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NASA, SpaceX Launch US-European Satellite to Monitor Earth’s OceansIMAGE
nasa.gov• Nov 17, 2025• 1 min read
NASA, SpaceX Launch US-European Satellite to Monitor Earth’s OceansAbout the size of a full-size pickup truck, a newly launched satellite by NASA and its partners will provide ocean and atmospheric information to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastructure, and benefit commercial activities, such as shipping. The Sentinel-6B satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg […]
Reading a quantum clock costs more energy than running it, study findsIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Nov 15, 2025• 1 min read
Reading a quantum clock costs more energy than running it, study findsOxford UK (SPX) Nov 15, 2025 A study led by the University of Oxford has identified a surprising source of entropy in quantum timekeeping - the act of measurement itself. In a study published 14 Nov in Physical Review Letters, scientists demonstrate that the energy cost of reading a quantum clock far outweighs the cost of running it, with implications for the design of future quantum technologies. Clocks, whether pend
European Spacesuit to be Tested Aboard ISS in 2026IMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Nov 15, 2025• 1 min read
European Spacesuit to be Tested Aboard ISS in 2026During her mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026, French astronaut Sophie Adenot will be tasked with testing a European intravehicular activity (IVA) spacesuit. In late 2023, the French space agency CNES contracted Spartan Space, the Institute of Space Medicine and Physiology (MEDES), and the sporting goods retailer Decathlon to conduct an initial […] The post European Spacesuit to be Tested Aboard ISS in 2026 appeared first on European Spaceflight.
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Europe Strives to Counter Russian and Chinese Satellite MenaceIMAGE
spacewar.com• Nov 14, 2025• 1 min read
Europe Strives to Counter Russian and Chinese Satellite MenaceParis, France (SPX) Nov 10, 2025 Europe finds itself in the midst of a new space race, one defined less by exploration and more by the imperative to safeguard critical orbital infrastructure from the mounting threats of Russian and Chinese satellite activities. While the world has watched the rollout of advanced technology and military escalation in space, recent years have shown just how vulnerable the continent remains - and
Solar storm brings new chance of vivid auroras, signal disruptionsIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Nov 14, 2025• 1 min read
Solar storm brings new chance of vivid auroras, signal disruptionsWashington (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 Spectacular displays of auroras at abnormally low latitudes were expected again Wednesday night into Thursday, a result of intense solar activity which also carries risks to communication networks. After kicking off earlier this week, the rare event could continue until Thursday, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The phenomenon, which could be se
Brazil gears up to harness ESA's Biomass dataIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Nov 14, 2025• 1 min read
Brazil gears up to harness ESA's Biomass dataBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 14, 2025 As the COP30 climate conference gets underway in Brazil, the world's attention is once again drawn to the plight of the Amazon - the planet's largest and most vital rainforest. With the European Space Agency's Earth Explorer Biomass satellite now in orbit, ESA is helping Brazil prepare to transform this new mission's groundbreaking data into actionable knowledge for protecting the rainforest and
The Exploration Company Tests Nyx Micrometeoroid ShieldingIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Nov 14, 2025• 1 min read
The Exploration Company Tests Nyx Micrometeoroid ShieldingEuropean space logistics firm The Exploration Company has successfully tested the shielding that will protect its Nyx spacecraft against micrometeoroid and orbital debris impacts. The Exploration Company is developing Nyx, a modular, multirole spacecraft expected to make its debut in 2028. The vehicle is initially intended to transport cargo to and from the International Space […] The post The Exploration Company Tests Nyx Micrometeoroid Shielding appeared first on European Spaceflight.
NASA, Blue Origin Launch Two Spacecraft to Study Mars, Solar WindIMAGE
nasa.gov• Nov 14, 2025• 1 min read
NASA, Blue Origin Launch Two Spacecraft to Study Mars, Solar WindA pair of NASA spacecraft ultimately destined for Mars will study how its magnetic environment is impacted by the Sun. The mission also will help the agency prepare for future human exploration of Mars. NASA’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft launched at 3:55 p.m. EST, Thursday, aboard a Blue Origin New […]
NASA Patent Remix ChallengeIMAGE
nasa.gov• Nov 13, 2025• 1 min read
NASA Patent Remix ChallengeNASA’s Technology Transfer Office invites entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative thinkers to apply NASA’s patented technologies to practical applications. Participants will select an existing NASA patent and develop a business or product concept that will be evaluated based on value proposition, business model viability, development feasibility, and quality of presentation. Entries should clearly demonstrate creativity, feasibility, […]
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Show HN: Reverse perspective camera for OpenGL (Three.js)IMAGE
github.com• Nov 10, 2025• 1 min read
Show HN: Reverse perspective camera for OpenGL (Three.js)I've extended the standard OpenGL camera to allow smooth transition between normal perspective, orthographic, and reverse perspective projection. To demonstrate the effect, I built a demo using Three.js.Reverse perspective can feel a bit disorienting at first, but this demo is meant to highlight a few of its interesting advantages:1. An extended Dolly zoom effect. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_zoomYou can think of it as an extrapolation of the classic Dolly zoom into negative space. It produces a cinematic sense of vertigo or sudden insight, and also lets you pull the camera back from an object without distracting the viewer with surrounding geometry.2. A wider and more complete spatial view.Near objects no longer obscure distant ones; the viewer can see both the façade of a building and what’s happening on its roof, or even behind it.Code and details: https://github.com/bntre/reverse-perspective-threejs
Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and explorationIMAGE
spacenews.com• Nov 9, 2025• 1 min read
Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and explorationIntuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for the company, from participation in Golden Dome to developing a crewed lunar lander. The post Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and exploration appeared first on SpaceNews.
Show HN: Conversational Hindi tutor for Indian diaspora kids (5-9yrs old)IMAGE
hindispeakingtutor.in• Nov 8, 2025• 1 min read
Show HN: Conversational Hindi tutor for Indian diaspora kids (5-9yrs old)Hi all,There are many language-learning apps, but almost none that focus on improving conversational Hindi for kids. Made this web app for my nephew, based in Singapore, after watching him struggle to find anyone to practice Hindi with outside of family calls. He rarely gets to speak Hindi with his friends who are mostly Chinese.20Mn+ Indian families live abroad, and I am sure many parents have experienced their children not getting enough conversational Hindi practice outside the home or in classes.Stack after much trial:- STT: Google Cloud (surprisingly the best fit when it comes to Hindi despite every new startup claiming their STT is best)- LLM: Llama-70b on Groq (super fast!)- TTS: ElevenLabs (most expressive voices with good latency for Hindi)Key features:- Smart correction flow: After every 4 exchanges, kids review their mistakes with visual feedback (green/amber borders). They re-record corrections and earn badges - making grammar practice feel like a game rather than homework.
Rheinmetall and ICEYE Partner to Build Satellites in GermanyIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Nov 7, 2025• 1 min read
Rheinmetall and ICEYE Partner to Build Satellites in GermanyGerman technology group Rheinmetall and Finnish satellite manufacturer and Earth observation data provider ICEYE have officially established a joint venture to build satellites in Germany. Rheinmetall’s partnership with ICEYE began in early 2024 following a strategic investment made through the company’s Rheinmetall Nordic subsidiary. In September 2024, Rheinmetall acquired the exclusive rights to distribute ICEYE […] The post Rheinmetall and ICEYE Partner to Build Satellites in Germany appeared first on European Spaceflight.
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Insects on the space menuIMAGE
esa.int• Nov 7, 2025• 1 min read
Insects on the space menuLong before humans reached orbit, insects had already shown they could handle the hurdles of spaceflight. Light, highly adaptable and nutritionally rich, these resilient animals present an attractive option for European researchers studying reliable food sources for long-duration missions.
Managing space domain awareness data has become a greater challenge than collecting itIMAGE
spacenews.com• Nov 6, 2025• 1 min read
Managing space domain awareness data has become a greater challenge than collecting itDemand has never been greater for the monitoring of objects in orbit and the coordination of their safe movement. The number of active satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) has surged from less than a thousand in 2019, when SpaceX began launching its colossal Starlink broadband constellation, to more than 10,000 today. As other megaconstellations […] The post Managing space domain awareness data has become a greater challenge than collecting it appeared first on SpaceNews.
OHB Purchases Remaining Stake in MT AerospaceIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Nov 4, 2025• 1 min read
OHB Purchases Remaining Stake in MT AerospaceGerman space technology company OHB has purchased the remaining 30 percent stake in MT Aerospace from Apollo Capital Partners, completing a full takeover of the Augsburg-based company. MT Aerospace is a German aerospace manufacturer that designs and manufactures lightweight metal and composite structures for launch vehicles, satellites, and defence systems. The company is one of […] The post OHB Purchases Remaining Stake in MT Aerospace appeared first on European Spaceflight.