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April 11, 2024
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab Advances Electron Rocket Reusability with Successful Stage Reflight Preparation



Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has unveiled plans to reintegrate a previously flown Electron rocket's first stage tank into its production line, marking a crucial step towards achieving the first reflight of the stage. This move underscores Rocket Lab's objective to position the Electron as the first reusable small orbital launch vehicle globally. The company has achieved multiple successful recoveries of Electron first stages, employing parachutes to guide them back to Earth, landing in the ... read more

MOON DAILY
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Washington (AFP) April 11, 2024
A lucky Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday. ... more
TECH SPACE
Chinese Satellite Successfully Tests 3D-Printed Storage Tank in Orbit
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful in-orbit operation of a pioneering 3D-printed storage tank on the Tiandu-2 sate ... 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
EARTH OBSERVATION
SkyFi and Enabled Intelligence unite to advance geospatial intelligence with AI-driven satellite imagery
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Enabled Intelligence, known for scalable and secure AI data solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with SkyFi, a leader in Earth observation imagery and analytics. This alliance aims to en ... more
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VSAT NEWS
Kinematics launches advanced satellite ground station positioners
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 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
CHIP TECH
Quectel Launches New BG95-S5 Satellite Communication Module for IoT
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Embedded World - Quectel Wireless Solutions, a prominent provider of IoT solutions globally, today unveiled the Quectel BG95-S5 3GPP non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite communication module. Thi ... more
SPACEMART
Space ISAC Launches Affinity Group for LEO Commercial Operators
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) has successfully launched the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Owner Operators Affinity Group. This new group aims to unite Commercial Owner Opera ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Tata Advanced Systems and Satellogic announce successful launch of TSAT-1A satellite
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Tata Advanced Systems Limited ("TASL"), India's leading private sector player for aerospace and defense solutions, and Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL) ("Satellogic"), a leader in sub-meter resolution ... more


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ROCKET SCIENCE


Russia cancels rocket launch for second day running

SOLAR SCIENCE
New Multidirectional Electron Detector to Advance Aurora Studies
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
The enigmatic aurora borealis, known for its visual spectacle, is propelled by energetic electrons whose complex dynamics are not yet fully comprehended. Current tools used to study these electrons ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
RTX's Raytheon completes critical milestone for VIIRS program
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Raytheon, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), has completed a major test milestone on its latest Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensor. The VIIRS instrument observes and collects global ... more
FIRE STORM
From Miles Above, Satellite Data Helps Spot Hazardous Trees and Reduce Wildfire Risk
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Preventing ignitions that can cause catastrophic wildfires requires focus, vigilance and the integration of ever-evolving technology. And as Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG and E) continues to ... more
MOON DAILY
Chang'e 6 Mission to Include European Science Instruments
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission is set to carry significant European scientific instruments, adding a layer of international collaboration to its ambitious objectives. The mission aims to collect sa ... more
IRON AND ICE
Climate warming endangers Antarctic meteorite collection
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Using artificial intelligence, satellite observations, and climate model projections, a team of researchers from Switzerland and Belgium calculate that for every tenth of a degree of increase in glo ... more
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ROBO SPACE


Microsoft to invest $2.9 bn in Japan AI push

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
ROBO SPACE
South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI by 2027
Seoul (AFP) April 9, 2024
South Korea will invest almost $7 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027 in an effort to become a global leader in cutting-edge semiconductors, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA Unveils Comprehensive Space Sustainability Strategy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
NASA has introduced the first installment of its Space Sustainability Strategy, initiating a comprehensive approach to ensure the long-term viability of space for future generations. This developmen ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA Advances Solar Sail Technology for Future Space Exploration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
In a significant step forward for space propulsion technologies, NASA is poised to launch its innovative Advanced Composite Solar Sail System aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from Launch Complex ... 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
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SPACE TRAVEL
Expedition 71 Crew Conducts Medical Exams and Spacecraft Maintenance Aboard ISS
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday's activities for Expedition 71 aboard the International Space Station centered around biomedical research and space physics, engaging the seven-member crew in a range of scientific tasks a ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 Set for Maiden Voyage with Robusta-3A Satellite Aboard
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Europe's latest heavy-lift launcher, Ariane 6, is set to embark on its inaugural flight, carrying a diverse array of missions including Earth observation, deep space exploration, and critical techno ... more
MOON DAILY
Astrobotic Collaborates with LZH and TU Berlin on Lunar 3D Printing Project
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Astrobotic, in collaboration with Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) and Technical University Berlin (TU Berlin), is embarking on the MOONRISE project, aiming to implement 3D printing technology on t ... more
MARSDAILY
Exomars 2028 and the Search for Life on Mars
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Thales Alenia Space has finalized a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), valued at euro 522m, to progress the ExoMars 2028 mission. The contract encompasses the Mars Entry, Descent and La ... more
MOON DAILY
NASA's Electrodynamic Dust Shield Enhances Lunar and Martian Missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Defeating dust is a critical concern for astronauts and spacecraft heading to the Moon or Mars, prompting researchers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to refine Electrodynamic Dust Shield ( ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Planetary Fates as Sun Transitions to White Dwarf Explored in New Study
London, UK (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
As our Sun ages and evolves into a white dwarf, the planets within our solar system face drastically different futures. While Earth's destiny-whether engulfed or spared by the expanding Sun-re ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Georgia State's CHARA Array Adds Versatile Mobile Telescope
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
A new mobile telescope has been installed at the Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) at Georgia State University, enhancing global scientific access to advanced astronomical studies ... more
SPACEMART
Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Announces Major Expansion in Colorado Springs
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (Spectrum AMT) is set to significantly expand its operations in Colorado Springs, reinforcing its role in precision electronics and assemblies manufactur ... more
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MICROSAT BLITZ
ReOrbit Advances ESA InCubed Programme with In-Orbit Demonstration of EO Technologies
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
ReOrbit, based in Helsinki and a leader in software-first satellite technology, is advancing to the next phase of the European Space Agency's InCubed programme. This stage, part of the UKKO project, ... more
SPACEMART
Iridium Secures Contract to Enhance FAA Network Resilience with L3Harris
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has entered into a five-year commercial agreement with L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] to provide the Iridium Satellite Time and Location (STL) service. ... more
SPACEMART
Exolaunch Collaborates with HawkEye 360 for Satellite Deployment Services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Exolaunch has announced a multi-mission agreement to provide launch and deployment services for HawkEye 360, marking their first partnership aimed at advancing space-based technology and geospatial ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
NASA Expands Collaboration with Commercial Partners on Space Station Medical Protocols
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
As the aerospace community expands beyond governmental boundaries, NASA is leveraging its comprehensive human spaceflight experience to guide the development of new commercial space stations. By wor ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Space Devices Ensure Health of Taikonauts Aboard Tiangong Space Station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
The China Manned Space Agency recently showcased new devices aboard the Tiangong Space Station, essential for maintaining the health and safety of taikonauts in zero gravity. These tools have become ... 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
SPACEMART
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
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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