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NASA to Launch Two CAPSTONE 02 Probes in 2027 to Test Complex Three-Body Orbits for Lunar Infrastructure
Space USA Overview NASA plans to launch two CAPSTONE 02 maneuverable probes into lunar orbit in 2027 to investigate the effects of complex gravitational environments, specifically "three-body orbits," on spacecraft. This mission aims to ... -
Cutting-Edge Sensing Technologies Combat Food Adulteration: Electrochemical DNA Biosensor Identifies Porcine DNA in Processed Meats
Analytical Methods International Overview Modern sensing technologies, particularly electrochemical and optical biosensors, are making significant strides in combating food adulteration. A recent review highlighted a label-free electroch... -
Nanobiosensors Revolutionize Soil and Plant Health Monitoring: Real-time Detection Drives Precision Agriculture
Frontiers in Plant Science Switzerland Overview Nanobiosensors are driving next-generation soil and plant health monitoring by enabling real-time detection of physical, chemical, and biological parameters like soil nutrients and plant he... -
China Successfully Completes World’s First On-Orbit Test of 400V Space Power System on Tianzhou-10
Global Times China Overview China successfully completed all on-orbit tests of its new-generation space power system aboard the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft, marking the world's first application of a 400V bus power system in orbit. This... -
Intel Unveils “Starfire”: First Space-Grade Processor Integrating AI Acceleration and Radiation Hardening
Semiconductor Engineering USA Overview Intel announced "Starfire" in July 2026, its inaugural processor designed for space, combining cutting-edge AI acceleration with robust radiation hardening. This system-on-chip is built on Intel's a... -
DIII-D Tokamak Utilized for Spacecraft Thermal Shield Research: Addressing Discrepancies in Jupiter Atmospheric Entry Data
arXiv USA Overview According to a new arXiv preprint, research using the DIII-D tokamak is investigating mass loss rates and failure modes of spacecraft Thermal Protection System (TPS) materials. This study aims to refine ablation models... -
Miami’s City Labs Launches Small Nuclear Batteries for Space Exploration, Demonstrating Long-Duration Power Supply
WLRN USA Overview Miami-based City Labs has launched its first commercial nuclear-powered payload into orbit via a SpaceX rocket, demonstrating the long-duration power supply capability of its small nuclear batteries (nanotritium batteri... -
NASA Begins Major Assembly for Dragonfly Nuclear-Powered Drone Mission to Saturn’s Moon Titan
Space Daily USA Overview NASA has commenced the major assembly of Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered drone designed to explore Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. Slated for a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch after July 2028 and arrival in late 2034, Drag... -
BAE Systems’ Rad-Hard RAD750 Chip Proven Highly Reliable, Adopted by Jupiter Probe Juno
Medium UK Overview BAE Systems' radiation-hardened RAD750 chip serves as the primary flight computer for multiple deep space missions, including NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, Jupiter probe Juno, and the upcoming Europa Clipper. The chip a... -
NASA Explores Power-over-Fiber Technology for Lunar Underground eXplorer (LUX) Mission
NASA USA Overview NASA is proposing to adopt innovative laser Power-over-Fiber (PoF) technology to enable the Lunar Underground eXplorer (LUX) mission, a robotic lunar lava tube exploration and science mission. This technology will allow...
