Course correction needed quickly to avoid pathway to 'hothouse Earth' scenario, scientists say
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10:51
Scientists say multiple Earth system components appear closer to destabilization than previously believed, putting the planet in increased danger of following a "hothouse" path driven by feedback loops that can amplify the consequences of global warming.
Published in the journal One Earth, "The risk of a hothouse Earth trajectory" is an analysis by an international collaboration led by Ore Photonic neurons push ultra-fast trading beyond electronic limits
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10:51
In high frequency stock trading, the fastest systems typically capture the greatest advantage, putting a premium on shaving every possible fraction of a second from end to end latency. For years, the most advanced platforms have relied on FPGA based electronic processors to minimize delay, but these architectures are now running into hard limits set by clock speeds, data conversion overhead, and 
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Genesis satellite Leonardo funding development of Earth observation constellation
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 07:43
Leonardo is funding development of an Earth observation constellation designed to highlight its capabilities while also being a model for larger European initiatives.
New tool could reduce collision risk for Earth-observation satellites
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Launching the first Ariane 6 with four boosters
Monday, 16 February 2026 15:20
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This first launch of the four-booster version of Ariane 6, operated by Arianespace, took 32 satellites for Amazon’s Leo constellation to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff occurred at 13:45 local time (16:45 GMT/17:45 CET) from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, with separation of the last satellites occurring after 114 minutes.
Ariane 6 in its four-booster configuration, known as Ariane 64, doubles the rocket’s performance compared to the two-booster version that has flown five times including the inaugural flight in 2024. The P120C boosters used by Ariane 6 are one of the most powerful one-piece motors in production in the world.
NASA work on several programs pending responses to White House executive order
Monday, 16 February 2026 15:11
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he expects to provide details about several agency priorities, including lunar exploration and commercial space stations, in the coming weeks.
The space nuclear power bottleneck — and how to fix it
Monday, 16 February 2026 13:00
No technology holds more transformative potential for America’s space aspirations than nuclear power.
A new concept for catching up with 3I/ATLAS
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Let there be design: ESA’s Genesis mission passes PDR
Monday, 16 February 2026 12:30
In December last year, teams from the European Space Agency (ESA) and industry completed the system Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for ESA’s Genesis mission, which will measure Earth down to the millimetre. The improved measurement of Earth will benefit fields as diverse as navigation, sea level monitoring and infrastructure development.
Low-profile Chinese launch firm conducts first stage static fire
Monday, 16 February 2026 10:54
Southern California sky is lit up by Valentine's Day SpaceX launch
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NASA to let private company Vast visit space station for private mission in 2027
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Portions of the Pentagon’s LEO constellation on hold as acquisition reviews proceed
Monday, 16 February 2026 10:00
Changes anticipated for ‘custody’ and ‘transport’ layers
International crew arrives at space station
Monday, 16 February 2026 03:42
Four astronauts docked at the International Space Station on Saturday for a months-long research mission, replacing a crew forced to return to Earth early over a medical issue.
The US space agency's Crew-12 arrived at the orbiting laboratory after a journey of about 34 hours that started with blastoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
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