While cell service is often unreliable in remote areas, new satellite technology could help connect lost hikers, hunters, skiers and any other outdoor recreators with emergency responders ...

Local News Satellite messaging technology could save lives in Idaho’s backcountry Apple and T-Mobile have satellite text messaging features available. It does not require cell service or WiFi.

Researchers at USGS Idaho Water Science Center work on remote detection of cyanobacteria blooms using satellite images. It could help local environmental agencies issue early warnings to protect ...

State and federal prosecutors in Idaho want an investigation into whether crimes were committed in the development of a University of Idaho satellite campus in Boise. But deciding who will look ...

BETHESDA, Md. – December 4, 2007 – The State of Idaho recently awarded a contract to World Communications Center (WCC) to provide Iridium (R) satellite voice and data products and services for ...

RATHDRUM, Idaho – North Idaho STEM Charter Academy has been selected by NASA to send a satellite into space. There were 20 other school chosen by NASA. Ten of the other school were universities ...

First European earth observation satellite designed to observe more than the atmosphere to be launched at night. A 3D view will be provided via infrared sensors.

The students received, collectively, more than $500,000 in scholarship offers and have successfully designed a satellite with NASA that will be launched into space this summer.