space exploration

ILLUMA-T: NASA’s Laser Communication System Ready for Space Trials

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NASA is set to conduct trials of a laser communications system on the International Space Station. Known as ILLUMA-T, the system will utilize invisible infrared light to transmit and receive information at higher data rates than previous technologies. If successful, this system could revolutionize the way we send information from space missions back to Earth. … Read more

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Celebrating Women’s Contributions to Science and Technology

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Margaret Hamilton proudly besides the printed out source code of the Apollo Project

The world of science and technology has always been dominated by men, but there have been many women who have made significant contributions and achieved great success in these fields. From the early days of computer programming to the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, here are some of the inspiring women who have left their … Read more