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DART mission alters Asteroid Dimorphos' orbit and shape Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 In a 'pivotal' demonstration of planetary defense techniques, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) has altered the orbit and shape of the asteroid Dimorphos, according to a recent Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) study. The DART mission, which involved a spacecraft deliberately colliding with the 170-meter (560-foot) asteroid Dimorphos on September 26, 2022, has proven that kinetic impact can effectively modify the trajectory of a potentially hazardous asteroid. A paper in the Planetary S ... read more |
Satellites for quantum communications Munich, Germany (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 How can it be ensured that data transmitted through the internet can be read only by the intended recipient? At present our data are encrypted with mathematical methods that rely on the idea that th ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2024 Plasma, the fourth state of matter beyond the common solids, liquids, and gases, dominates the cosmic landscape, shaping the universe as the primary constituent of stars and celestial phenomena. Thi ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 NASA has announced the winners of its Wildfire Climate Tech Challenge, awarding $100,000 each to three teams for their groundbreaking solutions aimed at combating the increasing threat of wildfires ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2024 KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR), a leader in lithium-ion battery safety and thermal management, has been awarded a significant contract by Nanoracks, a Voyager Space Exploration Se ... more |
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Frontgrade Debuts Game-Changing Plastic Microcontroller for Space 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 |
Arctic Weather Satellite tested for life in orbit Paris (ESA) Mar 15, 2024 ESA's Arctic Weather Satellite has passed its environmental test campaign with flying colours - meaning that the satellite has been declared fit for liftoff and its life in the harsh environment of ... more 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 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 London, UK (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE AMERICAN: SATX), a pioneering force in satellite communication technologies, has moved its Prime 2.0 Digital Beamformer (DBF) chip and Sx4000 Digital Payload On-Boa ... more |
Shoebox-sized Milani CubeSat joining Hera asteroid mission Washington DC (UPI) Mar 15, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit Friday evening from Florida. ... more |
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 Arlington TX (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 With excavation work complete at the site where four gigantic particle detectors for the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) will be installed, scientists are preparing to begi ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 Benchmark Space Systems has announced the successful deployment of its Xantus electric propulsion system aboard Orion Space Solutions' 12U cubesat in low Earth orbit (LEO). This development marks th ... more Boulder CO (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 For nearly 50 years, NASA's Voyager 1 mission has competed for the title of deep space's little engine that could. Launched in 1977 along with its twin, Voyager 2, the spacecraft is now soaring more ... more |
Northrop Grumman advances Lunar Rail concept Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has embarked on a mission to design a lunar rail system. Commissioned by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), this project forms a part of ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 In a breakthrough study, Clemson University's postdoctoral fellow Alex McDaniel has advanced our understanding of dark matter, potentially edging scientists closer to unraveling one of the universe' ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 This summer, NASA engineers will embark on airborne tests of innovative laser technologies designed for Earth science and potentially enhancing lunar exploration models. These instruments, based on ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 In a strategic move to boost its global connectivity solutions, Intelsat today announced the expansion of its partnership with Eutelsat Group, focusing on the integration of Eutelsat's OneWeb low-ea ... more |
Genesis and LEO-PNT: Pioneering the future of precision navigation Paris, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 In a significant leap forward for global satellite navigation, the European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the launch of two groundbreaking missions, Genesis and LEO-PNT, under its FutureNAV progr ... more London, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2024 A study by the University of Surrey has revealed that simulated microgravity conditions, akin to those experienced by astronauts, cause disruptions in the natural rhythms of gene expression in human ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 Recent research highlights a significant rise in Southwest China's aboveground carbon levels between 2013 and 2021, showcasing the area's capacity to counterbalance the negative impacts of severe dr ... more 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 |
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 cos ... more 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 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 Los 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 |
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 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 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 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 |
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