ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Launches NTS-3, Advancing Military Satellite Navigation

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August 16, 2025

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United Launch Alliance launched its powerful Vulcan Centaur rocket carrying NTS-3, a cutting-edge GPS PNT satellite for the U.S. military. This mission marks the first military experimental navigation satellite launch in 48 years. With advanced anti-jamming technology and the ability to reprogram in orbit, NTS-3 sets a new benchmark for satellite security and flexibil…

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Massive Sunspot Complex on the Sun Raises Risk of Strong Solar Storms

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December 9, 2025

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A massive sunspot complex has appeared on the Sun, covering an area comparable to the legendary Carrington Event region. Known as AR 4294-96, the active cluster features highly tangled magnetic fields that could unleash powerful solar flares and geomagnetic storms, potentially disrupting satellites, power grids, and global communications if Earth-directed eruptions oc…

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Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels

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2 days ago

December 8, 2025

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Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interactive screens in smart…

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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network With 29-Satellite Falcon 9 Launch

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December 8, 2025

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SpaceX has launched 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California, expanding its broadband constellation to more than 9,100 active spacecraft. The reusable Falcon 9 booster completed its 12th mission with a successful ocean landing, highlighting SpaceX’s push toward rapid, low-cost, global internet coverage.