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April 08, 2024
SOLAR SCIENCE
To each their own: In Texas town, reasons vary for watching eclipse



Ingram, United States (AFP) April 8, 2024
Shelli Ezell wants to watch the upcoming solar eclipse so she can feel the presence of her late daughter, with whom she observed one in 2017. Grover Swartzlander actually studies these celestial phenomena and Jim Saltigerald just plain enjoys them. Indeed, as crowds gather to watch the Moon block out the Sun for a short while Monday, everybody has a reason for casting an eye at the heavens. Driving up to 20 hours or even crossing an ocean, dozens of people have set up tents or mobile homes along ... read more

SPACEWAR
South Korea launches second spy satellite into orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2024
South Korea successfully placed its second military reconnaissance satellite into orbit, Seoul's military said Monday, a move that will heighten surveillance capabilities against North Korea amid a growing space race on the peninsula. ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Totality insanity: Eclipse frenzy hits North America
Ingram, United States (AFP) April 8, 2024
Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science - and celebration. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
DARPA awards Phase Four with contract for Very Low Earth Orbit Propulsion System
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024
In a significant advancement for satellite technology, Phase Four has been awarded a $14.9 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop an air-breathing elect ... more
UAV NEWS
NASA to send unmanned drone 2 miles high to study radiation during eclipse
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 5, 2024
NASA researchers are planning to study changes in the sun's radiation during the solar eclipse via an unmanned aircraft on Monday. ... more
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EARTH OBSERVATION
Centauri-6 Satellite Enhances Global Mineral Surveys on SpaceX's Latest Launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
Fleet Space Technologies has successfully launched the Centauri-6 satellite as part of SpaceX's Bandwagon-1 mission, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. The ... 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
AFRICA NEWS
Smuggled Starlink dishes throw lifeline to some in war-torn Sudan
Tamboul, Sudan (AFP) April 3, 2024
On a street corner in the Sudanese town of Tamboul, dozens of people tap feverishly on their phones, calling loved ones and moving money through online apps. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
ATLAS Integrates DoD antenna into Hybrid Space Architecture
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2024
In a significant advancement for space communications technology, ATLAS Space Operations has successfully integrated a Department of Defense (DoD) antenna into its Freedom Software Platform, marking ... more

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ROCKET SCIENCE


SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites ahead of two weekend launches

SPACE TRAVEL
US, Russian, Belarus ISS colleagues return to Earth
Moscow (AFP) April 6, 2024
A NASA astronaut, a Russian cosmonaut and Belarus's first ever space traveller on Saturday returned to Earth safely after a fortnight aboard the International Space Station, Russia's Roscosmos agency reported. ... 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
SOLAR SCIENCE
What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?
Washington (AFP) April 7, 2024
When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, 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
SOLAR SCIENCE
Why unprotected eclipse gazing will leave you seeing stars
Washington (AFP) April 7, 2024
Just a single, unguarded glance at a solar eclipse can result in a lifetime of vision loss, eye health experts warn. ... more
AEROSPACE
NASA unveils OVERFLOW to better predict air taxi performance and noise
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024
NASA's introduction of the OVERFLOW software marks an important moment for the future taxi systems. Developed as part of NASA's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) mission, OVERFLOW is engineered to precise ... more
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MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS


Troposcatter Technology by Ultra I&C enhances global defense networks

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
EARTH OBSERVATION
ICEYE and CDC Partner to Study Flood Effects on Health and Safety
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 04, 2024
In a significant move towards enhancing disaster response and public health research, ICEYE, the forefront provider of satellite-powered disaster management solutions, has forged a partnership with ... more
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EXO WORLDS
Uncovering the thermal pathways to life's origins
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 05, 2024
The enigma of life's origins is as complex as life itself, with myriad intricate processes unfolding within cells. From protein synthesis to DNA replication, the coordination and concentration of re ... 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
SPACE TRAVEL
We have the watch: NASA Crew-9 visits Space Delta 4
Buckley SFB CO (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
"The first time I launched, my rocket didn't go where it was supposed to go, it had an in-flight anomaly, came apart and we landed in the middle of the Kazakhstan step," said U.S. Space Force Col. N ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
RS-25 engines certified for future Artemis missions after long testing program
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
L3Harris Technologies and Aerojet Rocketdyne have concluded a comprehensive series of development and certification tests for the RS-25 engine, confirming its readiness for upcoming Artemis missions ... more
IRON AND ICE
When and How to Spot the 'Devil Comet'
Huntsville AL (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is one of the brightest known periodic comets. It earned the nickname of "devil comet" in 2023 when an outburst caused the comet to have an asymmetrical appearance, like having ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Quantum dynamics in chemical reactions parallel black hole information scrambling
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
Scientists often equate the process of information scrambling in black holes with the ultimate limit of quantum mechanical behavior, where every bit of quantum data is thoroughly mixed. New findings ... more
EXO WORLDS
First 'glory' on hellish distant world
Paris (ESA) Apr 08, 2024
Data from Cheops and its friends suggest that between the unbearable heat and light of exoplanet WASP-76b's sunlit face, and the endless night of its dark side, may be the first extrasolar 'glory'. ... more
EXO WORLDS
CHEOPS identifies phenomenal 'Glory' on distant exoplanet WASP-76b
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
The CHEOPS space telescope, managed by the University of Geneva (UNIGE), has made a landmark observation of the exoplanet WASP-76b, revealing an atmospheric phenomenon akin to a "glory," akin to a r ... more
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STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Galaxies grow more chaotic over time
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
A new study led by Professor Scott Croom of the ARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions (ASTRO 3D) and the School of Physics has demonstrated that the age of a galaxy is th ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Neutron Stars prove to be a crucial tool in quest to unravel dark matter
Melbourne, Australia (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
In a new study, scientists at the University of Melbourne's ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics have made significant advancements in understanding dark matter by studying neut ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
New observations challenge formation of brown dwarfs
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
The enigmatic birth of stars and their less luminous counterparts, brown dwarfs, has long intrigued astronomers. Recently, an international research team led by Dr. Basmah Riaz from the University O ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Huge star explosion to appear in sky in once-in-a-lifetime event
Paris (AFP) April 6, 2024
Sometime between now and September, a massive explosion 3,000 light years from Earth will flare up in the night sky, giving amateur astronomers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness this space oddity. ... more
TECH SPACE
Sierra Space unveils Eclipse satellite buses: Velocity, Horizon, and Titan
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
Sierra Space, a leader in the commercial space-tech and defense-tech industries, has launched its innovative Eclipse satellite bus line, marking a significant advancement in space systems technology ... more
SPACEMART
Euroconsult Joins Forces with SpaceTec Partners to Launch Novaspace
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 05, 2024
Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners have finalized their merger, introducing Novaspace, a new entity poised to fortify the space industry with comprehensive consulting services. This collaboration ste ... more
SPACEMART
A stellar role for ESA
Paris (ESA) Apr 08, 2024
Launched on 21 February 2024 on Apple TV+, new original series Constellation has gripped viewers with its mix of sci-fi and mind-bending mystery. Created and written by Peter Harness, Constell ... more
PHYSICS NEWS
New gravitational-wave detection challenges astrophysical mass gap theories
London, UK (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
In a significant advancement in astrophysics, the University of Portsmouth's Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) has played a crucial role in detecting an extraordinary gravitational-wave s ... more
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