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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 "We were excited when we realised we had imaged this new planet," said Elisabeth Matthews, a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, Germany. She is the main author of the underlying research article published in the journal Nature. "To our surprise, the bright spot that appeared in our MIRI images did not match the position we were expecting for the planet," Matthews points out. "Previous studies had correctly identified a planet in this system but underestimated this super- ... read more |
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Leicester Team to Minimize AI Algorithms for Enhanced Spacecraft IntelligenceLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 University of Leicester scientists are developing a method to miniaturize artificial intelligence algorithms, paving the way for smarter spacecraft. This initiative is part of over 20 national space ... more  
Morpheus Space unveils new mass production facility in DresdenBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 Morpheus Space, a leading provider of space mobility solutions, has inaugurated its first mass production facility for space systems in Dresden, Germany. The new "Reloaded" factory will begin by pro ... more  
Chinese lunar probe finds water in Moon samplesShanghai (AFP) July 23, 2024 A Chinese lunar probe found traces of water in samples of the Moon's soil, scientists have said, as the country pushes its ambitious space programme into high gear. ... more  
Solar storm may cause northern lights to be visible from New York to IdahoWashington DC (UPI) Jul 23, 2024 A solar storm could bring the northern lights to the northern United States this week, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said. ... more |
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  NASA ranks top civil space technology challenges for 2024 
Rocket Lab Sets Date for 51st Electron Mission with Synspective SatellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the launch window for its 51st Electron mission, set to deploy the latest satellite for long-term customer Synspective. The "Owl for One, One ... more |
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Key technologies driving NASA's Mars exploration discussed at conferenceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 NASA continues to advance the frontiers of space exploration with its Mars mission. At a recent Mars conference, ten groundbreaking technologies were highlighted, each playing a crucial role in the ... more 
UK Space Agency selects finalists for Lunar Water Purification technologiesLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 Ten teams of engineers and scientists have been chosen as finalists in the Aqualunar Challenge, aimed at developing technologies to provide sustainable water supplies for a permanent Moon base. ... more  
Hubble Observes Possible Galactic CollisionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of the dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 5238, situated 14.5 million light-years away in the Canes Venatici constellation. This galaxy, resembling ... more 
ICON mission ends with critical breakthroughs on Earth, space weatherWashington DC (UPI) Jul 24, 2024 Nearly five years after it launched, NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer - or ICON - mission has officially come to an end, the space agency announced Wednesday. ... more |
  Gilat secures over $9M in contracts for satellite communications solutions 
Designing space exploration with the human in mindHouston TX (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 When designing a new spacecraft or exploration vehicle, there is intense focus on its technical performance. Do its systems perform as expected? What kind of power does it need? Will it safely reach ... more |
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A new insight into Jupiter's shrinking Great Red SpotLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the largest windstorm in the solar system, is shrinking, and a recent study offers a potential explanation. Situated in Jupiter's southern hemisphere, the Great Red S ... more 
Stellar magnetism may influence exoplanet habitabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 The pursuit of discovering life beyond our solar system has heightened interest in Earth-like planets within the habitable zone of their stars. However, the habitability of these exoplanets is affec ... more 
Dark Matter Races Ahead in Galaxy Cluster CollisionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 Astronomers have analyzed a complex collision between two massive galaxy clusters, revealing that the dark matter within these clusters has moved ahead of the normal matter. The clusters, each conta ... more  
Terran Orbital Secures Up to $98 Million via ATM ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a global leader in satellite-based solutions for the aerospace and defense industries, has announced an at-the-market (ATM) offering program. This program wi ... more |
 
NASA funds research on orbital debris and Lunar sustainabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 To support responsible space exploration, NASA's Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) is sponsoring research from five university teams. These teams will examine critical economic, soci ... more 
NASA Achieves Milestone in 4K Video Streaming from Aircraft to ISS and BackLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland successfully streamed 4K video from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back using laser communications for the first time. This achiev ... more 
Epson Makes Strategic Investment in Microsatellite Innovator AxelspaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 Epson, alongside its subsidiary Epson X Investment Corporation (EXI), has invested in Axelspace Holdings, the parent company of Axelspace Corporation, a pioneering startup in microsatellite developm ... more  
Expiring Medications Present Risk for Long-Duration Space MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 Medications used by astronauts on the International Space Station may not last for the duration of a three-year mission to Mars. A study led by Duke Health found that over half of the medicati ... more |
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Tracking Carbon Dioxide Movement in Earth's AtmosphereLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 This global map illustrates carbon dioxide concentrations as the gas moved through Earth's atmosphere from January to March 2020, influenced by wind patterns and atmospheric circulation. Due t ... more 
New Magnetic Criteria Suggest Only Two Exoplanets Potentially HabitableLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Interest in Earth-like planets within the habitable zone of their stars has surged, driven by the quest to find life beyond our solar system. However, the potential habitability of such planets, kno ... more 
Queen's University Belfast Researchers Investigate Mysterious Brightening of ChironLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Planetary astronomers at Queen's University Belfast have delved into one of the Solar System's enduring enigmas: the unusual behavior of Chiron. Discovered in 1977 and initially classified as ... more 
NASA picks next 4 crew members for simulated Mars mission in TexasWashington DC (UPI) Jul 22, 2024 The third volunteer research team to participate in NASA's simulated mission to Mars has been picked as the United States aims to better understand how humans will react during a deep-space mission, the space agency said Monday. ... more |
BAE Systems and Stellar Blu Complete Certification for In-Flight Connectivity AntennaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 BAE Systems' (LON: BA) partner Stellar Blu Solutions has successfully completed the qualification and received supplemental type certification for the multi-orbit Sidewinder aero terminal. This term ... more  
Shenzhou XVIII Crew Conducts Emergency Drill on Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station, part of the Shenzhou XVIII mission, have completed numerous tasks, including an emergency response drill, as reported by China Central Television (C ... more 
Sentinel-2C Satellite Arrives in French Guiana for September LaunchParis, France (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 The Sentinel-2C satellite, the third in the Copernicus Sentinel-2 series, has arrived at the European spaceport in French Guiana. Scheduled for launch on the final Vega rocket in September, Sentinel ... more 
Events commemorate 55th anniversary of moon landingWashington DC (UPI) Jul 20, 2024 Amid a full moon from San Diego to Houston to Florida to Washington, D.C., activities on Saturday will mark the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing and men to walk on the moon. ... more |
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ESA Reports on Growing Space Debris and Mitigation EffortsParis, France (SPX) Jul 21, 2024 Our planet is surrounded by spacecraft conducting crucial activities, from climate research to providing global communication and navigation services, and facilitating significant scientific inquiri ... more 
ISS Crew Engages in Varied Research and Maintenance TasksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 21, 2024 Throughout the past week, the International Space Station (ISS) crew engaged in a range of scientific research, maintenance activities, and personal time, illustrating the diverse operations require ... more 
NASA Sounding Rocket Launches, Studies Heating of Sun's Active RegionsHuntsville AL (SPX) Jul 22, 2024 Investigators at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will use observations from a recently-launched sounding rocket mission to provide a clearer image of how and why the Sun' ... more 
NASA's Juno Mission Captures Dynamic Cloud Patterns on JupiterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 21, 2024 During its 61st close flyby of Jupiter on May 12, 2024, NASA's Juno spacecraft captured a stunning color-enhanced view of the giant planet's northern hemisphere. This detailed image showcases the ch ... more |
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