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Space Force can finally start 'orbital warfare' maneuvers with new satellite

The new satellite is akin to going from flying a commercial plane to a military aircraft, the head of Combat Forces Command said. The post Space Force can finally start ‘orbital warfare’ maneuvers with new satellite appeared first on Task & Purpose.

taskandpurpose.com · Mar 2

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Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy

Instead of customized development, Space Force will seek commercially derived ground stations The post Space Force rethinks satellite ground station strategy appeared first on SpaceNews.

spacenews.com · Mar 2

Space Force

The ghost in the orbit: how hybrid surveillance reshapes risks

The US military recently announced plans to commercially procure satellites to monitor other spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit. Zohaib Altaf warns that this approach, with a hybrid of commercial and government roles, creates new risks to space security.

thespacereview.com · Mar 2

Qualcomm unveils the 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC for smartwatches, offering a Hexagon NPU that it says can run on-device AI models with up to 2B parameters (Matt Swider/The Shortcut)

Matt Swider / The Shortcut: Qualcomm unveils the 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC for smartwatches, offering a Hexagon NPU that it says can run on-device AI models with up to 2B parameters  —  Six things to know about Qualcomm's new 3nm wearable platform that brings on-device AI, satellite messaging, and 5G to your wrist

techmeme.com · Mar 2

Orange among first partners for Vodafone, AST satellite JV

Orange reveals it is working with AST and its recently launched direct-to-device (D2D) JV with Vodafone, as Telefónica makes similar announcement.

lightreading.com · Mar 2

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Open Cosmos unveils vision for imagery-linked sovereign satellite connectivity

Open Cosmos shed more light on its proposed sovereign broadband constellation for Europe March 2, branding the Ka-band network ConnectedCosmos while leaving how it will meet mid-2026 deployment deadlines in the dark. The post Open Cosmos unveils vision for imagery-linked sovereign satellite connectivity appeared first on SpaceNews.

spacenews.com · Mar 2

ESA announces 100 million euro satellite-mobile convergence initiative

The European Space Agency announced up to $118 million in funding March 2 for projects promising to accelerate the convergence of satellite and terrestrial communications. The post ESA announces 100 million euro satellite-mobile convergence initiative appeared first on SpaceNews.

spacenews.com · Mar 2

MWC: Qualcomm unveils X105 5G Modem with AI – all in prep for 6G

Qualcomm today unveiled the X105 5G Modem, which comes with agentic AI support, a new RF transceiver and integrated 5G over satellite.

fierce-network.com · Mar 2

Satellite images provide view inside Iran at war

Satellite images from commercial companies show the extent of U.S. and Israeli strikes, and how Iran is responding.

npr.org · Mar 2

How to share your location via satellite on iPhone

Apple’s satellite features are designed for situations where cellular and Wi-Fi coverage are unavailable. In supported regions, compatible iPhone 14 or later models can connect directly to a satellite to send messages, access Emergency SOS and share location data. Location sharing via satellite is particularly useful when traveling in remote areas, hiking or driving through regions with limited network coverage. This guide explains what is required to use location sharing via satellite on an iPh

engadget.com · Mar 1

Satellite imaging is now vital for disaster management: But there are dangerous gaps

The extreme weather events and resulting destruction that have hit New Zealand this summer are not only signs of a changing climate. They also highlight the now indispensable role of remote sensing satellite technology.

phys.org · Feb 28

This 3-in-1 adapter for the Starlink Mini made all the difference for its power delivery

The Stargear 3-in-1 cable gives me more power options, no matter where I am.

zdnet.com · Feb 28

Starlink Mini

I've Used Starlink for Years. My Setup Guide Will Have You Online in No Time

Starlink has kept me connected in rural Idaho since 2022, but the satellite internet service unlocks excellent speeds pretty much anywhere you can see the sky. Here's how to sign up and get started.

pcmag.com · Feb 28

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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS captured speeding through the solar system by Jupiter-bound spacecraft

This mysterious interstellar visitor is on a whirlwind journey through our solar system

scientificamerican.com · Feb 28