Star Catcher Industries, a startup just emerging from stealth today, is betting that might be the case. The company is developing a space-based energy grid that could enable more power-intensive activities, like edge computing and direct-to-cell telecommunications, in space. Star Catcher’s satellites will collect solar energy and re-transmit a portion...

Star Catcher wants to build a space power grid to supercharge orbital industry

Jacksonville, FL

SAN FRANCISCO – Star Catcher Industries, a startup focused on beaming solar energy to spacecraft in low-Earth orbit, raised $12.25 million in a seed round announced July 24. Former Made In Space CEO Andrew Rush teamed up earlier this year with Michael Snyder, Made In Space co-founder and former chief engineer, and space investor Bryan Lyandvert to establish Star Catcher. The company is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Star Catcher banks $12.25 million for orbital energy grid

FARNBOROUGH, England — ABL Space Systems says the rocket it planned to use for the company’s first launch in 18 months suffered “irrecoverable” damage in a fire after a test firing, further delaying its return to flight. In a brief statement on social media July 22,...

ABL loses rocket after static-fire test

Left to right: UKSA CEO Paul Bate, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher, ECSAT head Laurent Jaffart, UKSA non-executive board member and former CEO David Parker. Credit: UK Space Agency / Max Alexander.

European Space Agency to expand UK presence

While the hope remains that GPU resets are a very infrequent task, AMD Linux driver engineers have recently been working on the ability to support a per-queue GC reset capability for more precise reset capabilities when needed. With the latest patches for the AMDGPU kernel driver code, the driver would...

AMD Working On More Precise GPU Reset Capabilities For Their Linux Driver

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Arizona State

"The benefit we get from storage like this is the ability to instantly absorb renewable energy peaks so we can actually use them." Salt River Project and Plus Power LLC have just announced that two of their new grid-charged Tesla Megapack battery storage systems are preparing to come online in Arizona.

Tesla Megapack project with huge energy storage is coming online: 'It's intended to provide resilience and additional capacity'

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Roanoke, VA

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Daily Detroit News reports that bedbugs can be transported during travel, and studies suggest that residents in the Commonwealth are hesitant to report or talk about bedbug infestations.

Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk, Virginia, are alleged to have a high level of bedbugs

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The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a major issue in science and politics. Solar and wind are clearly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limits to these technologies can undermine the case for a renewables-only electricity mix.

The challenges posed by solar and wind generators are real. They are inherently variable, producing electricity only when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing. To ensure reliable energy supplies, grids dominated by renewables need “firming” capacity: back-up technology that can supply electricity on demand.

Some, including the Albanese government, argue gas-fired generators are needed to fill...

Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution – and Australia must be ready

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

On a mission to showcase the kind of work pickup that Tesla's Cybertruck could be, one farmer has been using its 123 kWh battery output to operate a plasma cutter and weld rusty pipes. Set to prove that Tesla's Cybertruck can be as dirty and hardworking as any regular gas-powered...

Cybertruck tows diesel generator for charging as farmer uses its battery to weld

In this episode of the SpaceNews Leading Women in Space series, correspondent Debra Werner speaks with Shannon Pallone, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Battle Management Command, Control & Communications, Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force. According to the Space Force, Ms. Pallone “guides a $4B portfolio of over 13 programs...

Shannon Pallone, United States Space Force – Leading Women in Space

Master Italia S.p.A, the Italian parent company of Atlantis Headwear, is proud to announce that it recently obtained the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) product certifications. According to the company, these certifications mark a significant milestone in Master Italia’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible...

Atlantis Headwear Parent Company Obtains GOTS & GRS Certifications

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Bob’s Stores, a beloved retailer known for its mix of sports apparel and discount clothing, is now facing a heartbreaking turn as it undergoes liquidation following its bankruptcy filing.

Beloved Retailer Moves to Liquidate Assets Amid Bankruptcy

Lucid Motors and Graphite One have signed a new non-binding supply agreement that involves synthetic anode active materials. Through the agreement, the American automaker looks to cater its BEV supply chain to more locally sourced materials. As you probably already know, Lucid Motors ($LCID) is a California-based BEV automaker currently...

Lucid Motors to further localize supply chain under materials agreement with Graphite One

An Omega satellite would be around 600kg, compared with 400kg for earlier Astranis generations and conventional spacecraft weighing thousands of kilograms. Credit: Astranis.

Astranis fully funds Omega with $200 million fundraise

Shell Tellus S3 V 46 is a zinc-free hydraulic oil designed especially for excavators and haul trucks that require zinc-free oil. It also provides excellent protection and performance in a wide range of hydraulic systems, including stationary equipment like crushers and mill drives. Shell Tellus S3 V 46 helps avoid servo valve failures caused by varnish that can result from lower quality oils. Because of its outstanding temperature performance, Shell Tellus S3 V 46 can be used year-round, winter and summer. With excellent filterability, it is an ideal choice for use in systems where filtration is deployed to remove quarry contaminants. Shell Tellus S3 V 46 can be used in high pressure, high temperature and heavily loaded systems.

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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SaxaVord prepares for first orbital launch

Rocket Factory Augsburg, which performed a four-engine static-fire test at SaxaVord Spaceport...

SaxaVord prepares for first orbital launch

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