NGA to launch $700 million program to help AI make sense of satellite images
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NGA to launch $700 million program to help AI make sense of satellite images

Top Stories Tamfitronics Credit: National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyWASHINGTON The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is set to make a substantial investment in artificial intelligence capabilities, with plans to spend up to $700 million on data labeling services over the next five years.NGAs director Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth said the initiative represents the agency’s largest ever contract for data labeling, and aims to bolster NGA’s machine learning capabilities for analyzing satellite imagery and other geospatial data. Whitworth told reporters that a request for industry bids is expected to be released later this month.“This represents a significant investment in computer vision, machine learning and AI,” Whitworth said. “NGA will engage with commercial partners to navigate the challenges posed by increasing levels of geoint data.”Based in Springfield, Virginia, NGA collects, analyzes and distributes geospatial intelligence derived from satellite and aerial...
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Why KRG the don missed the launch of their new reality show NaiRich

Lifestyle The launch of Reality show NaiRich went down on Friday 30th ,August at the JW Marriott hotel.Among those who attended the show was the cast Amber Ray, Risper faith and Phoina.Missing from the event was KRG The Don, who is also a cast on the show.On an exclusive interview with Mpasho's Kalondu Musyimi, Sammy dee who is the show's Executive producer talked on why KRG didn't show up,"KRG had something personal he had to sort,I cant disclose it, but he would have loved to be here  unfortunately he is not here,,,,,,Mahali yuko hope kila kitu iko sawa,"More money more drama as it stands it its theme post. Everything showcased in the show is all real since the the characters  chosen has worked hard for it and implicates their lifestyle." When you...
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CST, IEEE Launch International Research Competition in NTN Field
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CST, IEEE Launch International Research Competition in NTN Field

Technology tamfitronics Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST)In collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST), has launched the “Competition on Non-Terrestrial Networks for 6G” International Research Competition.Technology tamfitronics Objectives of the CompetitionAccording to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the initiative aims primarily at finding innovative solutions for 6G non-terrestrial networks (NTN).Furthermore, it focuses on boosting research and innovation in the field of non-terrestrial networks and future communications.Technology tamfitronics RegistrationCST encourage those who are interested to apply to register via this link:Competition On Non-terrestrial Networks For 6G (NTNYS’24)Technology tamfitronics DeadlineCST explained that the submission of scientific and research papers will continue until September 15, 2024, according to the conditions listed on the competition’s website.Technology tamfitronics Target AudienceThe competition basically targets all...
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SpaceX, NASA to launch Crew-9 mission next month
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SpaceX, NASA to launch Crew-9 mission next month

NASA Space Technology SpaceX and NASA said on Friday they plan to launch the space agency's Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) no earlier than Aug. 18. The announcement comes a day after the Federal Aviation administration cleared SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to return to space following a rare mid-flight failure earlier this month had grounded it. The Falcon 9, the world's most frequently used rocket, was grounded after one rocket broke apart in space and doomed its payload of Starlink satellitesthe first failure in more than seven years of a rocket relied upon by the global space industry. NASA and SpaceX will embark on their ninth crew rotation mission to the ISS, with NASA astronauts Zena CardmanNick Hague, Stephanie Wilson, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov, launched aboard a SpaceX...
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