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NASA’s Roman Telescope Launches to Explore the Dark Universe

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk September 1, 2026 6:25 pm

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and is heading toward an orbit about one million miles from Earth. The infrared telescope will survey huge areas of the universe and study dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets. Its Wide Field Instrument can capture 300-megapixel images, while the mission will send about 1.4 terabytes of data each day.

AI chip representing magnetic SOT-MRAM memory technology for edge computing

Texas Engineers Test Magnetic Memory for Faster Edge AI

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk September 1, 2026 6:14 pm

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and TSMC have tested SOT-MRAM, a magnetic memory technology designed for energy-efficient AI. The chips completed write operations in just 2 nanoseconds while using 2 picojoules of energy per write. The technology could eventually help sensors, robots, and other edge devices run AI locally with less reliance on data centers.

Satellite in orbit representing China’s space-based computing cloud network

China Launches Space Computing Cloud for In-Orbit Services

MM24 News Desk September 1, 2026 4:59 pm

China has put a new orbital computing cloud into regular service, led by Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. The platform allows users to run computing tasks and process data in space, reducing the need to send all satellite data back to Earth. BUPT says the system has already completed hundreds of computing tasks for more than 100 users.

China’s Advanced Chip Supply Set to Surge 46% Yearly Through 2035, Goldman Sachs Forecasts

Ritambhara K August 29, 2026 4:28 pm

China is expected to sharply increase its supply of advanced chips over the next decade, reducing its dependence on overseas

IBM Unveils Dual-Architecture Processor for Z and LinuxONE Systems

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 26, 2026 5:23 pm

IBM has unveiled a new dual-architecture processor designed for future IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. Built on a 2nm process, the chip will feature 11 high-performance cores running above 5.7 GHz, along with AI accelerators and an on-chip data processing unit. It aims to bring Arm-native Linux applications to IBM’s mission-critical enterprise platforms.

NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 AI computing system designed for high-efficiency agentic AI workloads.

NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Boosts AI Agent Efficiency by Up to 30x

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 26, 2026 4:57 pm

NVIDIA says its Vera Rubin NVL72 system delivers up to 30x higher throughput per megawatt than GB300 NVL72 on tested agentic AI workloads. The company also reports up to 35x lower token costs. The results come from real-world coding trajectories measured with the SemiAnalysis AgentX workload, though the early figures are still awaiting independent review.

Concept of an orbital satellite receiving additional power for high-performance AI computing in space.

Aethero Signs Deal With Star Catcher to Power AI Computing in Orbit

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 26, 2026 3:54 pm

Aethero has signed a power agreement with Star Catcher Industries to support high-performance computing in orbit. Star Catcher’s planned orbital energy network uses wireless optical power beaming to deliver additional power to spacecraft on demand. The deal could help Aethero build space-based data centers that process AI and other data-intensive workloads closer to where the data is collected.

Voyager Wins US Space Force Deal to Build Satellite-to-Satellite Comms Network

Ritambhara K August 23, 2026 5:14 pm

Voyager Technologies has secured a contract from the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command to develop space-to-space communications technology aimed

NASA Changes Swift Rescue Plan After LINK Spacecraft Faces Attitude Control Issue in Orbit

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 21, 2026 4:46 pm

NASA and Katalyst Space have changed the plan for the LINK commercial spacecraft after an Cproblem prevented it from carrying

China to Test Rollable Perovskite Solar Wing That Folds Down to Thermos Size

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 21, 2026 3:27 pm

China is preparing to test a new type of rollable solar wing in orbit, marking a step toward lighter and

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NASA’s Roman Telescope Launches to Explore the Dark Universe

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IBM Unveils Dual-Architecture Processor for Z and LinuxONE Systems

NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Boosts AI Agent Efficiency by Up to 30x

Aethero Signs Deal With Star Catcher to Power AI Computing in Orbit

Voyager Wins US Space Force Deal to Build Satellite-to-Satellite Comms Network

NASA Changes Swift Rescue Plan After LINK Spacecraft Faces Attitude Control Issue in Orbit

China to Test Rollable Perovskite Solar Wing That Folds Down to Thermos Size

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