Lily Vowles

Concerns Rise Over Chinese Naval Expansion at Cambodian Base

Recent satellite imagery has revealed the presence of two Chinese warships stationed at Cambodia’s Ream naval base, stirring unease among international observers. These vessels, classified as A56 corvettes, alongside a recently constructed pier designed for larger ships, suggest a significant…

UND Unveils Cutting-Edge Laboratory for Satellite Research

GRAND FORKS – The University of North Dakota has inaugurated a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to advancing satellite technology. On Monday, a ceremony marked the official opening of the “National Security Corridor” located in Harrington Hall, aimed at enhancing the educational…

Hurricane Milton: A Category 5 Threat Looms Over Florida

In the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Milton has rapidly escalated into a formidable Category 5 storm, showcasing stunning visuals captured from satellites including NOAA’s GOES-East. This alarming development follows closely on the heels of Hurricane Helene, which recently caused devastation…

House Oversight Committee Investigates FCC’s Funding Decision for Starlink

The House Oversight Committee, led by Republicans, has initiated an investigation into the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s choice to reject a substantial $886 million federal funding request aimed at SpaceX’s Starlink project. In a recent announcement, Chairman James Comer from…

ESA’s Hera Mission Successfully Launched for Asteroid Exploration

On a bright Monday morning, SpaceX successfully dispatched the Hera spacecraft for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) groundbreaking planetary defense initiative. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 10:52 a.m. EDT, embarking…

New Startups Join the Space Revolution

Seraphim Space, a prominent investor in space technology, has recently announced the latest participants for its dedicated accelerator program, Mission 14. This program aims to nurture startups that focus on innovative solutions for the space industry. The announcement was made…

Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast

Hurricane Milton has quickly escalated into a formidable threat, achieving Category 4 status with winds reaching approximately 150 mph. As the hurricane progresses toward the Florida Gulf Coast, the impact is being felt acutely, especially in areas still recovering from…

Florida Braces for Major Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton has rapidly escalated into a formidable Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of approximately 150 mph, threatening Florida’s Gulf Coast. This comes on the heels of another severe storm, Helene, which devastated the region just a week…

Upcoming “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse to Captivate Skywatchers

Excitement is building as a remarkable celestial event approaches, set to illuminate the skies on Wednesday with an annular solar eclipse, popularly known as the “ring of fire.” This phenomenon will primarily dazzle observers in South America, although there are…

Extended Stay for Astronauts on the International Space Station

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore will prolong their stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025. Recently, a SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully docked with the station, which was initially intended to facilitate their return…