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AI maps icebergs 10,000 times faster than humans
Giant icebergs are important components of the Antarctic environment. They impact ocean physics, chemistry, biology and, of course, maritime operations. Therefore, it is crucial to monitor iceberg extent and to quantify how much meltwater they release into the ocean. In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Leeds have unveiled a neural network that can swiftly and accurately chart the expanse of large Antarctic icebergs in Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite radar images, accomplishing the task in a mere 0.01 seconds. This novel approach is in stark contrast to the laborious and time-consuming manual efforts needed previously. Video: <a href="https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2023/11/Using_AI_to_measure_the_size_of_icebergs">Using AI to measure the size of icebergs</a>Paris (ESA) Nov 10, 2023 In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Leeds have unveiled a neural network that can swiftly and accurately chart the expanse of large Antarctic icebergs in satellite im ... more |
ROCKET SCIENCE
ESA further boosts RFA One across Europe Paris (ESA) Nov 09, 2023 ESA has committed further 'Boost! Programme' funding to German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg, known as RFA, for the development of commercial space transportation services based on the RFA One lau  TECH SPACE
D-Orbit Welcomes Marubeni Corporation as Lead Investor in Series C Funding Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 In a significant move within the space logistics sector, D-Orbit, a pioneer in satellite logistics services, has announced a new investment partnership with Marubeni Corporation, the Japanese indust AFRICA NEWS
Burkina conscripts dissidents in anti-jihadist fight: HRW Abidjan (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 Burkina Faso's junta has conscripted at least a dozen journalists, civil society activists and opposition members for its anti-jihadist fight in a crackdown on dissent, Human Rights Watch has said. TRADE WARS
US lends $553 million for deep-sea terminal in Sri Lanka Colombo (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 The United States will lend more than $550 million for an Indian-led deep-sea container terminal in Sri Lanka, officials said Wednesday, with the project seen as countering China's rising influence in the Indian Ocean. | ||||||
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TRADE WARS
US lends $553 million for deep-sea terminal in Sri LankaColombo (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 The United States will lend more than $550 million for an Indian-led deep-sea container terminal in Sri Lanka, officials said Wednesday, with the project seen as countering China's rising influence in the Indian Ocean. AFRICA NEWS
Ethiopia holds fresh round of talks with Oromo rebels Nairobi (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 Ethiopia's government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebel group are holding talks in Tanzania to try to end a five-year insurgency in the country's most populous region, a diplomatic source said Wednesday. TECH SPACE
World-first Zero Debris Charter goes live Paris (ESA) Nov 07, 2023 More satellites were launched in the last few years than the entire six decades of space exploration. 130 million pieces of space debris larger than a millimetre orbit Earth, threatening satellites SUPERPOWERS
NATO condemns Russia ditching conventional forces treaty Brussels (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 NATO countries on Tuesday condemned Russia's formal withdrawal from a landmark treaty limiting conventional forces in Europe and said allies involved were suspending its operation. |
SPACEMART
ESA's Proba-3 Formation Flying Mission Proceeds to Final Checks Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 06, 2023 The European Space Agency's (ESA) ambitious Proba-3 mission has recently completed a critical environmental testing campaign, marking a significant milestone on its path toward a 2024 launch. Conduc WAR REPORT
IDF says it captured Hamas compound in Gaza Washington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2023 Israel Defense Forces operating deep inside Gaza said they captured a Hamas compound housing observation posts, training facilities and underground "terror" tunnels, killing several of the group's fighters battles overnight. TECH SPACE
Momentus Advances Vigoride-7 Testing, Aiming for 2024 SpaceX Launch Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2023 Momentus Inc., the U.S.-based commercial space firm known for its satellite transportation and in-space services, has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of vibration testing on its WAR REPORT
Pride mixes with fear for Israeli soldiers near Gaza Sderot, Israel (AFP) Nov 6, 2023 Israeli soldiers who have taken up positions near the Gaza border told AFP they felt proud to protect their country after Hamas's October 7 attacks - but also nervous as war intensifies. | ||||||
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TRISAT-R CubeSat: A Glimpse of Earth through the Eye of a Coin-Sized Camera
This unusual image was acquired using an extremely miniaturised camera about the size of the edge of a 20 cent coin - a miniscule technology experiment aboard ESA's shoebox-sized TRISAT-R CubeSat.Maribor, Slovenia (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 In a striking display of miniaturized innovation, the European Space Agency's TRISAT-R CubeSat has provided a unique perspective of our planet Earth from an altitude of 6,000 kilometers, captured th ... more |
WAR REPORT
Fierce fighting in Gaza as US envoy faces Arab anger Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Nov 4, 2023 Israel battled into the fifth week Saturday of its war to crush Hamas, showing no signs of letting up even as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced a rising tide of anger in meetings with Arab foreign ministers. AEROSPACE
China blasts 'malicious' Canada air patrol after latest intercept Beijing (AFP) Nov 4, 2023 China on Saturday accused Canada of conducting a "malicious and provocative" air patrol over the disputed South China Sea, after Ottawa rebuked Beijing for what it described as a second risky midair intercept in two weeks. WAR REPORT
Hezbollah chief tells US 'we are ready to face your fleet' Beirut (AFP) Nov 3, 2023 Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said Friday his Iran-backed group was not afraid of US warships and "all options" were open for an expansion of the Israel-Hamas conflict into Lebanon. AEROSPACE
Canada slams China over second 'unsafe' aircraft intercept in two weeks Ottawa (AFP) Nov 3, 2023 Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair on Friday slammed Chinese fighter jets' second "significantly unsafe" intercept in two weeks of Canadian aircraft patrolling the Pacific. | ||||||
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