651 - Abstract:
The present invention is related to a method and system for creating a constellation of electronic devices for providing optical or radio-frequency operations relating to Earth surface data collection applications on a predetermined geographical area. This constellation is creat... Read more
The concept known as âKessler Syndromeâ was proposed nearly five decades ago. Experts weigh in on whether the space-based disaster scenario is already unfolding.
Facebook has announced that it will no longer pursue its dream of building a gigantic, solar-powered plane to blast internet to underserved communities via laser. Surprisingly, it's just not practical.
Replacing cell towers with satellites would also require placing more satellites in space, which would lead to overcrowding and worsen the space debris crisis.
While satellites are great alternatives for cellular communication, especially in remote areas, they are unlikely to completely replace cell towers any time soon.
No, satellites aren’t going to make terrestrial towers obsolete
With satellites being the technology du jour, a lot of people wonder if they’re going to replace ground-based towersFierce posed that question to several sour | With so many companies promising to provide “cell towers in space,” it’s only natural to question the future of ground-based cell t... Read more
SpaceX marked the beginning of 2024 with a groundbreaking mission, launching on Tuesday the first six Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. Collaborating with T-Mobile, SpaceX aims to eliminate cellular dead zones in the most…
China News: Chinese scientists achieve a groundbreaking milestone with the world's first satellite 'Tiantong' enabling direct smartphone calls. The Tiantong-1 ser
Satellite phone services have been around for a while, but the race for increased cellular connectivity using satellites has increased in recent years.
The satellite connectivity revolution: The race for global coverage in a new mobile phone industry
And back to having rusty broken dishes on every building. UGLY! “The migration to using LEO satellites to provide internet access has been made possible by the development of new, small, solid state, low-profile, phased array antennas. These flat, pizza-box size antennas, referred to as Electronically Steered Antennas (ESAs), make it straightforward to track fast-moving LEO satellites.”
How will LEO satellites transform internet connectivity and enable digital inclusion for our world? Everything you need to know about the newest broadband trend.
A Mega Web – could be the perfect way to entrap ourselves on Earth – just so we can chat about how we got caught up by our own love of communication. Ashes to ashes.
Mega-constellations in space: revolutionising the satellite industry
Mega-constellations have brought with them a game changing approach to satellites, revolutionising how we create space systems. Through bringing in automation to the build process and a…
Data from Space-Track.org allowed Corby-based electronic company RS Components to analyse just how many bits of debris are currently orbiting Earth and which country they belong to.
Maybe, but don’t shoot yourselves in the foot – satellites are finding polluters more than they are adding to it, according to most sources including this in the WSJ.
Who Are the World’s Biggest Climate Polluters? Satellites Sweep for Culprits
Governments are turning to the technology to expose hidden sources of greenhouse-gas emissions and monitor compliance with global pacts—as well as to point fingers at each other.
Spaceship Neptune isn’t powered by rockets but is lifted 30 kilometers above the Earth by a gigantic balloon, big enough to fit a whole football stadium inside.
The uses for duct tape seem to be endless. From the Apollo missions in the 1970’s to the International Space Station today, duct tape has been used as quick fixes and semi-permanent solutions to a variety of tasks. In a story released today from NASA documenting the events of the Apollo 17 in 1972... Read more
The International Space Station was hit by an unknown object and left it with a 2mm hole. If the problem was left unfixed, the crew would have run out of air in just 18 days.
Commercial planes can also be used for other purposes, such as earth observation and even surveillance.
It’s a good idea, but you need to overcome numerous practical challenges for the technology to work effectively.
Not sure if it is feasible, but this would surely help address the space debris issue.
There’s a company planning to launch this technology.
Facebook had a similar idea of transmitting the internet using a solar-powered plane, but they shut it down, claiming it was not practical.
Replacing cell towers with satellites would also require placing more satellites in space, which would lead to overcrowding and worsen the space debris crisis.
While satellites are great alternatives for cellular communication, especially in remote areas, they are unlikely to completely replace cell towers any time soon.
American company SpaceX has also been at the forefront of investing in satellite technology for cellular communications.
China is one of the top countries that has invested heavily in satellites for cellular connectivity.
Satellite phone services have been around for a while, but the race for increased cellular connectivity using satellites has increased in recent years.
And back to having rusty broken dishes on every building. UGLY! “The migration to using LEO satellites to provide internet access has been made possible by the development of new, small, solid state, low-profile, phased array antennas. These flat, pizza-box size antennas, referred to as Electronically Steered Antennas (ESAs), make it straightforward to track fast-moving LEO satellites.”
Good for sailors and adventurers, not sure if the rest of us need all these satellites though, I already got online.
A Mega Web – could be the perfect way to entrap ourselves on Earth – just so we can chat about how we got caught up by our own love of communication. Ashes to ashes.
The UK’s Daily (hate) Mail reports that the US has just, ahem, 2 pieces more junk in space as the Russians. Go figure.
Maybe, but don’t shoot yourselves in the foot – satellites are finding polluters more than they are adding to it, according to most sources including this in the WSJ.
Carbon Neutral AND Spacejunk Neutral would be a fine standard for others to follow, early days guys. Read this https://www.weforum.org/videos/this-carbon-neutral-spaceship-could-take-you-to-the-edge-of-space
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duct tape, the life-saver
This is the video I saw the crew member fix something with good ole, “gaffa tape”. Priceless