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- 1Vaduz Space Dialogue 2026 Puts Spectrum Strategy on Europe's Agenda●Vaduz Space Dialogue 2026: Spectrum as Strategy and Europe’s Case for Federation
Liechtenstein's capital is hosting the Vaduz Space Dialogue 2026, a policy gathering focused on radio spectrum as a strategic asset in space and the argument for a European federation-style approach to space governance. Organisers and commentators frame spectrum access and coordinated European space policy as increasingly decisive for sovereignty and competitiveness.
- 2Voyager 1 nearing one light-day from Earth●Voyager 1 is 25.76 billion km/16.01 billion miles away from Earth and will reach 1 light-day from Earth in 49 days, 18 h
NASA's Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object, is now about 25.76 billion kilometers (16.01 billion miles) from Earth and is expected to reach a distance of one light-day in roughly 49 days. Its twin, Voyager 2, trails at about 21.55 billion kilometers. Space watchers are marking the milestone, as the probe's radio signals will then take a full 24 hours to reach us.
- 3ESP-SDR Turns ESP32 Chips into a Software-Defined Radio●ESP-SDR: Raw IQ Capture with Espressif's ESP32 Chips
A project called ESP-SDR enables raw IQ capture using Espressif's ESP32 chips, effectively repurposing the ubiquitous low-cost Wi-Fi microcontrollers as a software-defined radio. Developed by the Espargos team, it lets hobbyists sample wireless signals directly with inexpensive off-the-shelf hardware. Engineers and radio enthusiasts are discussing the technical achievement, since dedicated SDR hardware normally costs far more than an ESP32 board.
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The Great British Bake Off is introducing its 2026 line-up, with the Radio Times profiling Clara, a marketing graduate joining the new series. Coverage is focused on meet-the-contestant pieces as viewers get to know the latest bakers ahead of the show's return.