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  Berkeley CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 A revolutionary view into the cosmos is now possible thanks to the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and its array of 5,000 robotic observers perched atop a mountaintop telescope. These robotic eyes have made it possible to gaze 11 billion years back in time, offering unprecedented insights into the universe's early days and its expansion under the mysterious force of dark energy. ... read more |
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NEOWISE Achieves a Decade of Asteroid and Comet Surveillance from SpaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 Marking a significant milestone, NASA's NEOWISE mission has unveiled its tenth year of data collection, showcasing an ongoing infrared survey that sheds light on the dynamic changes of celestial bod ... more  
The PI's Perspective: Needles in the Cosmic HaystackBoulder CO (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 New Horizons is healthy and speeding across the Kuiper Belt, nearing a distance of 60 times as far from the Sun as Earth is! The spacecraft continues to collect round-the-clock data on our Sun ... more  
Voyager 1's Data Transmission Issue Traced to Memory Corruption, Fix in ProgressLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 After months of receiving gibberish data from Voyager 1, NASA engineers have isolated the problem to a corrupted memory segment in the spacecraft's computer. The anomaly, affecting the flight data s ... more  
NASA Schedules Trio of Rocket Launches to Study Eclipse Effects on AtmosphereLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 In a significant event set for April 8, 2024, NASA will deploy three Black Brant IX sounding rockets from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia to investigate the influence of solar eclipses on th ... more |
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  Three companies in the running for NASA's next Moon rover  
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 |
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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  
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  
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 |
 Eutelsat OneWeb approves Hughes' LEO satellite connectivity terminal  
Satellite Image Fusion enhances vegetation monitoring accuracySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 A recent study has leveraged the Spatial and Temporal Adaptive Reflectance Fusion Model (STARFM) and the Simultaneously generate Full-length normalized difference vegetation Index Time series (SSFIT ... more |
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MIT Breakthrough: Discovery of Neutronic Molecules Clinging to Quantum DotsBoston MA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 Neutrons are subatomic particles that have no electric charge, unlike protons and electrons. That means that while the electromagnetic force is responsible for most of the interactions between radia ... 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 
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 
The universe's accelerated expansion might be slowing downParis (AFP) April 4, 2024 The universe is still expanding at an accelerating rate, but it may have slowed down recently compared to a few billion years ago, early results from the most precise measurement of its evolution yet suggested Thursday. ... more |
Lapland Trees Offer Clues to Historic Solar Storm ImpactBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 In a groundbreaking study led by the University of Helsinki, scientists have unlocked new insights into historic solar storms by analyzing tree rings in Lapland. This research marks the first instan ... more  
Stellar collisions create Zombie StarsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 In the crowded heart of our galaxy, certain stars exhibit a deceptively youthful glow, not from cosmic skincare, but from the remnants of stellar cannibalism. Northwestern University's recent study ... more  
Mynaric Accelerates Space Communication with CONDOR Mk3 ProductionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 Mynaric, a leader in scalable laser communications solutions (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN), has reached a key moment with the start of volume production of its flagship CONDOR Mk3 optical communication ... 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 |
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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 
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 
Artificial Eclipses on Demand: ESA's Proba-3 BreakthroughParis, 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 ... more 
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 
North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missileSeoul (AFP) April 3, 2024 North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new medium-to-long range solid-fuel hypersonic missile, state media said Wednesday, hailing the "important military strategic value" of the new weapon. ... more |
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Rocket Lab set to launch dual-orbit mission featuring KAIST and NASA satellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) has announced the launch window for its upcoming Electron mission named 'Beginning Of The Swarm'. The mission, set to take off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in ... more 
Artemis 3 to include Space Lab's LEAF Plant Science ExperimentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 Space Lab has been selected to send its pioneering plant science experiment, LEAF, to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis III mission. This marks a significant milestone as Artemis III aims to return ... more 
Asteroid Bennu's samples available for global scientific scrutinyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 In a significant advancement for space research, NASA's OSIRIS-REx team has made the asteroid Bennu samples accessible for global scientific investigation, a mere six months following their Earth ar ... more 
VIPER rover hoists its Mast ahead of lunar missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 The NASA Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, better known as VIPER, now boasts enhanced capabilities and a taller stature, courtesy of its newly raised mast. This mast, acting as the ro ... more |
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