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  Tokyo (AFP) April 1, 2024 Japan's valiant Moon lander was put to sleep again after unexpectedly surviving its second ultra-chilly long lunar night, the space agency said Monday. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) - dubbed the "Moon Sniper" for its landing precision - touched down in January, making Japan only the fifth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing. But the unmanned lightweight spacecraft, carrying a mini-rover that moves like a turtle, landed at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the ... read more |
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Finishing touches for South Australia's first permanent spaceport ahead of Inaugural LaunchSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 New launch facilities at the Koonibba Test Range, South Australia's first permanent spaceport, are almost complete ahead of the impending inaugural launch. Located northwest of Ceduna, the ran ... more 
SpaceX launches 23 satellites, completing 260th reflight of an orbital class rocketWashington DC (UPI) Mar 31, 2024 Elon Musk's SpaceX launched 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit on Saturday, completing the company's 260th re-flight of an orbital class rocket seven years after first achieving the act. ... more  
Totality ready: US braces for April 8 solar eclipse frenzyWashington (AFP) April 2, 2024 US communities along the path of the April 8 total solar eclipse are preparing for the year's biggest astronomic event, with millions of visitors expected to brighten local economies - and snarl up logistics. ... more  
Perseverance Pays off When Studying the Martian AtmospherePasadena CA (JPL (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 Studying the atmosphere with Perseverance can be challenging! Imagine spotting an interesting cloud in a photo taken yesterday; unlike something interesting on the surface, more observations just ar ... more |
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  ESA and Samsung Introduce Revolutionary Galaxy Time Watch Face for a New Perspective on Time and Space 
NASA and ESA Spacecraft Conduct Unprecedented Solar Wind StudyParis, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 The ESA-led Solar Orbiter and the NASA-led Parker Solar Probe are capitalizing on their nearest approach to the Sun to undertake a joint investigation into the solar wind, the stream of plasma eject ... more |
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NASA's Open Data Approach to Solar Eclipse ResearchWashington DC (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 As the world eagerly anticipates the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, NASA is preparing for an extraordinary opportunity for scientific discovery, open collaboration, and public engage ... more  
Planet Labs to Supply Carbon Mapper with Advanced Earth Data through 2030Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading supplier of daily Earth observation data, has reported a multi-year data-license contract with Carbon Mapper, Inc. Under this $20 million deal, secured through ... more  
Gogo's Galileo Service Nears Launch with Successful Global Connectivity TestLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) recently reached a significant achievement in the development of its Gogo Galileo global broadband service by successfully completing end-to-end connectivity te ... more  
NASA Develops New Software to Optimize Freshwater Observation MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In an era where Earth's freshwater resources are increasingly under scrutiny, NASA has taken a significant step forward by developing a software tool designed to enhance the efficiency and effective ... more |
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 Spire Global and HANCOM InSpace expand South Korea's remote sensing constellation 
NASA sets stage for Extended Lunar Exploration with Artemis IV and Gateway StationWashington DC (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 In an ambitious expansion of lunar exploration, NASA's Artemis IV mission is working towards establishing the first human outpost in lunar orbit - the Gateway space station. This initiative, part of ... more |
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Quectel expands IoT offerings with launch of 5G and GNSS AnhgnnasBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 Quectel Wireless Solutions, a leader in the IoT industry, has announced the addition of new antennas to its product lineup, aimed at enhancing IoT device connectivity. Among the new releases are the ... more  
NASA Selects Eight University Teams for 2024 CubeSat Development ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 In a significant move to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector, NASA, alongside the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, has announced the selection of eight university teams ... more  
AST SpaceMobile advances space-based cellular network with ASIC chip developmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 In a significant stride towards realizing the world's first space-based cellular broadband network, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced the initiation of the tape-out phase for its hi ... more 
Woolpert expands European Geospatial presence with acquisition of Murphy GeospatialLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 In a strategic move to expand its geospatial capabilities across Europe, Woolpert has acquired Ireland-based Murphy Geospatial, renowned for its comprehensive geospatial solutions. ... more |
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Drought and Wildfires: A dual challenge for ecosystem recoveryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 A recent NASA study, utilizing satellite data, sheds light on the compounded impact of drought and wildfires on the regenerative capabilities of western ecosystems, providing valuable insights for c ... more 
SpaceX sends Eutelsat telecom satellite into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2024 SpaceX on Saturday launched a Falcon9 rocket supporting the Eutelstat 36D mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... more 
Mars Express achieves 25,000 orbitsParis, France (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 Celebrating a significant milestone, ESA's Mars Express has completed its 25,000th orbit around Mars, capturing yet another breathtaking view of the Red Planet to commemorate this achievement. The l ... more 
Technical setback delays launch of final Delta IV HeavySpace Coast FL (SPX) Mar 29, 2024 Launch of the final Delta IV Heavy has been delayed until further notice. An issue with a liquid pump in the gaseous nitrogen pipeline, crucial for providing pneumatic pressure to the launch vehicle ... more |
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Orbex patents Reusable Rocket Technology dubbed 'Petal Fold'London, UK (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 Orbex has achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of space technology by securing a patent for its innovative REFLIGHT reusable rocket technology. The European Patent Office and the Unit ... more 
China advances space capabilities with latest multirole satellite launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 In a significant advancement of China's space endeavors, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) successfully launched the Yunhai 3B satellite into orbit using the Long March 6 ... more  
ESA CubeSat will probe asteroid with radar as part of Hera missionParis (ESA) Mar 28, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) has embarked on a groundbreaking mission with the unveiling of the Juventas CubeSat, a compact spacecraft integral to the Hera mission aimed at exploring the Didymos ... more 
Solar probe captures turbulence phenomenon in Sun's atmosphere for the first timeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 For the first time, the Wide-field Imager for Parker Solar Probe (WISPR), operated by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), has documented the formation of turbulence within solar transients, ma ... more |
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Spiral magnetic fields observed around Milky Way's central black holeBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 In a groundbreaking study, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) team has provided new insights into the complex environment surrounding the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), ... more 
Sungrazer Project announces 5000th comet detection through public science projectLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 The United States Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) marked a significant achievement on March 25 with the discovery of the 5000th comet by its Sungrazer Project, utilizing data from the Solar and Heli ... more  
New study reveals potential "ice bombs" among Kuiper Belt ObjectsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 A groundbreaking study by Brown University and the SETI Institute has unveiled unexpected characteristics of distant solar system objects, specifically highlighting a phenomenon involving so-called ... more  
Webb opens new chapter in search for forming planetsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 In a pioneering effort to uncover the mysteries of planet formation, astronomers have directed the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) advanced capabilities toward protoplanetary disks, the birthpla ... more |
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Long-Period Oscillations of Sun offer new insights Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 The mystery of the Sun's differential rotation, characterized by varying rotational speeds at different latitudes, has long been a subject of scientific curiosity. At the poles, a rotation cycle is ... more 
Scientists propose a new way to search for dark matterStanford CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 Ever since its discovery, dark matter has remained invisible to scientists, despite the launch of multiple ultra-sensitive particle detector experiments around the world over several decades. ... more 
Stardust analysis reveals secrets beyond SolSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 A team led by Curtin University researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying a rare dust particle within an ancient meteorite that originates from a star beyond our Solar System. Thi ... more 
What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?Washington (AFP) Mar 28, 2024 When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors - and even possible effects on humans. ... more |
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