|
SpaceX mega rocket makes successful test flight but lost in descent![]() Boca Chica, United States (AFP) Mar 14, 2024 Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, flew further and faster than ever before during its third test launch Thursday, although it was eventually lost as it re-entered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean, SpaceX said. Lift-off from the company's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas came at 8:25 am local time (1325 GMT) and was carried live on a webcast watched by millions on social media platform X. The sleek mega rocket is vital to NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the Moon later this decad ... read more |
From Beyond Beyond, Voyager 1's unexpected message sparks hope and intrigueLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 Since November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 has been emitting a consistent radio signal back to Earth, albeit one devoid of decipherable data. This enigmatic signal has been traced back to an anomaly with ... more
Terran Orbital Debuts Advanced SmallSat GEO Solution for Satellite CommunicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 Terran Orbital Corporation has made a significant move into the geosynchronous orbit (GEO) small satellite market with its unveiling of the SmallSat GEO solution, designed for satellites weighing ov ... more
NASA Collaborates with Industry to Advance Space CommunicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 The Communications Services Project (CSP) is leading NASA's efforts to usher in a new era of space communications. Through strategic partnerships with the commercial sector, CSP is focused on delive ... 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 |
| Previous Issues | Mar 14 | Mar 13 | Mar 12 | Mar 11 | Mar 08 |
|
|
![]() Headaches Become More Common for Astronauts in Space
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 |
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
Exploring Brain Function and Adaptation in Space: China's Innovative EEG Research Aboard TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 In the unique microgravity environment of space, Chinese scientists are embarking on an ambitious journey aboard the Tiangong space station, about 400 km above Earth, to uncover how the human brain ... more
Lynk Expands Global Mobile Connectivity with Launch of Additional Space-Based Cell TowersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Lynk Global, Inc. has added two satellites to its network, launched via the SpaceX Transporter-10 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 4. This development is part of Lynk's st ... more
Sierra Space Launches Axelerator: A New Incubator for Next-Gen Defense and Space InnovationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 In a significant move to bolster defense and space technology, Sierra Space has introduced the Sierra Space Axelerator, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at accelerating the development of innovativ ... more |
![]() Arabsat Teams Up with Aldoria for Space Safety Initiatives
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 |
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
Enhanced Collaboration on Cloud and Aerosol Research to Address Climate CrisisParis, France (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) is on the brink of launching the EarthCARE satellite into orbit, marking a significant step forward in our understanding of how clouds and aerosols impact the Earth's ... more
SpaceX's Starship: Advancing Toward Reusability with Lessons LearnedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 SpaceX's recent Starship test flight is a historical moment in rocket science and the quest for launch system reusability. The mission showcased the spacecraft's impressive capabilities despite faci ... more |
Flying first on Ariane 6Paris (ESA) Mar 15, 2024 With Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket now at its spaceport in French Guiana, the passengers it will launch to space are getting ready to be added to the top of the tall new rocket. Ariane 6 will launc ... more
Surprising insights about debris flows on MarsUtrecht, Netherlands (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 The period that liquid water was present on the surface of Mars may have been shorter than previously thought. Channel landforms called gullies, previously thought to be formed exclusively by liquid ... more
NASA Lights 'Beacon' on Moon With Autonomous Navigation System TestWashington DC (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 For 30 total minutes in February, NASA lit a beacon on the Moon - successfully testing a sophisticated positioning system that will make it safer for Artemis-era explorers to visit and establish a p ... more
Shoebox-sized Milani CubeSat joining Hera asteroid missionParis (ESA) Mar 15, 2024 The shoebox-sized Milani CubeSat, which will perform close-up mineral prospecting of the Dimorphos asteroid, is ready for delivery to ESA's Hera asteroid mission for planetary defence. The spacecraf ... more |
It's go for drilling at Mineral King: Sols 4125-4126:Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 15, 2024 Earth planning date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024: The title of the blog gives away the big news of today - we are "go" to plan drilling at Mineral King 3. Yay! For those not following along ever ... more
Unlocking the Secrets of Eternal Ice in the Kuiper BeltLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 Innovative research published in Icarus unveils the enduring nature of volatile substances such as carbon monoxide (CO) within Kuiper Belt Object 486958 Arrokoth, offering new insights into the long ... more
Loathed by scientists, loved by nature: sulfur and the origin of lifeTucson AZ (SPX) Mar 14, 2024 Many artists have tried to depict what Earth might have looked like billions of years ago, before life made its appearance. Many scenes trade snow-covered mountains for lava-gushing volcanoes and bl ... more
QuickLogic and Zero-Error Systems radiation-resistant eFPGA IP for spaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), specializing in embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, ruggedized FPGAs, and Endpoint AI/ML solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with Zero-Error Systems America (Z ... more |
UTS and Space Machines Company Forge Pioneering Partnership for Space SustainabilitySydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 14, 2024 In an ambitious move marking a new chapter for Australia's space industry, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has joined forces with Space Machines Company (SMC), aiming to enhance space sust ... more
LizzieSat signals success for Sidus Space in post-launch phaseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a pioneering Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite enterprise, confirmed the successful reception of signals from its LizzieSat satellite subsequent to its deployme ... more
Kanyini Satellite Clears Environmekanyini-satellite-modelntal Stress TestSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 The Kanyini satellite, based in South Australia, has successfully completed a significant Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) milestone, a critical step in preparation for its scheduled mid-2024 la ... more
Hughes' JUPITER 3 Satellite Revolutionizes Connectivity Across the AmericasLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS), has officially announced the commencement of services by its JUPITER 3 satellite to customers in various co ... more |
Ellipspace to Unveil Comprehensive Satellite Network by 2027Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 Ellipspace, a pioneering Beijing-based satellite firm, is on track to create a comprehensive satellite network, dubbed Starpool, aimed at enhancing capabilities across various sectors, including eme ... more
Aerospacelab Achieves Milestone with Quadruple Satellite LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Aerospacelab has successfully doubled its number of satellites in orbit by launching four new satellites. The launch took place at Vandenberg Space Force Station in California, USA, at 2:05 pm PT on ... more
Danish chef to launch gourmet dining to stratosphereCopenhagen (AFP) Mar 14, 2024 Danish chef Rasmus Munk wants to take high-end cuisine to the edge of space, with plans to serve up a stratospheric dining experience in 2025, his restaurant said Thursday. ... more
Webb finds ethanol, other icy ingredients for making planetsBaltimore MD (SPX) Mar 14, 2024 What do margaritas, vinegar, and ant stings have in common? They contain chemical ingredients that NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has identified surrounding two young protostars known as IRAS 2A ... more |
|
|
| Buy Advertising | About Us | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2023 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement |