From The Editor

  1. IMS2023: The Coolest Ideas Under The Sun 5/3/2023

    Guys! We’re getting so close to IMS2023 I can almost smell the tacos, carne asada fries, and beer! This year’s conference and exhibition is taking place in San Diego from June 11 to 16 and will feature more than 450 exhibitors from around the world.

  2. Additive Manufacturing: Revolutionizing The Aerospace Workflow 4/28/2023

    Additive manufacturing just might be the answer to alleviating the supplier shortage surrounding electronic components used in the harsh environment of space.

  3. Under The Sea: Trouble Brewing Over Control Of Submarine Cables 4/24/2023

    Submarine cables have been around since the Civil War. Today, they are responsible for 95% of international data and a battle for control between the U.S. and China.

  4. Inside Europe’s Biggest Test Chamber For Space Antennas 4/19/2023

    Satellites are incredible feats of engineering, and the antennas aboard them are one of their most complex systems which makes producing and testing them demanding and unpredictable. Armed with that understanding – and awareness that the tiniest of variables when building, mounting, or operating an antenna will impact its working performance – led the European Space Agency to get creative.

  5. SOF Week 2023 – What To Expect 4/17/2023

    For more than a decade, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has partnered with industry to host an annual Conference in Tampa that has been traditionally known as USSOCOM's annual industry-focused conference. In 2021, USSOCOM decided to expand the event to a broader convention for the entire SOF Community, akin to an “AUSA National Meeting” for the U.S. Army or the “AFA National Convention” for the U.S. Air Force. Thus, SOF Week was born, and the first rendition of this modified format will take place May 8 – 11 at the Tampa Convention Center.

  6. Previewing Space Tech Expo USA & CyberLEO 4/17/2023

    A few industry events are coming to California during the first half of May: Space Tech Expo USA May 2 – 4 in Long Beach and CyberLEO May May 11 – 12 in Los Angeles. Let’s take a look at what attendees should expect, starting with the 11th edition of Space Tech Expo which will be held at the Long Beach Convention Centre.

  7. Space Race 2: The Return Of The Space Race 4/12/2023

    Space has become a critical part of modern life and economy, with satellites increasingly necessary for vital functions such as military operations and intelligence gathering. The role of space in government and commercial activities is expected to grow significantly in the years ahead. This has led to a new space race, with China and the United States competing for economic and technological dominance, as well as the ability to shape the rules of space governance.

  8. 6G's Potential Impact On Society, Smartphones, And More 4/10/2023

    The rollout of 5G is revolutionizing the way we communicate. How will 6G – 5G’s soon-to-be-here, bionically-enhanced successor – top it?

  9. How mmWaves Are Helping Make Roads Safer: The Latest In Occupant Detection 4/4/2023

    A Toronto startup is helping keep the roads safe by measuring drivers’ vital signs to determine if there’s any fatigue or possible medical problems. It’s also making sure that toddlers aren’t accidentally left in the car. The secret? Millimeter waves.

  10. X-Ray Vision: No Longer Comic Book Hokum 3/30/2023

    Bringing a new sensing modality to AR systems through networked RF sensing, MIT researchers have developed a headset that gives users the ability to perceive what used to be invisible to the human eye.