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  Seattle, WA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Some of the most dramatic climatic events in our planet's history are "Snowball Earth" events that happened hundreds of millions of years ago, when almost the entire planet was encased in ice up to 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) thick. These "Snowball Earth" events have happened only a handful of times and do not occur on regular cycles. Each lasts for millions of years or tens of millions of years and is followed by dramatic warming, but the details of these transitions are poorly understood. New ... read more |
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Military and industry experts discuss critical role of space in modern warfareLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 Top leaders from the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Navy, along with industry experts, gathered to discuss the increasing importance of space operations in modern military strategy at the Air and Space F ... more  
China launches two more satellites for Beidou navigation systemSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 China successfully launched two new satellites on Thursday morning as part of its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office. "The satellites were c ... more  
NASA develops process to create very accurate eclipse mapsGreenbelt MD (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 New NASA research reveals a process to generate extremely accurate eclipse maps, which plot the predicted path of the Moon's shadow as it crosses the face of Earth. Traditionally, eclipse calculatio ... more  
A wobble from Mars could be sign of dark matter, MIT study findsBoston MA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 In a new study, MIT physicists propose that if most of the dark matter in the universe is made up of microscopic primordial black holes - an idea first proposed in the 1970s - then these gravitation ... more |
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The Best Practices to Minimize Exposure to Welding FumesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 23, 2024 Welding is vital in industries. However, it also comes with risks to health due to exposure to fumes containing harmful substances that can cause health issues for welders. For the safety and well-b ... more |
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How to Choose the Right Airplane Pilot Course for YouLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 23, 2024 Starting a career as a pilot is an adventure filled with choices about which pilot course to pursue. This guide is here to make the decision-making process easier by sharing advice and factors to co ... more  
Organic molecules on Mars linked to atmospheric formaldehydeTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 Mars, now a cold and dry planet, once had liquid water, which raises the possibility of ancient life. In pursuit of this idea, researchers at Tohoku University developed a model showing how organic ... more  
Sierra Space advances lunar oxygen extraction technology for long-term habitationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 Sierra Space, a prominent player in commercial space ventures and defense technologies, has announced the successful testing of its Carbothermal Oxygen Production Reactor. This proprietary system, t ... more 
Solar Wind effects on Mars' nightside magnetic field revealedSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 A new study led by Postdoctoral Researcher Jiawei Gao from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS), reveals how Mars' magnetic field responds to the influence o ... more |
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Iridium approves $500M stock buyback, total program reaches $1.5BLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leader in global satellite communications, has announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $500 million share repurchase program, ... more |
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ReOrbit and Uzma Partner for Advanced Small GEO Communications Satellite in MalaysiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 ReOrbit, a satellite provider based in Helsinki, has entered into a strategic partnership with Uzma Berhad, a key player in Malaysia's energy and technology sectors. The collaboration centers on dev ... more 
Sidus strengthens LizzieSat operations with Neuraspace partnershipParis, France (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) announced at the World Space Business Week (WSBW) conference in Paris that it has entered into an agreement with Neuraspace to boost its LizzieSat constellation operations ... more  
UTHealth partners with Ocean Corp to enhance Space Medicine Fellowship programLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 UTHealth Houston has partnered with The Ocean Corporation to expand its Space Medicine Training Fellowship program. This collaboration introduces an intensive two-week training that focuses on hyper ... more  
Sentinel-2C completes critical early orbit phase, begins commissioningParis, France (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Sentinel-2C has successfully completed its critical first days in space, with teams working continuously to prepare the spacecraft for its Earth observation mission. b>Launch and First Signal ... more |
 
Study highlights Earth's temps have shifted widely over 485M years as CO2 changesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 A recent study published in 'Science' reveals that Earth's global mean surface temperature has fluctuated significantly over the past 485 million years, far more than previously believed. ... more  
First data from XRISM offers new look at supermassive black holesAnn Arbor MI (SPX) Sep 22, 2024 Some of the first data from an international space mission is confirming decades worth of speculation about the galactic neighborhoods of supermassive black holes. More exciting than the data, ... more 
SkAI Initiative aims to expand astrophysics research with AILos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2024 With a $20 million, five-year grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Simons Foundation, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is partnering with academic ... more 
NJIT secures NSF grant to develop AI-driven solar eruption forecasting systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2024 Researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have received a $593,864 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop an AI-powered system that enhances the forecasting o ... more |
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Algorithm from Mars Rover assists data analysis for Earth SciencesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2024 A new algorithm called Nested Fusion, developed by Georgia Tech Ph.D. student Austin P. Wright, is enhancing scientists' ability to search for evidence of life on Mars while also providing broader a ... more  
Magnifying deep space through the "Carousel Lens"Berkeley CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 In a rare and extraordinary discovery, researchers have identified a unique configuration of galaxies that form the most exquisitely aligned gravitational lens found to date. The Carousel Lens is a ... more 
China advances space medicine to support future space explorationSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 22, 2024 China's space station has achieved early successes in space medicine that are expected to play a key role in upcoming manned lunar landings and other deep space missions, as highlighted at the Secon ... more 
Holistic approach to understanding Earth System scienceSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 20, 2024 A new white paper by a multidisciplinary team of scientists from China presents an expansive definition of Earth system science. The paper outlines that Earth's system includes both internal and ext ... more |
 
Astronomers identify new Neptunian Ridge between Exoplanet Desert and SavannaBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 A team of international astronomers, including members from the University of Geneva, NCCR PlanetS, and the Centro de Astrobiologia (CAB), has discovered the "Neptunian Ridge," a newly recognized fe ... more 
Ancient Ring System May Have Surrounded Earth 466 Million Years AgoMelbourne, Australia (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Researchers from Monash University's School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment have uncovered evidence suggesting that Earth may have once had a ring system around it, dating back 466 million year ... more 
Lockheed Martin secures $297M contract for GeoXO Lightning Mapper for NOAALos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 NASA, acting on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has selected Lockheed Martin Corp. from Littleton, Colorado, to design and build a lightning mapping instrument ... more  
Crew prepares for departure while new arrivals ramp up Station activitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 As two crews prepare to conclude their missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS), science operations and station maintenance continue in full swing. NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson a ... more |
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BCN adds LEO satellite internet to Network as a Service OfferingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 BCN, a U.S.-based leader in communications technology solutions for multi-location businesses, has expanded its Network as a Service (NaaS) portfolio to include Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite fixed ... more  
French rockets to launch from Arnhem Space Centre starting in 2026Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Sirius Space Services has entered into a significant multi-year launch contract with Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA). The agreement, announced during the World Space Business Week conference in Pa ... more  
Satellite-based model maps natural and planted forests worldwideSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 While tree planting is often promoted as a solution to climate change, planted forests can sometimes encroach on natural habitats such as forests, wetlands, and grasslands. This can lead to decrease ... more  
Earth will have a second 'tiny moon' for two monthsWashington DC (UPI) Sep 19, 2024 It won't be there forever, but Earth will have a second moon when a small asteroid begins to orbit the planet later this month, space researchers have announced. ... more |
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