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  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Astroscale Japan Inc., part of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has been chosen by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to participate in Phase II of the Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration (CRD2) program. This initiative is among the first globally to focus on the removal of large-scale space debris. "We are deeply honored to have been selected as the commercial partner of the next phase of this trailblazing program," said Eddie Kato, President and Managing Director of Astroscale Japan. ... read 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  
Enhanced gravitational wave detection accelerates neutron star and black hole researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 A recent collaboration led by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering and an international team has developed new technology to improve gravitational wave detectio ... more  
AST Networks Acquires Reygar to Enhance Maritime IoT CapabilitiesLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 AST Networks has expanded its technology portfolio with the acquisition of Reygar Ltd., integrating advanced performance monitoring systems for both ... more  
Hughes launches new manufacturing hub and private 5G center in MarylandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), has opened a new manufacturing facility and private 5G incubation center in Germantown, Maryland, emphasizing the company's ... more |
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Microsoft announces Thai datacenter region, AI trainingBangkok (AFP) May 1, 2024 Microsoft said Wednesday it would create Thailand's first data centre region to boost cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure, promising AI training to more than 100,000 Thais to develop tech. ... more |
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NASA's Arctic Balloon Missions Set for 2024 Sweden CampaignLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 In mid-May, NASA is slated to initiate the 2024 Sweden Long-Duration Scientific Balloon Campaign at the Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden, located north of the Arctic Circle. This endeavor wi ... 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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LLNL Pandora SmallSat mission clears major NASA milestone on the path toward launchLivermore CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Pandora?SmallSat mission recently passed NASA's critical design review: a major milestone for the mission to continue its journey toward launch. The P ... more |
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NASA's Cube Quest Challenge Stimulates Innovation in Space Thruster TechnologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 NASA encourages public participation in space technology development through its Cube Quest Challenge, launched in 2015 with a $5 million prize pool. This initiative aims to foster the creation of s ... more 
NASA's Solar Sail Mission Successfully Phones HomeLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has now connected with ground operators following its April 23 launch aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket. The satellite is on its way to testing next-gen ... more  
Manganese discovery on Mars suggests ancient Earth-like conditionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 Researchers using the ChemCam instrument on NASA's Curiosity rover have found significant amounts of manganese in the sedimentary rocks of Mars's Gale Crater. This discovery suggests that these mine ... more 
NASA launches commercial studies to facilitate Mars robotic scienceLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 NASA has commissioned 12 concept studies from nine U.S. companies to explore how commercial services could support scientific missions to Mars. These studies, funded between $200,000 and $300,000 ea ... more |
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Mars agriculture simulations show promise and challengesBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 02, 2024 The vision of a permanent human settlement on Mars is drawing closer to reality, and with it, the challenge of ensuring food security for Martian colonists. The reliance on Earth for resupplying foo ... more  
Lunar railway initiative aims to streamline moonbase logisticsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 NASA is advancing plans for the first lunar railway system, described as a critical component for the daily operations of a sustainable lunar base envisioned for the 2030s. This initiative is part o ... more 
Gateway progresses: Artemis IV readies for lunar assemblyLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 The Artemis IV mission is advancing with key components for Gateway, set to be humanity's first orbiting lunar space station, being prepared in Turin, Italy. NASA is gearing up to launch the H ... more  
Revisiting gravity: University of Waterloo researchers propose new model for cosmic anomaliesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 Researchers from the University of Waterloo, in collaboration with the University of British Columbia, have observed what they term a "cosmic glitch," indicating a deviation in gravity's behavior on ... more |
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Enceladus Spills Its Guts through Strike-Slip MotionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 Over the course of its elliptical orbit, the moon Enceladus is squeezed unevenly by Saturn's gravitational pull and deforms from a spherical shape into a football shape and back again. This cyclic s ... more 
NASA/JAXA XRISM mission reveals cosmic secrets with minimal pixelsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2024 Despite most phone cameras possessing millions of pixels, the XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite uses just 36 pixels in its Resolve instrument to capture critical scientific da ... more 
World's highest observatory explores the universeTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 01, 2024 In the quest to unravel the mysteries of planetary formation, galaxy evolution, and the origins of the universe itself, a pioneering astronomical observatory commences its exploration on April 30, 2 ... more 
A Fluidic Telescope is enabling the Next Generation of Large Space ObservatoriesMoffett Field CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 The future of space-based UV/optical/IR astronomy requires ever larger telescopes. The highest priority astrophysics targets, including Earth-like exoplanets, first generation stars, and early galax ... more |
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Satellite Deployment and Orbital Risks Increase Amid Growing Space CongestionSydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2024 Slingshot Aerospace, Inc., a leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, has released its first State of Satellite Deploymen ... more 
ATLAS Space chosen for key support role in Blue Origin's DarkSky-1 missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 ATLAS Space Operations, renowned for its extensive federated ground network in the U.S., has been selected by Blue Origin to provide ground segment support for the upcoming Blue Ring mission, DarkSk ... more  
Bridging the gap: USUS computer scientists develop new modelLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 Satellites encircling the Earth collect a bounty of water data about our planet, yet distilling usable information from these sources about our oceans, lakes, rivers and streams can be a challenge. ... more 
Nightside clouds reveal new insights on giant exoplanet Wasp-43bLondon, UK (SPX) May 01, 2024 NYU Abu Dhabi researchers at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science, including Research Scientist Jasmina Blecic and Associate Professor Ian Dobbs-Dixon, have utilized NASA's James Webb Space ... more |
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Intelsat and CNH to enhance Brazilian agriculture with satellite connectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024 Intelsat, a major provider in integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, alongside CNH (NYSE: CNHI), known for brands like Case IH, New Holland, and Steyr, have committed to implementing advance ... more 
European satellite giant SES to buy US rival IntelsatParis (AFP) April 30, 2024 European satellite group SES will acquire US rival Intelsat for $3.1 billion, the companies said Tuesday, seeking to compete in a race for space-based internet service led by Elon Musk's Starlink. ... more  
Shenzhou XVII astronauts safely back from Tiangong space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2024 The crew of Shenzhou XVII has successfully returned to Earth after a six-month tenure aboard the Tiangong space station, marking the conclusion of their extensive orbital mission. The crew's s ... more  
Enhancing connectivity and readiness at Space Systems CommandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 At a well-attended event on April 18, 2024, at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant emphasized the unity and purpose binding the personnel of Space Systems Command (SSC). He addressed ... more |
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