Tag: Satellites
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What’s in a name? Blue Origin’s megasatellite and the week’s Space.com crossword quiz (Jan 19, 2026)
Introduction: A weekly puzzle with cosmic curiosity Space.com has long been a go-to source for fans of space news, discoveries, and the latest launches. Each week, the site publishes a fresh headlines crossword quiz that challenges readers to recall or deduce intriguing space topics—from missions underway to new satellites reaching orbit. The week of January…
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Night-time Solar Energy: Could It One Day Power Satellites?
Solar magic: turning night into nightless energy Sunlight has long defined Australia’s energy story, from golden beaches to solar farms glittering on the horizon. Now researchers in Sydney are exploring a radical idea: could we harvest energy from the sun even when it isn’t shining on Earth by feeding power to satellites and, in turn,…
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Night-time Solar Energy Could One Day Power Satellites
Introducing a bold idea: night-time solar power for satellites Sunlight, a defining feature of Australia’s landscape, is not just a daytime resource. In Sydney, researchers are exploring how to capture solar energy when the sun sets and then deliver it to orbiting satellites or other space-based platforms. The concept combines cutting-edge energy storage, innovative conversion…
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New Zealand Agencies Brace for the Largest Solar Radiation Storm in More Than 20 Years
Overview: A Space Weather Event with Wide-Ranging Impacts Early this week, space weather monitoring agencies began reporting a significant solar event that could affect high-llying infrastructure and communications on Earth. The U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) classified the event as an S4 severe solar radiation storm, describing it as the largest of its kind…
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NZ Agencies Brace for Largest Solar Radiation Storm in Over 20 Years
Overview: A Powerful Space Weather Event Unfolds Early this week, space weather trackers, including the U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), reported an S4 “severe” solar radiation storm in progress. Described as the largest of its kind in more than 20 years, the event has caught the attention of New Zealand authorities and researchers who…
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Watch SpaceX Launch a New Batch of US Spy Satellites Tonight
Live Coverage: SpaceX to Launch National Security Mission Tonight, SpaceX is poised to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on a mission described as a crucial national security operation. The launch, scheduled from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base, marks SpaceX’s first national security mission of the year. For enthusiasts and professionals alike, the event promises a…
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Beneath the ice: Satellites reveal Antarctica’s subglacial surface in unprecedented detail
Introduction: Why map Antarctica’s subglacial world? For decades, scientists have studied the surface of Antarctica, but the continent’s subglacial landscape—the rock and terrain hidden beneath thick ice—has remained one of Earth’s least understood frontiers. Recent satellite missions and data integration are changing that by providing high-resolution views of the bedrock underneath miles of ice. These…
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Space-based observations reshape how scientists see tsunami wave behavior
Space satellites bring a new perspective to tsunami science For decades, scientists studied tsunamis through coastal measurements and ship-borne sensors. Recent advances in space-based observation, however, are transforming the way we understand how tsunami waves travel across oceans. By tracking sea-surface height, wave patterns, and their interactions from space, researchers are uncovering a more intricate…
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Satellite Overload and the Night Sky: Why the UN Must Help Save Astronomy
Rising Satellite Traffic and Its Impact on Astronomy The rapid expansion of satellite constellations is reshaping the night sky. With estimates pointing toward as many as 1.7 million satellites orbiting the Earth by 2030, astronomers warn that visibility for ground-based observations could be severely degraded. The problem isn’t just light: reflective satellite surfaces can sparkle…
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Satellite Overload: Preserving the Night Sky Through UN Action
Unraveling the Brightening Night Sky As the pace of space activity accelerates toward a projected 1.7 million satellites by 2030, the night sky risks becoming a cluttered canvas of artificial light and radio interference. Astronomers warn that without coordinated global policy, celestial observations—crucial for climate science, navigation, and fundamental physics—could be compromised. In response, scientists,…