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April 05, 2024
TIME AND SPACE
DESI achieves unprecedented measurement of Universe's expansion



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

IRON AND ICE
NEOWISE Achieves a Decade of Asteroid and Comet Surveillance from Space
Los 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
OUTER PLANETS
The PI's Perspective: Needles in the Cosmic Haystack
Boulder 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
SPACE TRAVEL
Voyager 1's Data Transmission Issue Traced to Memory Corruption, Fix in Progress
Los 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
SOLAR SCIENCE
NASA Schedules Trio of Rocket Launches to Study Eclipse Effects on Atmosphere
Los 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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TECH SPACE
D-Orbit and Plan-S Forge Strategic Partnership for Satellite Deployment
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 05, 2024
In a significant step towards enhancing global IoT connectivity and Earth Observation, D-Orbit has sealed a launch agreement with Turkish New Space pioneer, Plan-S. The partnership entails the deplo ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Muon Space Launches Muon Halo, Securing Over $60M for LEO Satellite Missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024
Muon Space, a leader in space systems, today unveiled Muon Halo, a comprehensive solution designed to enhance the deployment and performance of low Earth orbit (LEO) small satellite constellations. ... more
SPACEMART
Sidus Space Launches Commercial Mission Control Center Services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), known for its innovative Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite solutions, has announced the launch of its Mission Control Center (MCC), a new addition aimed at enri ... more
SPACEWAR
Tyvak International wins EDA contract to develop VLEO satellite technology
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
Tyvak International SRL, a subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) located in Torino, Italy, announced its role in a major European Defense Agency (EDA) initiative. As a leading Europe ... more

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MOON DAILY


Three companies in the running for NASA's next Moon rover

MARSDAILY
Looking back at Hinman Col: Sols 4146-4147
Pasadena 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
MARSDAILY
An Intriguing Mess: Sols 4141-4143
Pasadena 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
VSAT NEWS
Kinematics launches advanced satellite ground station positioners
Los 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
SPACEMART
Iridium acquires Satelles, Unveils enhanced time and location solutions
Los 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
MOON DAILY
In first, US directs NASA to create lunar time standard
Washington (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
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SPACEMART


Eutelsat OneWeb approves Hughes' LEO satellite connectivity terminal

EARTH OBSERVATION
Satellite Image Fusion enhances vegetation monitoring accuracy
Sydney, 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
TIME AND SPACE
MIT Breakthrough: Discovery of Neutronic Molecules Clinging to Quantum Dots
Boston 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
OUTER PLANETS
The Persistent Ices of Kuiper Belt Object 486958 Arrokoth
Los 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
SOLAR SCIENCE
US prisoners sue to see April 8 solar eclipse
New 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
TIME AND SPACE
The universe's accelerated expansion might be slowing down
Paris (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
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SOLAR SCIENCE
Lapland Trees Offer Clues to Historic Solar Storm Impact
Berlin, 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 CHEMISTRY
Stellar collisions create Zombie Stars
Los 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
TECH SPACE
Mynaric Accelerates Space Communication with CONDOR Mk3 Production
Berlin, 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
MOON DAILY
NASA's Artemis Program to enhance Lunar mobility with industry partners
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
China continues to grow its remote-sensing fleet with Yaogan 42A launch
Sydney, 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6's Maiden launch to deploy Radio Interferometry Experiment for NASA
Paris, 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
SOLAR SCIENCE
Artificial Eclipses on Demand: ESA's Proba-3 Breakthrough
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 ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Kayhan Space welcomes Mark Mueller to spearhead government growth in space traffic management
Los 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
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SPACE TRAVEL
Music of Space: An Ode to the Sonic Frontiers Beyond Earth
Sydney, 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
MARSDAILY
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
MOON DAILY
Unlocking the secrets of lunar soil for future moon construction
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missile
Seoul (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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab set to launch dual-orbit mission featuring KAIST and NASA satellites
Sydney, 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
SPACE TRAVEL
Artemis 3 to include Space Lab's LEAF Plant Science Experiment
Los 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
IRON AND ICE
Asteroid Bennu's samples available for global scientific scrutiny
Los 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
MOON DAILY
VIPER rover hoists its Mast ahead of lunar mission
Los 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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