The evolution of new launch systems has made space exploration more accessible than ever. Designers need low-profile connectors that will survive the harsh environments found in orbit. Find out how Harwin is developing connector solutions for the next generation of nanosatellites.
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Some carbon-based solar cells already show no drop in performance after three years’ worth of radiation, and the cause of degradation in others could be preventable.
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The H3 Launch Vehicle is a next-generation rocket. It was developed jointly by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries") and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The H3 Launch Vehicle is large for a liquid oxygen/liquid hydrogen rocket.
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Earth-observation satellites deliver data for a wealth of applications – from monitoring climate change and documenting war crimes to planning disaster relief and assessing snow depth. ETH researchers are also big beneficiaries.
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The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has been researching how payload boxes, sensors, rovers and astronauts can connect to form an integrated network.
Understanding IMU data sheets, manufacturers' testing methods, and the impact of environmental factors on performance.
The method could help communities visualize and prepare for approaching storms.
This article highlights non-terrestrial networks at high altitudes, focusing on R&D and testing efforts to support next-generation telecommunications standards, Beyond 5G and 6G.
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WashU-led consortium to facilitate integrative research and education for space biology
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Key Considerations for Selecting Satellite Sensors: Types, Performance, Environment, and Integration
An authority on autonomous robotic systems talks about the impact of AI on his field here on Earth and growing aspirations for autonomy in space.
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Space deployment presents significant engineering challenges for electronic and electrical systems, requiring engineers to specify components with properties suited to harsh environments and acute size, weight, and power (SWAP) constraints.
Recently we launched new Edge Impulse functionality that shows just one of the powerful ways that LLMs can be utilized on the edge: using GPT-4o to train a 2,000,000x smaller model, that runs directly on device.
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An expert in global positioning technologies looks ahead to expand GPS’s capabilities to the moon and, perhaps, beyond.
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Simulations at Caltech model a new way for autonomous spacecraft to avoid collisions. This technology holds promise for autonomous vehicles on Earth as well as in space.
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