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Optical Communications10 Nov 2026 · Source: NASA
NASA’s December seminar announcement highlights detector advances with applications in deep-space optical communication. We examine the specialist skills that could turn those advances into usable systems.
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Flight Software10 Nov 2026 · Source: NASA
NASA’s account of SSPICY’s communications loss highlights the importance of onboard fault protection, recovery paths and system-level verification.
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Geospatial Data Engineering10 Nov 2026 · Source: NASA
NASA and USDA’s expanded collaboration connects Earth observation with practical agricultural decisions, bringing data integration and reliability into sharper commercial focus.
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GNC10 Nov 2026 · Source: NASA
A real-time Dragonfly simulation combined flight software, avionics and sensor inputs, showing why autonomy programmes need closely connected GNC and verification teams.
Read perspectiveGeospatial Data Engineering10 Nov 2026 · Source: NASA Earthdata
A NASA Earthdata release offers expedited atmospheric profiles with approximately one-day latency, illustrating the engineering trade-offs behind timely Earth-observation services.
Read perspectivePower Systems10 Nov 2026 · Source: NASA
NASA’s SR-1 update puts power conversion, thermal engineering and safety assurance at the centre of a planned deep-space nuclear electric propulsion demonstration.
Read perspectivePower Systems10 Nov 2026 · Source: NASA
NASA’s SPEARS prototype results show progress in solid-state batteries while underscoring the gap between laboratory performance and dependable lunar power.
Read perspectiveOptical Communications10 Nov 2026 · Source: NASA
NASA’s July selection of Starlink laser terminals for Artemis III offers a useful signal for optical communications teams: integration and operational assurance matter as much as link capacity.
Read perspectiveGNC10 Nov 2026 · Source: NASA
NASA’s drone-based demonstration of its SPLICE landing technology provides a concrete development in autonomous guidance, navigation and control. The staffing and commercial relevance lies in the potential work needed to turn demonstrated capability into dependable spacecraft systems.
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