June 19, 2021 With the advent of summer and prime fishing and boating season comes the necessity for a gentle reminder: Make sure you’re prepared before you hit the water. We know, we know — you’ve heard it before. You’ll hear it again, too, because no matter how seasoned you are as a boater, things happen. To further prove this point, we spoke with a few Garmin-sponsored professional anglers who have recently experienced their own […]

SpaceX launched into orbit for the U.S. Space Force an upgraded GPS satellite on June 17. The GPS III SV05/GPS III is the fifth Lockheed Martin-built, next-generation GPS III space vehicle. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is the first U.S. Space Force mission to reuse a previously-flown booster, the company said. The U.S. Space Force contracted Lockheed Martin to design and build GPS III/GPS IIIF to help modernize today’s GPS satellite constellation with new technology […]

June 17, 2021 Sharks are known for their aggression — they’re strong, they’re agile, they intimidate. Although Greg Norman got his nickname from his playing style, get this guy in a gym and you’ll wonder if it’s really just based on his time on the golf course. At 66 it’s clear he hasn’t missed a beat. When asked on our latest video production what he benches, he gave a cool, “I don’t know, but I’d […]

Global space community convenes in person and virtually Aug. 23-26 Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, is offering a hybrid in-person and virtual experience for its  36th Space Symposium. The event will take place Aug. 23-26 in person at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and virtually through Symposium 365 digital platform. “The past year has challenged us all, but the space community has demonstrated its perseverance and inspiration in countless ways,” said […]

June 16, 2021 He’s done it again, folks. Coming off of his 2020 triumph at the 50th annual Bassmaster Classic, Garmin pro angler Hank Cherry turned around and claimed the 51st annual Bassmaster Classic champion title for himself as well. Hosted at Lake Ray Roberts in Texas June 11-13, Cherry racked up a three-day weight total of 50 pounds, 15 ounces — making him one of only four anglers to ever win the Classic in […]

Sony’s first professional drone is small, but can be equipped with alpha mirrorless camera Sony Electronics Inc. has announced its first professional drone, the Airpeak S1. An introductory model in the new Airpeak line, the S1 is a small drone that can be equipped with Sony’s full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens Alpha camera. The new drone uses a proprietary motor, propeller, control system and sensing technology, allowing it to fly at extremely high speeds with stable wind […]

June 11, 2021 One of the best things about traveling in your RV is that feeling of freedom — the freedom to drive anywhere, see new sights and make memories every mile of the way. National parks are some of the most amazing places to explore. They put the wonders of Mother Nature right outside your RV door. If you’re planning on visiting a national park, it’s definitely worth outfitting your RV with one of […]

The fifth GPS III satellite was encapsulated within a SpaceX payload fairing on June 9 in preparation for its June 17 launch. The U.S. Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center’s Lockheed Martin-built GPS III Space Vehicle 05 satellite was encapsulated within a SpaceX payload fairing at Astrotech Space Operations Florida facility on June 9 in preparation for launch, scheduled for June 17 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The 15-minute launch window opens 12:09 […]

June 12, 2021 Anthony Walsh wasn’t born with a surfboard in hand, nor a camera — but if you’ve seen him either ride or shoot a wave, it looks pretty darn natural. The way he tells it, his ascension to professional surfer and content creator took place almost by happenstance. “I grew up in a pretty small town in Australia and was introduced to surfing pretty late,” Walsh says. “But I did live by the […]

GPS company NextNav and Spartacus Acquisition Corp, a special-purpose acquisition company, has entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in NextNav becoming a public company. The combined company will be named NextNav Inc. Its common stock and warrants will be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “NN” and “NNW”, respectively. Gross proceeds of up to $408 million from the business combination are expected to be used to fuel growth in its […]