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  Greenbelt MD (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 The Sun will be at peak activity this year, providing a rare opportunity to study how solar storms and radiation could affect future astronauts on the Red Planet. In the months ahead, two of NASA's Mars spacecraft will have an unprecedented opportunity to study how solar flares - giant explosions on the Sun's surface - could affect robots and future astronauts on the Red Planet. That's because the Sun is entering a period of peak activity called solar maximum, something that occurs roughly e ... read more |
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Unveiling the space-weathered features of asteroid RyuguTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 New insights into the magnetic and physical environment of interplanetary space have been revealed through the analysis of asteroid Ryugu samples, retrieved by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft of the Japane ... more  
Decaying orbits of exoplanets linked to stellar magnetic fieldsLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 Researchers at Durham University have identified a new mechanism potentially explaining the orbital decay of exoplanets around sun-like stars, a phenomenon observed in systems such as WASP-12b. ... more  
Einstein Probe commences wide-angle X-ray sky surveillanceParis, France (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 Revealed at the 7th workshop of the Einstein Probe consortium in Beijing, the first images from the mission showcase the operational readiness of its innovative optics inspired by lobster eyes, desi ... more  
UC Irvine study bolsters dark matter existence theoryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 Astronomers from the University of California, Irvine have used computer simulations to support the existence of dark matter, a critical component thought necessary to explain various cosmic phenome ... more |
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Galileo satellite constellation expands with two new additionsParis, France (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 The Galileo navigation system has expanded its constellation with the addition of two new satellites, launched early on Sunday, 28 April, at 01:34 BST/02:34 CEST. This latest expansion brings the to ... more |
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ESA advances two Thales Alenia Space AI projects for Fsat-2 orbital testsParis, France (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen Thales Alenia Space's IRMA and PhiFireAI projects for in-orbit testing aboard the Fsat-2 microsatellite. Scheduled for a June 2024 launch, this 6U CubeSat ... more  
Shenzhou XVIII crew takes command at Tiangong space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2024 China's Shenzhou XVIII mission crew members have successfully completed the in-orbit handover with the outgoing Shenzhou XVII team, China Manned Space Agency confirmed. During a formal ceremon ... more  
SpaceX ties record with 20th Falcon 9 booster re-use in Galileo L12 launchWashington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2024 SpaceX has tied its own record with the 20th use of a Falcon 9 booster with its latest and final mission, the launch of a European Union Galileo L12 navigation and positioning satellite. ... more 
Bridging the gap: USUS computer scientists develop new modelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 In the heart of a bustling metropolis, a small, unassuming cafe sits tucked away on a quiet street, a hidden gem among the urban sprawl. Inside, the warm glow of hanging Edison bulbs illuminates the ... more |
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Discover What Website Can Help Me With My Physics HomeworkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2024 Physics is one of the most fascinating disciplines that possesses the keys to the Universe. On the other hand, it is one of the most complex sciences. Students describe physics as a fantastic and co ... more |
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Study traces bioluminescence back 540 million years in octocoralsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 Bioluminescence, the ability of organisms to emit light, originated in marine invertebrates known as octocorals at least 540 million years ago, a study by Smithsonian scientists indicates. This disc ... more 
Revisiting multi-dimensional classification with a focus on dimensionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The issue of class imbalance has been well-studied in the multi-class classification framework, but its exploration within multi-dimensional classification (MDC) has been somewhat overlooked due to ... more  
Zap Energy reaches new heights in fusion technology with 37-million-degree plasmaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 Over the past ninety years, humanity has explored various fusion technologies, yet only a select few have managed to generate a thermal fusion plasma with electron temperatures surpassing 10M C. ... more  
Reimagining enlisted education: Space Force launches Vosler FellowshipsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The U.S. Space Force has revamped its enlisted professional military education (EPME) to better suit the specific needs of its enlisted personnel, known as Guardians. A key milestone was celeb ... more |
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Japan Moon probe survives 3rd lunar nightTokyo (AFP) April 24, 2024 Japan's Moon lander woke up for a third time after its main functions survived another frigid two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said Wednesday. ... more  
Chinese astronauts repair space station's solar wings after debris impactSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The crew of the Shenzhou XVII, stationed on China's space station, successfully repaired damage to the core module's solar wings caused by space debris. This repair was accomplished during the count ... more 
Space ISAC successfully executes Tabletop Exercise at CYSAT ConferenceParis, France (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) has successfully conducted a tabletop exercise titled "Saving Selene: Walking on the Moon" at the 2024 CYSAT conference in Paris. The e ... more  
Shanghai Ocean University unveils manta ray-inspired bionic fishSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 Shanghai Ocean University recently revealed Wen Yao, an intelligent soft-bodied bionic fish modeled after a manta ray, concluding over a decade of research and development. This robotic fish feature ... more |
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Hidden biosphere discovered beneath world's driest hot desertBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 Researchers exploring Earth's driest hot desert, the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, have uncovered a hidden microbial world 13 feet beneath the surface, shedding light on potential extraterrestri ... more 
Shenzhou XVIII astronauts enter space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 The Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship's three astronauts successfully entered China's space station early on Friday. Later, the two groups of astronaut crew members will conduct an on-orbit rota ... more 
Earth's magnetic field intermittently shielded us during cosmic ray influx 41,000 years agoBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Earth's geomagnetic field, while generally shielding the planet from cosmic and solar radiation, experiences periods of significant fluctuation. Not only does the magnetic north shift from its geogr ... more 
China's Chang'e 7 lunar mission will host international instrumentsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 China's upcoming Chang'e 7 lunar exploration mission is set to include six scientific instruments from six different countries and one international organization, as announced by the China National ... more |
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Satellite Monitoring Highlights Soil Sealing Challenges in the MediterraneanParis, France (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 Soil sealing is an increasing concern, particularly in urban settings, leading to significant environmental impacts such as flooding, erosion, and biodiversity loss. An ESA-funded initiative, ... more  
Oldest evidence of Earth's magnetic field discovered by researchersLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 Researchers at the University of Oxford and MIT have identified a 3.7-billion-year-old geological record of Earth's magnetic field, which closely resembles the current geomagnetic field in its chara ... more  
Lockheed Martin hands over advanced radar system to Missile Defense AgencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at Clear Space Force Station in Clear, Alaska, has completed its final acceptance stage, known as DD250, and was officially transferred to the Missile Defe ... more  
Russia vetoes U.N. resolution opposing space-based nuclear armsWashington DC (UPI) Apr 24, 2024 Russia vetoed a U.S.- and Japan-sponsored U.N. resolution, opposing the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, during a Wednesday vote among the United Nations' 15-member security council. ... more |
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NASA and Industry Partners Enhance Space Station Missions with Crew and Cargo DeliveriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 NASA collaborates with commercial entities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation of cargo and crew to and from the International Space Station. Serving as a hub for extensive m ... more 
Identification of noise sources during launch using phased array microphone systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Every part of a launch vehicle, launch pad, and ground operation equipment is subjected to the high acoustic load generated during lift-off. Therefore, many extreme measures are taken to try to supp ... more 
Free-Flying Robots in Space: How Real-Life Droids Test New TechLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024 Navigating the great unknown of space requires innovative tools, like the Multi-Resolution Scanner (MRS), a novel 3D mapping technology developed under the auspices of the International Space Statio ... more 
Refining space mission interoperability: NASA unveils new trajectory sharing strategyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 NASA's Engineering and Safety Center has introduced a new approach, dubbed Trajectory Reverse Engineering (TRE), for transferring spacecraft trajectories between flight mechanics tools. This m ... more |
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