Most fast radio bursts are observed only once, while a small fraction repeat, providing opportunities for long-term study.

The team observed a rare phenomenon called 'RM bursting', which is a sudden dramatic change in the polarization properties of the radio signal, likely caused by a coronal mass ejection from a companion star.

Fast radio bursts are incredibly bright radio bursts lasting milliseconds, originating from beyond the Milky Way galaxy.

NASA is currently developing and preparing missions for the Artemis program, which aims for a progressive return of humans to the Moon.

The message by Wiseman reignited interest in NASA's lunar activity schedule.

Wiseman's communication illustrates the role of personal messages in public discourse about space programs.

Reid Wiseman is an astronaut with NASA.

Wiseman's message included the phrase 'See you next month?' accompanied by an image of the Moon.

Social media is increasingly used by astronauts and space agencies to engage with the public.

Wiseman's post has influenced public discussion around lunar exploration programs.

The temporal reference in Wiseman's message has amplified attention on NASA's overall schedule.

Wiseman's message did not provide operational details or mention specific missions.

Reid Wiseman published a message on social media referencing the Moon on January 15, 2026.

Using smaller boosters with the RDR reduces the overall weight and production cost of the weapon system.

The demonstration is part of a joint technology development agreement between GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin.

The ultimate objective is to integrate the RDR propulsion concept into missile configurations for Department of Defense programs seeking hypersonic strike capabilities.

GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin announced the successful completion of a series of engine tests for a liquid-fueled Rotating Detonation Ramjet (RDR) on January 14, 2026.

GE Aerospace intends to continue technology maturation for the RDR throughout 2026 following the successful direct-connect tests.

The project follows two years of internal investment by GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin to address the efficiency gap in hypersonic flight.

The engine tests were conducted at GE Aerospace’s research facility and validated a propulsion system designed for missiles to fly at hypersonic speeds exceeding Mach 5.

The RDR utilizes continuous detonation waves to burn fuel and air, making it approximately 25% more efficient than standard rocket propulsion.

The RDR architecture is engineered to ignite at lower speeds than traditional ramjets, reducing the need for large, heavy rocket boosters.

The RDR generates higher specific thrust while maintaining a compact form factor.

Future milestones aim to expand the tested operating envelope of the RDR and refine component durability.

Hermes had a 200W transmitter tube, while the norm at the time was 20W, and it was powered by a 1 KW solar array.

Hermes was the first satellite communications satellite to use the new 12/14 GHz band.

A short history of Hermes was posted on YouTube five years ago, providing an overview of the mission and its significance in Canadian history.

The CTS program created the David Florida Lab, which has become essential in supporting the Canadian space industry.

The European Space Agency provided the 1200 watts solar panels for Hermes.

In 1987, Communications Minister Flora MacDonald accepted an Emmy awarded to the Department of Communications and NASA for their joint role in developing Ku-band satellite technology through the Hermes program.

The CTS program helped develop the capability for Canadian industry to supply communications satellites to Telesat Canada and Brazil.

Hermes was the first GEO communications satellite to be launched with spin stabilization and transformed into 3-axis stabilization while in GEO.

Hermes was considered the most powerful communications satellite of its day at the time of its launch.

Hermes pioneered the era of direct-to-home TV with pizza-sized dish antennas.

Hermes was manufactured by the Communications Research Centre Canada and was launched on January 17, 1976.

Hermes was the first to use Field Effect transistors in space, reducing noise levels in its receivers and enabling small portable uplinks.

The Communications Technology Satellite (CTS), also known as Hermes, was announced on April 20, 1971, as a joint mission between Canada’s Department of Communications and NASA.

Canada designed and manufactured the Hermes satellite, while NASA tested, launched, and operated it.

The CTS program was an essential part of a strategy that enabled Canadian industry to prime contract complete satellite systems.

The Hermes program played a major role in the development of the Canadian space industry by transferring space technology from the Communications Research Centre to Canadian industries.

Hermes was the first GEO communications satellite to use a large deployable sun tracking solar array, allowing 100% of the solar cells to point at the sun at all times.

Hermes was designed for a two-year lifespan and was used for various experiments until November 1979.

Many component parts of MDA Space can trace their origins back to the CTS program.

Hermes was the first 3-axis stabilized communications satellite in geostationary orbit (GEO), becoming the standard design configuration for all commercial GEO satellites.

LMRe has invited commercial sector participants, including SAR, optical EO, AI, and analytics firms, to pitch solutions during the workshop.

The parametric insurance product will improve the insurance industry's coverage capabilities and claims processing efficiency.

LMRe aims to develop a parametric insurance product that triggers payouts based on specific criteria without human intervention.

Yukun Yin, founder and CTO of Charter Space, highlighted the effectiveness of satellite geospatial data in assessing environmental risks for property and casualty insurance.

The partnership will begin in February with an LMRe-led workshop focusing on the forestry industry's challenges and climate change risks.

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LMRe) signed an agreement to collaborate for three years on using space data to create parametric insurance solutions for terrestrial assets.