A Satellite Just Learned to Find Things on Its Own — Here's What That Means
TechCrunch AI43 days agoHardwareIn April 2026, an Earth observation satellite independently identified its target without ground direction — reportedly the first time this has ever occurred in orbit. The milestone signals a meaningful shift toward onboard AI inference in space systems, reducing reliance on bandwidth-intensive communication links with the ground. TechCrunch frames the event as a landmark moment and explores its broader implications for next-generation autonomous satellite operations.
Taiwan's First National Space Launch Site Faces EIA Hurdles, Targets 2034 Orbit
INSIDE 硬塞 AI64 days agoHardwareTaiwan's National Space Organization (TASA) faced a setback as the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for its Jiupeng launch site was sent back for corrections due to insufficient air pollution and noise evaluations. The project is critical for Taiwan's space autonomy, aiming to launch a 200kg-class satellite into orbit by 2034. TASA must address ecological and local community concerns before proceeding.
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SpaceX Starship V3 首飛倒數 40 秒緊急喊停，IPO 前夕火箭考驗延至週五
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