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A Satellite Mishap is Allowing Physicists to Test Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Posted in Science on 17th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
Two wayward satellites are being repurposed to provide the most accurate assessment yet of how gravity affects the passage of time.
NASA is testing CubeSat-based laser communications
Posted in Science on 15th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Subsequent tests will help identify new uses for the satellites, from communications systems to new docking solutions.
Facebook will use satellites to bring broadband to large parts of Africa
Posted in Business on 5th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
In its latest effort to open up Internet access to developing markets, Facebook has partnered with French satellite company Eutelsat Communications.
New Ion Drive has 153% more fuel efficiency than the previous record ion drive built by NASA
Posted in Science on 26th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
The drive is using fuel far more efficiently, allowing for it to operate for longer.
China successfully launches the new Long March 6 rocket and looks forward to next generation Long March 5 in 2016
Posted in Science on 20th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
The rocket carried 20 micro-satellites into the space for tests.