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  Kirtland AFB NM (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Over the last several years, the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, unveiled two programs, Defense Deep Space Sentinel, or D2S2, and Oracle, to develop cislunar space situational awareness, or SSA, capabilities. Both programs are now under a single umbrella known as the Oracle family of systems, with D2S2 renamed Oracle Mobility, or Oracle-M, and the original Oracle gaining the designation "Prime," or Oracle-P. This technology provides the foundations for safe operations in cislunar space in ... read more |
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Launch of secret Space Force orbital platform delayed againLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 SpaceX has announced further revisions to the schedule for the Falcon Heavy's launch of the USSF-52 mission. The launch, initially set for December 10 and then rescheduled for December 11, is now ta ... more  
Study on Asteroid Ryugu samples highlights differences from primitive meteoritesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 In a recent scientific breakthrough, an international team of researchers has provided new insights into the nature and composition of the asteroid Ryugu, enhancing our understanding of water- and c ... more  
French 'Baguette One' rocket project gets fundingParis (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 A French-led consortium said Tuesday it has received funding for its project to develop an innovative low-cost small rocket called "Baguette One" and launch it into space. ... more  
Neumann Space Achieves Milestone with First Molybdenum-Fueled Thruster Test in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Neumann Space, an Australian-based innovator in space technology, has recently made headlines with the successful completion of the first series of on-orbit tests of its Neumann Drive, a leading pro ... more |
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  HelioCloud Leads Heliophysics Research into the Cloud Computing Revolution  
Long March rockets mark their 500th spaceflightSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 China's Long March rocket family has achieved a milestone with its 500th spaceflight, using a Long March 2D carrier rocket to deploy several remote-sensing satellites. This event, which took place o ... more |
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ION Satellite Carrier by D-Orbit Marks Another Success in Spacelogistics with 'Beyond' MissionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 D-Orbit, a leader in spacelogistics and orbital transportation, is once again making headlines with the successful launch of its 13th commercial mission, named 'Beyond'. The mission utilizes D-Orbit ... more  
US, UK, Australia Collaborate on Deep Space Radar Initiative for Enhanced Space Domain AwarenessLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have jointly unveiled a significant trilateral initiative known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC). This collaboration aims to bolste ... more  
First hints of nuclear fission in cosmos revealed by models, observationsLos Alamos NM (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 The elements above iron on the periodic table are thought to be created in cataclysmic explosions like the merger of two neutron stars or in rare classes of supernovae. New research suggests fission ... more 
NASA Teams Prepare Moon Rocket-to-Spacecraft Connector for AssemblyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 The Space Launch System (SLS), NASA's super-heavy lift rocket designated for the Artemis II mission, is rapidly approaching a significant milestone. Teams at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in H ... more |
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  MAVEN observes the disappearing solar wind  
Researchers Develop Advanced Algorithm Pandora for Exomoon HuntGottingen, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 In the vast cosmos, where planets orbit distant stars, the existence of moons around exoplanets has been a topic of intrigue. Only two of the more than 5300 known exoplanets have so far provided evi ... more |
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HyperScout H Readies for ESA's Hera MissionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 HyperScout H, developed by cosine, has a rich history in Earth observation, but its origins lie in planetary science. Now, it's returning to its roots as an integral part of the European Space Agenc ... more 
Galactic winds discovered in ancient star-forming galaxiesParis, France (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 In a groundbreaking discovery, an international research team, led by a CNRS scientist, has unveiled the role of galactic winds in regulating the growth of galaxies, including those over 7 billion y ... more 
Mapping Mars: Deep Learning Could Help Identify Jezero Crater Landing SiteWashington DC (SPX) Dec 06, 2023 Preparations for a safe landing on Earth, such as finding the most even terrain and equipping the appropriate landing gear, are also crucial for Mars missions. Thus, landing a rover on Mars re ... more 
CubeSats deployer flight model now integrated to HeraParis (ESA) Dec 06, 2023 For the first time in Europe two CubeSats will venture deep into the Solar System carried onboard Hera. But current deployers used to release cubesats from their mothercraft are unsuitable for the p ... more |
 Ariel moves from drawing board to construction phase 
NASA's Psyche Delivers First Images and Other DataWashington DC (SPX) Dec 06, 2023 NASA's Psyche spacecraft is on a roll. In the eight weeks since it left Earth on Oct. 13, the orbiter has performed one successful operation after another, powering on scientific instruments, stream ... more |
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NASA Engineers Push Limits of Physics to Focus LightGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 06, 2023 A pair of precision-orbiting small satellites will attempt to capture the first views ever of small-scale features near the surface of the Sun that scientists believe drive the heating and accelerat ... more  
Fleet Space Tech using Ambient Noise Tomography to explore for nickel depositsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 In a groundbreaking collaboration, Power Nickel, a prominent player in mineral exploration, has partnered with Fleet Space Technologies to revolutionize nickel exploration. Utilizing Fleet Space's i ... more 
Next-generation methane rocket to be more powerfulSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Beijing-based private space company LandSpace has unveiled the ZQ-3 carrier rocket, a new addition to its lineup that promises significant advancements in rocket technology. The announcement, made b ... more  
Quectel's satellite communication module CC200A-LB secures broad regulatory approvalVancouver, Canada (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global leader in IoT solutions, has achieved a significant milestone with its satellite communication module, the CC200A-LB, now certified by major international regula ... more |
Unique CU Boulder, NSO collaboration allows journey into varied solar physics research pathsBoulder CO (SPX) Dec 10, 2023 A new group of graduate students and postdocs are hard at work this fall with full freedom to explore a variety of solar and space physics research paths because of a unique fellowship program start ... more 
Psyche gamma-ray instrument hums to life, marking next generation for space explorationBaltimore MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Set 6.5 feet (2 meters) away from NASA's Psyche spacecraft on the tip of a boom, the mission's gamma-ray spectrometer (GRS) hummed to life on Nov. 6 for the first time since launch in mid-October. T ... more 
Scholars say it's time to declare a new epoch on the moon, the 'lunar Anthropocene'Lawrence KS (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Human beings first disturbed moon dust on Sept. 13, 1959, when the USSR's unmanned spacecraft Luna 2 alighted on the lunar surface. In the following decades, more than a hundred other spacecraft hav ... more 
How Rocks Say Don't Touch: Sols 4032-4034Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 11, 2023 Earth planning date: Friday, December 8, 2023: As we climb through the terrain, which is beautiful to look at with its steep topography, we are on the lookout for all the differences in the rocks. A ... more |
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Amateur Astronomers Help Discover Cosmic CrashPasadena CA (JPL) Dec 11, 2023 Astronomers found what looks like a glowing cloud of dust from a massive planetary pile-up-and NASA volunteers helped make the discovery! A recent paper in Nature describes how an international grou ... more  
Advanced Botany, Biology Promoting Health on Earth and in SpaceGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Space botany, human research, and bioprinting were the dominant science topics aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 70 septet also focused on lab hardware and cargo ope ... more 
Lost tomato found aboard International Space Station after eight monthsMiami FL (UPI) Dec 11, 2023 Members of an International Space Station crew said astronaut Frank Rubio has now been cleared of allegations he ate one of the first tomatos harvested in space. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli ... more 
NASA Stennis Achieves Major Milestone for In-Flight Software MissionWashington DC (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 The Autonomous Systems Laboratory team at NASA's Stennis Space Center recently cleared a major milestone for a historic in-flight mission to demonstrate the capabilities of a site-developed autonomo ... more |
EUCOM, AFRICOM, Space Force activate new service component commandRamstein, Germany (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Space Force officially activated the U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa component command at a ceremony in Ramstein, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. ... more 
A Great Year for the GeminidsWashington DC (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 It's December and that means one of the best celestial events will grace the skies. The Geminid meteor shower should peak in a moonless sky between Wednesday and Thursday, December 13-14. On W ... more 
An incredible pace of SpaceX launch cadence continues with the launch of a Falcon 9 rocketSpace Coast FL (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 SpaceX sent up 23 Starlink satellites during a mission from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). Liftoff from Launch Complex 40 (LC-40) occurred at 12:07 a.m. EST (0507 UTC) on Spac ... more  
NASA Helps Study One of the World's Most Diverse EcosystemsPasadena CA (JPL) Dec 11, 2023 An international team of researchers spent October and November 2023 in the field studying one of the world's most biologically diverse areas - South Africa's Greater Cape Floristic Region. As part ... more |
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Maritime Launch secures additional funding for Canada's first commercial spaceportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Maritime Launch Services Inc. (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF), a key player in the development of Canada's first commercial spaceport, recently announced a significant financial milestone. The company has ... more 
Ovzon 3 Satellite Launch with SpaceX Set for December 15, 2023Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Ovzon, a prominent player in mobile satellite communication, is on the cusp of a significant milestone with its latest project, Ovzon 3. This satellite, poised for launch no earlier than December 15 ... more 
KAIST Partners with Rocket Lab for NeonSat-1 LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has secured a launch services agreement that will see the deployment of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's (KAIST) Earth observation satelli ... more 
Sidus Space Incorporates NASA Stennis ASTRA Flight Software and Hardware on LizzieSatLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023 Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU) has successfully integrated the ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Flight Software Version 1.0 and accompanying flight hardware, provi ... more |
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