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Space-ng Demonstrates AstroVision and Lunar Optical Navigation at the 40th Space Symposium

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Space-ng optical navigation software provides terrain relative navigation, hazard detection, and attitude determination from lunar orbit to the surface, as demonstrated by the recent success of Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 (BGM1) landing at Mare Crisium. The technology used in this mission, and its capabilities regarding other computer vision applications for space systems, will be presented in video and interactive displays at the Space-ng Booth #SS208 .

AstroVision hardware, currently undergoing qualification testing, will also be demonstrated at the Space-ng booth. AstroVision was developed by Space-ng to host the powerful software that will drive next generation computer vision applications for space systems. This includes the spacecraft equivalent of level 5 self driving, proven by Firefly on BGM1, with optical navigation support from Space-ng.

Attendees at the 40th Space Symposium will include Space-ng Founder and CEO Ethan Rublee as well as Co-Founder and Chief Engineer Steve Bailey.

Space-ng is on a mission to provide computer vision, optical navigation, and autonomous operations across the solar system, as well as returning cinematic experiences and imagery from pioneering space missions.

Space-ng’s Role in the Historic Firefly Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Mission

On March 2nd, as Blue Ghost descended to Mare Crisium, Space-ng’s software processed camera images, comparing them to a 3D, geospatially accurate, onboard lunar digital terrain map and dynamically correcting the vehicle’s navigation solution. In the final moments before touchdown, the system identified hazardous terrain like slopes, rocks, and craters and autonomously re-directed the lander to a safe site – ensuring a soft, precise landing.

Future Vision Based Navigation Systems

In future applications, Space-ng software will be hosted on Space-ng’s AstroVision hardware. AstroVision combines advanced optical sensors, high-speed remote data transmission, high-performance computing, and neural engine processing to enable the use of computer vision and machine learning algorithms using physics-based visual reasoning. AstroVision provides quaternions and state vectors from Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon absent of GPS and radio communication, supporting Alt PNT cislunar spaceflight, as well as lunar orbit, landing and surface operations.

AstroVision combines Space-ng’s expertise in vision-based navigation software with space-qualified hardware that includes an 8 core CPU as well as hardware acceleration including an Image Signal Processor (ISP), Digital Signal Processor (DSP), Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), and an AI/Neural Network Engine. AstroVision includes up to 12 configurable high-resolution Camera Modules, each with sensors and optics tailored to users needs, and each located up to 15 meters from the AstroVision Base Unit. This multi-headed vision system provides all-sky coverage eliminating the need for spacecraft maneuvers or attitude constraints in acquiring and tracking the Sun or stars.

This innovative approach to position and attitude determination uses both bright objects like the Sun, Earth, and Moon and dim objects, such as stars and distant planets, to produce a precise state vector solution without relying on conventional sun sensors, star trackers, GPS, two-way-radio ranging, or ground-in-the-loop approaches. Each of the twelve AstroVision global or rolling shutter imagers comes with a user-selectable field of view, 12 Mpixel resolution, up to 6 Gbps bandwidth, and internal IMU, weighing in at only 150 grams apiece.

The AstroVision Hardware and Software Ecosystem

Space-ng is taking orders for AstroVision hardware, with first flight hardware delivery in Q3 of 2025 and with EDU hardware now available. AstroVision hardware supports many use cases ranging from science imaging and video documentation to spacecraft automation such as rendezvous, proximity operations, manufacturing, assembly, security, and space situational awareness. As a software-defined system with an open architecture model with standard APIs, the flight software may be licensed from Space-ng, or developed by the customer to suit their needs. AstroVision comes with hardware and software supporting each stage of the spacecraft development life cycle, including design & development, test & integration, mission operations, and overall cyber-security. This includes real time simulation, electrical ground support equipment, command and telemetry, and Over the Air (OTA) updates. Space-ng can provide dedicated support through delivery and integration, or all the way to mission success.

“Optical navigation is critical in situations where you need precise maneuvering and a GPS signal is not available,” said Will Coogan, Chief Engineer at Firefly Aerospace. “We chose Space-ng for the Blue Ghost mission to the Moon because their software provides a precision landing location on the lunar surface that avoids hazardous obstacles like rocks and craters. Space-ng provides excellent support and expertise, and we look forward to working with them for future missions to the Moon and beyond!”

Media Contact: Please contact hello@space-ng.com for additional requests for information or media contact.

Space-ng is developing revolutionary machine vision hardware and software for Civil, Commercial, and Defense customers. To learn more about Space-ng visit www.space-ng.com, where you’ll find the answers to your most common questions as well as contact information on how to customize AstroVision for your mission.

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BC Token Hits $0.02, Setting a New All-Time High

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$BC has risen nearly 70% since April as BC Engine continues to expand the token‘s utility across the BC.GAME ecosystem

BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BC Token ($BC), the ecosystem token of BC.GAME, reached $0.02 on July 23, setting a new all-time high and extending its recent upward price movement.

According to CoinGecko, $BC reached the $0.02 milestone after moving steadily into a higher price range over the past several weeks. The token previously recorded a high of around $0.01561 on July 17 before continuing its upward movement.

Compared with its price of approximately $0.01181 on April 12, $BC has increased by nearly 70%. The latest milestone is also part of a series of new price records reached by the token since the launch of BC Engine in April.

Alongside the price growth, BC.GAME has continued to expand the practical use of $BC across its platform ecosystem.

Through BC Engine, users can allocate eligible $BC to the platform’s reward system and receive BCD rewards distributed on an hourly basis. Users can also view their allocated tokens, accumulated rewards and participation data directly through the BC Engine interface.

The system is designed to connect $BC participation with activity generated by products and partners across the wider BC.GAME ecosystem.

BC Originals, Croco Gaming and sports betting technology provider BETBY have already been integrated as Engine Nodes. Contributions from participating products and partners help support the BC Engine reward pool, creating a direct connection between platform activity, user participation and token utility.

“Reaching $0.02 is an important milestone for $BC, but price is only one part of the ecosystem’s continued development,” a BC.GAME spokesperson said. “Our focus remains on expanding the token‘s practical uses and connecting it more closely with products, rewards and user participation across the platform.”

The $BC ecosystem also includes separate buyback and token-burning mechanisms.

A portion of the tokens acquired through BC.GAME’s ongoing buyback activity may be redistributed to eligible active users through features such as Instant Bonus. The buyback programme operates separately from the token-burning mechanism.

Token burning is primarily connected to the BC Engine unlocking process. When users unlock $BC less than seven days after allocating it to BC Engine, 1% of the unlocked amount is permanently burned. Users who wait at least seven days can unlock the full amount without triggering a burn.

BC.GAME plans to introduce additional products and Engine Nodes while continuing to improve the visibility of reward distributions, token burns and other related on-chain activity.

The platform will also explore further uses for $BC across original games, sports betting and digital-asset reward experiences as the ecosystem continues to develop.

More information about BC Engine and the $BC ecosystem is available at bc.game/bc.

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BinBase Enhances 2026 USA BIN Intelligence for Durbin Compliance, Debit Network Routing, and Level 2/3 Interchange Savings

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BinBase updates its US payment dataset with advanced Durbin Regulation flags, ATM/Debit network routing indicators, and Level 2/3 commercial card markers to help merchants significantly reduce processing fees.

MIAMI, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BinBase, a leading provider of card issuing and payment analytics data, has announced major US-focused updates to its 2026 BIN Database. Designed specifically for payment facilitators (PayFacs), US acquiring banks, and enterprise e-commerce merchants, the updated dataset targets one of the largest operational costs in payment processing: transaction interchange fees.

In the competitive US payment ecosystem, a fraction of a percent in interchange savings translates to millions of dollars for merchants. BinBase provides the exact data needed for dynamic cost-optimizing routing.

Processing credit and debit cards in the United States requires navigating complex regulatory framework and network rules. A critical element is the Durbin Amendment, which caps interchange fees on debit cards issued by regulated US banks (institutions with $10 billion or more in assets). Without precise, updated BIN-level data, payment gateways frequently misidentify unregulated cards, leading to suboptimal routing and higher processing fees.

The updated BinBase dataset addresses this challenge by providing dedicated attributes for US processing optimization:

Durbin Regulation Identification: Instant Y/N status markers allowing payment gateways to dynamically detect US regulated debit cards and apply appropriate cost structures.US Debit & ATM Network Routing: Granular routing indicators for major US PIN-debit and PINless networks, including STAR, NYCE, Pulse, and Accel, empowering payment routing engines to choose the most cost-effective path.Commercial Data Eligibility (Level 2 / Level 3): Precise identification of corporate, business, and purchasing cards eligible for Level 2/3 line-item processing, helping B2B merchants lower interchange rates on corporate transactions.Personal vs. Commercial Usage Classification: Clear distinction between consumer and corporate card ranges to prevent fee misclassification at checkout.

“In the competitive US payment ecosystem, a fraction of a percent in interchange savings translates to millions of dollars annually for high-volume merchants,” said a spokesperson for Damiko Inc. “By combining Durbin status with US debit network data and extended 8-to-11-digit precision, BinBase provides payment engineers with the exact surgical data needed to build smart, cost-optimizing routing engines.”

To evaluate the US-specific data attributes and test integration compatibility, developers can inspect the schema and download the free 2026 sample dataset on GitHub.

For complete commercial licensing, custom data exports, and enterprise integration details, visit BinBase at https://binbase.com.

About Damiko Inc

Damiko Inc is a US-based fintech data provider specializing in card issuer analytics, payment routing data, and global BIN database solutions. Operating through its flagship product, BinBase.com, the company supplies high-precision transaction intelligence to help merchants and payment facilitators worldwide optimize approval rates and mitigate processing fees.

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Fedor Lavrikoff, BinBase, 1 7866133333, sales@binbase.com, www.binbase.com

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InfiMotion Technology Makes Public Debut, Showcasing Full-Stack E‑Drive Capabilities at Wuxi Event

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WUXI, China, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InfiMotion Technology (InfiMotion), a global innovator in intelligent e‑drive systems, hosted a technology showcase event in Wuxi on July 16, marking its first public appearance as an independent supplier to the global automotive industry. The event demonstrated the company’s end‑to‑end capabilities spanning global R&D, extreme validation, and micron‑precision manufacturing – solidifying its position as a rising force in the new‑energy vehicle (NEV) drivetrain sector.

“Let the world know InfiMotion” said Joe Lin, CEO of InfiMotion Technology. “We have spent years perfecting our e‑drive technology for leading global automakers, and we are now ready to stand on our own as a trusted partner for the wider market.”

Cloud-Synced Global R&D: Engineering Without Borders

InfiMotion’s R&D network spans Wuxi, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hangzhou, and Gothenburg, with over 1,000 engineers – including a Swedish team of over 100 people – collaborating in real time via the cloud. This global footprint is built around real-world extremes: high-load endurance on European autobahns, Nordic cold starts, and tropical full-load operation in Southeast Asia – scenarios that directly shape InfiMotion’s globalization DNA.

A Track Record of Industry “Firsts”

InfiMotion’s technical pedigree speaks for itself:

2021: Pioneered China’s first self-developed 400V SiC EDU for ZEEKR 001.2024: Launched the world’s first 11-in-1 domain-controlled EDU, achieving over 90% CLTC efficiency on a 400V IGBT platform.2025: Released the world’s first mass-produced magnesium-aluminum alloy dual-motor EDU and the world’s first 900V high-performance magnesium-alloy coaxial EDU – delivering 5,200 Nm peak torque at just 77 kg net weight.

The company has also pioneered Umini-pin winding, 0.2mm ultra-thin silicon steel laminations, embedded and three-level PCM technologies, and is leading the formulation of industry standards for amorphous alloy materials.

Tested to the Extreme – Certified for Global Trust

InfiMotion adheres to ASPICE Level 3 processes and ASIL-D (ISO 26262) certification. Its validation system includes temperature cycling from -60°C to 140°C, 1,500-hour salt-spray tests, and 2,500-hour comprehensive endurance runs – with over 9,000 individual test items required for one European premium brand. The company’s CNAS-accredited testing center houses the world’s first 30,000 rpm motor test bench.

Manufacturing at Micron-Level Precision

InfiMotion operates five smart manufacturing bases across China (Wuxi, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Quzhou, and Jiaxing), with motor line automation reaching 95%. SMT accuracy is held to ±25μm, measurement instruments resolve down to 0.1μm, and an AI-driven visual inspection system detects defects as small as 20μm.

From Wuxi to the World

Today, InfiMotion supplies e-drive systems across the full voltage spectrum (400V–900V) for all vehicle classes, from A0 to supercars. Its global network spans China, Europe, and Malaysia, with vertical integration from key components to complete system. In the first half of 2026, the company ranked among China’s top three suppliers for both motor and inverter shipments, with volume production already serving Geely, Volvo, and JLR.

The InfiMotion Era Has Just Begun

As the global NEV industry undergoes profound transformation, InfiMotion remains committed to full-stack in-house R&D, global collaborative synergy, and open-win partnerships – delivering proven, traceable, and mass-producible Chinese e-drive solutions to the world.

About InfiMotion Technology

InfiMotion Technology is a global leader in the R&D and manufacturing of advanced electric drive systems and components for new energy vehicles. Committed to innovation, performance, and sustainability, InfiMotion provides comprehensive solutions empowering automakers to create the next generation of efficient, powerful, and intelligent electric vehicles.

For more information, please visit: www.infimotion.com

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