Innovation

Australia’s First Homegrown Orbital Rocket Prepares for Rescheduled Launch Australia is set to make space history as Gilmour Space Technologies prepares for the rescheduled launch of the nation’s first-ever homegrown orbital rocket, the Eris. The launch window has now been reset to begin no earlier than July 2, following a technical issue that forced a delay in May. The initial attempt was called off after a malfunction during final countdown checks caused the rocket's payload fairing—its protective nose cone—to detach prematurely. Fortunately, the incident resulted in no damage to the vehicle or the Bowen Orbital Spaceport. Gilmour Space, based in Queensland, has since corrected the issue, installed replacement components, and completed rigorous system checks. The company has also implemented additional safety protocols to avoid any recurrence of the problem. The Eris rocket, standing approximately 25 meters tall, is a three-stage launch vehicle designed to place small satellites ...

PREDICT‑6G and the Cyber Boost: Powering the Next Wave of Digital Innovatio As the world moves rapidly toward a hyper-connected digital future, the European Union and several national governments have launched groundbreaking initiatives under the PREDICT‑6G umbrella, aiming to shape the next generation of wireless technology while reinforcing global cybersecurity frameworks. PREDICT‑6G, short for “Partnership for Realising European 6G Infrastructure and Cyber Trust,” is a flagship research and innovation program funded under Horizon Europe. It unites telecom operators, research institutes, startups, and government agencies in a mission to make 6G more than just a faster wireless standard. The initiative is focused on building a secure, sustainable, and intelligent network that will serve as the digital backbone for AI, autonomous vehicles, metaverse applications, smart cities, and remote healthcare. Unlike its predecessors, 6G will operate across terahertz frequencies , enable real-...

UAE Revolutionizes Employment Process with AI-Powered Instant Work Permits In a groundbreaking move toward smart governance, the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched an AI-driven system that can issue work permits within seconds , marking a major step forward in digital transformation and bureaucratic efficiency. The new system leverages artificial intelligence to completely eliminate paperwork , enabling employers and employees to obtain approvals faster than ever before. The initiative aligns with the UAE's broader digital economy strategy and its ambition to become a global leader in smart government services . Officials from MoHRE stated that the platform is designed to reduce human intervention, cut processing time dramatically, and enhance compliance through automated validation and verification protocols. “This innovation will not only ease administrative burdens on businesses but also reflect the UAE’s commitment to adopting future-re...

  China successfully launched the fourth group of satellites for its ambitious Guowang megaconstellation project, further advancing its plans to develop a global satellite internet network. The launch took place this week from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, with a Long March-5B rocket carrying the latest batch of satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). The mission marks an important milestone in China’s efforts to compete in the rapidly growing space-based internet sector. What is the Guowang Megaconstellation? The Guowang (国网) project, also referred to as China’s national satellite internet initiative, is designed to deploy thousands of LEO satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across China and globally. The constellation is China’s answer to existing networks such as SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper — and is a key component of the country’s “New Infrastructure” strategy aimed at accelerating digital tr...