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  Washington (AFP) Mar 15, 2025 SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon as 2029." "Starship departs for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Optimus. If those landings go well, then human landings may start as soon as 2029, although 2031 is more likely," Musk said on his X social network. Starship - the world's largest and most powerful rocket - is key to Musk's lon ... read more |
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Crew launch to ISS paves way for 'stranded' astronauts' returnKennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Not long to go now: After more than nine months on the International Space Station, two astronauts are a step closer to returning home following the launch of a crew swap mission on Friday. ... more  
Hera asteroid mission captures images of Mars moon DeimosParis, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 During a recent flyby of Mars, ESA's Hera mission for planetary defense utilized its scientific payload beyond Earth and the Moon for the first time. The spacecraft activated a suite of instruments ... more 
Norwegian Space Agency partners with Isar Aerospace for satellite launch from Andoya SpaceportBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 The Norwegian Space Agency has entered into a contract with European launch service provider Isar Aerospace to deploy its Arctic Ocean Surveillance (AOS) program satellites. Under the agreement, Isa ... more  
SwRI-led instrument begins lunar mission to probe Moon's interiorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Shortly after landing on the Moon aboard Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 lander on March 2, the Southwest Research Institute-led Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder (LMS) successfully activated and deplo ... more |
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Understanding gamma rays in our universe through StarBurstWashington DC (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), in partnership with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), has developed StarBurst, a small satellite (SmallSat) instrument for NASA's StarBurst Multim ... more |
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Stargazers marvel at 'Blood Moon', rare total lunar eclipseBelo Horizonte, Brazil (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Stargazers across a swathe of the world marvelled at a dramatic red "Blood Moon" during a rare total lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday morning. ... more 
Exceptional Variability in Blazar BL Lacertae Challenges ClassificationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Blazars are a class of active galaxies that direct powerful jets of ionized matter toward Earth. Typically, astronomers categorize them into distinct classes based on the characteristics of their em ... more  
Spire Global Secures $40 Million in Private PlacementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) has finalized a securities purchase agreement for a private placement, expected to generate approximately $40 million in gross proceeds for the company, prior to dedu ... more  
ESA's Mobile Navigation Lab Tackles Arctic Interference TestingParis, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Above the Arctic Circle on Norway's Andoya Island, three ESA radionavigation engineers take a brief respite from their demanding mission, playing shuffleboard as sheep graze under the aurora boreali ... more |
 
Extended space diveParis, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 European scientists are enlisting volunteers to lie on waterbeds for 10 consecutive days in an innovative study aimed at replicating some of the physiological effects of space travel. The Viva ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Rivada and Amentum Collaborate to Enhance Secure Government CommunicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, has partnered with Rivada Space Networks to introduce an ultra-secure low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity netwo ... more  
Nearby Supernovae Linked to Two Ancient Earth ExtinctionsLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 A recent study suggests that at least two of Earth's mass extinctions may have been triggered by the powerful effects of nearby supernova explosions. Researchers at Keele University propose that the ... more  
NASA-ISRO Satellite to Track Crops from Sowing to HarvestLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 The NISAR satellite, a collaborative effort between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is set to revolutionize agricultural monitoring by providing high-resolution data on crop ... more  
The Impact of Satellite Internet on Online Casinos in Remote Parts of CanadaOttawa, Canada (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 People living in rural regions in Canada often face struggles when it comes to a stable internet connection. This can make it difficult to access online casinos and play your favourite games. ... more |
 
Mastering the 3D Parallax Effect Using CapCut Desktop Video Editor's Layering ToolsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 Videos can tell stories in different ways. One way to make them more interesting is with the 3D Parallax Effect. This effect adds depth, making images and videos look more real. ... more 
More wait for stranded astronauts after replacement crew delayedWashington (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 A pair of astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months may have to wait a little longer to return home after the launch of their replacements was postponed. ... more  
Scientists Develop New Technique to Detect Life in Martian Rock SamplesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Within the next decade, space agencies aim to bring back rock samples from Mars for examination on Earth. A major concern surrounding these missions is the potential presence of extraterrestrial mic ... more  
Signal Acquired NASA SPHEREx Begins Science MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) mission has successfully established communication with ground controllers, confirming th ... more |
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NASA's PUNCH Mission Commences Study of Solar WindLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 NASA's Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission has successfully established full contact with its four small satellites, confirming they are operational and fully powered. ... more 
NASA Works to Regain Contact with Lunar Trailblazer and Evaluate Future PossibilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 NASA's mission team is continuing efforts to restore communication with the Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft after losing contact on February 27, just a day after its launch. The mission operators at Ca ... more  
Planetary system discovered around Barnard's StarLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 For over a century, astronomers have been intrigued by Barnard's Star, the closest single-star system to Earth, in their quest to identify planetary bodies orbiting it. Initially observed in 1916 by ... more 
Signs of alien life may be hiding in these gasesRiverside CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Scientists have identified a promising new way to detect life on faraway planets, hinging on worlds that look nothing like Earth and gases rarely considered in the search for extraterrestrials. ... more |
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Quantum Space Introduces Life Extension Services for Satellite OperatorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Quantum Space, a pioneer in advanced space operations, has unveiled a new suite of life extension services designed to enhance satellite mission longevity and operational flexibility. Utilizing its ... more |
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Rocket Lab to twice in three Days, set to complete Kineis IoT constellationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a premier launch provider and space systems company, is set to achieve a new milestone with two Electron launches scheduled just three days apart from its privat ... more  
Joint initiatives to propel China's commercial space industry forwardSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 China's commercial space industry is gaining momentum, and experts are calling for collaborative efforts between government entities, trade organizations, and enterprises to develop a comprehensive ... more 
Chinese Remote Sensing Constellation Expands for Global MarketLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025 China's Earth observation capabilities have advanced with the recent launch of two new satellites, further expanding its remote sensing constellation. The newly deployed satellites aim to offer glob ... more  
Intense Atmospheric Rivers Can Partially Replenish Greenland Ice Sheet LossBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 11, 2025 The Greenland Ice Sheet, the largest ice mass in the Northern Hemisphere, is experiencing significant melting due to climate change. However, a new study reveals that intense atmospheric rivers can ... more |
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