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- 1Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 more satellites amid secrecy claimsโ# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to approve a constellation of 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper broadband network. Critics say the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models behind corporate confidentiality, arguing the public deserves full transparency about collision and space-debris risks. The dispute feeds into wider concerns about mega-constellations crowding low Earth orbit and the sustainability of the space environment.
- 2Chinese Stocks Fall to One-Year Low on Chip Sector SelloffโChinese Stocks Hit One-Year Low as Chip, Optical Firms Slide
Chinese equities dropped to their lowest level in a year, led by declines in semiconductor and optical technology companies. The slide adds to pressure on China's markets, with chipmakers and optical firms bearing the brunt of investor selling. Traders are watching whether authorities step in to stem the downturn as technology shares continue to weigh on sentiment.
- 3Amazon Stock Rises on Satellite Milestone for Starlink RivalโAMZN Stock Gains On Hitting Satellite Milestone to Launch Starlink Internet Rival This Year
Amazon shares gained after the company hit a key satellite milestone in its effort to launch a broadband internet service to rival SpaceX's Starlink, with the service targeted to begin this year. Investors reacted positively to the progress on Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite constellation project, which has been in development for several years.
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A Hacker News discussion is trending around reports that Raspberry Pi is blocking users from swapping the RAM chips on its boards. Commenters in the linked thread and on Hacker News are debating the technical and business reasons a low-cost, hacker-friendly company might lock down memory upgrades, with reactions ranging from disappointment to defense of the company's supply-chain constraints. The full context and Raspberry Pi's exact rationale are not clear from the posts.
- 5AEVEX Reveals Jet-Powered Autonomous Attack Drone PlatformโAEVEX Unveils Modular & Jet-Powered Autonomous Attack Platform
Defence technology company AEVEX Aerospace has unveiled a new modular, jet-powered autonomous attack platform. The system is designed to carry out strike missions with minimal human intervention, and its modular configuration allows payloads and capabilities to be swapped for different operational needs. The announcement comes amid growing defence-industry interest in low-cost autonomous strike systems.