From the internet, to fiber or satellite communications and medical diagnostics, our everyday life relies on optical technologies. These technologies use optical pulsed sources to transfer, retrieve or compute information. ...
Optics & Photonics
Oct 15, 2021
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A seaward journey, supported by both NASA and the National Science Foundation, set sail in the northern Atlantic in early May—the sequel to a complementary expedition, co-funded by NSF, that took place in the northern Pacific ...
Earth Sciences
May 11, 2021
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Mars missions, astronauts coming and going at the International Space Station, China's increasingly ambitious space program. Space-related news is flowing, and not just from the world's richest, biggest nations. Take Latin ...
Space Exploration
May 3, 2021
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Tunisia celebrated the launch Monday of its first domestically made satellite, hoping it would inspire young engineers to reach for the stars at home rather than join those emigrating overseas.
Space Exploration
Mar 22, 2021
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After nearly 2.5 years in orbit, a shoebox-size weather satellite phoned home one last time before plunging into Earth's atmosphere and burning up on Dec. 24, 2020. RainCube (Radar in a CubeSat) was a technology demonstration ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 9, 2021
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Trains in Italy will be tracked and controlled via space to ensure they run in a safe, punctual and environmentally friendly way.
Space Exploration
Nov 12, 2020
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ESA has several green initiatives to foster economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic while promoting clean living and digital transformation. They seek to use disruptive technologies to transform urban green areas, ...
Environment
Oct 27, 2020
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A camera closes in on a detailed model satellite, to simulate the extreme "guidance navigation and control" (GNC) challenge of rendezvousing with an uncooperative target, such as a derelict satellite or distant asteroid.
Space Exploration
Oct 1, 2020
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Following yesterday's successful launch of ɸ-sat-1—Europe's first artificial intelligence Earth observation mission—plans are already underway for the next innovative state-of-the-art technology, ɸ-sat-2.
Space Exploration
Sep 7, 2020
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Models based on images from unmanned aerial vehicles and satellites can help farmers to monitor the health of individual trees.
Earth Sciences
Jul 27, 2020
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