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  Paris, France (SPX) Jul 16, 2024 A team of international scientists, led by the University of Trento, Italy, has made a major discovery about the Moon. For the first time, they have confirmed the existence of a tunnel in the lunar subsurface, likely an empty lava tube. This significant research, published in Nature Astronomy, is the result of an international collaboration. "These caves have been theorized for over 50 years, but it is the first time ever that we have demonstrated their existence," explained Lorenzo Bruzzone, prof ... read more |
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Next-Gen Weather Satellite Completes Critical Environmental TestsParis, France (SPX) Jul 16, 2024 As climate change drives more frequent and severe weather events, the importance of precise and timely forecasting has grown immensely. The upcoming Meteosat Third Generation weather satellite has s ... more  
China's All-Electric Communication Satellite APSTAR 6E Now OperationalSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024 China's first fully electric communication satellite, APSTAR 6E, officially commenced operation on Monday, announced China Great Wall Industry, the project's contractor. Launched by a Long Mar ... more  
Innovative Stochastic Model Revolutionizes Interplanetary Supply Chain PlanningSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024 The Beijing Institute of Technology has unveiled a groundbreaking study that seeks to reshape how we plan and manage supply chains between Earth and Mars. Using a Multi-Stage Stochastic Programming ... more 
Juice's Historic Lunar-Earth Flyby: Key DetailsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024 Juice is set to achieve a remarkable milestone with its unprecedented lunar-Earth flyby, the first of its kind. This double gravity assist maneuver is critical for adjusting the spacecraft's traject ... more |
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  Scorching Storms Unveiled on Nearby Brown Dwarfs 
Unraveling Early Earth's Life and Climate InsightsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024 Despite extensive research, the origins and early evolution of life remain a mystery. A new study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) aims to enhance our understanding and guide futur ... more |
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Astronomers Utilize Pulsars to Detect Dark Matter EvidenceLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 16, 2024 Astronomers have detected tantalizing evidence of potential dark matter objects using the Universe's natural 'timekeepers'. Pulsars, neutron stars that emit rotating beams of radio waves, were ... more  
Beijing Unveils 'Rocket Street' to Boost Commercial Space SectorSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024 Beijing has announced the launch of the "Rocket Street" project, which aims to create a national-level hub for scientific research and production to enhance China's commercial space industry. ... more  
NASA Cloud-Based Platform Could Help Streamline, Improve Air TrafficMoffett Field CA (SPX) Jul 13, 2024 Just like your smartphone navigation app can instantly analyze information from many sources to suggest the best route to follow, a NASA-developed resource is now making data available to help the a ... more 
How melting icecaps impacts the rotation of EarthBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 16, 2024 Climate change is causing significant melting of ice masses in Greenland and Antarctica, leading to a substantial flow of water into the world's oceans, particularly around the equator. "This means ... more |
 Wildfires Unveil New Threats to Ozone Layer Stability  
Complex Impact of Wildfires on Ozone Layer DynamicsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 15, 2024 The ozone layer, a crucial barrier protecting Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, has been recovering due to the Montreal Protocol. This significant international treaty, enacted in 1987, ... more |
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New Proposal Redefines Planetary Criteria Beyond Our Solar SystemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024 Planetary scientists are suggesting an updated definition of a planet to replace the current, sun-centric one deemed outdated by many researchers. Established in 2006 by the International Astronomic ... more 
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experiences rare failureWashington (AFP) July 12, 2024 SpaceX's highly reliable Falcon 9 rocket has experienced a rare failure that means the latest batch of the company's Starlink satellites won't make it into orbit, the company said Friday, as regulators opened an investigation. ... more 
NASA Introduces Low-Cost Hybrid Rocket Motor TestbedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024 In June, engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, revealed a new 11-inch hybrid rocket motor testbed. The innovative testbed features variable flow capability a ... more 
Real-life Spacesuit Innovation Recycles Urine into Drinking WaterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024 Astronauts on spacewalks face the uncomfortable and unhygienic task of relieving themselves inside their spacesuits, resulting in wasted resources as the urine is not recycled. Unlike wastewater on ... more |
Interacting Galaxies Captured by Webb in Stunning DetailParis, France (SPX) Jul 15, 2024 To mark the second anniversary of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope's scientific operations, a captivating image of two interacting galaxies known as Arp 142 has been released. The i ... more 
Galactic 'Heart and Lungs' Mechanism Regulates Growth and Extends LifespanSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 15, 2024 A new study suggests that galaxies avoid early demise due to an internal "heart and lungs" system that regulates their "breathing," preventing uncontrolled growth. Without this mechanism, the ... more 
BAE Systems to Advance Stable Optical Technology for NASA's HWO MissionLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 15, 2024 BAE Systems, in collaboration with L3Harris Technologies and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), has been chosen as one of three teams to develop technologies for NASA's Habitable Worlds ... more 
HKU and ILOA Join Forces for Chang'e-7 Moon Lander Mission Set for 2026Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 15, 2024 The Laboratory for Space Research at The University of Hong Kong (HKU-LSR) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the International Lunar Observatory Association Hawai'i (ILOA) on May 16, 2024, ma ... more |
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Tyvak International's Milani Satellite Clears Major Review for Hera MissionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 11, 2024 Tyvak International SRL, a subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) and a prominent European nano and microsatellite manufacturer, has announced that Milani has successfully passed it ... more  
Voyagers of Mars: The First CHAPEA Crew's Yearlong JourneyHouston TX (SPX) Jul 12, 2024 When the first humans travel to the Red Planet, they will need to know how to repair and maintain equipment, grow their own food, and stay healthy, all while contending with Earth-to-Mars communicat ... more 
Nearby exoplanet could be first known ocean world: Webb telescopeParis (AFP) July 11, 2024 A planet relatively close to Earth could be the first ever detected with a potentially life-sustaining liquid ocean outside our Solar System, according to scientists using the James Webb space telescope. ... more  
Gravitational Waves Linked to Dark Matter and Big Bang MysteriesRiverside CA (SPX) July 12, 2024 Gravitational waves, ripples in space-time predicted by Einstein almost a century ago, were first detected in 2015. A new study led by Yanou Cui, an associate professor of physics and astronomy at t ... more |
Virgin Galactic Unveils New Spaceship Manufacturing Facility in ArizonaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 12, 2024 Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) has announced the completion of a new manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This facility will handle the final assembly of the Company's next-gener ... more 
Leidos secures $476M NASA contract for ISS and Artemis Cargo SupportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 11, 2024 Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has been awarded a significant contract to continue providing cargo mission engineering and integration services for NASA's International Space Station (ISS) Program and Artemis ... more 
i-Space Rocket Test Faces Setback with SQX-1 Y8 LaunchSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 11, 2024 The recent test flight of the SQX-1 Y8, a commercial carrier rocket developed by the Chinese private aerospace firm i-Space, ended in failure on Thursday. The rocket launched from the Jiuquan ... more 
Hera's Propulsion System Passes Critical Leak TestParis, France (SPX) Jul 11, 2024 ESA's Hera asteroid mission, designed for planetary defense, has successfully undergone a crucial phase in its test campaign by being placed back in its transport container. The spacecraft wil ... more |
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China's Tianwen 2 Mission Targets Asteroid and Comet ExplorationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 11, 2024 China's Tianwen 2 probe is set to launch aboard a Long March 3B rocket in May 2025. This mission aims to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid and deliver them to Earth, followed by a journey ... more  
NASA Evaluates Electrical Components for Europa Clipper MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 12, 2024 Launch preparations for NASA's Europa Clipper mission are moving forward. The spacecraft, which arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in May, recently had its high-gain antenna installed ... more 
Galactic 'Heart and Lungs' Mechanism Regulates GrowthLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 12, 2024 A recent study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society proposes that galaxies possess a "heart and lungs" mechanism that regulates their growth and prevents them from beco ... more 
Innovative Method for Producing Lunar Construction Materials Using MicrowavesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 11, 2024 The Moon's recent discovery of resources like water ice has renewed interest in its potential as a sustainable hub for space exploration. NASA's Artemis mission, aiming for long-term human presence ... more |
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