Satellite Technology

DUK has partnered with HEX20 to launch an educational programme offering hands-on training in satellite technology. The initiative provides immersive learning in the design, assembly, integration, and testing of satellite subsystems for selected students from India and abroad.

T-Mobile is deploying satellite technology, mobile network assets, and other resources to support Central Texas communities affected by floods. The company aims to assist flood-impacted areas through these measures.

The EU is pushing to implement satellite technology that would enforce a 20mph speed limit for vehicles. This initiative aims to use the technology to automatically reduce car speeds to the specified limit.

Kerala's revised budget aims to boost the space economy by establishing research institutions focused on satellite technology within the state.

European satellite group Iceye secured €1 billion in funding led by General Atlantic. The capital raise values the Finnish-Polish company at €10 billion.

A telecommunications CEO warns that Europe faces significant vulnerability due to U.S. dominance in satellite technology and artificial intelligence, highlighting the risk of non-state actors like Starlink having the power to control continental connectivity. The warning underscores Europe's dependence on American companies for critical infrastructure.

The article discusses the emerging trend of relocating data centers to space to reduce latency and avoid terrestrial challenges. This shift could revolutionize global internet infrastructure and space-based computing.