Russia using Musk’s Starlink, Ukraine army intelligence says – POLITICO

Russia using Musk’s Starlink, Ukraine army intelligence says – POLITICO

“Yes, there have been recorded cases of the use of these devices by the Russian occupiers. This is starting to become systematic,” Andrii Yusov, a representative of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, told Ukrainian website RBC-Ukraine. Musk’s satellite service, which uses thousands of small satellites in low Earth orbits to beam internet services, has been … Read more

Iran Launches 3 Satellites into Space Amid Tensions | World News

Iran Launches 3 Satellites into Space Amid Tensions | World News

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, Iran announced the successful launch of three satellites into space using the Simorgh rocket, despite the program’s history of multiple failures. The launch took place at the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Semnan province and marked the sixth attempt for the Simorgh program.The named satellites – Mahda, Kayhan-2, and Hatef-1 … Read more

Canadian-built underwater observatory transmitting data from around Antarctica

Canadian-built underwater observatory transmitting data from around Antarctica

A cache of scientific equipment that could fit in the back of an SUV has been lowered into the sea north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and is already streaming open-source data for anyone wanting to monitor the Southern Ocean’s health. Scientists say the underwater observatory collects measurements, including temperature, oxygen concentration and chlorophyll levels, and … Read more

How to watch Taiwan’s election like a pro – POLITICO

How to watch Taiwan’s election like a pro – POLITICO

TAIPEI — The stakes for Taiwan’s democracy could hardly be higher in a tight presidential election on January 13, with Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering an ominous New Year address in which he insisted “reunification of the motherland is a historical inevitability.” The vote cuts to the heart of a battle for regional influence between … Read more

China LandSpace’s methane-powered rocket sends satellites into orbit

China LandSpace’s methane-powered rocket sends satellites into orbit

BEIJING: A rocket developed by LandSpace Technology on Saturday launched three satellites into orbit, a milestone in the Chinese private rocket startup‘s mission to test whether its vehicle using methane and liquid oxygen is ready for commercial liftoffs. The success could boost investor confidence in methane as a potential rocket fuel, which is deemed able … Read more