Space-Based Data Centers: The Next Frontier of Sustainable Computing and AI Infrastructure As Earth’s energy limits strain the digital age, orbital data centers promise a cleaner, cooler, and more connected future — powered by the sun and beyond the clouds. The AI Boom’s Hidden Energy Crisis The explosive growth of …
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Dark Matter Detectors: The Quantum Frontier Illuminating the Universe’s Invisible Web Scientists worldwide are pushing the limits of quantum sensing and cryogenic technology to unveil dark matter — the hidden mass that holds the universe together. Our universe contains a profound mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades – the …
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The Age of Onboard AI: Revolutionizing Satellites and Space Missions Explore how onboard AI and edge computing are transforming satellites, spacecraft, and interplanetary missions, enabling smarter, autonomous space exploration. In 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover executed a daring autonomous landing on Mars, relying on AI to navigate treacherous terrain in real …
Read More »The era of the International Space Station (ISS)—a symbol of international cooperation and human achievement in low Earth orbit—is slowly coming to a close. With operations expected to wind down by the end of this decade, spacefaring nations are now preparing for a dramatic reshaping of human presence in orbit. …
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China has rapidly evolved from a minor participant to a dominant force in the global space arena. Surpassing all other nations in satellite launches and expanding both its military and commercial space capabilities at breakneck speed, Beijing is fundamentally reshaping the 21st-century space race—and directly challenging U.S. dominance in orbit. …
Read More »From Sky to Soil: Integrating Tech and Intuition to Rescue Disaster SurvivorsDiscover how satellites, drones, GPR, AI, and even canine teams work together to detect survivors buried beneath disaster debris, saving lives when every second counts. The devastating 2024 landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district claimed over 420 lives and left …
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Micro Propulsion Technologies: Powering the Next Generation of Smallsat Autonomy Explore how innovative micro propulsion systems are enabling small satellites to revolutionize space exploration with agility, autonomy, and sustainability The exploration of space is undergoing a dramatic transformation, thanks in large part to the rise of microsatellites and nanosatellites—collectively known …
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3D Printing in Space: How In-Orbit Manufacturing is Changing Exploration and Defense Discover how space-based 3D printing is revolutionizing exploration and military security, building the future layer by layer. The space frontier is evolving rapidly—and so is the way we build for it. As humanity prepares for deeper and longer …
Read More »Introduction The ANGSTRM project is an ambitious initiative by U.S. Space Force researchers aimed at revolutionizing memory technology for military space and strategic systems. By combining advanced radiation hardening techniques with state-of-the-art CMOS and memory technologies, the project seeks to scale memory density far beyond what is possible with a …
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Gamma-ray bursts—cosmic explosions so powerful they outshine entire galaxies—are unlocking secrets of black holes, neutron stars, and the early universe. Introduction Gamma rays occupy the highest frequency and shortest wavelength region of the electromagnetic spectrum, with frequencies typically above 10^{19} Hz and wavelengths shorter than 0.01 nanometers. They are the most …
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