➀ Rohde & Schwarz introduces new automotive radar target simulator, R&S AREG800A, designed for smooth transition from R&D to production; ➁ Modular structure for flexibility, reducing testing time and costs; ➂ Integration with NOFFZ’s production test systems for improved throughput; ➃ High performance accuracy, minimized operational expenditure, and reduced time to market.

➀ The article introduces the Pluto radar sensor reference design by NXP, a 28nm single-chip radar SoC; ➁ It highlights the high RF performance and flexibility of the design for various radar applications; ➂ The design is targeted for vehicle safety features like automatic cruise control and obstacle detection.

1. NXP introduces the Trimension SR250, the first single-chip solution integrating short-range UWB radar and secure ranging. 2. The solution aims to enable new user experiences in autonomous homes and industrial IoT applications. 3. The Trimension SR250 supports 3D AoA, TDOA, and ToF, and can be combined with secure elements for added security.

➀ The U.S. Space Force has awarded the DARC Site 2 contract to Northrop Grumman for a UK location. ➁ DARC aims to protect critical satellites by tracking objects in geosynchronous orbit. ➂ The system is designed for all-weather, 24/7 operation and offers detailed monitoring of deep space.

1. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory tracked two near-Earth asteroids, one with a moonlet. 2. Asteroid 2011 UL21, nearly a mile wide, was discovered to have a moonlet orbiting it. 3. Radar observations provided valuable data on asteroid sizes, orbits, and interactions with Earth's gravity.