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  Kennedy Space Center (AFP) Aug 27, 2024 SpaceX on Monday pushed back the historic launch of an all-civilian crew on an orbital expedition set to mark a new chapter in space exploration with the first spacewalk by private citizens. The Polaris Dawn mission, organized by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, was set to lift off early Tuesday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, but is now targeting early Wednesday after a late technical hitch. "Teams are taking a closer look at a ground-side helium leak on the Quick Disconnect umbilica ... read more |
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NASA advances solar sail deployment efforts after initial delayLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) has initiated deployment operations for its innovative solar sail. However, during the initial attempt to unfurl the sail, the process was paused w ... more  
Japan's space agency ends Moon probe operationTokyo (AFP) Aug 26, 2024 Japan's space agency said on Monday it had ended its Moon lander operation after losing communication with the uncrewed spaceship last week. ... more  
Cluster concludes with controlled reentry over South PacificParis, France (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 On September 8, 2024, the first of four satellites from ESA's long-running Cluster mission will reenter Earth's atmosphere, descending over the South Pacific Ocean's Uninhabited Area. This event mar ... more  
LEO satellites enhance GPS accuracy through ground station integrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 Ensuring precise Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) orbit and clock data is vital for various critical applications. A new method that integrates data from regional ground stations with measu ... more |
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 UAH HERC rover team makes STEM outreach trip to Dominican Republic  
NASA's EXCITE mission prepared for scientific balloon flightGreenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 Scientists and engineers are ready to fly an infrared mission called EXCITE (EXoplanet Climate Infrared TElescope) to the edge of space. EXCITE is designed to study atmospheres around exoplan ... more |
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Study predicts gravitational waves from collapsing massive starsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 The violent collapse of massive, rapidly spinning stars could generate detectable gravitational waves, according to new research published in 'The Astrophysical Journal Letters'. Scientists suggest ... more  
Liquid Intelligent to expand 5G services across Africa and the Middle EastLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Globalstar, a U.S.-based leader in connectivity, to roll out advanced 5G so ... more  
Kenneth Possenriede Joins Rocket Lab Board of DirectorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced the addition of Kenneth (Ken) Possenriede to its Board of Directors. Mr. Possenriede, who brings with him extensive financial and industry experience, j ... more  
One Planet Group strengthens collaboration with Starfish International in The GambiaParis, France (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 Starfish International, an organization committed to empowering girls in The Gambia, recently welcomed a second delegation from One Planet Group to experience first ... more |
 Beyond Gravity joins MDA AURORATM supply chain with constellation computers 
Scout Space to test novel SDA sensors on Dawn Aerospace SpaceplaneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 Scout Space Inc., a prominent provider of in-space observation services focusing on space security and autonomous solutions, is set to achieve a major milestone with the first demonstration of an in ... more |
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Meteor shower characteristics linked to early comet formation conditionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 A global team of 45 scientists studying meteor showers has uncovered that comets break apart in different ways when nearing the Sun, with these variations tied to the environments where the comets i ... more  
Researchers Unveil Mechanism Behind X-ray Emissions from Black Hole Accretion DisksBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 26, 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 
SpaceSight Tool by Scout Space Integrated into Saber Astronautics' Space MarketplaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 26, 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 
NASA supports research to enhance astronaut health on extended space missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 NASA has committed funding to 11 new research projects aimed at improving the health and performance of astronauts during long-duration space missions. These studies will be conducted on Earth and d ... more |
Chinese researchers unveil new method for generating water on the MoonSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 Chinese scientists have recently developed a novel technique to extract water from lunar soil, a breakthrough that could play a critical role in the future establishment of permanent human settlemen ... more 
Axiom Space collaborates with Nokia to enhance Lunar spacesuits with 4G/LTE connectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 Axiom Space has joined forces with Nokia to bring advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities to the next-generation spacesuits designed for the Artemis III lunar mission. This partnership will ... more 
Early galaxies were not too big for their britches after allAustin TX (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 When astronomers got their first glimpses of galaxies in the early universe from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, they were expecting to find galactic pipsqueaks, but instead they found what appea ... more 
Astrophysicists use AI to precisely calculate Universe's 'settings'New York NY (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 The standard model of the universe relies on just six numbers. Using a new approach powered by artificial intelligence, researchers at the Flatiron Institute and their colleagues extracted informati ... more |
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NASA funds Virginia Tech research to investigate space weatherBlacksburg VA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 Rain delays at a sporting event. Tornado damage to a rural town in the Great Plains. Icy roads during a morning work commute in the winter months. We've all experienced the impacts of inclement weat ... more  
Groundwork begins for LISA space detectorBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 In early 2024, the European Space Agency approved the launch of LISA, the first gravitational-wave observatory in space, set for 2034. Unlike ground-based detectors, LISA will observe a distinct par ... more 
UK Space Agency funds innovative satellite data projects to boost UK businessesLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 The UK Space Agency has awarded grants of up to GBP 400,000 each to several pilot projects aimed at exploring new ways to use satellite data and services in industries such as transport, logistics, ... more 
Loft Orbital and Marlan Space launch Orbitworks to make satellites in the Middle EastLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 Abu Dhabi-based Marlan Space, an affiliate of International Holding Company (IHC), has partnered with Loft Orbital to establish Orbitworks, the first private company in the Middle East dedicated to ... more |
GomSpace's Arctic satellite mission concludes successfully after 6 yearsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 GomSpace's Ulloriaq satellite, developed in collaboration with the Danish Defence and the Danish Technical University, has successfully completed its mission. The satellite, which was designed to de ... more  
Axiom Space and AWS advance AI Assistant for space missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 27, 2024 In the evolving landscape of space exploration, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly vital as spacecraft operate with limited human interaction. Axiom Space, in partnership with Ama ... more 
Ancient binary star system found traveling from Milky Way's Outer HaloLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 A team of researchers has identified a rare binary star system, estimated to be around 10 billion years old, that has traveled from the remote regions of the Milky Way's halo to our local stellar ne ... more  
Sentinel-2C encapsulated in Vega rocket for upcoming launchParis, France (SPX) Aug 26, 2024 As the countdown to the launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite on September 4th progresses, the team at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, has completed a crucial step by sealing t ... 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 
Boeing's rescue by rival SpaceX 'embarrassing' and ill-timedWashington (AFP) Aug 24, 2024 SpaceX is coming to Boeing's rescue. ... more 
NASA rolls out critical rocket part for upcoming manned Artemis II missionWashington DC (UPI) Aug 22, 2024 NASA has taken the next critical step in preparing for the launch of its first crewed Artemis space mission, the agency announced Thursday. ... more 
SpaceX shows off Dragon capsule for Polaris Dawn flightWashington DC (UPI) Aug 22, 2024 SpaceX on \revealed the Crew Dragon capsules that will take part in the Polaris Dawn and Crew-9 astronaut missions on Aug. 27 and Sept. 4. ... more |
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