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  Perth (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 Mars has been a source of myth, lore and inspiration since antiquity. It is also an interesting place to research - a legitimate candidate for us to find some form of alien life. Since the 1960s, Mars has been a popular destination for space missions. Now, for the first time, NASA has invited the private sector to submit proposals on commercial Mars missions. These missions would range from carrying various payloads to the red planet, to providing communications relay services. No talk of a ... read more |
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Korea's satnav system certified by national authorities and enters operational serviceParis, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 The Korea Augmentation Satellite System (KASS), a pivotal development in satellite navigation technology, has officially commenced operations following certification by Korean authorities. This mark ... more  
Reflectors in space could make solar farms on Earth work for longer every dayGlasgow UK (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 If you happened to be looking at the sky in Europe on a cold night on February 5 1993, there is a chance you could have seen a dim flash of light. That flash came from a Russian space mirror experim ... more  
Space Force initiates MUOS Service Life Extension with Lockheed Martin design contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command has taken a significant step towards enhancing global military communications by contracting Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for the early design of two addi ... more  
China Mobile takes the lead with first 6G Test SatelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 China Mobile, in a pioneering move that marks a significant milestone in telecommunications technology, has successfully launched the world's first test satellite utilizing 6G design architecture. T ... more |
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Sentinel-1 and AI reveal 75% of fishing vessels not trackedParis (ESA) Feb 05, 2024 A groundbreaking study that combines satellite data and Artificial Intelligence has thrown new light on the number of vessels at sea. Astonishingly, the study reveals that around 75% of the world's ... more |
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China to launch Queqiao 2 Relay Satellite to boost lunar communication capabilitiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 China is poised to take another significant step in its ambitious lunar exploration endeavors with the scheduled launch of the Queqiao 2 relay satellite in the first half of 2024. The China National ... more  
Revolutionary Time Crystal Developed by Dortmund Physicists Lasts Over 40 MinutesDortmund, Germany (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 In a groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Physics, a research team from TU Dortmund University has made a significant leap forward in the development of time crystals, achieving a lifes ... more  
Ice and fire: Antarctic volcano may hold clues to life on MarsDeception Island, Antarctica (AFP) Feb 2, 2024 On Deception Island in Antarctica, steam rises from the beaches, and glaciers dot the black slopes of what is actually an active volcano - a rare clash of ice and fire that provides clues to scientists about what life could look like on Mars. ... more  
GRAPES-3 experiment unveils unexpected twist in cosmic ray spectrumMumbai, India (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research's GRAPES-3 experiment, based in Ooty, India, has made a pivotal discovery in the field of cosmic ray physics. Researchers have identified a new characteris ... more |
 Astrophysicists find dust in galaxies affects their distance measurements in the Universe 
Sols 4086-4088: Groundhog Day in GalePasadena CA (JPL) Feb 06, 2024 Earth planning date: Friday, February 2, 2024: Happy Groundhog Day, Earthlings! Punxsutawney Phil must've seen his shadow all the way to Mars, because right now it's spring in Gale crater. Luckily, ... more |
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What Kind of World is LHS 1140bby Ben Cassese for AAS Nova News Washington DC (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 One would be forgiven for thinking that it's easy to tell different types of planets apart. Unfortunately, the most interesting worlds look awfully like comparative ... more  
Terran Orbital announces agreement with Shareholder GroupLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 Terran Orbital, a key player in the aerospace industry known for its satellite manufacturing capabilities, has recently announced a significant agreement with a group of its shareholders. This devel ... more  
Rising Collision Risks in Sun-Synchronous Orbits Amid Satellite SurgeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 The strategic importance of sun-synchronous orbits for earth observation missions, crucial for both civil and defense applications, is being challenged by an escalating risk of collisions. These orb ... more 
Intelsat Launches Inflight Internet Above the ArcticLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 In a landmark development for global aviation connectivity, Intelsat has announced its success as the first inflight connectivity provider to offer high-speed internet service above the Arctic Circl ... more |
Spaceborne Computer-2 sets new benchmark for AI and ML on ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) has taken a significant step forward in space-based computing by dispatching the third iteration of its Spaceborne Computer to the International Space Station ... more 
Geespace achieves milestone in satellite constellation development for future mobilitySydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 Geespace, a growing force in China's burgeoning private space sector, has marked a significant milestone in the development of the Geely Future Mobility Constellation with the recent launch of eleve ... more 
Heritage ERS-2 satellite to reenter Earth's atmosphereParis (ESA) Feb 06, 2024 Throughout its 16-year working life, the second European Remote Sensing satellite, ERS-2, returned a wealth of information that revolutionised our perspective of our planet and understanding of clim ... more  
China's Smart Dragon 3 launches satellites from South China SeaSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 China's growing prowess in the arena of space exploration and satellite deployment was once again on display as the nation successfully launched the Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning ... more |
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BlackStar Orbital to open new spacecraft manufacturing facility in Sierra Vista by 2026Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 BlackStar Orbital Technologies Corporation has announced plans to establish a cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing facility in Sierra Vista, Arizona. This strategic development is set to signi ... more 
China prepares to launch Lunar exploration satellites Tiandu 1 and Tiandu 2Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 With China's ambitious strides in space exploration, the upcoming launch of two experimental satellites, Tiandu 1 and Tiandu 2, marks a significant step forward in the country's lunar exploration an ... more  
Sidus Space Joins Solis Applied Science Team on NGA's $794M R and D contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a noted player in the space industry, has recently announced its inclusion in the Solis Applied Science, LLC team, selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence ... more 
NASA's xEVAS contract with RTX moves forward with successful spacesuit testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 Collins Aerospace, a business segment of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), in collaboration with ILC Dover and Oceaneering, has announced a significant advancement in the development of ... more |
'Potentially hazardous' asteroid makes closest pass to Earth in more than century
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 2, 2024A football field-sized asteroid whizzed by the Earth Friday, making its closest pass in more than a century. mu Space and ispace forge partnership for Lunar exploration and satellite services 
Bangkok, Thailand (SPX) Feb 05, 2024In a significant step forward for lunar exploration and satellite services, mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd. (mu Space), a leading aerospace manufacturer and satellite internet service pro Xichang Space Launch Site Celebrates 200th Mission with Geely-02 Satellite Deployment 
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2024China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center, located in the southwestern province of Sichuan, marked a significant milestone on Saturday by successfully completing its 200th launch mission. This achieve Britain's space capabilities boosted by Pulsar Fusion's latest engine test 
London, UK (SPX) Feb 01, 2024Pulsar Fusion has marked a significant achievement in the realm of space technology by successfully demonstrating a cutting-edge space engine, distinguished as the largest ever fired in Britain. Thi Europa Clipper gears up with full instrument suite onboard 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024NASA's ambitious Europa Clipper mission, a project that aims to unravel the mysteries of Jupiter's ice-encased moon, Europa, has recently achieved a significant milestone. With less than nine months Shake, rattle and launch: Dream Chaser spaceplane passes vibration test 
Sandusky, United States (AFP) Feb 1, 2024Sierra Space's shuttle-like Dream Chaser has been put through its paces at a powerful NASA vibration facility that mimics conditions during launch and atmospheric reentry, officials said Thursday ahead of its planned first flight to the ISS this year. Cygnus spacecraft arrives at space station with 8,200 pounds of cargo 
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 1, 2024The International Space Station received more than 8,200 pounds of supplies and science experiments on Thursday after Northrup Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft successfully docked with the orbiting laboratory. China to launch 4.4 Meter Aperture Spectral Telescope in 2026 
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 01, 2024Shanghai Jiao Tong University is advancing its astronomical capabilities with the construction of the country's most powerful spectral telescope. The Jiaotong University Spectroscopic Telescope (JUS Charite Launches International Master's Program in Space Medicine 
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 02, 2024Charite University Berlin, in collaboration with the University of Caen Normandy in France and Jozef Stefan International Postgraduate School in Slovenia, has announced the launch of an innovative m Space Perspective secures investment for carbon-neutral space tourism 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024In the burgeoning field of space tourism, a novel collaboration marks a significant milestone. The 100 Fundadores, a global community of diverse industry leaders known for their appreciation of luxu A Drive With a View: Sols 4084-4085 
Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 02, 2024Earth planning date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024: Curiosity continues her investigation of the light and dark banded sulfate terrain and started this two-sol planning day with several beautiful rock Advanced Space's CAPSTONE operating around Moon for 445 days 
Westminster CO (SPX) Feb 02, 2024Advanced Space, a leading space tech solutions company, is pleased to announce that CAPSTONE - the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment - continues Asteroid to make its closest pass to Earth in more than a century 
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 02, 2024A "potentially hazardous" asteroid the size of a football field will make its closest pass to Earth in more than a century this week, and it won't be this close again for another 200 years, official Bright Rocks on the Horizon: An Exciting Glimpse of Uncharted Territory 
Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 02, 2024Perseverance is deep within the ongoing Margin Unit campaign, where orbital signatures of carbonate minerals appear strongest. After collection of a drilled rock core from the Margin Unit, followed NASA to Study Effects of Radio Noise on Lunar Science 
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 02, 2024In February 2024, Intuitive Machines' IM-1 mission will launch to the Moon's South Polar region, as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services, or CLPS, initiative. This mission is part of CLP Researchers spying for signs of life among exoplanet atmospheres 
Columbus OH (SPX) Feb 02, 2024The next generation of advanced telescopes could sharpen the hunt for potential extraterrestrial life by closely scrutinizing the atmospheres of nearby exoplanets, new research suggests. The next ge One Guardian: Opportunity Leads A Soldier To Space 
Peterson SFB CO (SPX) Feb 01, 2024U.S. Space Force Major Julius Lee carries more than just the notes and instructions he needs daily in his Green Book. Within its pages lies an early service photo of his father - the man who inspire NASA Releases STEM Toolkit for Advanced Air Mobility 
Celveland OH (SPX) Feb 01, 2024NASA Aeronautics has released a new STEM toolkit focusing on Advanced Air Mobility for educators and students of all ages. The toolkit, comprised of numerous educational activities, is a free resour NASA Puts Next-Gen Exoplanet-Imaging Technology to the Test 
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 01, 2024The Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will demonstrate new technologies that could vastly increase the number of planets outside our solar system (exoplanets) that s Rocketlab launches Spire and NorthStar Space Sustainability mission with dedicated flight 
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 31, 2024Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in delivering space-based data and analytics services, has successfully launched the first commercial satellite constellation for Space Situational Awarenes Enhanced US Space Maneuverability Achieved Through Northrop Grumman's Refueling Technology 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in space technology by having its Passive Refueling Module (PRM) selected as the first preferred refueling solution inte THAAD Localization Efforts Align with Saudi Vision 2030 Objectives 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) has announced the award of two critical subcontracts to Saudi Arabian industry partners, marking a significant step in the production localization of componen US Space System Command Selects LeoLabs for Critical Space Safety Initiative 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024LeoLabs, a leader in space situational awareness and satellite tracking, has been selected for the U.S. Space System Command's (SSC) prestigious Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Technology Accelerator P China launches first two-way laser communication terminal into space 
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2024In a significant advancement for space-based communication, China has successfully deployed its first two-way laser communication terminal into orbit, marking a pivotal step in enhancing data transf APG Launches NaviGuard: A New GPS Anomaly Detection App Enhancing Aviation Safety 
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024In response to increasing concerns over GPS spoofing and jamming threats in aviation, APG has unveiled NaviGuard, a novel application aimed at bolstering the safety of commercial and business flight Hungary ruling party holds up Swedish NATO bid vote 
Budapest (AFP) Feb 5, 2024Hungary's ruling party on Monday boycotted a parliament session on Sweden's NATO membership, postponing a vote by the last alliance member to approve the expansion of the alliance despite US pressure. Maldives vows to boost defences after telling Indian troops to leave 
Male, Maldives (AFP) Feb 5, 2024The small but strategically placed Maldives will strengthen its military to defend its vast maritime territory, the new president vowed Monday after ordering Indian troops to withdraw from the archipelago. Iran says 'will not hesitate' to respond to US attack on its territory 
Tehran (AFP) Feb 5, 2024Iran said Monday it "will not hesitate" to respond in the event of US attacks on its territory after the White House declined to say whether strikes on Iran were ruled out. UN Security Council to meet on US strikes in Iraq and Syria 
United Nations, United States (AFP) Feb 5, 2024The UN Security Council was to convene Monday at Russia's demand to discuss US air strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a deadly drone attack on American soldiers. Blinken returns to Middle East in mission to free hostages, pause war 
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 5, 2024Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the Middle East for a four-day trip aimed at freeing the remaining hostages in Gaza and to seek an extended pause in the Israel-Hamas war. Russia, China accuse US of stoking Mideast tensions 
United Nations, United States (AFP) Feb 6, 2024Russia and China accused the United States during a UN Security Council meeting on Monday of stoking already high tensions in the Middle East with its recent retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria. |
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