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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 HyImpulse, a Germa-based rocket developer, is finalizing preparations for the maiden flight of its SR75 rocket, slated for late April to early May 2024 from the Koonibba Test Range in southern Australia. This launch will showcase a novel propulsion system that may redefine how rockets are transported and launched globally. The SR75, a single-stage rocket, embodies a leap in propulsion technology, employing a hybrid system that utilizes paraffin wax and liquid oxygen. This forthcoming launch from t ... read more |
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Modi says India's first astronauts will inspire nationNew Delhi (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday toasted the four astronauts preparing for the nation's first crewed orbital mission, saying the latest advance in spacefaring would inspire the next generation. ... more  
Korea simulates Moon's electrostatic surface conditions on EarthSeoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 In a groundbreaking effort to simulate the Moon's unique surface environment, the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has succe ... more 
Odysseus moon lander mission cut short after botched landingWashington DC (UPI) Feb 27, 2024 The historic Odysseus moon landing mission was cut short Tuesday as flight controllers expected to lose contact with the private spacecraft after it toppled over during last week's botched landing. ... more 
US Moon lander's battery likely has hours left: companyWashington (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 An American lunar lander that tipped over during its historic touchdown last week likely only has hours left until its battery runs out, the private company operating it said Tuesday. ... more |
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Turkcell Partners with Lynk for Satellite-Direct Mobile Services in TurkiyeLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 Lynk Global, Inc. (Lynk), the world leader in satellite-direct-to-mobile-phone technology, has partnered with Turkcell (NYSE: TKC), Turkiye's premier mobile operator, to initiate Sat2Phone services ... more |
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Virgin Voyages Sets Sail with the Fastest Internet at SeaLuxembourg (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 In a groundbreaking move for maritime connectivity, Virgin Voyages has announced its partnership with satellite communications giants SES and Starlink to offer the fastest internet service at sea. T ... more  
Luxembourg DoD Partners with SES and HITEC to Augment SATCOM Ground InfrastructureLuxembourg (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence (DoD) procured two ground stations following a competitive call for tender to enable the Luxembourg Army to improve its resilience by accessing secure satellite ... more  
SPACECENT Hosts Second Annual CENTCOM Theater Space Forum with Global ExpertsSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 In a strategic move to bolster space capabilities within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) operations, the U.S. Space Forces Central (SPACECENT) recently convened the second annual CENTCOM Theater ... more  
Study Offers Improved Look at Earth's IonosphereTucson AZ (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 New measuring techniques will enable improved measurements of the Earth's ionosphere, a key to studying and reducing the impact of space weather. Radio signals have been used to study the density of ... more |
  Cutting-Edge Perovskite Technology Set to Power Future Space Missions 
Revolutionary Solar Technology from Ascent Solar to Power NASA's LISA-T SpacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 In an ambitious move to advance space power generation technology, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTI), a leading innovator in the field of photovoltaics, is set to make a significant con ... more |
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New realistic computer model will help robots collect Moon dustBristol UK (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 The tool, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, could be used to train astronauts ahead of Lunar missions. Working with their indu ... more  
Little Groundwater Recharge in Ancient Mars Aquifer, According to New ModelsAustin TX (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 Mars was once a wet world. The geological record of the Red Planet shows evidence for water flowing on the surface - from river deltas to valleys carved by massive flash floods. But a new stud ... more 
Under pressure - space exploration in our timeZurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 A new paradigm is taking shape in the space industry as the countries and entities accessing space continue to grow and diversify. This dynamic landscape creates both competition and potential for s ... more 
Mining Into Mineral King: Sols 4110-4111Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 26, 2024 The planning team came in after the weekend to see another beautiful Martian drill hole on the target Mineral King! Mineral King is named after a silver mining district in Sequoia National Park, Cal ... more |
 
DART impact might have reshaped Hera's target asteroidParis (ESA) Feb 27, 2024 ESA's Hera spacecraft for planetary defence is being prepared for a journey to the distant asteroid moon Dimorphos orbiting around its parent body Didymos. One of the first features Hera will look f ... more  
GPS war: Israel's battle to keep drones flying and enemies baffledTel Aviv (AFP) Feb 23, 2024 Omer Sharar had just received the first delivery of his new GPS anti-jamming technology when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. ... more  
Chang'e 6 and new rockets highlight China's packed 2024 space agendaSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 China has announced plans to undertake around 100 space launch missions within the year, setting a new precedent for its national space industry's activity levels. This ambitious agenda, disclosed b ... more 
NASA's Planetary Radar Images Slowly Spinning AsteroidPasadena CA (JPL) Feb 27, 2024 On Feb. 2, a large asteroid safely drifted past Earth at a distance of about 1.8 million miles (2.9 million kilometers, or 7 0.5 times the distance between Earth and the Moon). There was no risk of ... more |
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Japan's SLIM moon responds after outlasting 'lunar night'Washington DC (UPI) Feb 26, 2024 Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency said very early Monday they have regained communication with the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon exploration vehicle after nearly a month. ... more 
LeoLabs names Tony Frazier as CEO to expand its role in global space operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 In a strategic move poised to significantly impact the landscape of space situational awareness and safety, LeoLabs, a front-runner in monitoring space activity, has announced the appointment of Ton ... more 
NASA Experiment Sheds Light on Highly Charged Moon DustWashington DC (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 Researchers are studying data from a recent suborbital flight test to better understand lunar regolith, or Moon dust, and its potentially damaging effects as NASA prepares to send astronauts back to ... more 
Over 120 Grams of Asteroid Bennu Material Delivered by OSIRIS-REx SpacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 NASA's groundbreaking OSIRIS-REx mission has set a new benchmark in space exploration by delivering a staggering 4.29 ounces (121.6 grams) of asteroid material to Earth, marking the largest ever ast ... more |
Sideways American lander sends first images back from MoonWashington (AFP) Feb 26, 2024 An American lunar lander that tipped over during touchdown has sent back its first images from the farthest south any vessel has ever landed on the Moon. ... more 
Three years later, search for life on Mars continuesCincinnati OH (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 In the three years since NASA's Perseverance rover touched down on Mars, the NASA science team has made the daily task of investigating the red planet seem almost mundane. The rover and its he ... more  
NASA's New Horizons Detects Dusty Hints of Extended Kuiper BeltLaurel MD (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 Speeding through the outer edges of the Kuiper Belt, almost 60 times farther from the Sun than Earth, the New Horizons Venetia Burney Student Dust Counter (SDC) instrument is detecting higher than e ... more 
New moons of Uranus and Neptune announcedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 The Solar System has some new lunar members-the first new moon of Uranus discovered in more than 20 years, and likely the smallest, as well as two new moons of Neptune, one of which is the faintest ... more |
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From City Streets to Remote Peaks: Thuraya's SKYPHONE Promises Global ConnectivityAbu Dhabi UAE (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 Thuraya Telecommunications Company has introduced at Mobile World Congress 2024 the SKYPHONE by Thuraya. This innovative device is heralded as the world's most powerful consumer smartphone, offering ... more
Japan Moon lander revives after lunar nightTokyo (AFP) Feb 26, 2024 Japan's Moon lander has produced another surprise by waking up after the two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said Monday. ... more
US spaceship lying sideways after dramatic Moon touchdownWashington (AFP) Feb 24, 2024 The first American spaceship to the Moon since the Apollo era is probably lying sideways following its dramatic landing, the company that built it said Friday, even as ground controllers work to download data and surface photos from the uncrewed robot. ... more 
Long March 5 deploys Communication Technology Demonstrator 11 satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 China's latest space mission has successfully placed an experimental telecommunications satellite into orbit, utilizing the Long March 5 carrier rocket. This initiative, orchestrated by the China Ae ... more |
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