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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2024 How can humans protect the Earth from "devastating asteroid and comet impacts?" According to the National Academies and their 2023-2032 Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey, ground based astronomical radar systems will have a "unique role" to play in planetary defense. There is currently only one system in the world concentrating on these efforts, NASA's Goldstone Solar System Radar, part of the Deep Space Network (DSN). However, a new instrument concept from the National Radio Astron ... read more |
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U.S. Space Force Emphasizes Collaboration in Addressing Rising Space Domain ChallengesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a recent gathering at the Air and Space Forces Association's Warfare Symposium, leaders from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) cast a spotlight on the pivotal role o ... more  
Japan successfully launches next-gen H3 rocketTokyo (AFP) Feb 17, 2024 Japan's space agency toasted a successful blast-off for its new flagship rocket on Saturday, making it third time lucky after years of delays and two previous failed attempts. ... more  
Japanese space debris inspection probe launchedTokyo (AFP) Feb 19, 2024 A Japanese firm said Monday it had successfully launched a spacecraft tasked with inspecting potentially dangerous man-made junk floating around the Earth. ... more  
Millennium Space Systems Partners with Voyager for Next-Gen uSTAR-250 Star TrackersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a significant development for satellite technology, Voyager Space (Voyager), a pioneering force in global space exploration, has been selected by Millennium Space Systems (Millennium), a Boeing C ... more |
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From Black Holes to Nestars: New Theoretical Model Explores Nested Gravitational StarsFrankfurt, Germany (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a groundbreaking study that revisits the foundational principles of general relativity and the nature of cosmic objects, theoretical physicists from Goethe University Frankfurt have proposed a re ... more |
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Equatorial Launch Australia Partners with Equatorial Space Systems for Rocket Launches in 2024Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a significant development for the global aerospace industry, Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), a leading spaceport operator and infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership wit ... more  
Beyond what's possible: New JWST observations unearth mysterious ancient galaxiesMelbourne, Australia (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Our understanding of how galaxies form and the nature of dark matter could be completely upended, after new observations of a stellar population bigger than the Milky Way from more than 11 billion y ... more  
NASA joins National Wildfire Coordinating GroupLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2024 In a significant move to bolster the United States' wildfire management efforts, NASA has officially become an associate member of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). This collaboration ... more  
Esri Unveils Landsat Explorer: A New Era in Satellite Imagery AnalysisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Esri, a leading authority in mapping and location intelligence, has announced the introduction of the Landsat Explorer, an innovative online application designed to enhance accessibility and analysi ... more |
 New Deep Learning Approach to Boost Aerosol Measurement Accuracy in Space 
White House confirms Russia developing 'anti-satellite' technologyWashington DC (UPI) Feb 15, 2024 The White House confirmed Thursday Russia is developing "anti-satellite capability" but does not currently present an immediate threat. ... more |
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Rocket Lab Sets Course for Historic In-Space Manufacturing Capsule ReturnLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a landmark decision that propels commercial space ventures into a new era, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a pioneer in launch and space systems, has received the green light from the Federa ... more  
Pony Express 2 Mission Ready to Enhance Military Connectivity with Innovative Space TechnologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company, has announced that its Pony Express 2 mission is ready for launch. This mission, originating fr ... more 
Second Private US Moon Probe launches on a Falcon 9 rocketSpace Coast FL (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Since the December 1972 Apollo 17 mission, NASA has not launched a spacecraft to perform a soft landing on the Moon. The mission, dubbed IM-1, was originally scheduled to launch in the early morning ... more 
SpeQtral Unveils TarQis: a Mobile Quantum Optical Ground Station (Q-OGS)Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 SpeQtral, a frontrunner in the quantum communications arena, recently announced the launch of TarQis, a cutting-edge Mobile Quantum-Optical Ground Station (Q-OGS). This innovative solution is set to ... more |
Magnetars at the Heart of Neutron Star Collisions: A Computational BreakthroughPotsdam, Germany (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, alongside colleagues from universities in Kyoto and Toho, have unveiled the enigmatic process powering t ... more  
Solar Orbiter Captures Intense Activity as Sun Approaches Cycle PeakParis, France (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 As the Sun inches closer to the apex of its magnetic activity cycle, the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has provided unprecedented snapshots highlighting a significant uptick in solar phenome ... more 
TelePIX Launches TetraPLEX: The Next-Gen AI Processor Elevating Satellite Data AnalysisSeoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a significant stride for satellite technology, TelePIX, a South Korean space startup, has unveiled the TetraPLEX, a high-performance AI processor that promises to revolutionize the handling and a ... more  
L3Harris Technologies Launches New Satellites to Enhance US Missile DefenseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 The U.S. Department of Defense has marked a significant milestone in missile defense capabilities with the successful launch of five missile tracking satellites designed and constructed by L3Harris ... more |
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ASIA-AQ Mission: A Multidimensional Approach to Understanding Air PollutionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 In a significant stride toward enhancing global air quality understanding, NASA has embarked on a collaborative mission with Korea's National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) and other int ... more 
SpaceX launches batch of satellites for Space Systems CommandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 The Space Systems Command (SSC) of the U.S. Space Force, in coordination with SpaceX, has completed the successful launch of six critical satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Spac ... more  
Fun Math and a New Butte: Sols 4096-4097Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 15, 2024 One side effect of enjoying a very long mission is reaching fun number milestones. Usually that is "Sol 3000" or some other nice round number, but today we are planning the mathematically fun sol 2^ ... more  
Cathedral termite mounds inspire UArizona-designed lunar structuresTucson AZ (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 NASA has big plans for its Artemis program - to return Americans to the moon for the first time since 1972 and establish a lunar base for humans by the end of the decade. With NASA funding, a team o ... more |
 
Saturn's largest moon most likely non-habitable: Western studyLondon, Canada (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 A study led by Western astrobiologist Catherine Neish shows the subsurface ocean of Titan - the largest moon of Saturn - is most likely a non-habitable environment, meaning any hope of finding life ... more  
Passing Stars Altered Orbital Changes in Earth, Other PlanetsTucson AZ (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Stars that pass by our Solar System have altered the long-term orbital evolution of planets, including Earth, and by extension modified our climate. "Perturbations - a minor deviation in the c ... more 
European satellite to crash back to Earth within weekParis (AFP) Feb 14, 2024 A large satellite which ended its mission 13 years ago will come crashing down to Earth in an uncontrolled manner within the next week, but there is almost zero chance it will hurt anyone, the European Space Agency has said. ... more  
Space surgery: Doctors on ground operate robot on ISS for first timeWashington (AFP) Feb 14, 2024 Earth-bound surgeons remotely controlled a small robot aboard the International Space Station over the weekend, conducting the first-ever such surgery in orbit - albeit on rubber bands. ... more |
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Xwing's autonomous aircraft aprpoved for cargo missions in CaliforniaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Xwing, a frontrunner in aviation autonomy technology, recently achieved a significant milestone by securing military approval for its autonomous aircraft to conduct cargo missions across California. ... more 
Space Debris conference in Riyadh tackles growing issuesRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 The recently concluded Space Debris Conference has set a new benchmark in the global effort to tackle the growing challenge of space debris, while simultaneously harnessing the power of the Fourth I ... more 
SpaceX launches Intuitive Machines' lunar lander for NASA commercial servicesKennedy Space Center FL (AFP) Feb 15, 2024 A private US spaceship was bound for the Moon on Thursday, where it will attempt to land near the south pole and carry out experiments that pave the way for the return of American astronauts later this decade. ... more 
Russia launches supply rocket to ISSMoscow (AFP) Feb 15, 2024 Russia on Thursday launched a supply rocket to the International Space Station, one of the rare Russia-US projects kept alive since Russia's offensive against Ukraine. ... more |
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