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March 21, 2024
ROCKET SCIENCE
Benchmark Space Systems achieves orbital deployment of Xantus Electric Propulsion System



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 the first space-based operation of Benchmark's electric propulsion technology, launched via the SpaceX Transporter-10 rideshare mission. The Xantus system is now poised for a comprehensive health check and operational verification, including testing various firing modes to support cloud and weather data m ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
RocketStar unveils fusion-enhanced electric thruster for spacecraft
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In a leap forward for space propulsion technology, RocketStar Inc. has demonstrated its FireStar Drive, an advanced spacecraft electric propulsion unit that leverages nuclear fusion to enhance pulse ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
DARPA's Rubble to Rockets Program Pioneers New Manufacturing Frontiers
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) introduces the Rubble to Rockets (R2) program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing in environments where supply c ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
North Korea tests engine for new hypersonic missile
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 20, 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a solid-fuel engine for a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported Wednesday, one day after observing the launch of short-range ballistic missiles. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Beyond Gravity launches space data service for enhanced satellite intelligence
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Beyond Gravity, a major European space industry supplier, has unveiled its Space Situational Awareness (SSA) service. This cutting-edge platform, fueled by six years of comprehensive data accumulati ... more
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ExoTrack enhances GEO satellite management
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
In a new advancement for satellite operations, ExoAnalytic Solutions unveiled ExoTrack, a new service designed to enhance the management of geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellites. ExoTrack sets a new ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
After decades in space Voyager 1's conclusion nears
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
MOON DAILY
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
SPACEMART
Antaris and Aalyria unite for satellite network simulations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Space mission software developer Antaris, has announced a collaboration with Aalyria to meld Aalyria's Spacetime network orchestration technology with Antaris's TrueTwin simulation platform. This un ... more

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TECH SPACE
Kayhan Space revolutionizes university space programs with Pathfinder Classroom
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
In a significant move to enhance spaceflight safety and education, Kayhan Space has announced the launch of its Pathfinder Classroom, a pioneering space traffic coordination (STC) platform. Designed ... more
TECH SPACE
Kymeta Delivers Groundbreaking Multi-Orbit Flat-Panel Antennas to Military Customers
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Kymeta, a leader in flat-panel satellite antenna technology, announced the shipping of its Osprey u8 HGL terminal, the first hybrid geostationary/low Earth orbit (GEO/LEO/LTE) terminal designed for ... 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
TECH SPACE
The hunt for superheavy elements is a periodic opportunity
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
International research teams from Massey University, the University of Mainz, Sorbonne University, and the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) have made notable strides in understanding superheav ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Eutelsat and Intelsat forge $500M partnership to expand OneWeb constellation
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Eutelsat Group has formalized a major multi-year partnership with Intelsat, investing up to $500 million over seven years into the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Constellation. This collaboration, sta ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS


Fleet Space's Centauri Satellite Achieves Groundbreaking Voice Capability for Australian Defence

MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
L3Harris Delivers Next-Gen SATCOM Solutions to US Army
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
L3Harris Technologies is at the forefront of enhancing the U.S. Army's battlefield capabilities by providing cutting-edge, resilient, and scalable SATCOM terminals through its Hawkeye III Lite Very ... more
AEROSPACE
Startical Partners with NanoAvionics for Pioneering Space-Based Air Traffic Management Tests
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
In a significant advancement for global air traffic management, Startical, established through a partnership between ENAIRE, Europe's fourth-largest air navigation service provider, and Indra, a glo ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Airbus, DLR and NASA forge ahead with GRACE-C Earth observation mission
Friedrichshafen, Germany (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, has contracted Airbus for the design and construction of the GRACE-C (Gravity Recovery And Climate Experiment-Continuity) twin spacecr ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Satellite data illuminate carbon sequestration success in drought-stricken Southwest China
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
VENUSIAN HEAT
Venus' Clouds Could Harbor Life: MIT Study Finds Amino Acids Stable in Sulfuric Acid
Boston MA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
If there is life in the solar system beyond Earth, it might be found in the clouds of Venus. In contrast to the planet's blisteringly inhospitable surface, Venus' cloud layer, which extends from 30 ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Space-Born Muscle Monitoring Technology Promises Earthly Healthcare Advancements
Southampton UK (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
For the first time, astronauts can monitor their muscle health during space missions thanks to a new handheld device, revealing the muscle groups most vulnerable in low-gravity environments. A ... more
VSAT NEWS
Hanwha Phasor introduces next-gen satellite antenna for enhanced global communication
London, UK (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
Hanwha Phasor, a satellite communications innovator based in the UK, has announced the upcoming release of its new land-based antenna, the Phasor L3300B, set to hit the market in Q3 of 2024. Enginee ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Clemson study tightens the noose on Dark Matter's mysteries
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
SPACEMART
Intelsat bolsters global connectivity through enhanced Eutelsat Group Partnership
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
IRON AND ICE
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 Prop ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 cos ... more
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