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  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 |
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RocketStar unveils fusion-enhanced electric thruster for spacecraftLos 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 
DARPA's Rubble to Rockets Program Pioneers New Manufacturing FrontiersLos 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 
North Korea tests engine for new hypersonic missileWashington 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  
Beyond Gravity launches space data service for enhanced satellite intelligenceZurich, 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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Kayhan Space revolutionizes university space programs with Pathfinder ClassroomLos 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 |
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Kymeta Delivers Groundbreaking Multi-Orbit Flat-Panel Antennas to Military CustomersLos 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  
NASA Announces Selection of 10 CubeSat Missions for International Space Station DeploymentLos 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 
The hunt for superheavy elements is a periodic opportunitySydney, 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  
Eutelsat and Intelsat forge $500M partnership to expand OneWeb constellationParis, 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 |
 Fleet Space's Centauri Satellite Achieves Groundbreaking Voice Capability for Australian Defence 
L3Harris Delivers Next-Gen SATCOM Solutions to US ArmyLos 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 |
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Startical Partners with NanoAvionics for Pioneering Space-Based Air Traffic Management TestsLos 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  
Airbus, DLR and NASA forge ahead with GRACE-C Earth observation missionFriedrichshafen, 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 
Satellite data illuminate carbon sequestration success in drought-stricken Southwest ChinaSydney, 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  
Venus' Clouds Could Harbor Life: MIT Study Finds Amino Acids Stable in Sulfuric AcidBoston 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-Born Muscle Monitoring Technology Promises Earthly Healthcare AdvancementsSouthampton 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  
Hanwha Phasor introduces next-gen satellite antenna for enhanced global communicationLondon, 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  
Clemson study tightens the noose on Dark Matter's mysteriesLos 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  
Intelsat bolsters global connectivity through enhanced Eutelsat Group PartnershipLos 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 |
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DART mission alters Asteroid Dimorphos' orbit and shapeLos 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  
A Return to Your Regularly Scheduled Touch-And-Go: Sols 4130-4131Pasadena, 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  
China Prepares to Launch Next-Gen Lunar Relay Satellite, Queqiao 2Sydney, 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 
GMV Secures Contract for Development of Time-Keeping Systems for Revolutionary SKA TelescopesLondon, 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 |
Frontgrade Debuts Game-Changing Plastic Microcontroller for SpaceLos 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 
Airbus Prepares EUTELSAT 36D Satellite for Launch with Innovative BelugaST TransportParis, 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 
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 
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 |
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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 
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Mar 15, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit Friday evening from Florida. ... 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  
New Map Unveils the Cosmic Tapestry of 1.3 Million QuasarsLos 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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