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New air-breathing spacecraft enhances Earth observation and communication capabilities![]() London, UK (SPX) May 10, 2024 The University of Surrey is pioneering a novel approach for powering low-orbit spacecraft using air as a propellant. Funded by the UK Space Agency, this initiative at the Surrey Space Centre aims to facilitate spacecraft operations at extremely low altitudes within the upper atmosphere. This innovative spacecraft design is expected to advance Earth observation, climate monitoring, and satellite communications. According to Dr Andrea Lucca Fabris, principal investigator at Surrey Space Centre and a ... read more |
Enabled Intelligence partners with Pixxel for advanced hyperspectral data solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 Enabled Intelligence, known for its scalable and secure AI data solutions, has formed a partnership with Pixxel, a company focused on constructing a network of the highest-resolution hyperspectral e ... more
NASA chooses UF mission to monitor Earth's water and iceLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 NASA has awarded the University of Florida a $12 million mission called GRATTIS (Gravitational Reference Advanced Technology Test in Space), aimed at enhancing how we monitor Earth's water and ice m ... more
NASA Grants Licenses for Advanced 3D-Printable Superalloy to American FirmsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 NASA has entered a new phase of economic impact by licensing an advanced superalloy, named GRX-810, to four US companies. This move leverages NASA's research and development investments funded by ta ... more
China launches communication test satellites into medium-Earth orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) May 09, 2024 China successfully launched two experimental communication satellites, Smart SkyNet 1A and 1B, into medium-Earth orbit using a Long March 3B carrier rocket. The launch took place at 9:43 am from the ... more |
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![]() HKU scientists develop new method to detect universe's earliest stars
Novel Methodology Reveals Early X-ray Emissions of Gamma-Ray Bursts Across Cosmic DistancesParis, France (SPX) May 10, 2024 Scientists at ICRA and ICRANet have developed an innovative approach that significantly enhances the observation of early X-ray emissions from gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), utilizing the cosmological tim ... more |
Mu Space Secures Key Thai Government Approvals to Enhance Space Tech and Smart ElectronicsSydney, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2024 mu Space has recently obtained two critical approvals from the Board of Investment (BOI) in Thailand, signifying major advancements in space technology and smart electronics. These endorsements high ... more
China Encourages BeiDou System Integration in Electric BicyclesSydney, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2024 China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has urged domestic manufacturers of electric mopeds and scooters to integrate the BeiDou high-precision satellite positioning system into thei ... more
AI in Earth observation: a force for goodParis, France (ESA) May 10, 2024 The upcoming launch of the Fsat-2 mission is a prime example of the pioneering work that ESA does in the field of AI in Earth observation. But when it comes to AI, hopes and fears abound in eq ... more
Exploring asteroid Apophis using miniature satellitesBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 09, 2024 The scenario could be lifted straight from a disaster novel: On Friday, April 13, 2029-a date that alone might evoke unease-the asteroid known as (99942) Apophis will make a remarkably close approac ... more |
![]() OTPS calls for community feedback to shape lunar non-interference policies
SpaceX Starlink flight lifts off in Florida; 2nd launch of day planned for California laterWashington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024 SpaceX on Wednesday launched 23 Starlink satellites from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Florida. ... more |
Boeing's Starliner flight delayed again for oxygen tank valve replacementWashington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024 Boeing's Starliner crew flight test has been pushed back another week as United Launch Alliance plans to replace a part of the spacecraft. ... more
Chang'e 6 mission successfully achieves lunar orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) May 09, 2024 The Chang'e 6 probe has successfully entered lunar orbit, the China National Space Administration confirmed. The spacecraft executed a critical braking maneuver under the guidance of experts at the ... more
Where space weather originatesParis, France (SPX) May 09, 2024 The Virtual Space Weather Modelling Centre, through a collaborative effort, has developed a simulation that visualizes the initiation of space weather. The model demonstrates the emergence of a flux ... more
Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed to May 17Washington (AFP) May 8, 2024 The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spaceship to the International Space Station has been pushed to May 17 after engineers said a faulty rocket valve needs to be replaced for the high-stakes mission, NASA said Tuesday. ... more |
Long March 6C rocket joins fleet with successful inaugural launchSydney, Australia (SPX) May 08, 2024 China's Long March 6C rocket successfully completed its first flight on Tuesday, deploying four satellites into orbit. Launching at 11:21 am from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center located in ... more
SSC partners with Perigee Aerospace for satellite launches from EsrangeBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 08, 2024 SSC has teamed up with South Korean company Perigee Aerospace Inc. to initiate satellite launches from Esrange Space Center in Sweden beginning in 2025. This partnership marks the first time an orbi ... more
White Sands propulsion team evaluates 3D-printed engine component for OrionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 08, 2024 The Orion spacecraft, designated to transport Artemis mission crews to the Moon, will be powered by a European Service Module from ESA (European Space Agency). This module is critical for providing ... more
Private investment fuels race for nuclear fusion power in USNew York (AFP) May 6, 2024 Spurred on by major technological advances and huge private investment, the United States' nuclear fusion sector could be producing electricity within ten years, industry players say. ... more |
HKU Geologists reveal diverse volcanism in Lunar Apollo Basin, Chang'e-6 landing siteSydney, Australia (SPX) May 08, 2024 The farside of the Moon has long been a subject of intrigue, particularly because it remains hidden from view on Earth. The most notable aspect of the Moon is the distinct difference in composition, ... more
Ovzon introduces two new satellite communication services based on Ovzon 3 technologyBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 08, 2024 Ovzon has unveiled two new satellite communication services, designed to enhance performance, mobility, and resilience for its users. The services, dubbed Ovzon Pegasus and Ovzon Orion, leverage the ... more
South Australian space companies embark on growth mission with new UniSA programSydney, Australia (SPX) May 08, 2024 The University of South Australia (UniSA) has launched a new business growth program aimed at assisting early-stage space companies in South Australia. The program includes a six-month initiative ca ... more
USSPACECOM Represents at NATO's Inaugural Space SymposiumParis, France (SPX) May 07, 2024 Lt. Gen. Thomas James, deputy commander of the U.S. Space Command, and RAF Air Commodore Darren Whiteley, deputy director of USSPACECOM Strategy, Policy and Plans, attended NATO's first Space Sympos ... more |
Namibian terrain captured by Copernicus satellite resembles Martian landscapeParis, France (SPX) May 07, 2024 The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has recently shared an image of northwest Namibia that could easily be mistaken for the Martian surface. The image showcases the dramatic landscape of the area, hig ... more
Rocket Lab Initiates Archimedes Engine Testing Phase Following Build CompletionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the completion of its first Archimedes engine assembly, the new 3D printed, reusable engine for the Neutron medium lift launch vehicle. The company ... more
UAF scientist clarifies Jupiter's magnetospheric dynamics with new dataLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Recent findings by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists offer new insights into Jupiter's magnetosphere, potentially enhancing our understanding of terrestrial space weather. These discoveries ... more
New NASA Black Hole Visualization Takes Viewers Beyond the BrinkGreenbelt MD (SPX) May 07, 2024 Ever wonder what happens when you fall into a black hole? Now, thanks to a new, immersive visualization produced on a NASA supercomputer, viewers can plunge into the event horizon, a black hole's po ... more |
Venus' extreme dryness linked to specific atmospheric reactions, study suggestsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024 Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have uncovered significant insights into why Venus, despite being similar in size and mass to Earth, contains minuscule amounts of water. Their fi ... more
A Fluidic Telescope is enabling the Next Generation of Large Space ObservatoriesMoffett Field CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 The future of space-based UV/optical/IR astronomy requires ever larger telescopes. The highest priority astrophysics targets, including Earth-like exoplanets, first generation stars, and early galax ... more
International Support for China's Chang'e-6 Lunar MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) May 06, 2024 On Friday, an international gathering praised the robust global partnership involved in China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission and expressed a unified intent to expand cooperation in lunar and deep space v ... more
Lunar railway initiative aims to streamline moonbase logisticsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 NASA is advancing plans for the first lunar railway system, described as a critical component for the daily operations of a sustainable lunar base envisioned for the 2030s. This initiative is part o ... more |
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