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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 22, 2024 An insect that has been navigating using the Milky Way for 130 million years is now inspiring innovations in drone, robot, and satellite navigation systems. The dung beetle, known for its unique ability to steer using the stars, was identified in 2013 as the first species to utilize the Milky Way for nocturnal navigation. Swedish researchers made this discovery, observing that the beetles rely on the galaxy's light to move dung balls in a straight line, avoiding competition. A decade later, ... read more |
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Ovzon secures first US defense order for Ovzon 3 satellite servicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Ovzon has secured its inaugural order for the Ovzon Pegasus service on the newly launched Ovzon 3 satellite, facilitated through Viasat Government Services. This marks a shift from the existing Ovzo ... more 
Planet Labs signs agreement to support NATO's space surveillance programLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a prominent provider of daily Earth data and insights, has secured a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to support the Alliance Persisten ... more 
Redwire expands spacecraft capabilities with acquisition of Hera SystemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a prominent player in space infrastructure, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Hera Systems, Inc., a spacecraft developer specializing in ... more  
SDA allocates $424M for 20 Gamma Variant satellites for Tranche 2Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded two prototype agreements valued at around $424 million to construct and operate 20 Gamma variant space vehicles for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL ... more |
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  New antenna design could pave the way for advanced 6G satellite networks  
Latin America utilizes satellite data and AI for governmental and environmental watchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a prominent provider of Earth observation data, recently highlighted key partnerships across Central and South America at its "Planet On The Road" event in Bogota, Colomb ... 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  
Juice captures striking image of Moon during flybyParis, France (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 In a pivotal moment during the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission, the spacecraft captured an impressive image of the Moon while performing the first-ever lunar-Earth flyby. This image ... more  
Scientists investigate cosmic chemistry for clues to life's originsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 Researchers are exploring the chemical processes in space that could have led to the formation of prebiotic molecules, which are crucial to the development of life on Earth and potentially elsewhere ... 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 |
 SBQuantum secures contracts with ESA and CSA for quantum magnetometer projects  
Voyager Space joins Spaceport Nova Scotia development as key technical partnerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 22, 2024 Maritime Launch Services (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) has announced the selection of Voyager Space (Voyager) as the first Owner Authorized Representative (OAR) for the next phase of Spaceport Nova ... more |
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Mars and Lunar propellant production plans face complexity challengesSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 22, 2024 NASA's ongoing efforts to develop in situ propellant production (ISPP) technologies for the Moon and Mars involve a balance between complex engineering and practical execution. These technologies, w ... more  
The evolution of the Trappist-1 planetary systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 22, 2024 Planets are bodies that orbit a star and have sufficient gravitational mass that they form themselves into roughly spherical shapes that, in turn, exert gravitational force on smaller objects around ... more 
Citizen scientists confirm new warm Jovian-class exoplanetLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 22, 2024 Two teams of dedicated amateur astronomers, supported by NASA, have successfully confirmed the existence of a new exoplanet, a "warm Jupiter," using their backyard telescopes. The teams, known ... more 
Polaris Revealed to Have Spotted Surface in New Detailed ObservationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 22, 2024 New research conducted with Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array has unveiled intricate details about the North Star, Polaris, including a spotted su ... more |
 
SpaceSight Tool by Scout Space Integrated into Saber Astronautics' Space MarketplaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 22 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 
How students learn to fly NASA's IXPE spacecraftWashington DC (SPX) Aug 22, 2024 The large wall monitor displaying a countdown shows 17 seconds when Amelia "Mia" De Herrera-Schnering tells her teammates "We have AOS," meaning "acquisition of signal." "Copy that, thank you, ... more 
NASA's Juno Mission Maps Jupiter's Radiation Using Danish TechnologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 NASA's Juno spacecraft has generated the first comprehensive 3D radiation map of the Jupiter system, revealing critical details about the high-energy particles that populate the region around the ga ... 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 |
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Researchers Unveil Mechanism Behind X-ray Emissions from Black Hole Accretion DisksBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 Researchers at the University of Helsinki have achieved a long-sought scientific goal: explaining the source of X-ray radiation in the vicinity of black holes. This radiation is attributed to the co ... more 
Juice trajectory reset with historic Lunar-Earth flybyParis, France (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has achieved a significant milestone by completing the world's first lunar-Earth flyby. This maneuver utilized Earth's gravity to set Juice on a course towar ... 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 
SpaceX sends 22 Starlink satellites into orbit using new first stage boosterWashington DC (UPI) Aug 20, 2024 SpaceX debuted a new Falcon 9 first stage booster as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites on Tuesday morning. ... 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 
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  
Venus' Mesosphere Shows Sharp Rise in Deuterium to Hydrogen RatioTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 Researchers using the Solar Occultation in the Infrared (SOIR) instrument aboard the European Space Agency's Venus Express probe have observed a significant and unexpected increase in the deuterium ... 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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Scottish and Irish Rock Formations Offer Rare Insight into Ancient Global Ice AgeLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 A geological formation spanning Ireland and Scotland may represent the world's most comprehensive record of "snowball Earth," a significant period in Earth's history when the entire planet was encas ... more  
Enhanced Satellite Fusion Method Elevates Precision AgricultureSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Researchers have introduced StarFusion, an advanced spatiotemporal fusion method that substantially improves the temporal resolution and accuracy of high-resolution satellite imagery for agricultura ... more  
More durable metals for fusion power reactorsBoston MA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 For many decades, nuclear fusion power has been viewed as the ultimate energy source. A fusion power plant could generate carbon-free energy at a scale needed to address climate change. And it could ... more  
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 |
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