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  Paris, France (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 Hundreds of millions of people will witness next week's total solar eclipse across North America, and solar physicists from around the globe are flocking to join them. Eclipses offer a brief glimpse of the Sun's ghostly surrounding atmosphere - the solar corona - normally kept invisible by the Sun's sheer glare. But the corona will soon be opened up for more sustained study: today in Belgium ESA has unveiled the pair of spacecraft making up its new Proba-3 mission, planned to produce orbital solar eclip ... read more |
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Kayhan Space welcomes Mark Mueller to spearhead government growth in space traffic managementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 In response to increasing government demand for advanced space traffic management capabilities, Kayhan Space, a frontrunner in space automation and flight safety software, has appointed Mark Mueller ... more 
Music of Space: An Ode to the Sonic Frontiers Beyond EarthSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 In the realm of space exploration and science fiction, visuals have always taken the front seat, painting our imaginations with the vast, starry unknown. However, it's the music that breathes life i ... more  
Perseverance uncovers a watery past on Mars Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 NASA's Perseverance Mars rover's recent analysis has revealed that its latest rock core sample, collected on March 11, experienced prolonged water exposure in Mars' distant past, possibly as part of ... more  
Unlocking the secrets of lunar soil for future moon constructionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 The legacy of Buzz Aldrin's moonwalk, immortalized by his boot print, has evolved from a symbol of human achievement to a focal point of scientific inquiry as NASA embarks on its Artemis program, ai ... more |
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 VIPER rover hoists its Mast ahead of lunar mission 
Continuing up the Channel: Sols 4139-4140Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 02, 2024 Earth planning date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024: As someone who studies planetary atmospheres, the geology of Curiosity's mission often flies straight over my head. I like to think that I've picked u ... more |
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Webb Telescope unveils first glimpse into planetary formationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 In a major stride for astronomy, scientists utilizing the Webb Telescope, equipped with advanced infrared technology partly developed by the University of Arizona, have captured the first direct vie ... more 
Solar Orbiter ready for emergency scenarios amidst close encounter with SolParis, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 ESA's mission control team is on high alert as the Solar Orbiter embarks on its critical journey near the Sun, entering a phase of intense scientific activity and potential hazards. The spacecraft's ... more  
GOES-U set for June 25 launch following repairs to latest NOAA satelliteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 NASA and SpaceX have rescheduled the launch of the GOES-U satellite, marking the culmination of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental S ... more  
AERKOMM Merges with IX Acquisition Corp in a Deal Boosting Satellite Broadband ConnectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 In a strategic move to enhance its position in the satellite technology landscape, AERKOMM Inc. (Euronext: AKOM), a frontrunner in providing broadband connectivity solutions across multiple orbits, ... more |
 Airties Introduces Orbit to Revolutionize Wi-Fi Testing for Broadband Providers 
NASA and Boeing set new date for Starliner's first crewed missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 In light of a recent review of the International Space Station's (ISS) busy schedule, the first manned flight of the CST-100 Starliner, a part of NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test, is now slated for no ... more |
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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  
NASA collects 'space debris' that crashed into Florida man's homeWashington (AFP) April 2, 2024 NASA said Tuesday it was analyzing an object that crashed from the sky into a Florida man's home - which could well be a piece of debris jettisoned from the International Space Station. ... 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 
Three companies in the running for NASA's next Moon roverWashington (AFP) April 3, 2024 Three companies are in the running to provide NASA's next Moon rover for crewed missions planned later this decade, the space agency said Wednesday. ... more |
NASA's Artemis Program to enhance Lunar mobility with industry partnersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 In a significant move to enhance lunar exploration, NASA has enlisted Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) aimed at expanding the Artemis ... more 
Looking back at Hinman Col: Sols 4146-4147Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 04, 2024 Earth planning day: Wednesday, April 3, 2024: Today we planned a Touch and Go plan. Our workspace had abundant large, stable blocks - not always a given! - which made for a relatively easy planning ... more  
China continues to grow its remote-sensing fleet with Yaogan 42A launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 In a significant stride for its earth observation endeavors, China's aerospace community celebrated a new milestone with the successful deployment of the Yaogan ... more 
US prisoners sue to see April 8 solar eclipseNew York (AFP) April 3, 2024 Six US prisoners have sued authorities to be allowed to see the year's biggest astronomic event, a total solar eclipse on April 8. ... more |
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An Intriguing Mess: Sols 4141-4143Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 02, 2024 Earth planning date: Friday, March 29, 2024: Curiosity is approaching an intriguing pile of rocks called "Hinman Col" - a poorly sorted collection of clasts located along the margin of Gediz Vallis ... more 
Eutelsat OneWeb approves Hughes' LEO satellite connectivity terminalLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 Hughes Network Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS), proudly unveils the Hughes HL1120W Terminal, marking a significant advancement in satellite communications. This new ... more 
Iridium acquires Satelles, Unveils enhanced time and location solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has finalized the purchase of Satelles, Inc., stepping into a leading role in the provision of secure satellite-based time and location services. This stra ... more 
In first, US directs NASA to create lunar time standardWashington (AFP) April 3, 2024 The White House announced Tuesday it is directing NASA to create a unified time standard for the Moon and other celestial bodies, as governments and private companies increasingly compete in space. ... more |
 
Kinematics launches advanced satellite ground station positionersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 Kinematics, a leader in intelligent motion systems, has unveiled its latest ground station positioner innovations, the Kinematics KX-6 2.4M class Low Earth Orbit (LEO) positioner, and the KX-3 1M cl ... more  
The Persistent Ices of Kuiper Belt Object 486958 ArrokothLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 Scientists at Brown University, in collaboration with the SETI Institute, have unveiled findings from a new study that may rewrite the narrative on the behavior and composition of distant solar syst ... more 
Ariane 6's Maiden launch to deploy Radio Interferometry Experiment for NASAParis, France (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 Europe is poised to launch its newest rocket, Ariane 6, marking a significant advancement in space mission versatility. This inaugural flight is set to carry a diverse array of missions, each with i ... more 
Impulso Space inks deal with Relativity Space for comprehensive launch supportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 Impulso.Space USA Corp. has clinched a key contract with Relativity Space Inc., marking a significant step in its journey as a premier provider of full-spectrum launch services. This agreement cemen ... more |
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Thales Alenia Space completes new version of CygnusParis, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 Since the inception of the Cygnus pressurized cargo modules (PCM) in the early 2000s, designed to transport supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), there has been significant evolution in ... more 
With 10 on board ISS crew gets to workLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) was a hive of activity on Tuesday, with its ten-member crew - consisting of five NASA astronauts, four Roscosmos cosmonauts, and one spaceflight participant fro ... more 
Lockheed Martin Ventures Backs Helicity Space for Fusion Propulsion AdvancementsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 Helicity Space, a trailblazer in fusion power for in-space propulsion and power technology, has garnered investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures, signaling a significant endorsement from the aerosp ... more 
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 |
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