The Greek ERMIS-3 CubeSat connected by laser to the Holomondas ground station, demonstrating optical pointing and tracking weeks after commissioning.
CubeSat Achieves Challenging Laser Link To Ground
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Links For October 2026
Astral Codex Ten’s October links post ranges from AI translation and forecasting to marriage statistics, with a warning that some links may be wrong.
NASA’s Perseverance Views Dust At Neretva Vallis
NASA released a 360-degree enhanced-color panorama of dusty Neretva Vallis, assembled from 217 Perseverance images taken in May 2024.
Proof, Publication, and Acceptance: A New Book on Machine Mathematics
A new ebook by Thorsten Meyer asks what happens to work, wealth, and human purpose when intelligence is no longer scarce, from AI agents and machine-made math to ownership and the meaning of work.
Solar Surpasses Nuclear Power Globally For First Time
WNISR 2026 says global solar generation exceeded nuclear output in 2025 as solar and wind capacity grew far faster than nuclear power.
NASA Names Astronaut Christina Koch Acting Deputy Chief Engineer
NASA says astronaut and engineer Christina Koch will become acting deputy chief engineer Nov. 1, succeeding Katherine Van Hooser after her retirement.
NASA Opens 2027 Human Lander Challenge For Lunar Communications
NASA invites U.S. college teams to propose lunar communications systems, with notices due Oct. 15 and full proposals due March 4, 2027.
NASA Highlights Lessons Learned From Swift Boost Mission
NASA’s Swift boost attempt ended without changing the observatory’s orbit. The agency and Katalyst Space say the mission produced lessons for future servicing.
Los Angeles Weather: Hot, Humid Conditions Remain As Showers From Hurricane Marie Begin To Move Out Of Southern California – ABC7 Los Angeles
Los Angeles faces continued heat and humidity as showers from Hurricane Marie begin to move out, impacting local weather conditions and safety considerations.
Rain Holds Austin Fire At Nearly 12,600 Acres As Crews Patrol Lines; Ruled As Human-caused – KATU
Rain has stopped the spread of the Austin wildfire at nearly 12,600 acres. Fire crews are patrolling lines, and the fire is ruled as human-caused, authorities confirm.
