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India Deploys 14 Quantum-Secure Devices for Telecom and Finance
India's Centre for Development of Telematics has released 14 production-grade quantum-secure hardware and software products, aiming to integrate quantum cryptography and post-quantum standards into national telecom and financial infrastructure
Ares Shield to Equip Lonestar Satellites With Microwave Defense Modules
Florida-based Lonestar Data Holdings has signed a contract with Polish startup Ares Shield to supply high-power microwave defense systems for its planned orbital data centers, aiming to counter satellite threats without generating space debris
Japan Deploys Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer With 50 Qubits
Japan's Institute for Molecular Science has launched 'Shunkai,' a neutral-atom quantum computer integrating optical tweezer arrays and room-temperature control, with an initial 50-qubit platform and plans for future scaling
Skyloom Deploys 84 Optical Terminals for Secure Space-Based Networks
Skyloom Global, now part of IonQ, has installed 84 optical communication terminals in low-Earth orbit, supporting the U.S. Space Development Agency's secure mesh network for military data transfer and future quantum networking applications
NASA Backs 18 Advanced Concepts for Future Space Missions
NASA has awarded funding to 18 early-stage technology proposals, supporting research into new mission concepts including lunar cave exploration, exoplanet imaging, and distributed probes for Saturn's rings
X-15 Rocket Plane Sets 1963 Altitude Record Above Kármán Line
On August 22, 1963, the X-15 rocket plane piloted by Joe Walker reached an altitude exceeding 108 kilometers, providing rare data on hypersonic flight and spacecraft reusability during a pivotal era for space research
Brookhaven and Stony Brook Send Entangled Photons 21 km Through Open Air
A team at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Stony Brook University has established a 21-kilometer free-space quantum link, transmitting single and entangled photons across the atmosphere to connect metropolitan quantum network nodes under real-world conditions
Quantum-Safe HSM Module Earns FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Certification
Crypto4A Technologies has achieved FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation for its QASM cryptographic module, marking the first time a hardware security module supporting NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms has met this security benchmark
China Prepares Chang'e 7 for Complex Lunar South Pole Mission
China's Chang'e 7 spacecraft, launching in August 2026, will deploy an orbiter, lander, rover, and hopper to investigate the Moon's south pole, targeting water ice and testing new navigation and international science payloads
Diamond Quantum Sensors Target GPS-Denied Navigation Challenges
Dirac Labs has secured $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to develop and test diamond-based quantum sensors designed for navigation in environments where GPS is unavailable, using nitrogen-vacancy centers and AI-driven signal processing
Rigetti Splits System Delivery From Quantum Processor R&D
Rigetti Computing has reorganized its operations, creating a dedicated Systems Delivery group to manage manufacturing and deployment of superconducting quantum hardware, while consolidating processor R&D into a separate technology division
Nori A3 Robot Offers Low-Cost Entry to Home Robotics Experimentation
Nori Robotics has introduced the Nori A3, a $1,688 American-assembled humanoid robot designed for household tasks. The system targets developers and enthusiasts seeking accessible hardware for practical automation and experimentation.
Plasma Laundry Gun Tested for Astronaut Clothing on Long-Duration Missions
Researchers have developed a pen-sized plasma device to sterilize fabrics in space, offering a potential solution for cleaning astronaut clothing without water during extended missions beyond Earth orbit
IBM Links Modular Cryogenic Cells for Quantum Hardware Integration
IBM has connected and cooled its first modular cryogenic cells, reaching a hardware milestone for its planned IBM Quantum Starling system. The approach aims to address wiring, cooling, and integration challenges in scaling superconducting quantum processors.
Diraq Opens Chicago Lab for Silicon Spin Qubit Device Testing
Diraq has launched its first US laboratory in Chicago, equipping the site with cryogenic infrastructure to accelerate the measurement and validation of silicon spin qubit chips and integrated cryo-CMOS electronics
RoboScience Unveils REX G1 Humanoid Robot for Dynamic Workspaces
RoboScience has released the REX G1, a wheeled humanoid robot designed to perform object handling and manipulation in logistics, manufacturing, and retail settings, with a focus on adapting to existing environments and variable tasks
How NASA Mechanics Maintain Spacecraft and Support Exploration
NASA relies on highly trained mechanics to keep spacecraft, launch vehicles, and support equipment operational. Their work spans aircraft, rockets, and heavy transporters, requiring specialized skills and rigorous certification.
NASA Johnson Photographers Document Human Spaceflight Milestones
NASA's Johnson Space Center photography team has recorded decades of astronaut training, mission operations, and engineering tests, providing a visual record of human spaceflight and the people behind major missions using a range of imaging techniques
IonQ Trapped-Ion Hardware Added to Canadian Quantum Sandbox
IonQ's trapped-ion quantum processors will be accessible to Canadian researchers and SMEs through the FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox, expanding direct cloud access to commercial quantum hardware for algorithm testing and development
Quantinuum Expands Albuquerque R&D Hub for Trapped-Ion Photonics
Quantinuum will expand its Albuquerque facility with $1.5 million in city and state funding, focusing on integrated photonics for trapped-ion quantum processors and strengthening ties with national laboratories
Infleqtion Plans Quantum Gravity Sensor Field Test in Colorado
Infleqtion has opened its new global headquarters in Colorado and announced a 2027 field demonstration of its neutral-atom quantum gravity gradiometry technology for mapping critical mineral deposits beneath the surface
Hydrogen-Powered Car Sets 406 km/h Land Speed Record in Utah
A hydrogen-fueled vehicle has achieved a new land speed record, reaching an average of 406 km/h during controlled runs at the Bonneville Salt Flats, demonstrating the potential of hydrogen combustion engines for high-performance applications
ISS Spacewalk Removes Failed Antenna but Replacement Delayed
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA's Sophie Adenot removed a nonfunctional antenna from the International Space Station during a six-hour spacewalk, but time constraints postponed installation of the replacement hardware
Molex Backs Active Liquid Cooling Startup for AI Data Center Heat
Molex has invested in CAEPlus to develop BoundaryCool, an active liquid cooling system designed to manage the rising heat loads from advanced processors in AI and high-performance computing data centers
NASA SCoPE Trains Planetary Science Interns in Public Engagement
NASA SCoPE collaborated with Arizona State University's FORCE Summer School to provide undergraduate interns with hands-on training in science communication and public outreach, focusing on planetary research under extreme conditions
Curiosity Marks 14 Years on Mars with New Rock Layer Analysis
NASA's Curiosity rover has reached its 14th anniversary on Mars, continuing its ascent of Mount Sharp with detailed rock and environmental measurements using its suite of scientific instruments
QpiAI Opens Bengaluru Foundry for Superconducting Quantum Processors
QpiAI has launched an 8-inch quantum chip fabrication facility in Bengaluru, aiming to manufacture superconducting quantum processors with up to 128 physical qubits and expand to 10,000-qubit devices by 2027. The site integrates full-stack device manufacturing and R&D.
DEEP Robotics Deploys Quadruped Robots for Hazardous Fire Response
DEEP Robotics has begun deploying its X30 quadruped and Lynx M20 wheeled-legged robots to perform initial reconnaissance in hazardous firefighting and emergency environments, aiming to reduce human exposure during early assessment and support operations
NASA Backs Spherical Aerobots to Probe Titan's Subsurface Caves
A NASA-funded study is developing small, spherical flying robots designed to explore the hydrocarbon caves and sinkholes of Saturn's moon Titan, using solid-state ion propulsion to overcome terrain that would defeat conventional rovers
Lam Research to Expand Semiconductor R&D Labs with $3 Billion Investment
Lam Research has announced a $3 billion plan to expand its global semiconductor research labs, aiming to accelerate development cycles and support new chip architectures for advanced computing applications
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