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  Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2024 Boeing's Starliner manned Crew Flight test has been indefinitely delayed after a string of issues, NASA officials said. The launch has been scheduled for no earlier than Saturday, and no new date has been announced. "The team has been in meetings for two consecutive days, assessing flight rationale, system performance and redundancy. There is still forward work in these areas, and the next possible launch opportunity is still being discussed," NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance said ... read more |
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Euclid space telescope unveils new images of the cosmosParis (AFP) May 23, 2024 A mind-boggling number of shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy similar to our Milky Way: new images were revealed from Europe's Euclid space telescope on Thursday. ... more  
NASA's Compact Infrared Cameras Enable New ScienceGreenbelt MD (SPX) May 23, 2024 A new, higher-resolution infrared camera outfitted with a variety of lightweight filters could probe sunlight reflected off Earth's upper atmosphere and surface, improve forest fire warnings, and re ... more  
Space Officials Outline Key Investments Needed to Ensure U.S. Maintains EdgeWashington DC (SPX) May 23, 2024 In testimony before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee, John D. Hill, deputy assistant secretary of defense for space and missile defense, outlined key investments in DOD's budget request for fisc ... more  
Exploring the potential for life on Europa through iron snowLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 Scientists have long been intrigued by the possibility of life in the subsurface oceans of icy worlds like Europa and Enceladus. Recent research led by Dr. Nita Sahai, a professor at The University ... more |
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Sunspot Formation Explained by Solar PhysicistsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 A team of solar scientists has identified the origins of the mechanism driving the sun's activity and sunspots. The discovery may solve one of the oldest unsolved problems in physics. The "sol ... more |
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ESA and EU Strengthen Information Security AgreementParis, France (SPX) May 23, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Union (EU) have updated their security of information agreement, reinforcing their partnership. ESA and the EU have collaborated to ensure Euro ... more 
The origin of the sun's magnetic field could lie close to its surfaceBoston MA (SPX) May 23, 2024 The sun's surface is a brilliant display of sunspots and flares driven by the solar magnetic field, which is internally generated through a process called dynamo action. Astrophysicists have assumed ... more 
NASA, IBM Research to Release New AI Model for Weather, ClimateHuntsville AL (SPX) May 23, 2024 Working together, NASA and IBM Research have developed a new artificial intelligence model to support a variety of weather and climate applications. The new model - known as the Privthi-weather-clim ... more 
Satellite-Based Hyperspectral Sensors Enhance Monitoring CapabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 Using satellite-based hyperspectral sensors, Orbital Sidekick offers global monitoring services. The company has launched five commercial satellites, including two in March, with plans for a sixth l ... more |
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MIT scientists learn how to control muscles with lightBoston MA (SPX) May 23, 2024 For people with paralysis or amputation, neuroprosthetic systems that artificially stimulate muscle contraction with electrical current can help them regain limb function. However, despite many year ... more |
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Planet and BASF Digital Farming Expand Partnership for Enhanced Farming SolutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has expanded its commercial partnership with BASF Digital Farming GmbH. BASF is increasing its use of Planet's satellite data products to enhance its xarvio Digital Farmin ... more  
Study: Under extreme impacts, metals get stronger when heatedBoston MA (SPX) May 23, 2024 Metals get softer when they are heated, which is how blacksmiths can form iron into complex shapes by heating it red hot. And anyone who compares a copper wire with a steel coat hanger will quickly ... more 
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites in second mission of the dayWashington DC (UPI) May 23, 2024 SpaceX launched another 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday, the same day the space company launched a group of U.S. spy satellites from California. ... more 
First crewed Boeing Starliner flight delayed againWashington (AFP) May 23, 2024 The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station has again been delayed, and June 1 is now a possible new liftoff date, NASA said Wednesday. ... more |
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NASA's Psyche Thrusters Propel Spacecraft Toward AsteroidLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 The Psyche spacecraft, now beyond Mars, is using ion propulsion to reach a metal-rich asteroid for orbit and data collection. NASA's Psyche spacecraft, launched on Oct. 13, 2023, from Kennedy ... more 
Twelve nations commit to zero debris charterParis, France (SPX) May 23, 2024 Twelve nations have signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space Council, committing to long-term sustainability in Earth orbit. The European Space Agency (ESA) also signed the charter as an I ... more  
Probing for Rocks in an Ice Giant's CoreWashington DC (SPX) May 23, 2024 Uranus is thought to possess a core of rock and ice beneath its vast frosty atmosphere. Just how much rock lies at the center of this giant world is unknown, but a newly proposed technique could pro ... more  
RNA study reveals potential for life in Mars' extreme environmentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 People might assume the search for life on Mars ended when NASA's first rovers sent back images of the planet's barren, inhospitable surface. However, as scientists broaden their understanding of th ... more |
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Peering into Pluto's hidden oceanLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 An ocean of liquid water deep beneath the icy surface of Pluto is coming into focus thanks to new calculations by Alex Nguyen, a graduate student in earth, environmental and planetary sciences in ... more  
Black Holes Redirect Powerful Beams Across SpaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 23, 2024 Astronomers have discovered that huge black holes are redirecting powerful beams of particles into space. This discovery, made using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the National Radio Astronomi ... more 
LSST camera reaches Rubin Observatory in Chile for major cosmic explorationSydney, Australia (SPX) May 23, 2024 The 3200-megapixel LSST Camera, a critical instrument for the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, has arrived at Cerro Pachon in Chile. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science (DO ... more 
Airbus awarded 340 million euro ESA contract for Vigil satelliteMadrid, Spain (SPX) May 23, 2024 ESA has signed a euro 340 million contract with Airbus Defence and Space UK to develop the Vigil satellite. This satellite will improve early warning systems for severe space weather events, such a ... more |
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Yahsat and Eutelsat Partner to Expand Satellite Broadband in AfricaParis, France (SPX) May 23, 2024 Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and YahClick, the data solutions arm of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), the UAE's flagship sa ... more  
French, Belgian astronauts named next Europeans to fly to ISSParis (AFP) May 22, 2024 France's Sophie Adenot and Belgium's Raphael Liegeois will be the first two from a new class of European astronauts to blast off to the International Space Station, the European Space Agency said Wednesday. ... more 
Euclid space telescope unveils new images of the cosmosParis (AFP) May 23, 2024 A mind-boggling number of shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy similar to our Milky Way: new images were revealed from Europe's Euclid space telescope on Thursday. ... more 
European Space Agency selects two firms to build ISS cargo vehicleParis (AFP) May 22, 2024 The European Space Agency announced Wednesday it has selected two companies to develop a vehicle to transport cargo to the International Space Station by 2028, in a potential first step towards independent missions carrying astronauts. ... more |
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Pentagon says Russia launched space weapon in path of US satelliteWashington (AFP) May 22, 2024 Russia has launched a likely space weapon and deployed it in the same orbit as a US government satellite, the Pentagon said. ... more 
NASA announces new AI-driven weather, climate modeling toolsWashington DC (UPI) May 22, 2024 An artificial intelligence model developed by NASA, IBM Research and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory will support improved local and regional weather and climate models. ... more 
10 Benefits of Using 360Learning for Your Company's Learning NeedsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 22, 2024 When it comes to enhancing employee training and development, companies are always on the lookout for solutions that cater to their learning requirements. Among the options in the market, 360Learnin ... more 
Looking to the Stars: The Science Behind Different Solar EclipsesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2024 For the keen-eyed astronomers among us, it's rapidly approaching eclipse season. With a total lunar eclipse set to occur in North America on April 8, 2024, there's never been a better time to learn ... more |
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