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In 1984, a workshop at The Case for Mars II conference produced a proposal for a human mission to Mars that would use Mars resources and lead to a permanent presence on the red planet. Artist Carter Emmart illustrated the various phases… |
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‘Enhancing The Game’: Football Manager Includes Women’s Clubs
Women’s leagues will feature in the new Football Manager video game released next month, a first in the decades-long history of the popular series that simulates team tactics and transfer drama.
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Louvre heist sparks security scramble across French museums – Dawn
- Louvre heist sparks security scramble across French museums Dawn
- A history of heists at the Louvre: From the Mona Lisa to Napoleon’s jewels ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist BBC
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This simple neck measurement might reveal hidden heart risks
For decades, doctors have depended on indicators such as body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio to gauge a person’s risk for chronic disease. But researchers are now turning their attention to a different, often-overlooked measurement: neck…
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Japan live: Parliament set to elect Sanae Takaichi as first female PM – Reuters
- Japan live: Parliament set to elect Sanae Takaichi as first female PM Reuters
- Sanae Takaichi on course to become Japan’s first female PM after new coalition deal The Guardian
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Four Palestinians martyred in Israeli attacks in Gaza city – RADIO PAKISTAN
- Four Palestinians martyred in Israeli attacks in Gaza city RADIO PAKISTAN
- Live: Israel ceasefire violations continue in Gaza as US praises progress Al Jazeera
- Trump envoy in Israel as UN warns aid supplies into Gaza ‘way below what is needed’
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Lego sets of 2025 ranked, from Ferrari cars to pirate ships
There’s something for everyone at Lego – from small and affordable to massive and expensive, and everything in between. The sets blend nostalgia, innovation and sustainability, attracting both families and hobbyists.
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Gold's record run pauses as investors book profits – Reuters
- Gold’s record run pauses as investors book profits Reuters
- Silver prices fall after Diwali buying. Is it still a good bet? India Today
- Time to buy gold? Next dip could be investors’ best entry point, say analysts Khaleej Times
- Overheated gold and silver markets under serious strain, but high prices should cure high prices – Heraeus KITCO
- Gold price prediction for Diwali week: What’s the gold rate outlook for October 20, 2025 week? Levels to Times of India
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ST Engineering iDirect Announces General Availability of Intuition Ground System
Cloud-native architecture and high-density baseband processing improves operational efficiency, performance and TCO
Herndon, VA., 20 October 2025 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the general availability of Intuition 1.1, its next-generation ground system. Built on cloud-native, multi-orbit architecture, this release introduces advanced capabilities designed to unify satellite operations, enhance adaptability and maximize efficiency.
The foundation of Intuition is its efficient, cloud-native architecture, which reduces compute resource requirements and is further enhanced by high-density processing savings with the XBB baseband solution. Together, these elements can reduce hardware requirements by up to 70%, significantly lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO). Its modular, microservices-based design enables seamless, low-risk deployments, including rapid feature upgrades with minimal operational disruption, while flexible cloud deployment options ensure scalability, efficiency and performance for any operational need.
“Our vision with Intuition is to redefine agility and intelligent operations across the satellite industry,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, CTO and SVP of Engineering at ST Engineering iDirect. “With its cutting-edge architecture, robust APIs to facilitate analytics, and seamless readiness for 5G NTN, Intuition empowers customers to stay ahead in the rapidly changing connectivity landscape. Our agile development practice, and accelerated release delivery cycles will ensure that our customers have access to new capabilities and ongoing innovation to drive growth.”
Intuition 1.1 integrates ST Engineering iDirect’s award-winning Mx-DMA® MRC return waveform technology with global bandwidth management and advanced mobility, enabling dynamic multi-orbit bandwidth pooling, automated resource allocation and a faster response to network demands. This combination dramatically enhances performance, reduces costs and optimizes resource allocation to support growing connectivity requirements. Additionally, satellite network resource orchestration APIs further empower operators with comprehensive control over ground and space assets, enabling them to fully leverage advancements in software-defined satellites.
Intuition, paired with ST Engineering iDirect’s AI-powered analytics platform, drives advanced network optimization and operational performance. Designed for the future, Intuition enables seamless adoption of emerging 3GPP standards and sets the stage for 5G NTN roaming in upcoming releases. By deploying Intuition today, satellite operators can maximize their return on investment, support high-density growth and maintain readiness for the next wave of industry innovation.
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