Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, and Deutsche Telekom IoT (DT IoT) have announced the successful transmission of a voice message over Iridium NTN Direct in a demonstration with Toyota.

Catalyx Space is preparing to test a newly developed deployable heat shield for its planned ReX reentry vehicle. The heat shield is designed to expand from 25 centimeters across when stowed to one meter. The flight also aims to validate a point-to-point delivery capability for defense applications.

On Sunday, August 31, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was successfully launched into space. It is currently en route to its primary operating location — the Lagrange point L2 of the Sun-Earth system.

Open-source tool tracker provides a pure text-based interface for satellite monitoring, featuring a world map view, complete orbital elements, and altitude history with apogee/perigee markers. Suitable for civilian, commercial, and government applications requiring lightweight, accurate orbital awareness without graphical dependencies. For developers interested in building space technologies, this type of interface offers a clean reference implementation of real-time SGP4 propagation, TLE handling, and terminal visualization that can be extended or integrated into larger systems. Current ISS (ZARYA) position at time of capture: Latitude -41.6° · Longitude -142.9° · Altitude 436.6 km · Velocity 7.65 km/s Period 92.95 min · Inclination 51.63° Repository:

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GitHub - ShenMian/tracker: A terminal-based real-time satellite tracking and orbit prediction application.

A terminal-based real-time satellite tracking and orbit prediction application. - ShenMian/tracker

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NorthStar Earth & Space and Kepler Communications announced a collaboration that combines NorthStar’s leading space-based Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services and Kepler’s advanced optical data relay infrastructure to accelerate the deployment of orbital sensing capabilities and streamline delivery of critical space intelligence to customers worldwide.

Quantum Space is developing advanced maneuverable spacecraft designed to provide greater mobility and resilience for national security, civil and commercial space operations. The company’s approach is centered on replacing fixed and predictable satellite architectures with spacecraft that can operate, reposition and sustain themselves across changing orbital environments.

On September 2, 2026, satellite platform manufacturer York Space Systems announced the introduction of the LX/V-CLASS, a standardized smallsat platform engineered specifically for sustained operation in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).

IBM and University of Chicago researchers have completed a quantum computation that leading classical methods could not practically reproduce. The system used 70 error-corrected logical qubits and finished the task in roughly 15 minutes while also providing statistical evidence that the result was reliable.

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy lifts off Aug. 30 from the Kennedy Space Center carrying NASA's Roman Space Telescope.

Scientists have found a surprising way to potentially switch on an unusual form of magnetism in ruthenium dioxide, a material that normally appears nonmagnetic. When the material was made into an ultrathin film only a few atomic layers thick and placed under strain, its electrons developed patterns consistent with altermagnetism, a recently proposed magnetic state with promising uses in advanced electronics.

Previous NASA testing in LEO demonstrated CIGS PV’s potential to recover from radiation exposure through its self-annealing properties, a phenomenon described in scholarly journals as “Remarkable Recovery.” Now, Ascent is extending that research to determine whether that same recovery is possible in the more demanding radiation environments of medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO) and other high-energy orbits, to bolster the qualifications of its thin-film solar products for an expanding range of space applications.

Impulse Space will increase the cadence of its rideshare missions to geostationary orbit, citing strong commercial demand. During a side session at the Small Satellite Conference, Aug. 25, Joshua Rea, director of commercial sales at Impulse Space, said the company has closed bookings for its first Caravan rideshare mission, scheduled for the first half of 2027, using the company’s Helios kick stage to deliver payloads to GEO.

LROC Narrow Angle Camera image before (M1370003265R) and after (M1541091337R) the SpaceX booster impact. Images enlarged 5x, north is up, each image is 120 meters wide. Credit: NASA/GSFC/Intuitive Machines

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has been cleared for final launch preparations ahead of a targeted August 30 liftoff aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy. The powerful new observatory will probe cosmic expansion, the history of the universe, and distant exoplanets.

A nanoscale polymer film deposited on a copper tube by initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) promotes droplet nucleation during water vapor condensation and facilitates the rapid removal of the resulting droplets. The circular inset shows nanoscale aggregates on the polymer surface that contribute to condensation nucleation.

POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SUNSPOT: Sunspot 4513 has developed a 'beta-gamma-delta' magnetic field that harbors energy for X-class solar flares. Unlike Thursday's M8-class flare, which missed Earth, future flares will not miss. The sunspot has us in the strike zone now.

It's time for traditional digital technology companies to start accepting #Bitcoin; if traditional social media platforms really want to navigate and participate in WEB3, AI, AGI, Robotics and VR they will be forced to upgrade their source codes against quantum computer hacks. Every single digital protocol not yet truly encrypted and de-centralized is a Wall Street bust. Instead of using the internet to endanger yourself use the internet to evolve.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Gaza, calling it a meaningless plan pushed by the “Zionist lobby.”

Psychologists consider narcissistic sociopaths to exhibit traits of both narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). This combination creates a personality profile characterized by extreme self-centeredness, a lack of empathy, manipulative tendencies, and a disregard for social norms and the rights of others. Here are key points psychologists emphasize about such individuals: Core Traits: 1. Narcissistic Features: Grandiose sense of self-importance. Constant need for admiration and validation. Entitlement and exploitation of others to meet personal needs. Lack of genuine empathy for others' feelings or needs. 2. Sociopathic (ASPD) Features: Persistent disregard for laws, rules, and the rights of others. Manipulative and deceitful behaviors for personal gain. Impulsivity and inability to plan ahead responsibly. Aggressiveness, hostility, or violent tendencies. Psychological Dynamics: Emotional Manipulation: Narcissistic sociopaths use charm, charisma, and deceit to manipulate others into serving their interests. Lack of Remorse: They rarely feel guilt or remorse for their harmful actions, as their sense of superiority and lack of empathy override moral considerations. Superficial Relationships: Relationships are often shallow and transactional, serving only their needs. Impact on Others: Exploitation: They can harm or exploit others emotionally, financially, or physically without concern for consequences. Toxic Interactions: People close to them, such as family, friends, or coworkers, often experience confusion, distress, and emotional harm. Psychologists’ Views on Treatment: Narcissistic sociopaths are notoriously difficult to treat due to their resistance to acknowledging faults or seeking help. Psychotherapy, when attempted, may focus on managing harmful behaviors rather than achieving deep psychological change. Cultural Representation: Psychologists and researchers often highlight the portrayal of such individuals in media and real life as being disproportionately influential in positions of power, which can amplify their harmful tendencies on a larger scale.