Electronics and optics news
Rostec has implemented VR technologies in the production of ammunition for the Grad MLRS
VR system thoroughly reproduces workflows, the specifics of the special tools and even the nature of materials
The technodinamika holding (part of state Corporation rostec) has developed an intelligent simulator, training manufacture and repair of ammunition for reactive systems of volley fire (MLRS) "Grad" in virtual reality (VR). This was reported to journalists on Friday in the press service of Rostec.
The assembly of the Soyuz-2.1 b rocket is completed before the launch of OneWeb satellites at Baikonur
As reported in Roscosmos, there are no comments on the preparation of the components
Specialists at Baikonur have completed the assembly of the Soyuz-2.1 b launch vehicle, which, together with the Fregat upper stage, should launch OneWeb satellites into orbit on August 20, Roscosmos reported on Friday.
In Ukraine, the radar of the "destroyer" of the Crimean bridge was shown
The over-the-horizon radar station "Mineral-U" is almost ready, Defense Express reports. The Ukrainian information and consulting agency showed the corresponding video on Twitter.
Vietnam delivered the NanoDragon satellite to Japan for launch into orbit
The satellite will receive and transmit signals of an automatic identification system for tracking the movement of ships and monitoring activities at sea
Vietnam has delivered its NanoDragon satellite to Japan for an upcoming launch into low-Earth orbit. This was reported on Friday by the newspaper "Nyan Zan" with reference to the National Space Center (NCC) at the Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology.
A drone with an infrared search and tracking system accompanied several targets
The American company General Atomics has tested the Avenger jet attack unmanned aerial vehicle with the Legion Pod infrared search and tracking system. With its help, the Avenger autonomously tracked and escorted several targets.
Secret documents now do not need to be swallowed
At the Army-2021 forum, a Russian development will be presented — shredders with the highest level of secrecy, which allow" dusting " secret documents.
The launched Indian satellite had technical problems after takeoff
The mission cannot be completed as planned, the Indian Space Research Organization noted
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) reported on Thursday that the launched GSLV-F10 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, a launch vehicle for launching geosynchronous satellites) with the EOS-03 satellite on board had technical problems, and the mission could not be completed as planned. This is reported by ISRO on its Twitter page.
India announced the successful launch of a rocket with an Earth observation satellite
The device will help in monitoring such weather events as cyclones, thunderstorms
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV-F10 launch vehicle with the EOS-03 satellite on board on Thursday. As ISRO reported on its Twitter page, the launch took place from the space center named after Satish Dhawan on the island of Sriharikota.
An F-15 with an infrared search and tracking system shot down a target out of line of sight
The F-15 fighter hit an air target with an AIM-120 medium-range missile using an infrared search and tracking system. According to The Drive, tests have shown that it is possible to track and determine air targets outside the line of sight without radar stations.
The new chameleon robot changes its color to match the color of the environment
South Korean engineers have developed a new and relatively inexpensive technology of active camouflage using heat-sensitive pigments.
Russia has developed a satellite platform for monitoring power grids and pipelines
Roscosmos reported that the process of obtaining international patents for bringing the product to the international market is now underway
A universal satellite platform that will allow collecting and transmitting information about the state of power grids and pipelines is being tested in Russia. This is stated in the message of Roscosmos distributed on Wednesday.
Testing of the open quantum network began in Moscow
Russian scientists have launched the first open-access quantum network in Moscow, in which all interested organizations will be able to participate, reports TASS on Monday with reference to the press service of the National Research Technological University "MISIS".
SpaceX is preparing to launch a satellite that will show ads in space
The Canadian company Geometric Energy, represented by its director Samuel Reed, announced a joint project with SpaceX and the launch of a new service in outer space. We are talking about showing ads that are not visible from the Ground, but the Earth itself will be very clearly visible – it will become the background for the display. Reed believes that large brands will launch a real financial battle for such a PR opportunity, and therefore he has already planned an auction.
What is the main superiority of the Su-35S over the American F-22?
The Russian Su-35S fighter is better in a number of parameters than the American F-22 Raptor of the fifth generation, the media writes. On the air of Sputnik radio, a military expert, director of the Museum of Air Defense Forces Yuri Knutov, commented on the publication.
Elon Musk's SpaceX has bought a satellite startup
The American company SpaceX, owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk, has bought a satellite startup. The company became the owner of Swarm Technologies. The company specializes in satellite data, the Izvestia TV channel reports. The company manages the SpaceBEE network — these are the smallest satellites in space.
Ukraine on the border with Belarus was protected by "Oreanda"
The Air Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on the border with Belarus have put on combat duty the machines of the automated control system (ACS) for aviation and air defense "Oreanda", Defense Express reports.
A new way of performing complex quantum algorithms on traditional computers has been found
A group of researchers from the Swiss Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Columbia University has found a new way to perform complex quantum algorithms on a traditional computer.
Shvabe Holding will release upgraded sights for rifled weapons
The Novosibirsk Instrument-Making Plant (REFINERY) has developed modifications of optical sights for working at small and medium distances, the press service of the Shvabe holding, which includes the enterprise, reports.
In Russia, they decided to use a virtual reality helmet when recruiting staff
Researchers from Samara State University (SamSU) have developed a test to assess the psychological qualities of an applicant using a virtual reality helmet. Such an idea will help employers to assess a person's personality when recruiting staff, Izvestia writes.
They want to connect the ISS to GLONASS for accurate docking of ships
The Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) is going to be connected to the navigation equipment of the domestic GLONASS satellite system to help with the docking of spacecraft. This is reported in the scientific journal of the operator of the Russian segment of the station and the manufacturer of domestic spacecraft — the Rocket and Space Corporation (RSC) Energia.
