U.S. Space Force Senior Master Sgt. Travis Demarest, U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa senior enlisted leader, and Tech. Sgt. Saric Barcello, ceremony proffer, unfurl the USSPACEFOR-EURAF flag at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. U.S. AIR FORCE / SENIOR AIRMAN MADELYN KEECH By Audrey Decker, Published by Defense One,
Illustration of an astronaut floating in space. (Image credit: Devrimb via iStock / Getty Images Plus) By Elizabeth Howell, Published by Space.com, 5 December 2023 'The more people who fly in space, the higher the likelihood of something going wrong.' Rescuers on Earth can reach a lot of rugged environments: stranded
By Alice Gorman, Published by The Conversation, 4 December 2023 In 1963, six years after the first satellite was launched, editors from the Encyclopaedia Britannica posed a question to five eminent thinkers of the day: “Has man’s conquest of space increased or diminished his stature?” The respondents were philosopher Hannah Arendt,
By Michael Rogucki, Published by ts2, 4 December 2023 Summary:Satellite communication technology has experienced significant advancements in recent years, revolutionizing the way we transmit information across the globe. This review delves into the transformative developments that have taken place in satellite communication, including improvements in data transmission rates, reduction in
By Georgina Torbet, Publsihed by The Verge, 4 December 2023 If we want to go to Mars, we need a better way to reliably relay messages through space. The solution could be optical communication, or lasers. It’s easy to take communication infrastructure for granted, right up until the moment you
By Natalia Toczkowska, Published by ts2 space, 1 December 2023 The open ocean, once a barrier restraining humanity’s interconnectedness, is now bridged by innovations in satellite communications—chiefly epitomized by the Intellian v130NX. This maritime satellite antenna is not merely a tool but a harbinger of the seamless connectivity that modern
Elon Musk (L) meets with Israeli President Isaac Herzog (R) on Nov. 27, 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. (Image credit: Haim Zach (GPO) Handout via Getty Images) By Brett Tingley, Published by Space.com, 29 November 2023 The communications satellite constellation can be used in Gaza with approval from the Israeli government.
Rendering of the Link 16 tactical data network. Credit: Viasat By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breakinf Defense, 28 November 2023 "We truly have demonstrated that the vision of JADC2 and the vision of the Joint Fires Network is a reality and we can do it," SDA Director Derek Tournear told
