satellites

Two UK-built shoebox-sized supercomputer satellites set for lift-off

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Two shoebox-sized supercomputer satellites, built in Scotland to monitor shipping movements from low-Earth orbit, have successfully been launched. Each nanosatellite has an onboard supercomputer with machine learning algorithms that can provide ‘hyper-accurate predictions’ of the locations of boats. The the so-called ‘Spire’ satellites will calculate their arrival times at ports to help businesses and authorities … Read more

Two UK-built shoebox-sized supercomputer satellites set for lift-off

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Two shoebox-sized supercomputer satellites, built in Scotland to monitor shipping movements from low-Earth orbit, are due for launch this afternoon. Each nanosatellite has an onboard supercomputer with machine learning algorithms that can provide ‘hyper-accurate predictions’ of the locations of boats. The the so-called ‘Spire’ satellites will calculate their arrival times at ports to help businesses … Read more

NOAA satellites capture ‘fire cloud’ in California that grew 45,000 FEET in Sierra National Forest

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NOAA satellites capture ‘fire cloud’ in California that grew 45,000 FEET high following a blaze in Sierra National Forest that scorched more than 75,000 acres Wildfires have been ravaging parts of California since August 15 A fire ignited in Sierra  National Forest on Fri and has burned over 75,000 acres NOAA satellites captured a massive … Read more

Liftoff! SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink internet satellites to orbit aboard the Falcon 9 rocket

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SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation grew a little larger Thursday morning, as the firm added 60 more devices to the network. The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 8:46am ET from Launch Complex 39-A at Kennedy Space Center carrying the new batch of broadband satellites. The mission was originally set for Sunday, but was unable to … Read more

SpaceX launches dozens more Starlink satellites in record-breaking Falcon 9 rocket launch

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SpaceX celebrated its 100th successful launch Tuesday morning, sending 58 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard the Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral. Along with the internet beaming devices were three SkySat observational satellites owned by Planet Labs, a private Earth-imaging company.  Falcon 9 is the first reusable rocket designed to take cargo and passengers … Read more

Amazon wins FCC approval for Kuiper internet constellation consisting of some 3,200 satellites

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Amazon wins FCC approval for Kuiper internet constellation consisting of some 3,200 satellites that could rival Elon Musk’s Starlink network Amazon first revealed plans of a internet satellite constellation back in 2018 Now the firm has received FCC approval for its Kuiper System of 3,236 devices The FCC said Amazon has until 2026 to launch 50% … Read more

SpaceX set to launch its tenth batch of Starlink satellites bringing total to 600

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SpaceX set to launch its tenth batch of Starlink satellites bringing total to 600 – but tomorrow’s Falcon 9 launch has just a 40% chance of liftoff due to storms SpaceX set to launch its tenth batch of Starlink satellites June 26 However, bad weather threatens the launch – it only has a 40% chance … Read more

Calculating the speed of solar eruptions could help protect astronauts and satellites

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Knowing the speed of solar eruptions when they reach the Earth can help space weather forecasters protect astronauts and satellites, study claims. Currently forecasters focus on the size of coronal mass ejections coming from the Sun, rather than their speed, when warning of any possible impact they might have. Coronal mass ejections are caused by … Read more

SpaceX set to launch another 60 Starlink internet satellites tonight

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SpaceX will launch another 60 of its Starlink internet satellites into space tonight, bringing the total number in orbit around the Earth to 482.  The 60 satellites  are set to launch from the firm’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 8:55pm EDT on June 3 (1:55am BST June 4).  SpaceX is adding to … Read more

Earth’s magnetic field is WEAKENING between Africa and South America, and malfunctioning satellites

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Scientists have made a shocking discovery – the Earth’s magnetic field is weakening. The magnetic field is vital for life on our planet, as it shields us from cosmic radiation and charged particles emitted from the sun.  A large region of reduced magnetic intensity has been observed between Africa and South America, called the South … Read more