Competing for the High Frontier: U.S., Europe, and China in the New Space Economy
The “New Space Economy” (NSE) has emerged as one of the most influential concepts of the past decade,…
China packs a patent punch in the race to build humanoid robots
China has pulled far ahead in the race to build humanoid robots, issuing five times as many related…
The hidden backbone of space security: how to keep satellites safe through proper logistics
The modern space economy is increasingly powered by dual-use satellites that support both civilian services and national security…
What problem is charging for Space Situational Awareness supposed to solve?
A recently issued Executive Order revises how the government implements Space Policy Directive-3, removing the longstanding expectation that…
Finally, A Wireless Phone Charger That Doesn’t Suck
My car has a wireless phone charger. It’s tucked behind two cup holders that are almost always occupied…
What Germany got right (and wrong) in its first ever space strategy
Germany’s first national space security strategy was unveiled last month to much fanfare. And who’s surprised? It was…
Beyond the ground station: Why space data centers require a distributed RAID
Low Earth orbit is undergoing the fastest expansion in its history. However, the nature of the payload is…
What history tells us about Palestinian fate – People’s World
People run for cover during an Israeli airstrike on a high-rise building in Gaza City, Friday, Sept. 5,…
From Sinai to Seoul: What the Six-Day War Teaches About a Future North Korean Blitzkrieg
In June 1967, when the sun was rising over the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Israeli fighter squadrons skimming through…
Kodak Kodacolor 35mm Film Is an Absolute Vibe
When Kodak re-released Kodacolor in 100 and 200 ISO variations a few months ago (which is probably just…
The European space industry’s big merger: lessons for emerging space nations
The Oct. 23 announcement that Airbus, Thales and Leonardo will merge their satellite operations was a historic development…
How multi-agent AI can strengthen space missions against the unknown
Space missions are entering a new era defined by complexity: more sensors, more software-driven behavior, more tightly coupled…