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April 09, 2024
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. The new series, named Eclipse Velocity, Eclipse Horizon, and Eclipse Titan, are tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern space missions, setting a new benchmark in earth observation, satellite servicing, mobility, logistics, and communications. Tom Vice, CEO of Sierra Space, expressed his enthusia ... read more

SPACE TRAVEL
The Role of the Media in the Space Economy: The Kennedy Years to Current Day
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
More than six decades ago, astronaut Neil Armstrong made history by being the first person to set foot on the surface of the Moon. At the time, this crucial point of the Apollo 11 mission became the ... 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
SOLAR SCIENCE
'Spectacular' total eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound
Niagara Falls, United States (AFP) April 8, 2024
Eclipse mania gripped North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial spectacle captivated tens of millions of people, offering a rare blend of scientific interest, commercial opportunity and daytime partying. ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
BAE Systems finalizes assembly of Carruthers Geocorona Observatory
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
BAE Systems (LON: BA) has successfully completed the integration of the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory's UV spectrometer with the satellite's main structure. This development paves the way for the ... more
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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
SPACEWAR
Japan's Aegis-equipped vessel marks first space object tracking with SPY-7 radar
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
Lockheed Martin recently achieved a significant advancement in maritime defense technology by successfully completing the first live tracking of space objects using the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar aboard the ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
SI Imaging readies ultra-high-resolution satellite SpaceEye-T for launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
SI Imaging Services (SIIS), is gearing up for the launch of the SpaceEye-T, a 100% commercially-operated optical satellite boasting unparalleled ultra-high resolution. Slated for a 2025 deployment, ... 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


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TIME AND SPACE


Quantum dynamics in chemical reactions parallel black hole information scrambling

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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
TECH SPACE
EPC Space's new GaN Driver IC boosts space power systems
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024
In a significant advancement for space technology, EPC Space has introduced the EPC7009L16SH, a cutting-edge Radiation Hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) gate driver integrated circuit (IC) developed on ... more
TECH SPACE
NESC identifies critical improvements for aerospace pressure vessel standards
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024
The Structures Technical Discipline Team (TDT) at NASA's Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) has recently focused on composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs), uncovering a crucial vulnerabili ... more
PHYSICS NEWS
Enhancing gravitational wave detectors with Kerr-enhanced Optical Springs
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
Since the landmark detection of gravitational waves from a binary neutron star merger in 2017, researchers have been pushing the boundaries of physics to uncover more about our universe. These waves ... 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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SPACE MEDICINE


Revolutionizing Space Medicine: ESA Develops 3D-Bioprinted Blood Vessel Models

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
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
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
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
TECH SPACE
Zenno Astronautics collaborates with Faraday Factory Japan on space-bound superconducting magnets
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
New Zealand headquartered space-flight systems company Zenno Astronautics (Zenno), a developer of world-first superconducting electromagnets for space applications, and Faraday Factory Japan LLC, th ... more
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UK Space Agency allocates 13 million pounds to international space projects
London, UK (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
The UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund is focused on supporting the UK space sector to work directly with international partners on exciting and innovative projects. It is funding, among ... more
MOON DAILY
Moon's early volcanic activity reshaped by internal movements
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Approximately 4.5 billion years ago, a collision between a small planet and the young Earth dispersed molten debris into space, which eventually coalesced to form the moon. This widely accepted theo ... more
ROBO SPACE
MDA Space Defines The Next Generation Of Robotics With New MDA Skymaker Product Line
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
MDA Space (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced MDA SKYMAKERTM, a new suite of space robotics purpose-built to meet the diverse needs of ... more
MOON DAILY
Joint mission by Astrobotic and Mission Control showcases lunar rover tech aboard Griffin-1
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Astrobotic and Mission Control have embarked on a collaborative lunar rover demonstration mission. The mission features Astrobotic's CubeRover, designed for traversing multiple kilometers on planeta ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Private space company, Taobao team up to test rocket-powered deliveries
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
A private Chinese commercial rocket developer, Beijing Sepoch Technology Co, is exploring the use of reusable rocket technology for expedited delivery services in a joint research project with Aliba ... more
MOON DAILY
China, Thailand to cooperate in lunar exploration missions
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
China and Thailand will cooperate on the exploration and peaceful use of outer space as well as on the International Lunar Research Station, according to two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) sign ... more
ROBO SPACE
OpenAI's Sam Altman declared billionaire by Forbes
San Francisco (AFP) April 8, 2024
Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, has become a billionaire, Forbes said Monday. ... more
SPACEMART
HawkEye 360 prepares dual satellite clusters for spring SpaceX launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024
HawkEye 360 Inc., a prominent defense technology company specializing in space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, has announced the upcoming spring launch of its clusters 8 and 9. This l ... more
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TECH SPACE
SpaceBilt and Phison Skyrocket to International Space Station in 2025
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
SpaceBilt Inc., has partnered with Phison to fly the Large in Space Server (LiSS), the world's first 100 terabyte plus data storage and edge compute center to the International Space Station (ISS) i ... 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
SPACEWAR
Rocket Lab secures Space Force contract for STP-S30 launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has been awarded a $14.49 million task order by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) to launch an Electron mission from Launch Complex 2. The mission, called Space Test Pr ... 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
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
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
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
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