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Thales Alenia Space Develops Geostationary Quantum Encryption System

In partnership with Hispasat, Thales Alenia Space is advancing the QKD-GEO mission, the world's foremost civil project for quantum key distribution from geostationary orbit. The initiative has secured government funding and promises to render encryption keys unhackable by quantum computers.

2025-01-21T00:01:56.708428-08:00

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SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites Post-Starship Explosion

2025-01-20T15:20:23.449390-08:00

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Sierra Space Achieves R-GPS Satellite Milestone

2025-01-20T19:40:18.478647-08:00

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Trump Endorses U.S. Astronauts' Mission to Mars

2025-01-20T11:13:02.274018-08:00

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Thales Alenia Space Develops Geostationary Quantum Encryption System In partnership with Hispasat, Thales Alenia Space is advancing the QKD-GEO mission, the world's foremost civil project for quantum key distribution from geostationary orbit. The initiative has secured government funding and promises to render encryption keys unhackable by quantum computers.

2025-01-21T00:01:56.708428-08:00

Thales Alenia Space Develops Geostationary Quantum Encryption System

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Sierra Space Achieves R-GPS Satellite Milestone Sierra Space's success in the R-GPS program highlights its competitive advantage in small satellite technology and rapid deployment. This milestone is a testament to their commitment to delivering innovative satellite solutions for defense applications and advancing U.S. national security.

2025-01-20T19:40:18.478647-08:00

Sierra Space Achieves R-GPS Satellite Milestone

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SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites Post-Starship Explosion On January 21, SpaceX successfully launched a batch of 21 Starlink satellites from the Kennedy Space Center. This marks the first mission since the recent Starship test flight incident. The Falcon 9's first-stage booster executed a precision landing on the droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas'.

2025-01-20T15:20:23.449390-08:00

SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites Post-Starship Explosion

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Africa's Space Potential: Satellites Tackle Critical Challenges Africa must leverage its untapped potential in the space race to address pressing challenges with innovative satellite solutions, including improved communication infrastructure, disaster management, and agriculture enhancement through targeted satellite-driven initiatives and partnerships.

2025-01-20T12:42:08.560958-08:00

Africa's Space Potential: Satellites Tackle Critical Challenges

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Trump Endorses U.S. Astronauts' Mission to Mars In his inaugural address on January 20, 2025, President Trump reiterated his vision for American astronauts to plant the flag on Mars, emphasizing space exploration as a national priority. Details on the Moon's role as a steppingstone remain unclear.

2025-01-20T11:13:02.274018-08:00

Trump Endorses U.S. Astronauts' Mission to Mars

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UN Urged to Address 17% Rise in LEO Close Approaches Due to Space Junk In 2024, there was a significant increase in the frequency of close approaches in low Earth orbit per satellite, prompting scientists to call on the United Nations for intervention. This growing concern underscores the urgent need for effective space debris management strategies.

2025-01-20T08:03:59.875238-08:00

UN Urged to Address 17% Rise in LEO Close Approaches Due to Space Junk

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3D Structure Offers New Insights into Ring Nebula The latest 3D visualization of the Ring Nebula provides an unprecedented perspective, revealing unexpected features and enhancing our understanding of this celestial phenomenon. This discovery underscores the importance of advanced technology in advancing astronomical research.

2025-01-20T06:01:21.316464-08:00

3D Structure Offers New Insights into Ring Nebula

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Trump's Space Policy: NASA's Future at a Crossroads As the Trump administration assumes power, NASA is poised for potential shifts in space exploration priorities. Key recommendations emphasize a commitment to science and redefining NASA's decades-long mission, which could significantly impact the agency's trajectory and influence future policy directions.

2025-01-20T05:28:07.209969-08:00

Trump's Space Policy: NASA's Future at a Crossroads

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