Greg Bock

Pennsylvania

Assignment Editor at WTAJ-TV (Altoona, PA)

Former crime reporter.

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Texas Space Commission Greenlights $26 Million in Grants for Five Companies

5 days ago | spaceinsider.tech | Greg Bock

• The Texas Space Commission has approved $26 million in new grants to five space-focused companies, including Aegis Aerospace ($10M), Interlune ($4.84M), KULR Technology Group ($6.7M), Venus Aerospace ($3.9M), and ICON Technology ($694K), bringing total SEARF awards to $95.3 million across 14 projects.
Polish Satellite Company Splits Business To Commercialize Quantum Tech, Unlock Funding

6 days ago | spaceinsider.tech | Greg Bock

Insider BriefPolish satellite manufacturer Creotech Instruments S.A. will spin off its quantum technologies division into a separate company by early 2026 to accelerate commercialization and maintain SME funding eligibility. The move follows the company’s rapid expansion and the signing of two major space contracts, including the €52 million ESA-backed CAMILA satellite constellation, the largest ESA contract ever awarded to a Polish entity.
Chunghwa Telecom and Astranis to Partner in Launch of Taiwan’s First Dedicated Satellite

1 week ago | spaceinsider.tech | Greg Bock

Insider BriefChunghwa Telecom has partnered with U.S. satellite firm Astranis to launch Taiwan’s first dedicated communications satellite, aiming to strengthen the island’s digital infrastructure and resilience. The microGEO satellite, scheduled for launch by year-end, will provide high-performance, rapidly deployable bandwidth to serve as a backup for natural disasters and undersea cable disruptions.
Q100: A Quantum List of 100 for 100 Years of Quantum

1 week ago | thequantuminsider.com | Greg Bock

To celebrate World Quantum Day during the International Year of Quantum, The Quantum Insider has compiled a non-exhaustive list and in no particular order of 100 Quantum-related activities, games, events, arts, articles, insights, tools, and research to make everyday a Quantum Day. Google Doodle: World Quantum Day – April 14’s Google Doodle celebrates quantum science with a spinning thaumatrope, symbolizing quantum superposition.
WQD 25: 12 Events For World Quantum Day 2025

1 week ago | thequantuminsider.com | Greg Bock

Insider BriefWorld Quantum Day 2025, observed annually on April 14 in reference to Planck’s constant (4.14×10⁻¹⁵ eV·s), aligns this year with the United Nations’ International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, amplifying its global significance. Quantum-focused events are taking place across continents, including major industry conferences, public science fairs, hackathons, and high-level policy forums featuring international leaders and researchers.
ispace-U.S. and Zeno Power Collaborating on Radioisotope Power Systems for Surviving Lunar Nights

1 week ago | spaceinsider.tech | Greg Bock

Insider Briefispace-U.S. and Zeno Power have signed an agreement to jointly develop lunar night survival technologies using radioisotope power systems, aiming for a demonstration mission by 2027. NASA has identified surviving the Moon’s two-week-long, -173°C nights as a key challenge for sustained lunar presence, which solar power systems alone cannot overcome.
ESA Launches New Platform to Submit 'High Risk-High Reward" Space Tech Ideas

2 weeks ago | spaceinsider.tech | Greg Bock

Insider BriefThe European Space Agency has launched the Open Discovery Ideas Channel to fund and support early-stage, high-risk concepts that could shape future missions and technologies. The platform welcomes submissions from individuals and institutions, offering access to ESA experts, facilities, and up to two years of funding through Cooperative Agreements.
Utimaco Launches Post Quantum Security App Package

3 weeks ago | thequantuminsider.com | Greg Bock

Insider BriefUtimaco has launched Quantum Protect, a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) application package for its u.trust General Purpose HSM Se-Series, enabling secure migration ahead of the anticipated 2030 quantum computing threat. Quantum Protect supports NIST-standardized PQC algorithms ML-KEM and ML-DSA, as well as stateful hash-based signatures LMS and XMSS, and includes patented state management and CNSA 2.0 compliance for government-grade security.
Amazon Stepping Into Satellite Broadband With First Launch of 27 Kuiper Satellites

3 weeks ago | spaceinsider.tech | Greg Bock

Insider BriefAmazon will launch its first full batch of 27 Kuiper satellites on April 9 aboard a ULA Atlas V rocket, marking a major milestone toward its goal of building a global satellite broadband network. The KA-01 mission follows a 2023 prototype flight and initiates deployment of a planned 3,200-satellite constellation aimed at providing fast, low-latency internet to underserved communities worldwide.
ISS National Lab Launches Orbital Edge Accelerator Program to Support Startups

3 weeks ago | spaceinsider.tech | Greg Bock

Insider BriefThe ISS National Lab has launched the Orbital Edge Accelerator to support space-based innovation, offering six startups up to $500,000 each, mentorship, and access to ISS-sponsored research missions in low Earth orbit. Backed by investors CIRI, E2MC, and Stellar Ventures, and supported by TechConnect and AWS, the program targets early-stage companies developing technologies in sectors like advanced materials, biotech, and communications.