Military & Defense News

31. NASA, ESA, And The Use Of Infrared In Space 9/23/2024

    Infrared astronomy revolutionized space exploration, revealing hidden cosmic phenomena. From early discoveries to advanced space telescopes, it enables the study of cool objects, distant galaxies, and exoplanets.

32. A Look At VISION 2024 9/19/2024

    VISION 2024 is coming soon – let’s take a quick look at this biennial event.

33. Bringing The World To The Most Remote Spot On Earth 9/16/2024

    High-speed broadband satellite communication might be slower than cable and fiber internet but for the most remote community on Earth, it could be a blessing.

34. The Use Of Advanced Optics In Border Security 8/16/2024

    ICE uses advanced optics for border security: high-res cameras, infrared sensors, X-ray scanners, fiber optics, LiDAR, and drones. These tools enhance surveillance and detection capabilities.

35. The Rise Of Digital Twins In Photonics 7/8/2024

    Digital twins, virtual replicas of physical objects, aid in design, monitoring, and optimization across industries, including photonics.

36. The Use Of Hyperspectral Imaging By The Military 7/2/2024

    Hyperspectral imaging is used in many industries, including defense. The data mined from this process can be the difference between winning and losing a war.

37. Directed Energy Weapons: From The Mirrors Of Archimedes To Iron Beam 6/27/2024

    The U.S., China, France, Germany, the U.K., Russia, India, Israel, and Pakistan are all working to develop military-grade directed energy weapons. While mostly in the developmental stage, they are fast becoming the practical, high-performance military option of tomorrow.

38. A Look At GeoXO, NOAA's Next Weather Satellite 6/25/2024

    Scheduled for launch in the early 2030s, GeoXO is intended as an upgrade to NOAA’s current GOES-R of weather satellites, with an anticipated lifetime through 2055.

39. Look Out Hubble And Webb, Here Comes Roman 6/19/2024

    The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope is set to launch by May 2027. Learn more about this engineering marvel, as well as the scientific pioneer after whom it was named.

40. Out Of This World Discoveries Made By The James Webb Space Telescope 6/7/2024

    As we continue to explore the data provided by JWST, the potential for discovery is limitless. Each new image and dataset brings us closer to unraveling the mysteries of the universe, inspiring curiosity and wonder.