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When ET calls, can we be sure we're not being spoofed?![]() Berkeley CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 Scientists have devised a new technique for finding and vetting possible radio signals from other civilizations in our galaxy - a major advance in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) that will significantly boost confidence in any future detection of alien life. Most of today's SETI searches are conducted by Earth-based radio telescopes, which means that any ground or satellite radio interference - ranging from Starlink satellites to cellphones, microwaves and even car engines - ca ... read more |
XRISM mission to study 'rainbow' of x-raysGreenbelt MD (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 A new satellite called XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, pronounced "crism") aims to pry apart high-energy light into the equivalent of an X-ray rainbow. The mission, led by JAXA (Japan ... more
Astronomers discover striking evidence of 'unusual' stellar evolutionColumbus OH (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 Astronomers have found evidence that some stars boast unexpectedly strong surface magnetic fields, a discovery that challenges current models of how they evolve. In stars like our sun, surface ... more
Experimental Phase commences for china's groundbreaking solar telescope arraySydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 The National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has announced the beginning of experimental observation for its cutting-edge solar telescope array located in Southwest China. Th ... more
Orbit and Viasat collaborate to merge airborne terminals with expansive Ka-band NetworkLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 Netanya, Israel (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 Orbit Communications Systems Inc., a supplier of SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and crucial airborne audio management systems, has announced ... more |
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![]() SpaceX launches 54 Starlink satellites, ties record for first-stage returns
Rocket Lab delivers seven satellites to orbit with Electron RocketLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 In a successful endeavor, Rocket Lab, the California-based space firm, deployed seven satellites into orbit from New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula on Tuesday. The mission, named "Baby Come Back," saw li ... more |
Virgin Galactic's next spaceflight will include sweepstakes winnersWashington (AFP) July 17, 2023 Virgin Galactic's next spaceflight will include a mother-daughter duo from the Caribbean who won their tickets in a sweepstakes contest, as well as an 80-year-old former Olympian. ... more
Rensselaer researchers using drop module for advanced protein studies on ISSTroy NY (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 The International Space Station (ISS) will soon become the focal point for an expanded scientific experiment, aiming to delve further into the physics of protein solutions. The study will be conduct ... more
China to carry out scientific exploration during manned lunar missionBeijing (XNA) Jul 18, 2023 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Monday released an announcement to solicit proposals for payloads of the country's manned lunar mission, which will be used for scientific exploration on the ... more
It's all still Rock and Roll to Us: Sols 3889-3891Pasadena CA (JPL) Jul 18, 2023 Earth Planning Date: Friday, July 14, 2023: In human spaceflight, it's a tradition to wake the crew up with a "wake-up song" to let them know "Wake up, it's time to get to work!" For decades, this t ... more |
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![]() SwRI team identifies giant swirling waves at the edge of Jupiter's magnetosphere
NASA space laser provides answers to a rainforest canopy mysteryFlagstaff AZ (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 We know less about the rainforest canopy, where most of the world's species live than we do about the surface of Mars or the bottom of the ocean. However, that is about to change thanks to GEDI-a NA ... more |
Australia says mystery beach object may come from space launchSydney (AFP) July 18, 2023 A bulky barnacle-encrusted cylinder has baffled authorities since washing up on an Australian beach, with the country's space agency suggesting Tuesday it could be debris from a foreign rocket launch. ... more
China's Shenzhou XVI astronauts conduct fluid physics experimentsBeijing (XNA) Jul 18, 2023 China's Shenzhou XVI astronauts recently worked with researchers on the ground in a number of in-orbit experiments including fluid physics experiments and cold atom interferometer set-up, according ... more
ESA moves ahead with In-Orbit Servicing missionsParis, France (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 The European Space Agency (ESA) is proactively developing In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) missions to extend the operational life and functionality of satellites already in space. This innovative approach, ... more
Plato's structural test campaignNoordwijk, Netherlands (ESA) Jul 14, 2023 From May to August 2023 a structural model of ESA's next exoplanet mission, Plato, is undergoing a test campaign at ESA's ESTEC Test Centre, at Noordwijk in the Netherlands. Plato is planned to laun ... more |
![]() India launches cut-price mission to land on Moon London, UK (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 Northumbria University in the UK is set to revolutionize the satellite communication systems, thanks to a generous funding award of 5 million pounds from the UK Space Agency. This investment will en ... more |
Lunar solar power satelliteZurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 The concept of gathering some of the unlimited sunlight available in space, then transmitting it down to users, was first developed to serve the clean energy needs of planet Earth. But Space-Based S ... more
NASA advances Orion modules for upcoming artemis missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 It was an impressive sight inside the high bay of the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. On June 22, 2023, a trio of Orion spacecraft destined ... more
Artemis instruments to study volcanic terrain on the MoonWashington DC (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 As part of NASA's regular cadence of robotic lunar missions through Artemis, the agency has selected a new scientific payload to establish the age and composition of hilly terrain created by volcani ... more
Virgin Galactic Unveils Plans for its Second Commercial Spaceflight, Galactic 02Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) has released details about the forthcoming flight window for its second commercial space mission, christened 'Galactic 02.' The new announcement positions ... more |
Above Space signs Umbrella Space Act Agreement With NASALos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 Above Space Development Corporation, a key player in the space technology sector, has recently inked an Umbrella Space Act Agreement (SAA) with NASA, a development set to have significant implicatio ... more
India launches Chandrayaan-3 mission on path toward moon landingWashington DC (UPI) Jul 14, 2023 India will try to become the fourth country to land on the moon after its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft left Earth in a liftoff on Friday. ... more
GMV teams with Galician Innovation Agency to fortify CIAR with advanced cybersecurity systemMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 Leading global technology firm GMV has forged a euro 1.6 million contract with the regional government of Galicia's Galician Innovation Agency. The ambitious agreement is for the development of a r ... more
HawkEye 360 raises $58M for satellite architecture and data science accelerationHerndon VA (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 HawkEye 360 has secured $58 million in a new round of funding. This financial backing, designated as the Series D-1 funding round, is set to be channeled into the development of innovative space sys ... more |
Low altitude flights study everyday emissionsWashington DC (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 Often research associated with air quality and pollution prioritizes transportation - especially car emissions - as an area of focus. However, many urban areas have less pollution from motor vehicle ... more
NASA-ISRO earth observing satellite coming together in IndiaPasadena CA (JPL) Jul 14, 2023 Built on opposite sides of the planet, the NISAR satellite will deepen understanding of climate change, deforestation, glacier melt, volcanoes, earthquakes, and more. Two major components of t ... more
NASA's GISTEMP Confirms June 2023 as the Record-Breaking Warmest MonthGreenbelt MD (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 NASA recently disclosed that June 2023 was the most thermally elevated June recorded in history. This information has emerged from NASA's meticulous global temperature analysis, conducted via its Go ... more
Viasat provides status update on ViaSat-3 Americas SatelliteCarlsbad CA (SPX) Jul 13, 2023 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) reports that an unexpected event occurred during reflector deployment that may materially impact the performance of the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite. Viasat and its reflec ... more |
Fundamentals of Space MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 19, 2023 The newly released book "Fundamentals of Space Missions: Problems with Solutions" (ISBN 9798985668742) provides a comprehensive guide for students, instructors, and professionals alike in the field ... more
GMV tests lunar rover at unprecedented speedsMadrid, Spain (SPX) Jul 13, 2023 During the first half of July the multinational technology company GMV is conducting field tests as part of RAPID (Robust and Semi-Autonomous Platform for Increased Distances), a space robotics proj ... more
New study reveals evidence of diverse organic material on MarsGainesville FL (SPX) Jul 13, 2023 A new study featuring data from the NASA Mars Perseverance rover reports on an instrumental detection potentially consistent with organic molecules on the Martian surface, hinting toward past habita ... more
NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne put Gateway thruster system to the testCleveland OH (SPX) Jul 13, 2023 Engineers from NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne are beginning qualification testing on the cutting-edge solar electric propulsion (SEP) thrusters that will change the in-space propulsion game. The culmin ... more |
Guiding Aeolus' safe reentryParis (ESA) Jul 12, 2023 After exceeding its planned life in orbit, ESA's Aeolus wind satellite is on its way back to Earth. The satellite is currently falling around 1 km a day, and its descent is accelerating. ESA's space ... more
Webb Telescope catches glimpse of possible first-ever 'dark stars'The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 Stars beam brightly out of the darkness of space thanks to fusion, atoms melding together and releasing energy. But what if there's another way to power a star? A ... more
Rocket Lab readies launch of seven satellites from New ZealandWashington DC (UPI) Jul 14, 2023 California-based Rocket Lab plans to launch seven miniature satellites that will gather data on Earth's atmosphere to improve weather forecasting, replace a decommissioned technology spacecraft and ... more
Rocket Lab to boost Synspective's satellite constellation with more launchesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 The US-based small satellite launch service provider, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), has recently signed a deal with Japan's Synspective, an Earth imaging company, for two dedicated Electron l ... more |
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