NASA testing two-way, high-speed laser space communication system

NASA will soon demonstrate a laser-based communication system between ground facilities and the International Space Station (ISS). The technology will boost data transmission speeds by 10 to 100 times the current capabilities, potentially paving the wa… Continue reading NASA testing two-way, high-speed laser space communication system

Amazon launches two test satellites, initiating star wars with Elon Musk

Two test satellites blasted off on board a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket emblazoned with Amazon’s famous logo on Friday, ahead of more than 3,200 planned to orbit the Earth to directly challenge Elon Musk’s reign over space broadband real… Continue reading Amazon launches two test satellites, initiating star wars with Elon Musk

How do satellite dish tv receivers at home know if I paid my bills? Won’t the satellite need to transmit huge amount of data only for verification? [closed]

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I think that the data for verification will be a big waste of resources like bandwidth, because they have to stream information about every single client over the satellite. How do they do it?

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Crooks Exploited Satellite Live Feed Delay for Betting Advantage

By Deeba Ahmed
The gang used satellite technology to get sports feed and predict match results before bookmakers.
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Satellite hack on eve of Ukraine war was a coordinated, multi-pronged assault

The satellite hack that took the world by storm was more complex than initially thought, according to a Viasat executive.

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SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are leaking disruptive radio signals

Radio telescopes are picking up strange radio signals from an intelligent lifeform – ourselves. A new study has shown that large satellite constellations, such as SpaceX’s Starlink swarm, are unintentionally leaking signals that can interfere with vita… Continue reading SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are leaking disruptive radio signals