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03 November 2022
The Eyes and Ears of Modern Warfare: A Brief History of Satellites in Military Conflicts (Part 1)

The full-scale war that began in Ukraine in February 2022 has proven the importance of satellite technology in modern military conflicts. The orbital constellation of Starlink satellites and thousands of ground receiving stations provided by SpaceX to the Ukrainians have served the critical communication needs of military units and civilian infrastructure. Moreover, SAR (synthetic aperture […]

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27 October 2022
Modern Engineering Innovations: The Submarine and the Steam Engine

The scientific revolution that took place towards the end of the 17th century transformed the world. The successful combination of water and fire led to the creation of steam engines, and an understanding of the basic principles of barometric pressure led to the ability to make the first submarine

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20 October 2022
The development of rocket weapons: How rocket artillery changed the face of war

Rocket weapons form the basis of strategic nuclear deterrence forces and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), anti-ship, and anti-aircraft missile systems. But before completely changing the face of modern warfare, the rocket weapons went through almost 800 years of development.

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11 October 2022
Sustainable Space: What was discussed at World Space Week 2022?

World Space Week 2022 was timed to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the first artificial earth satellite’s launch. The continuing and uncontrolled growth of the number of satellites in orbit was particularly acute at the forum. The title of World Space Week 2022 was “Space and Sustainability” .

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06 October 2022
The development of modern scientific thought: empiricism, mechanics, and gravity

The end of the Renaissance in Europe was characterized by a flourishing of scientific thought. During this time, the basic principles of physics, astronomy, and mechanics were formed. The emergence of the classical scientific tradition naturally led to the emergence of new technological innovations

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03 October 2022
Firefly Aerospace has successfully launched its Alpha rocket to space

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. successfully launched its second Alpha rocket into space. The Firefly Alpha was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch began on October 1 at 12:01 a.m. PDT. About 8 minutes after liftoff, the Firefly Alpha rocket’s upper stage reached LEO orbit.

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28 September 2022
Space-based solar power (SBSP) and prospects for the development of alternative energy in orbit

By the beginning of 2022, ESA, NASA, and JAXA had announced their desire to resume research in the field of space-based solar power (SBSP). The accumulation of energy in orbit and its subsequent transmission to Earth using microwave radiation may be the future of alternative energy.

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22 September 2022
Renaissance and the Formation of the Scientific Tradition: Incredible Optics and a New Cosmology

During the Renaissance, the rapid development of natural philosophy, astronomy, and biology was preceded by the emergence of a number of completely new optical instruments, microscopes and telescopes, that allow man to look both deep into himself and far beyond the Earth.

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14 September 2022
The Role of Patronage in Contemporary History

The wealthiest people of the time – philanthropists, philanthropists, and benefactors – have become concerned with solving the urgent problems facing humanity. By organizing scientific and philanthropic foundations worldwide, they contribute to the civilization’s progress as a whole.

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