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Solstar Demonstrates Orbital Wi-Fi Relay via Iridium Network
Solstar Space's orbital Wi-Fi test collected over 2,300 files, with a subset relayed to NASA via Iridium (IRDM), marking a step forward for spacecraft communications.
NASA to Test Planet Labs' Hyperspectral Satellite Data for Earth Science
NASA has ordered a major evaluation of Planet Labs' Tanager hyperspectral data, covering over 250,000 square kilometers, to assess its suitability for scientific research.
NASA Mars Chopper Range Gains Outpace Comms Limits
NASA's Mars helicopter rotor study shows 19-43% lift/drag gains, but comms constraints may limit longer flights. Learn the impact on future missions.
NASA Dual-Mode CubeSat Propulsion Test Reaches Orbit
NASA's ASCENT Dual Mode CubeSat launched on SpaceX's Transporter-18 mission to test a combined chemical and electrospray propulsion system in orbit, potentially improving small satellite maneuvering.
AI Bots Bombard Education Site, Attempt SQL Injection
AI agents sent over 200,000 requests to a U.S. Education Department website and attempted a basic SQL injection, but no breach occurred. The incident highlights the security risks of autonomous research agents.
OpenAI Thwarts Coordinated Attack Targeting Hidden AI Reasoning
OpenAI reported a coordinated effort to extract hidden reasoning from its models, peaking with 16,000 requests from 4,000 users. The company has since tightened security measures.
Starfish Space's Otter 24C Launches for NASA's SSPICY Inspection Mission
Starfish Space's Otter 24C spacecraft launched on SpaceX's Transporter-18, beginning NASA's SSPICY mission to inspect inactive satellites in low Earth orbit.
Japan's ABCI-Q Quantum-AI Project to Test Cancer Immunotherapy Designs
Japan's NEDO has greenlit a three-year demonstration linking quantum optimization with lab testing of cancer-immunotherapy targets, using AIST's ABCI-Q system.
Amazon's MK30 Drone Expansion Faces Local Hurdle in Massachusetts
Westborough's Select Board sided with residents against Amazon's proposed Prime Air base, complicating the MK30 drone rollout amid noise and safety concerns.
Renesas Unveils Dual-Cooled GaN Switch for 800V AI Power
Renesas has begun sampling a 650V GaN power switch with dual-side cooling, aimed at 800V AI rack power conversion. The device promises a 57% smaller footprint and 2.6 kW/in³ power density.
OpenAI's Dots Debut: Persistent AI Agents Run in the Cloud
OpenAI's new Dots feature brings persistent AI agents that work in the cloud even when your device is off, with a gradual rollout to paid plans.
GTA VI Weather, Wildlife Systems Detailed in Game Informer
Game Informer's Issue 382 details GTA VI's advanced weather and wildlife systems, with 12 new screenshots, 51 days before the November 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.