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  Cape Canaveral FL (AFP) Jun 05, 2024 Boeing on Wednesday launched its very first astronauts bound for the International Space Station aboard a Starliner capsule, which joins a select club of spacecraft to carry humans beyond Earth. The third time turned out to be the charm for the aerospace giant, after two previous bids to fly with crew were aborted late into the countdown, for technical reasons. ... read more |
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Europe's long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket set for July 9 launchParis (AFP) June 5, 2024 The next-generation Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial programme for Europe's space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday. ... more 
Two Terran Orbital Space Vehicles Added to NASA's $6 Billion Rapid IV ContractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 Terran Orbital has expanded its offerings under NASA's multi-participant Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. NASA has added two additi ... more 
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilitiesWashington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2024 SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Tuesday night with 20 Starlink satellites, including some with Direct to Cell capabilities that will improve access to text and voice data here on Earth. ... more 
ESA Invites Launch Providers for European Launcher ChallengeParis, France (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 ESA has launched a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at European launch service providers in preparation for the European Launcher Challenge. This initiative, unveiled in Seville, Spain, in Novemb ... more |
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  Hubble trouble: Veteran space telescope forced to take it easy  
ESA's OPS-SAT CubeSat Mission ConcludesParis, France (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 ESA's experimental OPS-SAT CubeSat mission ended on the night of May 22-23, 2024 (CEST). Launched on December 18, 2019, OPS-SAT aimed to make spacecraft operations accessible to a wide audienc ... more |
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European Team Validates Flow Models in Zero GravityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 For years, various models have been developed to describe a key class of mixing effects in flows, such as those in chemical reactors. Experimental validation has lagged due to gravity's influence. A ... more  
Kate Darling to Highlight Robotics at ISSRDC 2024 KeynoteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 Kate Darling, an expert in robotics and society, will deliver a keynote address on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC). Da ... more  
WVU Astrophysicist leads development of new gravitational wave detectorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 A theoretical astrophysicist at West Virginia University is spearheading efforts in the development of a pioneering space probe to detect and measure gravitational waves - ripples in the fabric of s ... more  
Flying saucers and alien abductions: New book explores history of UFOsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 The end of the Second World War marked the beginning of an era dominated by new technologies, the Cold War, nuclear threats, and the first UFO sightings. Strange aerial events have been noted ... more |
  DARPA Unveils Concepts for Future VTOL Uncrewed Systems  
China lunar probe takes off from Moon carrying samplesBeijing (AFP) June 4, 2024 A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the Moon started its journey back to Earth on Tuesday, the country's space agency said - a world first and a major achievement for Beijing's space programme. ... more |
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Mars' subsurface ice could be a key to sustaining future habitats on other planetsWest Lafayette IN (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 To survive on other planets, water is, of course, critical. We need it to drink, sustain crops and even create rocket fuel. But on spaceflights, checked luggage is exorbitantly expensive. Anyt ... more  
Take three for Boeing Starliner crewed launch attemptCape Canaveral (AFP) June 5, 2024 Boeing will be hoping the third time's a charm on Wednesday as they try once more to launch astronauts aboard a Starliner capsule bound for the International Space Station. ... more  
Unusual Ion May Influence Uranus and Neptune's Magnetic FieldsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 Skoltech scientists and their Chinese colleagues have identified conditions that could support the existence of a unique ion, termed aquodiium. This ion, described as a water molecule with two addit ... more  
Why do astronomers look for signs of life on other planets based on what life is like on Earth?Tempe AZ (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 Have you ever played hide-and-seek in a new place? It's much harder than playing at home. You only know the obvious hiding spots: under the bed, in the closet, behind the couch. The trick is trying ... more |
MDA Space Secures Contract for Square Kilometre Array ProjectLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA) announced a contract with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to support the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) project. This international effort aims to ... more 
AI advances research into cosmic explosionsLondon, UK (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 Scientists at the University of Warwick are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze supernovae, the cosmic explosions of white dwarfs. Many stars end as white dwarfs, compact stars w ... more 
Ongoing gyroscope problem forces Hubble telescope to pause operationsWashington DC (UPI) Jun 3, 2024 NASA's Hubble Space Telescope again has suspended operations after entering safe mode because of an ongoing gyroscope issue that has affected the craft for the past year, according to NASA. ... more 
New Star to Appear in Night Sky as T Corona Borealis Set for Nova EruptionLondon, UK (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 Stargazers will soon witness a new star in the night sky as the binary star system T Corona Borealis (T CrB) is expected to undergo a nova eruption between now and September. This event will m ... more |
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Turning up the heat on next-generation semiconductorsBoston MA (SPX) May 26, 2024 The scorching surface of Venus, where temperatures can climb to 480 degrees Celsius (hot enough to melt lead), is an inhospitable place for humans and machines alike. One reason scientists have not ... more  
Nara Space Secures $14.5M Series B to Expand Satellite FleetTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 Nara Space Technology (Nara Space), a startup specializing in small satellite manufacturing and data analytics, announced the completion of a $14.5 million (20 billion KRW) Series B funding round. T ... more 
Airlines eye 'new frontier' of AI ahead of global summitDubai (AFP) June 3, 2024 Airlines may not be replacing pilots with artificial intelligence anytime soon, but aviation industry experts say the new technology is already revolutionising the way they do business. ... more  
Electra's hybrid-electric aircraft achieves first ultra-short takeoff and landingLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 30, 2024 Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra), a next-gen aerospace company, announced it has successfully completed high-performance ultra-short flight operations of its piloted blown-lift hybrid-electric short tak ... more |
Chang'e-6 Lands on Moon's Far Side to Collect SamplesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 04, 2024 China's Chang'e-6 has successfully landed on the far side of the moon and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) an ... more 
Boeing Starliner's crewed launch abruptly halted, againCape Canaveral (AFP) June 1, 2024 Boeing's second attempt at launching a crew aboard its troubled Starliner spaceship was dramatically aborted Saturday with just minutes left on the countdown clock, yet another setback for a program that has faced years of delays. ... more
NASA to decide when to reschedule Starliner crewed launchWashington DC (UPI) Jun 1, 2024 NASA officials won't know until late Saturday night if they can try to launch the Boeing Starliner on Sunday or wait until Wednesday or Thursday. ... more 
Roscosmos Progress 88 cargo spacecraft docked at the International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Jun 1, 2024 NASA's unmanned Progress 88 cargo spacecraft docked successfully at the International Space Station on Saturday morning. ... more |
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Satellite, 'poopaganda', missiles: What's North Korea up to?Seoul (AFP) May 30, 2024 A failed satellite launch, floating hundreds of trash-filled balloons into the South, and firing a volley of 10 short-range ballistic missiles: North Korea has had a busy week. ... more  
EarthCARE satellite launches to probe how clouds affect climateVandenberg Air Force Base, United States (AFP) May 28, 2024 A rocket carrying a sophisticated satellite blasted off Tuesday from California on a mission to investigate what role clouds could play in the fight against climate change. ... more 
Japanese billionaire cancels lunar SpaceX voyageTokyo, Japan (AFP) Jun 01, 2024 Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa said on Saturday he has cancelled his journey around the Moon on a SpaceX rocket, a voyage that had boasted an artist-filled crew, because of development delays. ... more 
CGI works on new interfaces for European Space Agency to expand satellite communications marketBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 01, 2024 CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), a major provider of IT and business consulting services, has been commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop standardized satellite communications inter ... more |
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