the Emmys en.wikipedia.org. Established in 1965 by the Science Fiction and Fant…
