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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Throughout the annals of history, alcohol has not only been a staple of human civilization but also a significant cultural and social element that has accompanied many of humanity's most monumental moments. As our gaze turns skyward and our ambitions reach for the stars, the intriguing question emerges: How will alcohol fit into the future of space exploration and settlement? "Alcohol in Space" by Chris Carberry ventures into this uncharted territory, presenting a pioneering exploration of alcohol's pl ... read more |
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Aireon Launches Global Coalition for Space-Based VHF Aviation CommunicationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Aireon is at the forefront of aviation innovation with the establishment of the Aireon Space-Based VHF Coalition, a collaborative initiative aimed at developing space-based VHF voice and data commun ... more  
Sateliot unveils plan to expand its 5G IoT satellite constellation this yearBarcelona, Spain (SPX) Mar 09, 2024 In a bold move to extend its reach in the space-based Internet of Things (IoT) sector, Sateliot has announced plans to launch four additional satellites this summer. These satellites will join its p ... more  
Olsen secures UK funding for development of lunar rover drive systemLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 09, 2024 Leading provider of actuators and space-certified motor drives, Olsen Actuators and Drives has won its first UK Space Agency funding to deliver a Proof of Concept (PoC) demonstrator for a new lunar ... more 
SpaceX sends 46 Starlink satellites to orbit in consecutive launchesWashington DC (UPI) Mar 12, 2024 SpaceX on Sunday launched a total of 46 Starlink satellites into orbit in back-to-back launches in Florida and California. Against the backdrop of broken clouds and Florida swampland at dusk, SpaceX ... more |
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 Meridian Space Command establishes new HQ at Leicester's Space Innovation Hub  
Terran Orbital shares in $45M NASA contract for technology enhancementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) has announced its selection by NASA for an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, boasting a ceiling value of $45 million. This contract is ... more |
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The psychological barrier of deep space explorationSan Francisco CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Within the next few decades, NASA aims to land humans on the Moon, set up a lunar colony and use the lessons learned to send people to Mars as part of its Artemis program. While researchers know tha ... more  
MAIAR, Ursa Space partner for Geospatial Analytics for UK Ministry of DefenceLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 08, 2024 Ursa Space Systems Inc., a leader in satellite insights, has partnered with MAIAR, a UK small business specializing in the Defence Intelligence arena, to enhance geospatial and open source analytics ... more  
mu Space and OneWeb launch satellite internet for Southeast Asia's remote areasSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 In a landmark initiative to bridge the digital divide in Southeast Asia, mu Space in partnership with OneWeb, is set to offer satellite internet services targeting the region's underserved communiti ... more  
Planet beefs up AgData with launch of Field Boundary detection technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 08, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) this week unveiled its latest innovation, Field Boundaries, as part of its advanced Planetary Variables data feed series, and marking a significant advancement in agricult ... more |
 Flame Burns Out on NASA's Long-Running Spacecraft Fire Experiment 
ISS National Lab announces funding for In-Space Advanced Materials and ManufacturingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 09, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has announced the availability of new funding for projects that aim to advance in-space production applications, focusing specifically on th ... more |
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Leveraging magnetic field flaws for enhanced plasma stability in a fusion reactorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Drawing inspiration from the Japanese art of Kintsugi, scientists are pioneering a novel strategy to enhance plasma stability in fusion reactors. A recent study published in Nature Communications de ... more  
Researchers Reveal Anomalous Heating in the Sun's Upper AtmosphereBeijing, China (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 In a study published in The Astrophysical Journal, researchers from the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences depicted a complete physical image of the anomalous heating in the upp ... more  
Breakthrough in quantum gravity moves scientists towards cosmic mysteriesSouthampton UK (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Scientists are a step closer to unravelling the mysterious forces of the universe after working out how to measure gravity on a microscopic level. Experts have never fully understood how the f ... more 
NASA, RIT develop solutions for long-lasting spacecraft in harsh missionsRochester NY (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 RIT's Center for Detectors has been chosen by NASA for two research programs: Early Stage Innovations (ESI) and Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT), with the hope of helping future spacecraft fi ... more |
Reps. Chu and Bacon Spearhead Bipartisan Effort with Planetary Science Caucus Re-LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 In a significant stride towards bolstering space science and exploration, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Don Bacon (NE-02) have unveiled the re-establishment of the Planetary Science Caucus wi ... more 
The Iconic Photos from STS-41B: Documenting the First Untethered SpacewalkWashington DC (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 As astronaut Bruce McCandless II flew the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) out of the space shuttle Challenger's payload bay for the first time on February 7, 1984, many in the agency were fearful abou ... more  
NASA Helps Emerging Space Companies 'Take the Heat'Moffett Field CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Things are heating up in the atmosphere, and NASA is helping space start-ups stay cool. NASA has decades of expertise in creating technology that protects spacecraft from the intense heat gene ... more 
New Partnership Catalyzes Autonomous Lunar Navigation BreakthroughLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 ispace technologies U.S., inc. (ispace-U.S.) has teamed up with Rhea Space Activity (RSA) with a payload services agreement. This partnership, set to commence with ispace-U.S.'s Mission 3 in 2026, w ... more |
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China's Lunar Program Unveils Vision for Moon's Resource Utilization and Human SettlementsSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 China's advancements in lunar exploration are entering a new phase, focusing on the moon's resources and the potential for human habitation. With two robots currently operational on the lunar surfac ... more 
How NASA Uses Simple Technology to Track Lunar MissionsGreenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 NASA is using a simple but effective technology called Laser Retroreflective Arrays (LRAs) to determine the locations of lunar landers more accurately. They will be attached to most of the landers f ... more 
NASA's Network of Small Moon-Bound Rovers Is Ready to RollPasadena CA (JPL) Mar 11, 2024 A trio of small rovers that will explore the Moon in sync with one another are rolling toward launch. Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California recently finished assemblin ... more 
Chinese lunar lander and new crew spaceship names revealedSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 China unveiled on Saturday the names of its manned lunar lander and new crew spaceship. According to a news release from the China Manned Space Agency, the lunar lander that will carry Chinese ... more |
 
Titan's Dense Atmosphere Offers New Insights into Methane ChemistryLisbon, Portugal (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Utilizing Titan, Saturn's largest moon, as a cosmic laboratory, researchers have embarked on a detailed examination of methane's chemistry, potentially unraveling mysteries relevant to both planetar ... more 
Astroforensics: Pioneering Blood Behavior Research for Space Crime SolvingLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 As more people seek to go where no man has gone before, researchers are exploring how forensic science can be adapted to extraterrestrial environments. A new study by Staffordshire University and th ... more 
NASA to accept astronaut applications through April 2Washington DC (UPI) Mar 8, 2024 NASA will accept applications through April 2 for future Artemis astronauts who could go to the moon and beyond. The opening of the application period concurred with 10 new astronaut graduates completing an initial two years of training. ... more 
Orbit Fab Announces Strategic Leadership Reorganization to Propel Space Refueling InnovationLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 09, 2024 In a strategic move to bolster its pioneering position in the space refueling sector, Orbit Fab had announced a significant reorganization of its leadership team across the United States and the Uni ... more |
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Spacesuits need a major upgrade for the next phase of explorationLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Humans have long dreamed of setting foot on the Moon and other planetary bodies such as Mars. Since the 1960s, space travellers have donned suits designed to protect them from the vacuum of space an ... more  
Hera asteroid mission vs. absolutely nothingParis (ESA) Mar 07, 2024 In its latest test of readiness for space, ESA's Hera spacecraft for planetary defence is being operated for around three weeks in hard vacuum, while being subjected to the same temperature profiles ... more  
NASA's Europa Jupiter Mission will be packed with humanity's messagesWashington DC (UPI) Mar 8, 2024 NASA said Friday the Europa Clipper Jupiter mission set to launch in October will carry profound messages from humanity as it gathers scientific data to determine if there are life-supporting conditions. ... more 
UCF scientists use James Webb Space Telescope to uncover clues about Neptune's evolutionOrlando FL (SPX) Mar 07, 2024 A ring of icy rocks orbiting our sun just beyond Neptune may give us a glimpse of how Neptune - and other objects in the outskirts of our solar system - were formed. Mors-Somnus, a binary duo ... more |
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