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🚀 The Moon’s future may be nuclear-powered! Scientists explore using nuclear reactors to provide reliable energy for lunar bases, ensuring sustained exploration and development. 🌕⚛️ Get the full scoop on this cosmic breakthrough! #SpaceTech #MoonMission #NuclearPower theregister.com/2025/08/15/nuc

I have my doubts that this is a good idea, hell we don't even take care of our trash here… 🤦 🤷

The Register · Reckon you can put a nuclear reactor on the Moon?By Richard Speed

Anakie Observatory: Turning an Empty Dome Into a Stargazing Beast

We rolled into Anakie with one mission: bring an empty dome to life.

In one chaotic day, we installed the telescope, tested it, made sure the dome’s roof actually opens (crucial), and even dug a hole to relocate the cloud sensor like true astro gremlins.

Now this beast is ready to stare deep into space and silently judge humanity. 🔭🕳️🌌

#Telescope #Observatory #Astrophotography #Anakie #DomeInstallation #AstronomyLife #Stargazing #Australia #SpaceTech #Engineering #Scopedome #ScienceVlog #StarPartyPrep #NightSky #Cosmos #CloudSensor #DIYObservatory #AstronomyNerds #MountInstallation #SpaceIsCool

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We Installed a GIANT Space Dome on a Mountain!

We drove from Melbourne to Toowoomba… via Coonabarabran (because apparently we can’t help turning a dome install into a full-blown road trip).

Stopped in Coonabarabran for a site visit on a future project — then headed to Mt Kent Observatory to install a brand new 4m Scopedome.

There were telescopes, late nights, too many servo pies, and one absolutely massive dome. Just another casual week in astro-land. 🔭🛻🌌

#Astronomy #Observatory #Scopedome #Telescope #Astrophotography #RoadTrip #Australia #MtKent #SpaceTech #NightSky #ScienceVlog #TravelVlog #Coonabarabran #StarStuff #SpaceNerds #Stargazing #Engineering #Cosmos #AstronomicalEquipment #BehindTheScenes

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🚨 Deadline Extended for 3S 2025: Security for Space 🚨

📅 New Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025

Due to several requests from authors, we are excited to announce the extended deadline for the 2nd round of submissions to 3S 2025 – Security for Space, international conference on the intersection of space systems and security!

This conference is a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and discussions in this rapidly evolving and critical field. We are calling for high-quality papers on a range of topics, including (but not limited to):
- Applied crypto for space
- Spacecraft avionics security
- Ground segment security
- RF jamming and anti-jamming techniques
- Space systems security at the system level
- New Space & mega-constellation security
- Space communication protocols & satcom security
- Security of space relays & interplanetary missions
- Space security policies & certification
And much more!

🔗 Full call and submission details: security4space.esa.int/2025/cf

This extension gives you more time to submit your research and be a part of shaping the future of secure space technologies. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to this important global conversation!

Please share this update with your networks and encourage your colleagues and peers to submit!

Security for Space Systems (3S) conferenceCall for papersCall for Papers 2025 Security for Space Systems (3S) Conference fosters information exchange among researchers and practitioners on cutting-edge research and innovations in space systems security. The 2025 3S Conference will take place in ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk (The Netherlands), from 4 to 6 November 2025. The target audience includes everyone interested in the different aspects of space systems security. Authors are encouraged to write the abstract and introduction of their paper in a way that makes the results accessible and compelling to a general security researcher. All submissions will be reviewed by the Program Committee and accepted submissions will be published by IEEE in the Proceedings of the conference.

On profite de ce dimanche pour partager les dernières photos du Bourget.
Vendredi : lancement du challenge Qui veut être mon partenaire ? avec les étudiants, remise du Prix Nanolab 🧪, signature du programme Sirius pour la souveraineté technologique, célébration des 20 ans de PERSEUS 🎂🚀

Et visite du Président Emmanuel Macron pour l'annonce de la mission de Sophie Adenot.