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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 13, 2024 In the foreword to Astropolitics 3.0: Reality Check, I have the privilege of introducing a work that not only maps the intricate pathways of space exploration but also deciphers the power plays shaping our future in outer space. Having journeyed alongside Frank through numerous space ventures in the 2000s, I've witnessed firsthand his unique ability to navigate this complex arena. Our shared experiences, spanning five continents and countless encounters with both established giants in China, ... read more |
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Historic private astronaut mission splashes down off FloridaWashington (AFP) Sept 15, 2024 The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, splashed down off the coast of Florida early Sunday. ... more  
Iran says new research satellite launched into orbitTehran (AFP) Sept 14, 2024 Iran on Saturday blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said, in the latest such development for an aerospace programme that has long faced Western criticism. ... more 
Boeing 'ran out of time' on Starliner: astronaut stuck on ISSLos Angeles, United States (AFP) Sept 13, 2024 A US astronaut stuck on the International Space Station said Friday he believed Boeing's Starliner could have carried him home, if more time had been available to work through the beleaguered spacecraft's issues. ... more 
Australia advances hypersonic flight testing with Southern Launch and Hypersonix collaborationSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 South Australia is set to enhance its position as a global aerospace hub following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Southern Launch, a prominent spaceport provider, and Hypersonix Launch ... more |
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Inouye Solar Telescope maps magnetic fields in the Sun's coronaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 The U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, operated by the NSF's National Solar Observatory (NSO), has successfully mapped the magnetic fields in the solar corona ... more |
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Satellogic chosen for NASA's SmallSat Data Acquisition ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a provider of sub-meter resolution Earth observation data, has been selected as one of eight companies awarded a contract in NASA's Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisiti ... more  
NASA conducts key telemedicine and health research with Polaris Dawn CrewLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 NASA is set to gain significant new insights through a range of experiments aboard a commercial spaceflight, reinforcing the agency's scientific efforts as it aims for deeper space exploration to th ... more 
SpaceX makes history with first spacewalks by private citizensWashington (AFP) Sept 12, 2024 A pioneering private crew made history Thursday by performing the first commercial spacewalk, with NASA hailing it as "a giant leap forward" for the space industry. ... more  
China unveils asteroid defense plan following recent space eventSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 On Sept 5, Asteroid 2024 RW1 entered Earth's atmosphere, burning up about 25 kilometers above the Philippines. This event, coinciding with China's announcement of a new asteroid defense initiative, ... more |
  Simulation Test Stand for China's lunar mission passes key milestone 
PLD Space opens SPARK Program to schools for free satellite launchesElche, Spain (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 Primary, secondary, and vocational schools now have the chance to launch their projects into space through PLD Space's new SPARK Program. This initiative offers students, teachers, and researchers t ... more |
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Astroscale secures major contract for UK Active Debris Removal missionLondon, UK (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 Astroscale UK, the British arm of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has been awarded a GBP 1.95 million contract by the UK Space Agency to further develop its Cleaning Outer Space Mission through Innovative ... more 
Keeping mold out of future space stationsColumbus OH (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 Mold can survive the harshest of environments, so to stop harmful spores from growing on future space stations, a new study suggests a novel way to prevent its spread. Researchers created a pr ... more  
NASA Taps BlackSky for High-Frequency Satellite Imaging to Boost Earth Science ResearchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been chosen by NASA to supply high-frequency, time-diverse satellite imaging data for Earth observation projects under NASA's Commercial Smallsat Data Acqui ... more  
Mars mission: Wurzburg researchers orchestrate swarm of robotsWurzburg, Germany (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 An enormous canyon stretches across Mars: Valles Marineris is 3,000 kilometres long, 600 kilometres wide and on average eight kilometres deep. Its Latin name goes back to the Mars orbiter "Mariner", ... more |
Lunar Trailblazer completes environmental testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 NASA's Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft has successfully finished the rigorous series of environmental tests designed to ensure it can withstand the challenges of launch and space. With these tests comp ... more  
What time is it on the moon? NASA's trying to figure that outWashington DC (UPI) Sep 12, 2024 NASA said Thursday its Space Communication and Navigation program is taking the lead on an effort to establish a Coordinated Lunar Time standard as humans prepare to return to the moon. ... more 
Atoms on the edgeBoston MA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 Typically, electrons are free agents that can move through most metals in any direction. When they encounter an obstacle, the charged particles experience friction and scatter randomly like collidin ... more 
MDA Space secures contract with SWISSto12 for antenna systems on HummingSat GEO SatellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a key partner in global space missions, has been awarded a contract by SWISSto12 to supply antenna systems for three HummingSat geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites. These ... more |
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Russia's Soyuz rocket launch to ISS called flawless for NASA veteran's first space trip in decadeWashington DC (UPI) Sep 11, 2024 An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts successfully launched Wednesday for a six-month mission to the International Space Station and the transition from one mission crew to another. ... more 
Continued success at NASA in jeopardy due to budget strains, aging infrastructure, and short-term focusLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 NASA's contributions to technological innovation and its ability to inspire future STEM leaders are at risk due to critical issues related to infrastructure, budgetary mismatches, and a focus on sho ... more 
Voyager 1 Team Accomplishes Tricky Thruster SwapPasadena CA (JPL) Sep 12, 2024 Engineers working on NASA's Voyager 1 probe have successfully mitigated an issue with the spacecraft's thrusters, which keep the distant explorer pointed at Earth so that it can receive commands, se ... more 
Mars Cloud Atlas offers key insights into atmospheric dynamicsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 Researchers and cloud enthusiasts now have a new resource to explore unique cloud formations on Mars. The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Berlin has developed a comprehensive 20-year database of cl ... more |
Ceres may have formed in the asteroid beltBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 dwarf-planet-ceres-consus-crater New research by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) challenges previous assumptions about the origins of the dwarf planet Ceres. The study, published in the 'Jou ... more 
LandSpace moves closer to reusable rocket capability with successful landing testSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 LandSpace, one of China's leading private rocket manufacturers, made significant progress toward developing a reusable rocket with a successful vertical takeoff and vertical landing (VTVL) test on W ... more  
OneWeb Technologies unveils Astra PNT Solution for GPS-Denied EnvironmentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 OneWeb Technologies, Inc., a leader in secure commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions, has announced the commercial availability of Astra, a new solution aimed at maintaining LEO SATC ... more  
Parker Solar Probe Lines Up for Final Venus FlybyBaltimore MD (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 NASA's Parker Solar Probe executed a short maneuver on Aug. 26 that kept the spacecraft on course for the mission's seventh and final planned Venus flyby on Nov. 6. Operating on preprogrammed ... more |
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Debris from NASA's DART Mission Could Potentially Reach Earth and MarsParis, France (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 NASA's Double Asteroid Redirect Test (DART) mission, which struck the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, has not only altered the asteroid's orbit but has also created a plume of debris that may eventually ... more 
Keeping the cosmos cleanBoston MA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 Asked to describe his work for a lay audience, Allan Shtofenmakher responds with an unexpected question: "Have you ever seen the movie 'Wall-E?'" Recalling that the 2008 Disney-Pixar movie's view of ... more 
Find Me on the Moon: NASA Seeks Navigation Solutions for Lunar ExplorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 As part of the Artemis lunar exploration campaign, NASA aims to deepen its understanding of the moon's surface and prepare for future Mars missions. The Artemis missions will target the lunar south ... more 
Rover trials demonstrate autonomous sampling capabilities in UK quarryParis, France (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 European Space Agency (ESA) engineers are advancing the capabilities of autonomous Mars rovers, as demonstrated in recent trials conducted in a UK quarry. The ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover, nickna ... more |
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