Race to Save the Ocelot and a New Era for Satellite Tech

The US has fewer than 100 ocelots, prompting scientists to focus on fertility treatments to increase their numbers. Meanwhile, Thales Alenia Space will build a JSAT-32 satellite for Japan's SKY Perfect JSAT, set for a 2027 launch with over a 15-year lifespan.

With fewer than 100 ocelots remaining in the United States, scientists are intensifying efforts to save this endangered species. Through fertility treatments and dedicated research, they hope to spur a new generation of these wild cats, once native to the southwestern U.S.

In related news, the aerospace sector is buzzing as Thales Alenia Space secured a major contract from Japan's largest satellite operator, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. The new JSAT-32 geostationary communications satellite will launch in 2027, boasting an impressive in-orbit lifespan exceeding 15 years.

This partnership between Thales and Leonardo highlights ongoing innovation in satellite technology, aiming to enhance communication infrastructure in the coming decades.

(With inputs from agencies.)