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Satellite IoT refers to the integration of satellite networks with Internet of Things (IoT) devices to enable connectivity and data exchange in remote and challenging environments. This allows IoT devices, like sensors and trackers, to communicate directly with satellites, bypassing terrestrial infrastructure. We spoke to Ian Itz, Executive Director of Global IoT Line of Business at Iridium about the service they offer. You can connect with Ian on LinkedIn, and learn more about Iridium on their website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mysterious Signals: The New Year Adventure That Saved a Satellite Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De ijzige wind floot door de verlaten gebouwen.En: The icy wind whistled through the abandoned buildings.Nl: Joost trok zijn dikke jas dichter om zich heen.En: Joost pulled his thick coat closer around himself.Nl: Hij stond met Femke aan de rand van de vervallen marinebasis bij Den Helder.En: He stood with Femke at the edge of the dilapidated naval base near Den Helder.Nl: Voor hen rees de oude radiotoren op tegen de grijze winterlucht, gehuld in een dunne laag sneeuw.En: Before them, the old radio tower rose against the gray winter sky, shrouded in a thin layer of snow.Nl: De basis was verlaten, mysterieus, en precies wat Joost intrigeerde.En: The base was deserted, mysterious, and exactly what intrigued Joost.Nl: "Waarom luister ik toch altijd naar jou?"En: "Why do I always listen to you?"Nl: mompelde Femke terwijl ze in de verte naar de toren keek.En: Femke muttered as she looked at the tower in the distance.Nl: Ze was niet zeker of ze hier wel mocht zijn, maar Joost had haar enthousiast over de mysterieuze signalen verteld.En: She wasn't sure if they were even allowed to be there, but Joost had excitedly told her about the mysterious signals.Nl: En Nieuwjaarsavond was de perfecte gelegenheid.En: And New Year's Eve was the perfect opportunity.Nl: "Kom op Femke, we hebben afgesproken dat we het gaan onderzoeken.En: "Come on Femke, we agreed to investigate it.Nl: De signalen zijn het sterkst vandaag," zei Joost.En: The signals are the strongest today," said Joost.Nl: Hij wilde meer dan wat dan ook de oorsprong van het signaal ontdekken.En: More than anything, he wanted to discover the origin of the signal.Nl: In gedachten zag hij zichzelf al als de held die een mysterie oploste waar niemand anders aan had gedacht.En: In his mind, he already saw himself as the hero who solved a mystery no one else had thought of.Nl: Ze liepen voorzichtig door de sneeuw, hun schoenen krakend op het bevroren gras.En: They walked carefully through the snow, their shoes crunching on the frozen grass.Nl: Het verlaten terrein gaf een vreemd gevoel van spanning, gecombineerd met een sprankje avontuur.En: The abandoned site gave a strange feeling of tension, combined with a hint of adventure.Nl: De gebouwen rondom hen waren verlaten, de muren vervallen en bedekt met graffiti.En: The buildings around them were deserted, the walls dilapidated and covered in graffiti.Nl: Maar in het midden stond de toren, nog steeds trots, ondanks de jaren van verwaarlozing.En: But in the middle stood the tower, still proud, despite the years of neglect.Nl: "Zeker weten dat je weet wat je doet?"En: "Are you sure you know what you're doing?"Nl: vroeg Femke terwijl ze haar muts over haar oren trok.En: asked Femke as she pulled her hat over her ears.Nl: Ze was hier om hem te helpen, maar dat betekende niet dat ze zich volledig op haar gemak voelde.En: She was there to help him, but that didn't mean she felt completely at ease.Nl: "Absoluut," antwoordde Joost en hij glimlachte.En: "Absolutely," replied Joost, smiling.Nl: "Met jouw telecomkennis gaan we dit signaal ontcijferen.En: "With your telecom knowledge, we're going to decipher this signal.Nl: En als we die satelliet kunnen vinden of helpen, stel je voor hoeveel we betekend kunnen hebben."En: And if we can find or assist the satellite, imagine how much we could matter."Nl: Eenmaal bij de toren haalden ze hun apparatuur tevoorschijn.En: Once at the tower, they took out their equipment.Nl: Joost begon onmiddellijk te zenden en ontvangen, met Femke naast hem die de instellingen bijstelde en zorgde dat alles goed werkte.En: Joost immediately began transmitting and receiving, with Femke next to him adjusting the settings and ensuring everything worked correctly.Nl: Het signaal klonk zwak, bijna alsof het fluisterde in de wind.En: The signal sounded weak, almost as if it were whispering in the wind.Nl: Plotseling, terwijl de klok middernacht naderde, verbeterde het signaal.En: Suddenly, as midnight approached, the signal improved.Nl: Het schalde nu duidelijk door hun koptelefoons.En: It now blared clearly through their headphones.Nl: "Dit lijkt op een SOS, Joost!"En: "This sounds like an SOS, Joost!"Nl: riep Femke schouderophalend.En: shouted Femke, shrugging.Nl: Samen werkten ze koortsachtig om de signalen te interpreteren.En: Together they worked feverishly to interpret the signals.Nl: Toen het hen eindelijk lukte, beseften ze dat het een noodsignaal van een oude satelliet was.En: When they finally succeeded, they realized it was a distress signal from an old satellite.Nl: Het was als een flessenpost uit de ruimte.En: It was like a message in a bottle from space.Nl: Een rapport over een vergeten machine die opnieuw om hulp riep.En: A report from a forgotten machine calling for help once more.Nl: Ze grepen naar hun mobiele telefoon en belden een nabijgelegen satellietcommunicatiecentrum.En: They grabbed their mobile phone and called a nearby satellite communication center.Nl: Na enkele nerveuze momenten hoorde Joost dat iemand hun oproep serieus nam.En: After a few nervous moments, Joost heard someone taking their call seriously.Nl: Het centrum beloofde onmiddellijk actie te ondernemen.En: The center promised immediate action.Nl: De satelliet, ooit verloren, zou gered worden.En: The satellite, once lost, would be saved.Nl: De nacht eindigde niet alleen met het geluid van vuurwerk in de verte maar ook met de voldoening van gedeelde prestatie.En: The night ended not only with the sound of fireworks in the distance but also with the satisfaction of shared achievement.Nl: Joost en Femke knikten naar elkaar.En: Joost and Femke nodded to each other.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat deze gezamenlijke overwinning hem meer voldoening gaf dan wanneer hij het alleen had gedaan.En: He realized that this joint victory gave him more satisfaction than if he had done it alone.Nl: Dankzij hun ontdekking werden ze populair in de radiowereld.En: Thanks to their discovery, they became popular in the radio world.Nl: Joost's honger naar avontuur was nog springlevend, maar nu met een nieuwe waardering voor teamwork.En: Joost's hunger for adventure was still alive, but now with a new appreciation for teamwork.Nl: En Femke?En: And Femke?Nl: Ze stapte het nieuwe jaar in met een vernieuwd vertrouwen, niet alleen in techniek, maar ook in zichzelf.En: She stepped into the new year with a renewed confidence, not just in technology, but also in herself. Vocabulary Words:icy: ijzigeabandoned: verlatendilapidated: vervallenwhistled: flootpulled: trokshrouded: gehulddeserted: verlatenintrigued: intrigeerdemuttered: mompeldeorigin: oorsprongcrunching: krakendfrozen: bevrorentension: spanningneglected: verwaarlozingadjusting: bijsteldedecipher: ontcijferendistress: noodnervous: nerveuzesatisfaction: voldoeningachievement: prestatierenewed: vernieuwdconfidence: vertrouwenexcitedly: enthousiastgrazing: schouderophalendfaintly: zwakwhispered: fluisterdeimproved: verbeterdeblared: schaldefeverishly: koortsachtiginterpret: interpreteren
Many people in our modern world rarely if ever experience night vision. To achieve this interesting state of sensory awareness you cannot look at your cell phone or any other source of bright light for 30 to 45 minutes. Your night vision comes about over time because the rod sensors in the retina of your eye undergo a chemical change when they are placed in total darkness. The process starts immediately but takes 20 to 30 minutes to get 80% of maximum sensitivity. The night vision process can be reversed in seconds by exposure to a bright light. In it's most sensitive state your eye can function with a billion times less light than is present in strong sunlight enabling you to see a candle flame from 1.6 miles away.
STARLINK: THE ECONOMIC ENGINE FOR MARS Colleague Eric Berger. To finance the massive costs of the Mars program, SpaceX developed Starlink, a constellation of thousands of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites designed to provide global internet. While previous attempts at LEO constellations were deemed impractical due to manufacturing challenges, SpaceX is now operating thousands of satellites, outpacing sovereign nations and competitors like Amazon's Kuiper. This aggressive expansion relies on the reusable Block 5 Falcon 9 boosters to launch dozens of satellites at once, generating the revenue necessary to build the Starship architecture. NUMBER 6 SEPTEMBER 1955
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the cosmic events and scientific discoveries that await us in 2026. We kick off with an exciting preview of lunar exploration, as NASA's Artemis program prepares to send astronauts on a historic flyby of the Moon, alongside a fleet of robotic landers from various commercial companies, including Jeff Bezos's Blue Moon. Next, we highlight the total solar eclipse on August 12, which will cross the Arctic, as well as a ring of fire eclipse in Antarctica, making 2026 a year for eclipse chasers.Shifting our focus to the edge of our solar system, we discuss the latest findings from the Voyager probes, which have uncovered a "wall of fire" at the boundary of the heliosphere, challenging our understanding of solar and interstellar interactions. We also explore Russia's recent launch of the Abzor R1, a radar Earth observation satellite that enhances their surveillance capabilities, marking a significant step in their sovereign space program.In a discovery that feels like science fiction, scientists have detected interstellar tunnels—narrow structures of hot plasma extending from our solar bubble into the galaxy, possibly formed by ancient supernovae. This revelation adds a new layer of complexity to our understanding of galactic structure.Finally, we examine the rapidly evolving commercial space race, with updates on China's reusable rocket initiatives and how companies like Stokespace and Relativity Space are transforming Florida's historic Space Coast into a hub for future launches. Join us as we explore these captivating stories and much more in this episode of Astronomy Daily!00:00 – **Astronomy Daily brings you the latest news from across the cosmos00:43 – **2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for lunar exploration01:41 – **A total solar eclipse will cross over the Arctic on August 12th02:36 – **NASA's Voyager probes have detected a searingly hot region of space04:16 – **Russia launches new radar Earth observation satellite with huge strategic importance05:24 – **Scientists have detected narrow structures of hot plasma extending into the wider galaxy06:58 – **The reusable rocket race is heating up, and it's not just SpaceX08:22 – **Stokespace and Relativity Space are building out launch sites at Cape Canaveral09:40 – **This is the end of today's Astronomy Daily show### Sources & Further Reading1. NASA2. Roscosmos3. Space.com### Follow & ContactX/Twitter: @AstroDailyPodInstagram: @astrodailypodEmail: hello@astronomydaily.ioWebsite: astronomydaily.ioClear skies and see you next time!
Crazy Wisdom: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Aaron Borger, founder and CEO of Orbital Robotics, about the emerging world of space robotics and satellite capture technology. The conversation covers a fascinating range of topics including Borger's early experience launching AI-controlled robotic arms to space as a student, his work at Blue Origin developing lunar lander software, and how his company is developing robots that can capture other spacecraft for refueling, repair, and debris removal. They discuss the technical challenges of operating in space - from radiation hardening electronics to dealing with tumbling satellites - as well as the broader implications for the space economy, from preventing the Kessler effect to building space-based recycling facilities and mining lunar ice for rocket fuel. You can find more about Aaron Borger's work at Orbital Robots and follow him on LinkedIn for updates on upcoming missions and demos. Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Introduction to orbital robotics, satellite capture, and why sensing and perception matter in space 05:00 The Kessler Effect, cascading collisions, and why space debris is an economic problem before it is an existential one 10:00 From debris removal to orbital recycling and the idea of turning junk into infrastructure 15:00 Long-term vision of space factories, lunar ice, and refueling satellites to bootstrap a lunar economy 20:00 Satellite upgrading, servicing live spacecraft, and expanding today's narrow space economy 25:00 Costs of collision avoidance, ISS maneuvers, and making debris capture economically viable 30:00 Early experiments with AI-controlled robotic arms, suborbital launches, and reinforcement learning in microgravity 35:00 Why deterministic AI and provable safety matter more than LLM hype for spacecraft control 40:00 Radiation, single event upsets, and designing space-safe AI systems with bounded behavior 45:00 AI, physics-based world models, and autonomy as the key to scaling space operations 50:00 Manufacturing constraints, space supply chains, and lessons from rocket engine software 55:00 The future of space startups, geopolitics, deterrence, and keeping space usable for humanityKey Insights1. Space Debris Removal as a Growing Economic Opportunity: Aaron Borger explains that orbital debris is becoming a critical problem with approximately 3,000-4,000 defunct satellites among the 15,000 total satellites in orbit. The company is developing robotic arms and AI-controlled spacecraft to capture other satellites for refueling, repair, debris removal, and even space station assembly. The economic case is compelling - it costs about $1 million for the ISS to maneuver around debris, so if their spacecraft can capture and remove multiple pieces of debris for less than that cost per piece, it becomes financially viable while addressing the growing space junk problem.2. Revolutionary AI Safety Methods Enable Space Robotics: Traditional NASA engineers have been reluctant to use AI for spacecraft control due to safety concerns, but Orbital Robotics has developed breakthrough methods combining reinforcement learning with traditional control systems that can mathematically prove the AI will behave safely. Their approach uses physics-based world models rather than pure data-driven learning, ensuring deterministic behavior and bounded operations. This represents a significant advancement over previous AI approaches that couldn't guarantee safe operation in the high-stakes environment of space.3. Vision for Space-Based Manufacturing and Resource Utilization: The long-term vision extends beyond debris removal to creating orbital recycling facilities that can break down captured satellites and rebuild them into new spacecraft using existing materials in orbit. Additionally, the company plans to harvest propellant from lunar ice, splitting it into hydrogen and oxygen for rocket fuel, which could kickstart a lunar economy by providing economic incentives for moon-based operations while supporting the growing satellite constellation infrastructure.4. Unique Space Technology Development Through Student Programs: Borger and his co-founder gained unprecedented experience by launching six AI-controlled robotic arms to space through NASA's student rocket programs while still undergraduates. These missions involved throwing and catching objects in microgravity using deep reinforcement learning trained in simulation and tested on Earth. This hands-on space experience is extremely rare and gave them practical knowledge that informed their current commercial venture.5. Hardware Challenges Require Innovative Engineering Solutions: Space presents unique technical challenges including radiation-induced single event upsets that can reset processors for up to 10 seconds, requiring "passive safe" trajectories that won't cause collisions even during system resets. Unlike traditional space companies that spend $100,000 on radiation-hardened processors, Orbital Robotics uses automotive-grade components made radiation-tolerant through smart software and electrical design, enabling cost-effective operations while maintaining safety.6. Space Manufacturing Supply Chain Constraints: The space industry faces significant manufacturing bottlenecks with 24-week lead times for space-grade components and limited suppliers serving multiple companies simultaneously. This creates challenges for scaling production - Orbital Robotics needs to manufacture 30 robotic arms per year within a few years. They've partnered with manufacturers who previously worked on Blue Origin's rocket engines to address these supply chain limitations and achieve the scale necessary for their ambitious deployment timeline.7. Emerging Space Economy Beyond Communications: While current commercial space activities focus primarily on communications satellites (with SpaceX Starlink holding 60% market share) and Earth observation, new sectors are emerging including AI data centers in space and orbital manufacturing. The convergence of AI, robotics, and space technology is enabling more sophisticated autonomous operations, from predictive maintenance of rocket engines using sensor data to complex orbital maneuvering and satellite servicing that was previously impossible with traditional control methods.
Prince Philip of Serbia explains why Bitcoin isn't competing with gold — it's replacing it. From broken sovereign incentives and IMF pressure to hard money, mining, and nation‑state adoption, this conversation breaks down why Bitcoin is structurally destined to go much higher. If you care about macro, freedom, and the future of money, this one's a must‑watch.SPONSORS✅ Lednhttps://www.nmj1gs2i.com/9W598/9B9DM/?source_id=podcastSimply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loanNeed liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing.
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Gold doesn't explode without a reason—and this year's breakout is a signal. History shows when gold moves first, Bitcoin follows with force. In this episode, Oshins breaks down why 2026 could be Bitcoin's biggest year yet, and why smart money is already positioning before it's obvious.SPONSORS:✅ Lednhttps://www.nmj1gs2i.com/9W598/9B9DM/?source_id=podcastSimply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loanNeed liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing.
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Aaron Borger, founder and CEO of Orbital Robotics, about the emerging world of space robotics and satellite capture technology. The conversation covers a fascinating range of topics including Borger's early experience launching AI-controlled robotic arms to space as a student, his work at Blue Origin developing lunar lander software, and how his company is developing robots that can capture other spacecraft for refueling, repair, and debris removal. They discuss the technical challenges of operating in space - from radiation hardening electronics to dealing with tumbling satellites - as well as the broader implications for the space economy, from preventing the Kessler effect to building space-based recycling facilities and mining lunar ice for rocket fuel. You can find more about Aaron Borger's work at Orbital Robots and follow him on LinkedIn for updates on upcoming missions and demos. Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Introduction to orbital robotics, satellite capture, and why sensing and perception matter in space 05:00 The Kessler Effect, cascading collisions, and why space debris is an economic problem before it is an existential one 10:00 From debris removal to orbital recycling and the idea of turning junk into infrastructure 15:00 Long-term vision of space factories, lunar ice, and refueling satellites to bootstrap a lunar economy 20:00 Satellite upgrading, servicing live spacecraft, and expanding today's narrow space economy 25:00 Costs of collision avoidance, ISS maneuvers, and making debris capture economically viable 30:00 Early experiments with AI-controlled robotic arms, suborbital launches, and reinforcement learning in microgravity 35:00 Why deterministic AI and provable safety matter more than LLM hype for spacecraft control 40:00 Radiation, single event upsets, and designing space-safe AI systems with bounded behavior 45:00 AI, physics-based world models, and autonomy as the key to scaling space operations 50:00 Manufacturing constraints, space supply chains, and lessons from rocket engine software 55:00 The future of space startups, geopolitics, deterrence, and keeping space usable for humanityKey Insights1. Space Debris Removal as a Growing Economic Opportunity: Aaron Borger explains that orbital debris is becoming a critical problem with approximately 3,000-4,000 defunct satellites among the 15,000 total satellites in orbit. The company is developing robotic arms and AI-controlled spacecraft to capture other satellites for refueling, repair, debris removal, and even space station assembly. The economic case is compelling - it costs about $1 million for the ISS to maneuver around debris, so if their spacecraft can capture and remove multiple pieces of debris for less than that cost per piece, it becomes financially viable while addressing the growing space junk problem.2. Revolutionary AI Safety Methods Enable Space Robotics: Traditional NASA engineers have been reluctant to use AI for spacecraft control due to safety concerns, but Orbital Robotics has developed breakthrough methods combining reinforcement learning with traditional control systems that can mathematically prove the AI will behave safely. Their approach uses physics-based world models rather than pure data-driven learning, ensuring deterministic behavior and bounded operations. This represents a significant advancement over previous AI approaches that couldn't guarantee safe operation in the high-stakes environment of space.3. Vision for Space-Based Manufacturing and Resource Utilization: The long-term vision extends beyond debris removal to creating orbital recycling facilities that can break down captured satellites and rebuild them into new spacecraft using existing materials in orbit. Additionally, the company plans to harvest propellant from lunar ice, splitting it into hydrogen and oxygen for rocket fuel, which could kickstart a lunar economy by providing economic incentives for moon-based operations while supporting the growing satellite constellation infrastructure.4. Unique Space Technology Development Through Student Programs: Borger and his co-founder gained unprecedented experience by launching six AI-controlled robotic arms to space through NASA's student rocket programs while still undergraduates. These missions involved throwing and catching objects in microgravity using deep reinforcement learning trained in simulation and tested on Earth. This hands-on space experience is extremely rare and gave them practical knowledge that informed their current commercial venture.5. Hardware Challenges Require Innovative Engineering Solutions: Space presents unique technical challenges including radiation-induced single event upsets that can reset processors for up to 10 seconds, requiring "passive safe" trajectories that won't cause collisions even during system resets. Unlike traditional space companies that spend $100,000 on radiation-hardened processors, Orbital Robotics uses automotive-grade components made radiation-tolerant through smart software and electrical design, enabling cost-effective operations while maintaining safety.6. Space Manufacturing Supply Chain Constraints: The space industry faces significant manufacturing bottlenecks with 24-week lead times for space-grade components and limited suppliers serving multiple companies simultaneously. This creates challenges for scaling production - Orbital Robotics needs to manufacture 30 robotic arms per year within a few years. They've partnered with manufacturers who previously worked on Blue Origin's rocket engines to address these supply chain limitations and achieve the scale necessary for their ambitious deployment timeline.7. Emerging Space Economy Beyond Communications: While current commercial space activities focus primarily on communications satellites (with SpaceX Starlink holding 60% market share) and Earth observation, new sectors are emerging including AI data centers in space and orbital manufacturing. The convergence of AI, robotics, and space technology is enabling more sophisticated autonomous operations, from predictive maintenance of rocket engines using sensor data to complex orbital maneuvering and satellite servicing that was previously impossible with traditional control methods.
It is possible the object creating the Tunguska event in Russia 1908 which knocked down 80 million trees over an area about twice the size of New York City was a fragment of a comet or asteroid. The International Asteroid Warning Network 2025 campaign to track Comet 3L/Atlas prepares the worlds observatories for the eventual time when a comet fragment has our number on it.
This week, Matt Matern speaks with Nick Wise about how satellite technology and artificial intelligence are transforming ocean protection and climate accountability. Wise shares his personal journey from ocean exploration to founding OceanMind and co-founding Climate TRACE, explaining how space-based data can detect illegal fishing, monitor shipping emissions, and support enforcement of existing regulations. Nick also highlights how better transparency and data can accelerate ocean conservation, decarbonization, and global climate action. To learn more about NIck Wise's work, visit www.oceanmind.global and www.climatetrace.org Want to boast to your friends about trees named after you? Help us plant 30k trees? Only a few trees left! Visit aclimatechange.com/trees to learn more Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. Guest Bio: Nick Wise is the founder and CEO of OceanMind and a co-founder of Climate TRACE. He is a climate and ocean technology leader using satellites, AI, and data transparency to combat illegal fishing, track global emissions, and strengthen enforcement of environmental regulations worldwide. Episode Resources Oceanmind website: http://www.oceanmind.global Climate TRACE: website: https://www.climatetrace.org Matt Matern on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ACClinkedin A Climate Change on Apple: https://bit.ly/accapplepodcast A Climate Change on Spotify: https://bit.ly/accspotifypodcast A Climate Change on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ACCvids YouTube Chapters: 00:00 Why Satellites Are Changing Climate Accountability 01:00 Nick Wise's Journey From Ocean Lover to Climate Tech Leader 03:30 How Satellites and AI Detect Illegal Fishing 06:00 What OceanMind Does and Why Enforcement Matters 09:00 Real Wins Protecting Oceans and Supply Chains 12:00 Climate TRACE and Tracking Global Emissions 16:00 Turning Emissions Data Into Real Reductions 19:30 Can Polluters Be Held Legally Accountable 24:00 How AI and Data Actually Power Enforcement 29:00 Why Fisheries and Oceans Are Still at Risk 34:30 What Coral Bleaching and Ocean Warming Look Like Up Close 38:00 Climate Risk, Shipping, and the Insurance Wake-Up Call 44:30 Why We Don't Need New Tech—Just Action 49:00 How You Can Use Climate Data to Make Change 55:00 Final Thoughts on Power, Policy, and the Path Forward More About A Climate Change with Matt Matern A Climate Change with Matt Matern is a podcast dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of climate change while inspiring action and fostering a sustainable future. Each episode dives deep into the environmental challenges of our time, rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and resource degradation, breaking down complex topics into digestible insights. The podcast goes beyond merely raising awareness. It serves as a trusted resource for practical, actionable solutions that empower listeners to reduce their carbon footprint and drive change in their communities. With a strong focus on environmental science and expert perspectives, host Matt Matern brings influential voices to the forefront, highlighting innovative ideas and collaborative efforts shaping global sustainability initiatives. More than just a source of information, A Climate Change is a movement. It builds a coalition of like-minded individuals committed to preserving the planet for future generations. Listeners are invited to participate actively in creating a legacy of positive environmental impact through informed decision-making and collective action. The podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, provides a platform for science-backed discussions, global perspectives, and community building. Whether you want to learn about renewable energy, sustainable living practices, or climate policy, A Climate Change with Matt Matern equips you with the tools and knowledge to make a tangible difference. Tune in, take action, and join the fight for a brighter, greener future.
The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve was once a near-certainty—backed by powerful voices like Bo Hines and Senator Cynthia Lummis. But in a shocking turn, both key advocates are now gone. What happened? Why did the odds plummet from 77% to less than 1%? And is this the death of the Bitcoin reserve movement—or the beginning of something even bigger?SPONSORS✅ Lednhttps://www.nmj1gs2i.com/9W598/9B9DM/?source_id=podcastSimply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loanNeed liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing.
Bitcoin just weathered one of its biggest shakeouts ever—yet remained rock solid. Samson Mow breaks down what's really happening behind the scenes, from altcoin chaos to exchange games, and how it all leads to Bitcoin's inevitable breakout. If you're wondering when the next leg up begins, don't miss this.SPONSORS✅ Lednhttps://www.nmj1gs2i.com/9W598/9B9DM/?source_id=podcastSimply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loanNeed liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing.
In this episode, Tamara Bond-Williams, Executive Director of Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), speaks with Andreas Nil, Co-Founder and Managing Director of MediaMobil, about how satellite communications at sea have evolved from kilobits to multi-orbit, multi-network systems. The conversation explores how maritime operators use VSAT, GEO, and LEO satellites, global teleport networks, and adaptive gateways to keep ships connected across oceans, ports, and national jurisdictions. Andreas explains how MediaMobil's Multilink Gateway dynamically switches between satellite systems based on cost, performance, regulation, and availability—ensuring reliable connectivity even where LEO coverage is restricted. The episode also examines how satellite connectivity supports mobility, sustainability, and critical operations, from route optimization and emissions monitoring to offshore launch platforms and future 5G and 6G non-terrestrial networks. Throughout, Europe emerges as a laboratory for collaboration, regulation, and trust in satellite systems.
Low earth orbit is a vast place, but that doesn't mean it's empty.And as countries across the globe are increasingly using this space for connectivity and research, satellite populations are skyrocketing – and we may witness some close calls.It was recently revealed that a SpaceX satellite nearly collided with another, unexpected satellite, the source of which is still not fully understood.According to SpaceX VP of engineering Michael Nicholls, a SpaceX satellite encountered another satellite that had been launched sometime in the previous 48 hours from China's CAS Space.Nicholls said “no coordination or deconfliction with existing satellites operating in space was performed” by CAS Space and that the two spacecraft came within 200 meters of one another. As tech reporter Nicholas Werner pointed out, “in space terms, they basically high-fived.”
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Venus and Earth are similar in size, composition, density, and mass. Unfortunately, our sister planet Venus is an example of a place where green house gases have created an extreme situation. Venus's thick carbon dioxide atmosphere has a surface pressure 90 times that of Earth. It would crush a submarine. Additionally, the thick atmospheric blanket holds in the heat causing Venus's surface temperature to be 864 F, hot enough to melt lead.
When's the Shareen outfit ranking…?Join Damla & Elliott this week as they discuss shoulders, flags, hairdos, and the importance of compromise.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/fnctGBj_s8YGAZA FUNDRAISER: https://getinvolved.unrwausa.org/fundraiser/6373577TRANS RESOURCES FOR THE U.K.:DoctorDisco YouTube video on the Supreme Court ruling: https://youtu.be/kdeoKH7hkdM?si=ADf8ZUBuw-rmj7W8Mindline Trans + helpline: 0300 330 5468Gendered Intelligence: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/For younger listeners, Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/Attend protests. Stay safe. Fight, fight, fight.We love you.NOTES & LINKS:Our NEW podcast, Serving Cinema links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servingcinemapodcast?igsh=MTI0N2FqYnI4bGwwbQ==Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@servingcinemapodcast?_t=8qAIy2SWFxQ&_r=1Thank you to our amazing patrons:JasonBeckah Judson-SmithDavid CummingsLucyAnna PlaničkováBecks MicheleBeth McLeodRuth WeldLottie SmithEzra KowoMark KrauseOlivia JordanNortherly KKarolina AdamskaEvan Bevis-KnowlesFernTasHailee ScatoriccoBeth SuessCharlie EgonHeather VMaiReading_BunnyJamie MatthewsOwen ScottBuy us a coffee: http://ko-fi.com/comealongpondpodcastSupport us on Patreon for ad-free listening and visuals: https://www.patreon.com/comealongpondCheck out our Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comealongpondpodcastFollow us on Instagram: @comealongpondpodcastEmail us: comealongpondpod@gmail.comStream the podcast on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.Rate us 5 stars on those platforms!Satellite 5 theme provided by JackTheme tune composed by Evan, follow him here: https://instagram.com/evanbevisknowles?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Podcast edited by DamlaProduced by ElliottStay safe every one x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rocket Lab awarded an $816 million prime contract by the U.S. Space Force. The Space Development Agency made multiple awards to build 72 Tracking Layer satellites for Tranche 3. NATO's suspicions about a new ASAT weapon from Russia. And, more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Dave Bittner, host of The CyberWire, and cybersecurity executive Brandon Karpf, join us for the monthly space and cyber segment about As Space Becomes Warfare Domain, Cyber Is on the Frontlines. Selected Reading Rocket Lab Awarded $816M Prime Contract to Build Missile- Defense Satellite Constellation for U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency Makes Awards to Build 72 Tracking Layer Satellites for Tranche 3 Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space Exolaunch to Deploy 22 Satellites on Upcoming "Twilight" Rideshare Mission with SpaceX, Expanding Access to a Dawn-Dusk Orbit Telesat Lightspeed program, Safran - Space Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is buying Bitcoin at $85K insane—or the smartest move you'll ever make? In this video, we break down the real risks of waiting for a dip, why most investors never time it right, and how Bitcoin's scarcity flips the usual logic. If you're asking, “Should I wait?”—this video gives you the mindset and strategy to stop guessing and start stacking.SPONSORS:✅ Lednhttps://www.nmj1gs2i.com/9W598/9B9DM/?source_id=podcastSimply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loanNeed liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing.
SPACE BRIEFS: ROCKET LAB AND MARS RIVERS Colleague Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com. Zimmerman highlights Rocket Lab's record launches and Max Space's new inflatable station module. He notes a European satellite report on sea levels omitted "global warming" references. Additionally, he describes Martian drainage features that resemble rivers and cites a study claiming AI algorithms are exposing children to harmful content. NUMBER 8
US President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order (EO) titled Ensuring American Space Superiority. Rheinmetall is partnering with ICEYE to fulfil a 1.7-billion-euro or $2 billion order from the German Armed Forces. HawkEye 360 has completed the acquisition of Innovative Signal Analysis supported by equity and debt financings totaling $150 million, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Sawyer Rosenstein brings us the NASASpaceflight Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading ENSURING AMERICAN SPACE SUPERIORITY – The White House SpaceX loses contact with Starlink satellite after mishap- Reuters Rheinmetall and ICEYE win billion-euro contract for space reconnaissance HawkEye 360 Closes Strategic Acquisition and Secures Series E Preferred and Debt Astrobotic Secures $17.5M to Advance Reusable Rockets This Day in History: Ike's Christmas message makes history in space Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey everybody, a lost episode for today's offering! This was recorded quite a while ago, and was lost until fairly recently, so I figured I'd get it on the airwaves during my break. Karen and I have a blast talking about this atmospheric film by Hammer Studios! We deep dive into the minutiae of this film and speculate about its meanings. So check it out, don't delay!As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Karen on her fantastic YouTube channel, Echoes from the Satellite, where she talks about vintage sci-fi. And can also be found on the Planet 8 Podcast (along with Bob and Larry) as well as on BlueSky @tananile. Thanks for listening.
-Orbital tracking company LeoLabs assessed that the issue was caused by an "internal energetic source rather than a collision with space debris or another object." SpaceX said it's working with NASA and the US Space Force to track the remains of the object. -Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that Honda will suspend production in Japan on January 5 and 6. (Honda didn't specify the affected factories.) In addition, all three of the automaker's Guangqi Honda Automobile plants in China will shut down from December 29 to January 2. -Gizmodo noticed that Trump Mobile is selling these other brands' phones for the same cost, or sometimes more, than the same refurbs from other retailers. Seems pretty par for the course. NBC News opted to order one of the T1 phones in August to track its development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, we journey through a captivating array of discoveries and cosmic events that challenge our understanding of the universe. We kick off with a surprising revelation about Titan, Saturn's largest moon, where new analysis suggests its interior may be a thick, warm slush rather than a vast ocean, complicating the search for extraterrestrial life. Next, we discuss a recent anomaly involving SpaceX's Starlink satellites that resulted in a satellite breaking apart, raising concerns about space debris and its implications for future missions.Shifting gears, we delve into the implications of President Trump's executive order on national space policy, which aims for a 2028 moon landing and addresses the increasing militarization of space. We then unravel the mystery of Fomalhaut B, once thought to be an exoplanet, but now revealed to be a cloud of debris from a cosmic collision, providing insight into the chaotic processes of planet formation.As we explore the interstellar comet 3I ATLAS making its closest approach to Earth, we highlight the fleeting opportunity for scientists to study this visitor from another solar system. Finally, we celebrate the Spherex Space Telescope's completion of its first all-sky infrared map, which promises to answer fundamental questions about the universe's structure and the origins of life.### Timestamps & Stories01:05 – **Story 1: Surprising Discovery about Titan****Key Facts**- New analysis suggests Titan's interior may be a thick, warm slush instead of a vast ocean.- This alters the prospects for extraterrestrial life.03:20 – **Story 2: SpaceX's Starlink Anomaly****Key Facts**- A Starlink satellite experienced an anomaly, breaking apart and creating debris.- The satellite is expected to deorbit and burn up in the atmosphere soon.05:45 – **Story 3: National Space Policy Changes****Key Facts**- President Trump's executive order aims for a 2028 moon landing and addresses space security.- The order reinforces NASA's Artemis program and emphasizes sustainable lunar presence.08:00 – **Story 4: The Mystery of Fomalhaut B****Key Facts**- Fomalhaut B was revealed to be a cloud of debris from a cosmic collision, not a planet.- This discovery offers a real-time look at planetary system formation.10:15 – **Story 5: Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS Approaches Earth****Key Facts**- The comet is making its closest approach, providing a rare observational opportunity.- It is too faint for the naked eye but can be tracked online.12:00 – **Story 6: Spherex Telescope's All-Sky Map****Key Facts**- The Spherex Space Telescope has completed its first all-sky infrared map in 102 colors.- This map will help answer questions about the universe's structure and the origins of life.### Sources & Further Reading1. NASA2. SpaceX3. James Webb Space Telescope4. European Space Agency5. Space.com### Follow & ContactX/Twitter: @AstroDailyPodInstagram: @astrodailypodEmail: hello@astronomydaily.ioWebsite: astronomydaily.ioClear skies and see you next time!
Bob Zimmerman highlights a record-breaking year with over 300 global rocket launches, driven largely by private enterprise competition. He notes that Amazon was forced to contract SpaceX for satellite launches due to delays from rivals like Blue Origin and reports on safety concerns involving Russian launch pad negligence. 1955
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Hey everyone! Hope you're doing great. Just checking in to let ya know i'm under the weather this week, been pushing myself a little too hard lately and it seems my body has finally caught up with my mind. I'll be taking the week off to get some rest and hopefully recover quickly, and will be back with you guys in no time. Enjoy those stars for me while i'm away, and clear skies to you all!-RooSupport the showEmail me at "Roo@TheAstrocast.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!
In this episode, Tamara Bond-Williams, Executive Director of Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), is joined by Craig Bowley, Regional Vice President of Sales for Europe at ST Engineering iDirect, to launch a new European series focused on the vertical markets shaping connectivity across the region. The conversation explores the macro trends redefining Europe's satellite landscape, from EU programs like IRIS² and GovSatCom, to the growing importance of secure, interoperable communications for governments, including their defense capabilities, and essential public systems. Bowley explains how multi-orbit systems, software-defined terminals, and new ground architectures are enabling resilience across land, sea, air, and space. This episode also examines emerging applications such as connected trains, mobility, IoT, and the convergence of satellite and 5G networks, revealing how satellite systems quietly underpin everyday life and strategic operations alike.
PREVIEW: Rick Fisher outlines Elon Musk's plan to launch AI data centers into low Earth orbit using heavy Starlink Version 3 satellites. This strategy aims to secure data off-planet and compete directly with China's own space-based infrastructure, moving the "AI data center race" beyond terrestrial locations like Northern Virginia.
In 450 BC, Herodotus described an Egyptian labyrinth so massive it made the pyramids look small. Then it vanished under the desert for 2,000 years. In 2008, scientists used ground-penetrating radar and found it—a massive structure 40 feet underground covering ten football fields. The Egyptian government immediately shut down all research. Satellite imaging later revealed four underground levels and a 130-foot metallic object at the center. The researcher who published his findings was permanently blacklisted. Ancient priests told Herodotus the deepest chambers held burial vaults of the kings who first built the labyrinth—not pharaohs, but whoever came before them. If they're right, Egyptian civilization didn't develop over centuries. It was inherited from something older. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVLrQ0twtDA
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Amy Scott is the Director of the Counting Crows documentary "Have You Seen Me Lately", released on December 18, 2025 (HBO Max) and produced by Bill Simmons. It focuses on the making of Recovering the Satellites and Adam's struggles with newfound fame during that time period.Join us as we ask Amy about the filming process, her history with the Crows, her creative choices, Bryson's tour scrapbook, and how talented/charming all the band members are.Amy's Website:https://www.amyelizabethscott.com/From Warner Broshttps://press.wbd.com/ca/media-release/hbo-original-documentary-music-box-counting-crows-have-you-seen-me-lately-debutsEmail Us: SullivanStreetPC@protonmail.com
Publicly available data can paint a much clearer picture of our lives than most of us realize, and this episode takes a deeper look at how those tiny digital breadcrumbs like photos, records, searches, even the background of a Zoom call can be pieced together to reveal far more than we ever intended. To help break this down, I'm joined by Cynthia Hetherington, Founder and CEO of The Hetherington Group, a longtime leader in open-source intelligence. She also founded Osmosis, the global association and conference for OSINT professionals, and she oversees OSINT Academy, where her team trains investigators, analysts, and practitioners from all experience levels. Cynthia shares how she started her career as a librarian who loved solving information puzzles and eventually became one of the earliest people applying internet research to real investigative work. She talks about the first wave of cybercrime in the 1990s, how she supported law enforcement before the web was even mainstream, and why publicly accessible data today is more powerful and more revealing than ever. We get into how OSINT actually works in practice, from identifying a location based on a sweatshirt logo to examining background objects in video calls. She also explains why the U.S. has fewer privacy protections than many assume, and how property records, social media posts, and online datasets combine to expose surprising amounts of personal information. We also explore the growing role of AI in intelligence work. Cynthia breaks down how tools like ChatGPT can accelerate analysis but also produce hallucinations that investigators must rigorously verify, especially when the stakes are legal or security-related. She walks through common vulnerabilities people overlook, the low-hanging fruit you can remove online, and why your online exposure often comes from the people living in your home. Cynthia closes by offering practical advice to protect your digital footprint and resources for anyone curious about learning OSINT themselves. This is a fascinating look at how much of your life is already visible, and what you can do to safeguard the parts you'd rather keep private. Show Notes: [01:17] Cynthia Hetherington, Founder & CEO of The Hetherington Group is here to discuss OSINT or Open-Source Intelligence. [02:40] Early cyber investigators began turning to her for help long before online research tools became mainstream. [03:39] Founding The Hetherington Group marks her transition from librarian to private investigator. [04:22] Digital vulnerability takes center stage as online data becomes widely accessible and increasingly revealing. [05:22] We get a clear breakdown of what OSINT actually is and what counts as "publicly available information." [06:40] A simple trash bin in a photo becomes a lesson in how quickly locations can be narrowed down. [08:03] Cynthia shares the sweatshirt example to show how a tiny image detail can identify a school and possibly a city. [09:32] Background clues seen during COVID video calls demonstrate how unintentional information leaks became routine. [11:12] A news segment with visible passwords highlights how everyday desk clutter can expose sensitive data. [12:14] She describes old threat-assessment techniques that relied on family photos and subtle personal cues. [13:32] Cynthia analyzes the balance and lighting of a Zoom backdrop, pointing out what investigators look for. [15:12] Virtual and real backgrounds each reveal different signals about a person's environment. [16:02] Reflections on screens become unexpected sources of intelligence as she notices objects outside the camera frame. [16:37] Concerns grow around how easily someone can be profiled using only public information. [17:13] Google emerges as the fastest tool for building a quick, surface-level profile of almost anyone. [18:32] Social media takes priority in search results and becomes a major driver of self-exposed data. [19:40] Cynthia compares AI tools to the early internet, describing how transformative they feel for investigators. [20:58] A poisoning case from the early '90s demonstrates how online expert communities solved problems before search engines existed. [22:40] She recalls using early listservs to reach forensic experts long before modern digital research tools were available. [23:44] Smarter prompts become essential as AI changes how OSINT professionals gather reliable information. [24:55] Cynthia introduces her C.R.A.W.L. method and explains how it mirrors the traditional intelligence lifecycle. [26:12] Hallucinations from AI responses reinforce the need for human review and verification. [27:48] We learn why repeatable processes are crucial for building trustworthy intelligence outputs. [29:05] Elegant-sounding AI answers illustrate the danger of unverified assumptions. [30:40] An outdated email-header technique becomes a reminder of how quickly OSINT methods evolve. [32:12] Managed attribution—hiding your digital identity—is explained along with when it's appropriate to use. [33:58] Cynthia unpacks the reality that the U.S. has no constitutional right to privacy. [35:36] The 1996 case that sparked her digital-vulnerability work becomes a turning point in her career. [37:32] Practical opt-out steps give everyday people a way to remove basic personal data from public sites. [38:31] She discusses how indirect prompting of AI tools can still narrow down someone's likely neighborhood or lifestyle. [39:58] Property and asset records emerge as unavoidable exposure points tied to government databases. [40:52] A high-risk client's situation shows how family members often create digital vulnerabilities without realizing it. [42:44] Threats that surface too late demonstrate why proactive intelligence work is essential. [44:01] Concerns about government surveillance are contrasted with the broader access private investigators actually have. [45:12] Train tracks become an example of how physical infrastructure now doubles as a modern data network. [46:03] She explains how audio signatures and forensic clues could theoretically identify a train's path. [47:58] Asset tracking becomes a global operation as valuable cargo moves between ships, trucks, and rail systems. [49:48] Satellite imagery makes monitoring even remote or underwater locations almost effortless. [51:12] Everyday applications of geospatial analysis include environmental changes and shifts within local communities. [52:19] Surveillance is compared to gravity; it's constant, invisible, and always exerting pressure. [52:44] Cynthia shares practical strategies for controlling your environment and keeping conversations private. [54:01] Resources like OSINT Academy, Information Exposed, and the Osmosis Association offer pathways for learning and strengthening personal privacy. [55:32] The episode closes with encouragement to stay aware of what you share and how easily digital clues can be connected. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review. 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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Miriam Webster's and Oxford University Press's Words of the Year for 2025, highlighting the impact of low-quality AI-generated content and emotionally provocative posts. The episode also covers the high frequency of near-collisions in low earth orbit, emphasizing risks to satellite operations. Additionally, the podcast details significant stock declines in AI infrastructure companies and the recent patch by Amazon for a critical Kindle vulnerability. The show concludes with reflections on the year's events, personal notes from Jim, and gratitude towards listeners and sponsors like Meter. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:20 Word of the Year: Slop and Rage Bait 02:50 Satellite Near Misses and Space Traffic Concerns 05:52 AI Infrastructure Stocks Take a Hit 09:12 Holiday Season Cybersecurity Warnings 10:43 Kindle Vulnerability and Amazon Account Risks 11:56 Year-End Reflections and Thank You 15:28 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Acknowledgment
Dr Lance Benner of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory headed up a team of scientists who used the 70 meter antenna at NASA's Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex to bounce RADAR beams off of the asteroid Florence as it made a close approach to Earth in September of 2017. The RADAR images these researchers obtained reveal that Florence consists of a 2.8 mile diameter primary asteroid which is orbited by two small moons. Florence's two satellites appear to be between three hundred and a thousand feet in diameter and orbit the main asteroid in about 8 and 24 hours respectively. Florence is rare since there are only two other triple asteroid systems among the 16,000 Earth approaching asteroids which asteroid hunters have discovered. We would know more about Florence if Hurricane Irma had not prevented astronomers from using the giant Arecibo RADAR Dish in Puerto Rico to study it. Our curiosity will have to wait since Florence will not come very close again until September 2, 2057.
In this episode, Devin and Ian are joined by Fess to discuss his recent Satellite win at the Kentuckiana Fight Club (or KFC). They go through his preparations with Haqqislam, the format of the event and missions, as well as lessons from his games, before wrapping up with some advice for tournaments.List 1: Sticky Stuff - https://bit.ly/KYStickyStuffList 2: Pound Town - https://bit.ly/KYPoundTownWhile you're listening, jump on our Discord server, to talk more Infinity.(https://discord.gg/4WJtJXcYjP)And if you want access some cool benefits while helping us keep the show going, check out our Patreon.(https://www.patreon.com/MetaChemistry)
We're joined by Brian Fergusson for a wild, nostalgic, and downright hilarious dive into our childhood in Shediac. From labor board battles and Bell service nightmares to lobster debates, lost fast-food icons, Kiss solo albums, cemetery donuts, and the infamous Halifax breakdown — this one covers everything.We even unpack what REALLY happened the first time we met, how our friendship with Richard shaped our lives, and why Maritimers fly all the way to Winnipeg just to eat at Red Lobster.#Podcast #Maritimes #Shediac #Nostalgia #ComedyPodcast #CanadianPodcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/meetthegeeksWe are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.app/Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcastRed Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
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In today's episode, we delve into a series of captivating stories from the cosmos, including Google's ambitious Project Suncatcher, which aims to build data centers in space, harnessing solar power and the cold vacuum of space for efficiency. We also discuss a close encounter between a Chinese spacecraft and a SpaceX Starlink satellite, highlighting the urgent need for better space traffic management. Additionally, we explore a new theory suggesting that a rogue planet may have reshaped our solar system, and how Mars has been subtly influencing Earth's climate over millennia. To cap it off, we celebrate a remarkable milestone for Voyager 1, as it approaches a staggering distance of one light day from Earth.### Timestamps & Stories 01:05 – **Story 1: Google's Project Suncatcher - Data Centers in Space****Key Facts** - Google plans to launch prototype satellites in 2027 to create an orbital data center powered by solar energy. - The project aims to address the immense energy consumption of data centers on Earth. 03:20 – **Story 2: Close Encounter in Orbit****Key Facts** - A Chinese spacecraft narrowly avoided a collision with a SpaceX Starlink satellite, coming within 200 meters. - The incident underscores the growing problem of space congestion and the need for better coordination among satellite operators. 05:45 – **Story 3: Richie Planet Theory Reshaping Solar System****Key Facts** - New research suggests a rogue planet may have triggered the rearrangement of our solar system's giant planets. - Simulations indicate that a massive object could have caused the instability that shaped the orbits of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. 08:00 – **Story 4: Mars' Influence on Earth's Climate****Key Facts** - A study finds that gravitational interactions between Earth and Mars amplify long-term climate cycles on Earth. - These interactions may enhance the effects of Milankovitch cycles, influencing ice ages over millions of years. 10:15 – **Story 5: Voyager 1's Milestone Journey****Key Facts** - Voyager 1 is set to reach a distance of one light day from Earth by November 2026, making communication a 48-hour round trip. - Launched in 1977, it remains the most distant human-made object, continuing to send valuable data from interstellar space. ### Sources & Further Reading 1. Google2. SpaceX3. NASA Voyager Mission4. NASA Solar System Exploration5. European Space Agency### Follow & Contact X/Twitter: @AstroDailyPod Instagram: @astrodailypod Email: hello@astronomydaily.io Website: astronomydaily.io Clear skies and see you tomorrow!
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1398 - Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release Date: December 13, 2025 Here is a summary of the news trending...This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Jordan Kurtz, KE9BPO, Mike Nikolich, N9OVQ, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Ed Johnson, W2PH, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, Marvin Turner, W0MET, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS Approximate Running Time: 1:40:54 Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1398 Trending headlines in this week's bulletin service 1. AMSAT: KSLV-II Mission Deploys 13 Satellites, Including New Amateur Radio Payloads 2. AMSAT: Satellite Shorts From All Over 3. ARRL: FCC Allocates 60-Meter World-Wide Amateur Band Approved at WRC-15; Continues Amateur Use of Four Additional 60-Meter Channels, and Updates 420 MHz Coordination Info 4. ARRL: ARRL To Host 2026 HamSCI Workshop At Central Connecticut State University 5. ARRL: ARRL 10-Meter Contest This Weekend 6. ARRL: Help Someone Get Their First Ham Radio License By The End of 2025 7. ARRL: Deadline Approaching: Apply Now For The 2026 ARRL Foundation Scholarships 8. ARRL: The Greater Cincinnati Amateur Radio Association 1936 Net Will Host Its Annual AM Night 9. ARRL: Registration Is Open For The 2026 Sessions Of The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Tech 10. ARRL: Pre-Registration Is Open For The ARRL Student Coding Competition 11. ARRL: Christmas Eve 2025 Is A Great Opportunity For Radio Transmissions From Vintage Equipment 12. First HamTV Transmission From ISS Since 2018 13. New Club Station And Callsign Approved By Jordanian Amateurs 14. RACES Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service Ends In Vermont 15. Battle Of The Bulge Anniversary To Be Marked By Special Event 16. Youth On The Air Camp Application Period Opens 17. Six Santa Christmas Station Are On The Air From Dutch Amateurs 18. Smartphones In The UK To Receive Direct To Device Satellite Service 19. QSL Dot Net Founder Alan L. Waller, K3TKJ, SK 20. ARRL: Spokane County Amateurs Hold Weather Ground Truth Event 21. ARRL: Upcoming RadioSport Contests and Regional Convention Listings 22. AMSAT: Registration is open the the 25-26 European Astro-Pi Challenge 23. AMSAT: Optical communication systems test the limits of FCC authority 24. FCC: FCC Closes more than 2000 inactive proceedings 25. TvT: China will host International Telecommunications Union World Radio Conference 2027 26. ARRL: The 2024 ARRL Annual Report promotes, protects, inspires, and educates amateurs 27. ARRL Orlando HamCation Award winners are announced 28. ARRL: The league encourages amateurs to send a holiday RadioGram 29. Short range UHF radios in Germany face new restrictions Plus these Special Features This Week: * Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO - AMSAT Satellite News * Foundations of Amateur Radio with Onno Benschop VK6FLAB, will have yet another update on his Bald Yak Project. This time he presents a segment he calls, "Choices and Software Flexibility". * The DX Corner with Bill Salyers, AJ8B with with all the latest news on DXpeditions, DX, upcoming radio sport contests, and a lot more * Weekly Propagation Forecast from the ARRL * Our own amateur radio historian, Will Rogers, K5WLR, is here with another brand new edition of A Century of Amateur Radio. This week, Will takes us all aboard The Wayback Machine to the mid 1920's as amateurs were rapidly coming to appreciate that there was something strange and unexpected about the shorter wavelengths. Clearly, it was time to press on downward, but their hands were somewhat tied by the lack of an allocation in this unused, unexplored territory. This is Part Two of an episode titled, "Onward, Downward" ----- Full Podcast (ID breaks every 10 mins for use on ham frequencies): https://www.twiar.net/twiarpodcast.rss Full Podcast (No ID Breaks for LPFM or personal listening): https://www.twiar.net/twiarpodcastlpfm.rss Truncated Podcast (Approximately 1 hour in length): https://www.twiar.net/twiarpodcast60.rss Website: https://www.twiar.net X: https://x.com/TWIAR Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twiar.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQdPO6QkZJ1eIvw6-EQWQPgogVNiZim4u RSS News: https://twiar.net/?feed=rss2 Automated (Full Static file, updated weekly): https://twiar.net/TWIARHAM.mp3 Automated (1-hour Static file, updated weekly): https://www.twiar.net/TWIAR1HR.mp3 This Week in Amateur Radio is produced by Community Video Associates in upstate New York, and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. If you would like to volunteer with us as a news anchor or special segment producer please get in touch with our Executive Producer, George, via email at w2xbs77@gmail.com. Thanks to FortifiedNet.net for the server space! Thanks to Archive.org for the audio space.
Lawmakers in the US have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to help commercial satellite owners and operators defend against growing cybersecurity threats to satellites. Satellite manufacturer K2 Space has raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $3 billion valuation. Fortastra has emerged from stealth and has raised over $8 million in seed financing, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com. Selected Reading Lawmakers revive satellite cybersecurity bill to shield commercial space systems from rising threats - Industrial Cyber K2 Space Raises $250M at $3B Valuation to Roll Out a New Class of High-Capability Satellites Strength Among the Stars: Fortastra Emerges to Build Maneuverable Spacecraft for National Security New Orders Signed With MBDA For Over 35m€- Avio NASA Selects Two Heliophysics Missions for Continued Development NASA JPL Unveils Rover Operations Center for Moon, Mars Missions Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Dark Energy Camera on the National Science Foundation's Blanco 4-meter telescope on Cerro Tololo in Chile is taking near Sun twilight images to search for asteroids, hidden in the glare of our Sun, sneaking up on home planet.
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PREVIEW — Bob Zimmerman — Russia Exploits Starlink on the Battlefield. Bob Zimmerman analyzes how the Ukraine war has extended into low-earth orbit through contested control of Starlink satellite communications infrastructure. Zimmerman documents that although SpaceX has publicly supported Ukraine through satellite access denial to Russian military forces, Russia has systematically acquired black-market Starlink terminals, enabling operational control of reconnaissance and attack drones throughout the conflict zone. Zimmerman characterizes this persistent technological challenge as a significant strategic problem that U.S. officials and Ukrainian military command are actively attempting to resolve through terminal tracking, signal disruption, and device authentication protocols, representing an emerging domain of space-age warfare previously unanticipated in terrestrial conflict planning. 1941