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  Tokyo (AFP) Mar 13, 2024 A rocket made by a Japanese company exploded seconds after launch on Wednesday, in a spectacular failure for the start-up's bid to put a satellite into orbit. Tokyo-based Space One's 18-metre (60-foot) Kairos rocket blasted off in the coastal Wakayama region of western Japan, carrying a small government test satellite. But around five seconds later, the solid-fuel rocket erupted in fire, sending white smoke billowing around the remote mountainous area as orange flames raged on the ground, live f ... read more |
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"Owl Night Long" Expands Synspective's Constellation with Rocket Lab's Precision DeliverySydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has reported the successful launch of its 45th Electron rocket, reinforcing its partnership with Synspective by deploying another critical satellite into Synspect ... more  
SpaceX Crew-7 Astronauts Complete Monumental 200-Day Science Expedition on ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Four astronauts from NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 have safely returned to Earth, culminating a vital science expedition aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This mission, marking SpaceX's 7th crew ... more  
AI-Enabled Satellites to Revolutionize Earth Observation and CommunicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 In a landmark move, Comsat Architects has partnered with Ubotica Technologies to infuse artificial intelligence into space technologies, specifically focusing on enhancing the capabilities of small ... more  
Comsat Architects and Ubotica Technologies Unite to Deploy AI in OrbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 In a groundbreaking move, Comsat Architects, renowned for its pioneering work in space communications, has teamed up with Ubotica Technologies, leaders in autonomous AI satellite technology. This co ... more |
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  ICEYE unveils Dwell Fine for enhanced earth observation with SAR imaging  
AST SpaceMobile's Licensing Update Marks Milestone in Space-Based Cellular ServicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced significant updates to its licensing with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its s ... more |
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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  
Fleet Space and SmartSat Unlock Next-Gen Voice CapabilitiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat) has lauded a landmark achievement by Fleet Space Technologies, which showcased the pioneering satellite-based Push-to-Talk (PTT) technology thro ... 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 |
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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 |
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Pentagon says no evidence of secret US work on alien techWashington (AFP) March 8, 2024 Has the United States confirmed sightings of alien craft, or worked to reverse-engineer extraterrestrial technology? ... more  
ESA Invests E12 Million in Revolutionary Galileo Satellite Clock TechnologyParis, France (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA), representing the European Commission, has finalized a E12 million agreement with Leonardo S.p.A (Italy) and the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica for the inc ... more  
Putting Einstein to the testCharlottesville VA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Even before Archimedes proposed that all observable phenomena could be explained using a set of basic rules, human beings have imagined the possibility of a theory of everything. And in the last hun ... more 
Zero-Boil-Off Tank Experiments to Enable Long-Duration Space ExplorationCleveland OH (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Do we have enough fuel to get to our destination? This is probably one of the first questions that comes to mind whenever your family gets ready to embark on a road trip. If the trip is long, you wi ... more |
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Stratolaunch Achieves Historic First Powered Flight of Hypersonic Test Vehicle TA-1Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Stratolaunch, LLC, marked a significant achievement on March 9, with the successful completion of the first powered flight of its Talon-A test vehicle, TA-1. This groundbreaking event signifies a cr ... more 
Space station crew splash down in Gulf of MexicoWashington (AFP) Mar 12, 2024 Four astronauts splashed down off Florida in the Gulf of Mexico on their return to Earth early Tuesday, following a more than six-month mission on the International Space Station. ... more 
The Next Accident: How Do We Prevent It?Washington DC (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 I recently watched NESC Deputy Director Mike Kirsch stand before a roomful of engineers at the Langley Research Center and tell them that with every passing day, NASA breaks a record: the longest st ... more 
NASA Expanding Lunar Exploration with Upgraded SLS Mega Rocket DesignNew Orleans LA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 As NASA prepares for its first crewed Artemis missions, the agency is making preparations to build, test, and assemble the next evolution of its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The larger and powe ... more |
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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 
Agile Space Unveils Revolutionary Mobile Processing Center, Secures SpaceWERX SBIR Phase II ContractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Agile Space Industries (Agile), a leading provider of in-space propulsion solutions, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force ... 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  
NASA's Mars Mission: Rovers Traverse Tough Terrain Amid Budget BattlesGainesville FL (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Is or was there life on Mars? That profound question is so complex that it will not be fully answered by the two NASA rovers now exploring it. But because of the literal groundwork the rovers ... more 
Third Time's the Charm: Sols 4123-4124Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 13, 2024 Earth planning date: Monday, March 11, 2024: Robotic arm downlink chair here! Rather than planning for the next day, I am on the team which assesses data that comes back from the rover and determine ... more 
From Exploration to Exploitation: China's Lunar Strategy ShiftSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 China's lunar exploration program, now in its 20th year, is setting its sights beyond mere exploration to harness the moon's resources, with a particular focus on using lunar materials for the bette ... more |
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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 
Webb and Hubble offer clues to Universe's Expansion, but amplify Hubble TensionSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 The riddle of the "Hubble Tension"-the discrepancy between the observed expansion rate of the universe and the rate predicted by cosmological models-has been further scrutinized by NASA's Hubble Spa ... more  
AI Boosts Precision in Dark Energy Analysis, Reveals Universe's Expansion SecretsLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 In a study by UCL and the Dark Energy Survey collaboration, artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly refined our understanding of dark energy, doubling the precision of how we gauge the univer ... more  
Intelsat and Cloudcast Digital Launch Advanced Land Mobility Services in IndiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Intelsat in collaboration with Cloudcast Digital Limited (CDL), a forefront provider of satellite communication solutions, has expanded its service offering in India. Utilizing Intelsat's innovative ... more |
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