Artistic impression of European Data Relay Satellite (EDRS) system (not to scale). These satellites work in GEO and relay data to and from non-GEO satellites, spacecraft, and stations that aren’t ...
Learn how to model and visualize geostationary orbits using GlowScript VPython. This step-by-step tutorial covers the physics, code, and visualization tips so you can build an accurate and interactive ...
Illustration of the Air Force Research Laboratory's NTS-3 satellite. Credit: L3Harris WASHINGTON — An experimental U.S. military satellite designed to test new space-based navigation technologies has ...
One of the most crucial elements of a forecast is sky conditions. Whether it's sunny, partly cloudy, or storming. Typically, we use radar to detect rain, but when it is not raining, how do we observe ...
In this video, we use Python to calculate circular and geostationary orbits! Follow along as we apply physics equations to determine orbital radius, velocity, and the specific conditions needed for a ...
A Long March 3B lifts off from Xichang, sending Shijian-25 on its way to orbit, Jan. 6, 2025. Credit: Ourspace HELSINKI — China is expanding its presence and capabilities in the strategically vital ...