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Today’s Satellite News

Atlas V Launches Second Batch of Amazon Project Kuiper Satellites

United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket successfully deployed 27 new Amazon Project Kuiper satellites into low Earth orbit, advancing Amazon's plan to compete with SpaceX Starlink in global broadband services. Project Kuiper aims to deploy over 3,200 satellites through about 80 launches, involving ULA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Arianespace. Amazon expects to begin offering broadband services by the end of the year. This launch marks a significant step in the global expansion of satellite internet networks, with China also developing large-scale constellations. The mission highlights the growing competition and investment in satellite-based connectivity.

NASA Relay 2 Dead Satellite Emits Unexpected Radio Signal

A team led by Clancy James from Curtin University detected a powerful radio signal from NASA's long-defunct Relay 2 satellite using the ASKAP radio telescopes. This unexpected burst lasted only a nanosecond but was so intense it overshadowed other signals. The source was traced to Relay 2, inactive for nearly 60 years. Scientists suggest the cause could be a collision with space debris or an electrostatic discharge from accumulated charge. This event highlights the unpredictable behavior of space debris and offers new ways to study electrostatic phenomena in orbit, especially as the number of small, unprotected satellites increases.

Spanish Students Win Award for Innovative Satellite Design

A team of 15-year-old students from IES El Tablero Aguañac in San Bartolomé de Tirajana won the regional Cansat competition for their satellite design. The project, part of a European Space Agency educational initiative, challenged students to build a satellite the size of a soda can, equipped with sensors for atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, CO2, and GPS. Their satellite, launched by drone and later by rocket, successfully collected and transmitted data. The experience fostered interest in space technology and engineering careers among the students, who also managed project funding and visited the Canary Islands Space Center.

Satellite Images Reveal North Korea's Wonsan Kalma Resort Opening

Satellite images show preparations for the grand opening of North Korea's Wonsan Kalma resort, with red carpets and filled parking lots visible. The luxury complex, under construction for eight years, is set to host a ceremony likely attended by Kim Jong Un. The images highlight the scale of the project, including 54 hotels, water parks, and entertainment venues. The resort targets Russian tourists and is a significant showcase of North Korea's tourism ambitions. Satellite imagery provides rare insight into the country's developments and leadership activities.

NASA Intern Shifts from Auto Industry to Air Mobility Research

NASA intern Saré Culbertson transitioned from a decade in the auto industry to supporting NASA’s Air Mobility Pathfinders project as a flight operations engineer intern. Her work at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center involves GPS and navigation verification using satellites to ensure accurate aviation testing. Culbertson’s journey highlights the importance of satellite-based location data in developing urban air mobility and next-generation aviation technologies. Her story demonstrates how passion and persistence can lead to impactful roles in the space and aerospace sectors.