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  London (AFP) Aug 20, 2024 A rocket engine exploded during a test launch at Britain's new spaceport in northern Scotland, officials said Tuesday, in a setback for the UK's fledgling space sector. No one was injured in Monday evening's incident at SaxaVord Spaceport on the remote island of Unst, said the operator, German rocket manufacturer Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA). The company hopes to launch the UK's first vertical rocket into orbit from there later this year. Monday's failed test was one of the trials in the run-up ... read more |
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Mental Well-Being in SpaceHouston TX (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Life on the International Space Station is quite different from life on the ground. Crew members experience multiple sunrises and sunsets each day, spend their time in a confined space, have packed ... more 
Polaris Dawn Mission Set for August 26 to Advance Commercial Space ExplorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 The Polaris Program, focused on testing and developing new spaceflight technology, is preparing to launch its first mission, Polaris Dawn, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, August 26, 2024. ... more  
NASA Calls for Industry Input on Lunar Logistics and Mobility SystemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 NASA is set to launch a new solicitation under its Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2 (NextSTEP-2) initiative, inviting industry to propose studies that will enhance logistics an ... more  
Western researchers help identify origins of Martian meteoritesLondon, Ontario, Canada (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 An international research team has identified the specific origins of most of the Martian meteorites that are now on Earth. They've traced the meteorites to five craters where they were launched off ... more |
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  US Air Force working with SandboxAQ to enhance AQNav GPS protection  
Tyvak Secures $254 Million Contract to Build Satellites for Space Development Agency's T2TL GammaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) based in Irvine, California, has been awarded a $254 million prototype agreement by the Space Development ... more |
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York Space Systems Secures Contract for 10 Satellites in SDA's Tranche 2 Transport Layer GammaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 York Space Systems (York), a Denver-based aerospace company known for its rapid deployment of comprehensive space mission solutions, has been awarded a new contract by the Space Development Agency ( ... more  
HawkEye 360 and SFL Successfully Deploy Cluster 10 Satellites to Enhance RF Monitoring NetworkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 HawkEye 360 Inc., a leader in space-based radio frequency (RF) data analytics, has successfully launched its Cluster 10 satellites into orbit, expanding its constellation to 31 satellites. The deplo ... more 
Sentinel-2C Satellite Prepared for September 4 LaunchParis, France (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 The Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite is now fully fueled and pressurized, ready for its upcoming launch on 4 September from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. The satellite has been loaded with 13 ... more  
Carbon Mapper Coalition launches Tanager-1 to track methane and CO2Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 The Carbon Mapper Coalition has launched its inaugural satellite, Tanager-1, aboard the SpaceX Transporter-11 Rideshare mission. Developed by Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) in collaboration with NASA's Jet ... more |
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Astronomers Track Star's Repeated Encounters with Supermassive Black HoleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, and ESA's XMM-Newton, researchers have gained significant insights into the timing and process of how a supermas ... more |
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Geomagnetic Superstorm in May Drives Significant Atmospheric ChangesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 On May 11, a spectacular aurora dazzled viewers across the southern United States, while a GPS-guided tractor veered off course in the Midwest. These seemingly unrelated events were both linked to a ... more  
Coma Cluster's Dark Matter Origins Captured by Dark Energy CameraLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 The Dark Energy Camera has provided a stunning image of the Coma Cluster, a galaxy cluster historically significant both in Greek mythology and in modern astronomy for its role in uncovering dark ma ... more 
Star Zips Through the Milky Way at Record SpeedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Though the Sun orbits the Milky Way at a staggering speed of 220 kilometers per second, a newly discovered faint red star is racing across the sky at an even more astonishing pace - approximately 1. ... more  
MIT developing advanced materials to extend fusion reactor lifespanLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Nuclear fusion has long been heralded as the future of clean, large-scale energy production, offering the potential to generate power without carbon emissions, using deuterium extracted from seawate ... more |
 
Engineers conduct first in-orbit test of swarm satellite autonomous navigationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 In the future, teams of smaller satellites, referred to by scientists as a "swarm," may collaborate to offer enhanced accuracy, agility, and autonomy, replacing large, costly individual space satell ... more 
NASA Awards $1.25 Million to Teams Innovating Space Food ProductionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 NASA has granted $1.25 million to three U.S. teams during the final round of the Deep Space Food Challenge, recognizing their pioneering technologies designed to produce safe, nutritious, and flavor ... more 
SpaceX a week away from first private spacewalkWashington (AFP) Aug 20, 2024 Four members of a SpaceX mission that will carry out the first ever private spacewalk arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of their takeoff next week. ... more  
Scientists Trace Dinosaur-Extinction Asteroid to Outer Solar SystemBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 Geoscientists from the University of Cologne have led an international research team in pinpointing the origins of the asteroid responsible for the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs arou ... more |
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The means for mapping martian meteoritesLondon, Canada (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Researchers have identified the specific locations from which most of the approximately 200 Martian meteorites originate. They've traced the meteorites to five impact craters within two volcanic reg ... more 
An oasis in the desert on MarsMiami FL (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 Curiosity didn't kill the cat in this case. Instead, NASA's 1-ton rover, which for the past 12 years has been searching for the building blocks of life on Mars, discovered something never before det ... more  
A Baby Planet Reveals Its Hiding PlaceWashington DC (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 A new analysis of archival data reveals shocked gas in the protoplanetary disk surrounding the young star TW Hydrae. This discovery hints at the presence of a 4-Earth-mass planet and gives researche ... more 
Solar Age Measurement Varies with Magnetic ActivityGeneva, Switzerland (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 A new study led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) reveals that the Sun's magnetic activity significantly affects its seismic age estimation. Contrary to earlier assumptions, this influence is subs ... more |
NASA's PUNCH mission engages with blind and low-vision communitiesGreenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 For thousands of years, humans have observed the Sun and stars, relying primarily on visual tools and recordings. However, recent developments are expanding this experience beyond just the visual re ... more  
ICEYE Expands SAR Constellation with Four New SatellitesParis, France (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations, has successfully launched four new SAR satellites, further expanding the world's largest SAR constellation. The launch ... more  
Marlink Launches Customizable Starlink LEO Data Plans for Hybrid NetworksParis, France (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Marlink, a prominent provider of managed business-critical ICT services, has introduced new customizable Starlink LEO internet plans as part of its hybrid network offerings. These plans cater to a w ... more 
Scientists identify new electromagnetic wave impacting Earth's radiation beltsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 Two researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks have identified a previously unknown type of electromagnetic wave, termed a "whistler," which plays a significant role in transporting lightni ... more |
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SpaceSight Tool by Scout Space Integrated into Saber Astronautics' Space MarketplaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 2024 Scout Space Inc., a leader in in-space observation services with a focus on Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and space security, has announced the integration of its SpaceSight tool into Saber Astronaut ... more 
ClearSpace and Plextek Strengthen Alliance for Enhanced In-Orbit ServicesSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 ClearSpace, a leader in space logistics and orbital servicing, has reaffirmed its partnership with Plextek, an engineering consultancy renowned for its technical expertise. Together, they are addres ... more 
SBQuantum Secures Contracts with ESA and CSA for Quantum Magnetometer ProjectsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 SBQuantum, a pioneering company in the development of quantum diamond magnetometers designed for space applications, has announced two new contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Cana ... more 
New Study Showcases Enhanced GNSS Accuracy in Smartphones for Urban and Open-Sky NavigationSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 A recent study has highlighted the advancements in smartphone positioning technology, specifically examining the multi-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities of the Redmi K ... more |
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