Quincy Davis

Unexpected Fate of CubeSats Amid Increased Solar Activity

Recent developments have highlighted the vulnerabilities of small satellites to cosmic conditions, particularly three CubeSats from Australia’s Curtin University. These satellites, part of the Binar Space Program, faced an unanticipated end when they re-entered Earth’s atmosphere much earlier than planned….

Significant Wildfire Engulfs New Jersey and New York Region

Recent satellite images have documented the expansive Jennings Creek fire, which has been impacting communities along the New Jersey-New York border as of November 9. The visuals, obtained from NOAA Satellites, provide a comprehensive perspective over a span of seven…

Revival of DMV Services in Oneonta

The Oneonta community celebrated the reopening of the Otsego County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office on November 12, reinstating essential services for local residents. Located at 242 Main Street, this office is situated on the basement level with convenient…

US Air National Guardsman Sentenced for Major Intelligence Leak

Jack Teixeira, a 22-year-old member of the Air National Guard, has received a 15-year prison sentence for leaking sensitive Pentagon documents in a significant case of unauthorized information disclosure. In March, he admitted to knowingly retaining and transmitting national defense…

Debunking False Claims About Election Manipulation

Amidst ongoing political discussions, misinformation about the recent presidential election is proliferating, particularly regarding the use of internet technology. Recently, social media has been rife with allegations suggesting that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service played a role in rigging the…

Sierra Space Advances Missile-Warning Satellite Program

On November 12, Sierra Space announced it has successfully completed an important design review for its planned missile-warning satellites aimed at enhancing military operations in low Earth orbit. With this key approval from the Space Development Agency (SDA), the company…

Starlink Satellite’s Remarkable Reentry Captivates Skywatchers

This past weekend, observers in the Midwest and Southwest were treated to a celestial spectacle as a Starlink satellite made a dramatic reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. Reports flooded in from states like Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, where witnesses described…

Sony Innovations in Laser Communication with Satellite Technology

TAMPA, Fla. — In a significant advancement for satellite communications, Sony has teamed up with Astro Digital, a California-based company, to explore the potential of laser communication technologies. This initiative aims to utilize optical disc technologies, previously developed for CD…

A Mysterious Streak in the Night Sky

On the evening of November 9, a spectacle unfolded in the central United States as a brilliant streak illuminated the night, captivating the attention of many. This dazzling display, visible around 10 p.m. CST, has since been identified by astronomers…

Discovery of Historic Battlefield in Iraq

A collaborative effort between British and Iraqi archaeologists has unveiled the possible location of the ancient seventh-century Battle of al-Qadisiyah in Iraq. The research team from Durham University, in partnership with the University of Al-Qadisiyah, utilized declassified satellite imagery from…