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Philosopher argues AI consciousness may remain unknowableIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Dec 18, 2025• 1 min read
Philosopher argues AI consciousness may remain unknowableLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 18, 2025 A University of Cambridge philosopher argues that current evidence about consciousness is too limited to determine whether artificial intelligence becomes conscious, and that a reliable test for machine consciousness is unlikely to emerge for a long time, if at all. Dr Tom McClelland contends that as artificial consciousness moves from science fiction into an ethical concern, the only justifiabl
Canada picks Telesat and MDA to study Arctic military communications constellationIMAGE
spacenews.com• Dec 9, 2025• 1 min read
Canada picks Telesat and MDA to study Arctic military communications constellationCanada has contracted satellite operator Telesat and manufacturer MDA Space to explore options for a multibillion-dollar military communications network to support the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic. The post Canada picks Telesat and MDA to study Arctic military communications constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Gravitational lens time delays refine Hubble constantIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Dec 9, 2025• 1 min read
Gravitational lens time delays refine Hubble constantTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 09, 2025 Astronomers are testing a new way to measure how fast the universe is expanding by using time delays in gravitationally lensed images of distant quasars, in an effort to clarify the long-standing tension between different measurements of the Hubble constant. The expansion rate of the universe, known as the Hubble constant, describes how quickly galaxies recede as a function of distance, wi
Polish Consortium Successfully Tests Three-Stage Suborbital RocketIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Nov 25, 2025• 1 min read
Polish Consortium Successfully Tests Three-Stage Suborbital RocketA consortium of Polish state-owned and private companies has successfully tested a three-stage suborbital rocket being developed to carry research payloads above the Kármán line, the internationally recognised boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and space. The project began in early 2020 and received roughly 18.6 million zł (€4.1 million) in EU funding through the European Regional […] The post Polish Consortium Successfully Tests Three-Stage Suborbital Rocket appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Strengthened collision avoidance system boosts UK satellite safety for LEO constellationsIMAGE
spacedaily.com• Nov 21, 2025• 1 min read
Strengthened collision avoidance system boosts UK satellite safety for LEO constellationsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 GMV's UK subsidiary has taken a significant step in space safety with the development and deployment of an advanced collision avoidance system tailored for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. This new service has played a key role in securing new agreements with the Space Data Association (SDA), an international group focused on promoting safe and sustainable space operations.
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GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellationIMAGE
spacenews.com• Nov 7, 2025• 1 min read
GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellationSAN FRANCISCO – GHGSat announced plans Nov. 7 to send two additional satellites into its greenhouse-gas-monitoring constellation. Ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Brazil, the Montreal-based GHGSat is preparing to expand its methane-monitoring constellation from 12 to 14 satellites. “With a constellation of […] The post GHGSat continues to expand its methane-monitoring constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Trump nominee: Closer Space Force-NRO integration ‘worth considering’IMAGE
spacenews.com• Oct 29, 2025• 1 min read
Trump nominee: Closer Space Force-NRO integration ‘worth considering’Berkowitz says one of his priorities as assistant secretary of defense for space policy would be to ‘sustain America’s position as the world’s leader in space activities’ The post Trump nominee: Closer Space Force-NRO integration ‘worth considering’ appeared first on SpaceNews.
Ion-X to supply upgraded thruster for Univity’s VLEO 5G constellationIMAGE
spacenews.com• Oct 23, 2025• 1 min read
Ion-X to supply upgraded thruster for Univity’s VLEO 5G constellationFrance-based propulsion startup Ion-X announced Oct. 23 it will provide an upgraded version of its electrospray thruster to Univity, a three-year-old French venture planning 1500 small 5G broadband satellites in VLEO. The post Ion-X to supply upgraded thruster for Univity’s VLEO 5G constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
Show HN: City-aware PTO optimizer with block/prefer day constraintsIMAGE
somniaplanner.com• Oct 21, 2025• 1 min read
Show HN: City-aware PTO optimizer with block/prefer day constraintsCorrect link is here → https://somniaplanner.com/en/barcelona/2026.I built SomniaPlanner, a web app that maximizes your time off by aligning PTO with city-level public holidays and weekends.What’s different: (1) you can mark block (must-work) and prefer (must-take) days as hard constraints—the optimizer must satisfy them. (2) A linear calendar view for planning fans.Why: this was a first step toward a parental-leave planner for Spain; PTO planning lets me validate the constraint UX and solver.How: a client-side dynamic programming algorithm enumerates feasible ranges and scores them by days-off/PTO, with a small balance term to trade off one long streak versus several shorter breaks. Runs fully in the browser (
Poland Adds Fourth Satellite to CAMILA Earth Observation ConstellationIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Oct 7, 2025• 1 min read
Poland Adds Fourth Satellite to CAMILA Earth Observation ConstellationThe European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of the Polish Government, has awarded a contract extension to Creotech Instruments for the development and launch of a fourth satellite for the country’s CAMILA Earth observation constellation. With the extension, the contract is now worth over €59 million. In October 2023, Poland’s Ministry of Development and Technology […] The post Poland Adds Fourth Satellite to CAMILA Earth Observation Constellation appeared first on European Spaceflight.
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OSDR and PSI Unveil New Consolidated WebsiteIMAGE
science.nasa.gov• Sep 30, 2025• 1 min read
OSDR and PSI Unveil New Consolidated WebsiteThe Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) and Physical Sciences Informatics (PSI) has a new home. As part of NASA’s website consolidation initiative, the OSDR and PSI site have officially transitioned to the Biological and Physical Sciences (BPS) Data page, accessible through the “Data” menu on the Science Mission Directorate’s (SMD) website at science.nasa.gov. This strategic […]
Hubble Network raises $70 million to accelerate 60-satellite Bluetooth constellationIMAGE
spacenews.com• Sep 18, 2025• 1 min read
Hubble Network raises $70 million to accelerate 60-satellite Bluetooth constellationTAMPA, Fla. — Hubble Network has secured $70 million in Series B funding to help deploy a 60-satellite constellation capable of connecting up to a billion Bluetooth devices worldwide by 2028. The Seattle-based venture announced the funding Sept. 17, bringing its total raised to $100 million since it was founded in 2021. “The plan is […] The post Hubble Network raises $70 million to accelerate 60-satellite Bluetooth constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.
UK Space Agency Hires Consultants to Explain the UK Space SectorIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Aug 22, 2025• 1 min read
UK Space Agency Hires Consultants to Explain the UK Space SectorThe UK Space Agency has commissioned Frazer-Nash Consultancy to review the nation’s capacity to deliver on in-situ resource utilisation capabilities. According to the agency, the results of the study will be used to “inform future activities in this area.” In an 18 August press release, Surrey-based Frazer-Nash Consultancy explained that the study will examine the […] The post UK Space Agency Hires Consultants to Explain the UK Space Sector appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Polish Consortium Selects Payloads for State-Sponsored Suborbital Rocket LaunchIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Aug 19, 2025• 1 min read
Polish Consortium Selects Payloads for State-Sponsored Suborbital Rocket LaunchOn 19 August, Poland’s Łukasiewicz Research Network’s Institute of Aviation revealed the four payloads that were selected to fly aboard a suborbital rocket under a Polish Space Agency–funded launch service. In April, the Polish Space Agency issued a call for proposals under its “Development of Launch Technology and Demonstration of Launch Capability on Polish Suborbital […] The post Polish Consortium Selects Payloads for State-Sponsored Suborbital Rocket Launch appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Snapshot Wisconsin Celebrates 10 Years and 100 Million Photos Collected!IMAGE
science.nasa.gov• Aug 6, 2025• 1 min read
Snapshot Wisconsin Celebrates 10 Years and 100 Million Photos Collected!The Snapshot Wisconsin project recently collected their 100 millionth trail camera photo! What’s more, this milestone coincides with the project’s 10-year anniversary. Congratulations to the team and everyone who’s participated!
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Cooperation and consolidation: reshaping Europe’s space industry to lastIMAGE
spacenews.com• Jul 7, 2025• 1 min read
Cooperation and consolidation: reshaping Europe’s space industry to lastDespite its inclusion in the official French name — le Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace — the Paris Air Show traditionally has not highlighted space in its panels or exhibitions. The focus of the event has stayed on commercial and military aviation as companies showed off aircraft and announced new orders. This year’s […] The post Cooperation and consolidation: reshaping Europe’s space industry to last appeared first on SpaceNews.