31 January 2020
First images of new solar telescope produces most detailed images of the Sun
... as space weather, can affect systems on Earth. Magnetic eruptions on the sun can impact air travel, disrupt satellite communications and bring down power grids, causing long-lasting blackouts and disabling technologies such as GPS. This...
July 2017
Hunting for neutrinos in the ice of Antarctica
... a defined amplitude threshold in different antennas. Currently the stations are equipped with long-range wifi and satellite communication via the Iridium network, commonly used for telephone connections in polar regions. While the long-range...
September 2017
Spaceflight studies support geriatric health on Earth
... with governments in Europe, Australasia and MENA at both policy and tactical levels to position Thuraya as their key satellite communication provider in times of war, conflict, disasters and in peace. Amal is part of the core team which established...
May 2022
Redefining the space professional – disruptions in the space sector workforce
...: basic and academic skills; remote sensing/Earth observation; position navigation and timing; engineering; satellite communications; technical skills inferring a mixture of required ‘upskilling’ and ‘reskilling’ to build a space ecosystem. Looking...
09 April 2019
US space chiefs justify ambitious exploration plans
... by our competitors that can attack our assets in space.” He referred to the Chinese military’s ability to jam satellite communications and the expectation that China will start to deploy direct-energy weapons: “We expect them to field a ground-...
10 August 2020
ULA & SpaceX win substantial US government launch contracts
... includes the Space Launch and Range Systems, Global Positioning System, Military Satellite Communications, Space-Based Environmental Monitoring Systems, Satellite Control Networks, Overhead Persistent Infrared Systems, and Space Domain Awareness...
