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March 19, 2024
TIME AND SPACE
New Map Unveils the Cosmic Tapestry of 1.3 Million Quasars



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
In an astronomical feat, scientists have created the most expansive map yet of the universe's supermassive black holes, known as quasars, marking a significant leap in our understanding of these cosmic behemoths. The map reveals the location of approximately 1.3 million quasars, with the most distant ones illuminating the cosmos at a time when it was just 1.5 billion years old, a stark contrast to its current age of 13.7 billion years. David Hogg, a key figure in the map's creation and a senior re ... read more

ROBO SPACE
The Necessary Collaboration between Robots and Humans in Space Exploration
New York NY (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
As automation and robots reshape the way many industries operate, there is an apprehension that human skill sets and collaboration will become obsolete in certain areas. The space sector is an indus ... more
IRON AND ICE
NASA's volunteer-driven project reveals 'ghostly' asteroid activity
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
In an astonishing feat, over 8,000 citizen scientists have identified 15 unique "active asteroids," showcasing comet-like characteristics, through NASA's Active Asteroids project. This revelation, d ... more
SPACEMART
Rivada Space Networks Unveils OuterNET: A Global Communications Revolution
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Rivada Space Networks has announced the launch of the OuterNET, its groundbreaking low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellation designed to deliver the first-ever single, global, and omnipresent co ... more
SPACEMART
A New Dawn in Satellite Technology: MDA Space Unveils AURORA
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
MDA Space (TSX: MDA), a leader in the global space sector, introduced its innovative software-defined satellite series named AURORA at the Satellite 2024 Conference in Washington, D.C. The AURORA li ... more
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Leonid Capital Partners Invests $6.25 Million in Space Propulsion Innovator Phase Four
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024
Leonid Capital Partners, an investment firm specializing in high-growth tech ventures in the National Security sector, today unveiled a $6.25 million investment in Phase Four, a pioneering company a ... more
TECH SPACE
MatSing Elevates Satellite Communications with Advanced Lens Antenna Technology
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
MatSing, the leading developer of Luneburg Lens antennas, unveiled its latest innovation aimed at transforming satellite communications. The company has expanded its range of multibeam lens solution ... more
TECH SPACE
Revolutionary Laser Technology Shapes the Future of Space Exploration
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
A groundbreaking laser beam, reminiscent of a light sabre, is making waves in technological advancements through its innovative guidance via a hair-thin water jet, mirroring the function of traditio ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Euclid's Mission to Clear Vision: Innovative De-Icing Operations Commence
Paris (ESA) Mar 19, 2024
In a pioneering step towards maintaining the integrity of its mission, Euclid teams across Europe have embarked on a critical operation to remove thin layers of water ice affecting the spacecraft's ... more

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TECH SPACE


QuickLogic and Zero-Error Systems radiation-resistant eFPGA IP for space

SPACEMART
LizzieSat signals success for Sidus Space in post-launch phase
Los 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
MICROSAT BLITZ
Kanyini Satellite Clears Environmekanyini-satellite-modelntal Stress Test
Sydney, 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
SPACEMART
Hughes' JUPITER 3 Satellite Revolutionizes Connectivity Across the Americas
Los 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
SPACEMART
Ellipspace to Unveil Comprehensive Satellite Network by 2027
Sydney, 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
MOON DAILY
China's Chang'e-6 Mission Advances: Carrier Rocket Arrives for Upcoming Lunar Launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
The Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket, designated for the Chang'e 6 lunar mission, has reached the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, the China National Space Administration (CNSA ... more
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It's go for drilling at Mineral King: Sols 4125-4126:

OUTER PLANETS
Unlocking the Secrets of Eternal Ice in the Kuiper Belt
Los 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
SPACEMART
Aerospace Corp., Space Foundation partner to boost inclusivity in space industry
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 18, 2024
Aerospace Corp. and the Space Foundation announced a partnership Monday aiming to promote more diverse and inclusive hiring in the space industry. ... more
AEROSPACE
Danish chef to launch gourmet dining to stratosphere
Copenhagen (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
SPACE TRAVEL
Pioneering Gemini, Apollo astronaut Thomas Stafford dies at 93
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 18, 2024
Former Gemini and Apollo 10 astronaut Thomas Stafford died at his home in Indian Harbor, Fla., on Monday, NASA said. He was 93. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX's Starship: Advancing Toward Reusability with Lessons Learned
Los 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
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ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 15, 2024
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit Friday evening from Florida. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Flying first on Ariane 6
Paris (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
MARSDAILY
NASA and JAXA advance Martian Moons study with instrument handoff
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 17, 2024
On March 14, NASA completed the delivery of its innovative gamma-ray and neutron spectrometer to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for its incorporation into the Martian Moons eXploratio ... more
MARSDAILY
Surprising insights about debris flows on Mars
Utrecht, 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
MOON DAILY
NASA Lights 'Beacon' on Moon With Autonomous Navigation System Test
Washington 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
IRON AND ICE
Shoebox-sized Milani CubeSat joining Hera asteroid mission
Paris (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
MARSDAILY
A Return to Your Regularly Scheduled Touch-And-Go: Sols 4130-4131
Pasadena, CA (JPL) Mar 19, 2024
It was a fairly calm planning day after a few weeks of activity at Mineral King, with a familiar touch-and-go plan. That's not the only thing that's back to normal - ENV has ended our dust storm wat ... more
MOON DAILY
China Prepares to Launch Next-Gen Lunar Relay Satellite, Queqiao 2
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is poised to launch Queqiao 2, a pivotal relay satellite designed to support the Chang'e 6 moon mission and future lunar explorations, within the comin ... more
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STELLAR CHEMISTRY
GMV Secures Contract for Development of Time-Keeping Systems for Revolutionary SKA Telescopes
London, UK (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
GMV has been selected to develop the Timescales for the Square Kilometre Array Observatory's (SKAO) innovative telescopes, positioning itself at the forefront of the next-generation radio astronomy. ... more
TECH SPACE
Frontgrade Debuts Game-Changing Plastic Microcontroller for Space
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Frontgrade Technologies, a pioneer in mission-critical electronics for the aerospace and defense sectors, has unveiled a groundbreaking plastic-encapsulated Arm Microcontroller targeted at the burge ... more
SPACEMART
Airbus Prepares EUTELSAT 36D Satellite for Launch with Innovative BelugaST Transport
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
The Airbus-built geostationary telecommunications satellite, EUTELSAT 36D, was recently transported from Toulouse, France, to Sanford, Florida, USA, utilizing the Airbus BelugaST, marking a signific ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
NASA Announces Selection of 10 CubeSat Missions for International Space Station Deployment
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
In a significant advancement of its CubeSat Launch Initiative, NASA has chosen 10 small research satellites from a diverse array of educational and research institutions across eight states for depl ... more
EXO WORLDS
Webb finds ethanol, other icy ingredients for making planets
Baltimore 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
OUTER PLANETS
NASA Armstrong Updates 1960s Concept to Study Giant Planets
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Mar 14, 2024
NASA researchers are looking at the possibility of using a wingless, unpowered aircraft design from the 1960s to gather atmospheric data on other planets - doing the same work as small satellites bu ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Condor Telescope Reveals a New World for Astrophysicists
Stony Brook NY (SPX) Mar 14, 2024
A new telescope called the "Condor Array Telescope" may open up a new world of the very-low-brightness Universe for astrophysicists. Four new papers, published back to back in the Monthly Notices of ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
NASA's Roman Team Selects Survey to Map Our Galaxy's Far Side
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 14, 2024
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team has announced plans for an unprecedented survey of the plane of our Milky Way galaxy. It will peer deeper into this region than any other survey, mappin ... more
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