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Longest-serving satellite OSCAR-7 marks 50 years in orbit![]() Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Launched on November 15, 1974, OSCAR-7, a microsatellite, continues its mission 50 years after its launch, serving as a vital asset for amateur radio operators globally. It holds the title of the oldest operational satellite, predating the launch of NASA's Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 by three years. OSCAR-7 belongs to a series of amateur radio satellites known as OSCARs (Orbital Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio), built by volunteers from the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT). Many of these ... read more  | 
 
China achieves full real-time satellite data reception nationwideLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 China now has real-time satellite data reception covering its entire national territory and 70 percent of Asia's land area, following the completion of a high-altitude ground station in Yulong Naxi ... more  
Einstein's predictions face new challenges with universe's expanding puzzleBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Why is the Universe's expansion speeding up? This question has baffled scientists for over 25 years since its discovery. Addressing it requires re-examining fundamental physics, particularly Einstei ... more  
Mining Voyager 2 data unlocks long-standing Uranus mysteriesPasadena CA (JPL) Nov 12, 2024 NASA's groundbreaking flyby of Uranus by Voyager 2 in 1986 provided a wealth of data that puzzled scientists for decades. Recent analysis of that data has shed light on some of those mysteries. ... more  
SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A, highlights booster's 23rd successful missionMiami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched South Korea's Koreasat-6A communications satellite on Monday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch commenced at approximately 12:20 p.m. EST. ... more  | 
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OpTech secures $4.5 million U.S. Space Force contract for TacRS missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Optimum Technologies LLC (OpTech), known for its expertise in space mission design and advanced space hardware services, has secured a $4.5 million contract from the United States Space Force (USSF) ... more  | 
 
N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, aircraft in SouthSeoul (AFP) Nov 9, 2024 North Korea staged GPS jamming attacks on Friday and Saturday, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea, Seoul's military said. ... more  
Model of Haoloong Space Cargo Shuttle to Be Unveiled at Airshow ChinaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle is set to be showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, according to an announcement from th ... more  
Swirling polar vortices may exist on the Sun, research suggestsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Recent research led by the National Science Foundation's National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) indicates that the Sun, like Earth, may have swirling polar vortices. Unlike Earth's, the ... more  
Intuition-1 marks one year of delivering advanced orbital insightsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 On November 11, 2024, the Polish satellite Intuition-1 celebrated its first year in orbit, completing 5,490 revolutions around Earth and continuously delivering crucial data processed using its adva ... more  | 
 
Scientists' advanced space materials reach the ISS for testing in extreme conditionsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 A cutting-edge set of space materials developed by researchers at the University of Bristol has reached the International Space Station (ISS) for testing under the harsh conditions of low Earth orbi ... more ![]()  | 
 
Ariane 6 set for first commercial flight in early 2025Paris, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 ArianeGroup, Arianespace, and their partners are gearing up for the second flight of the Ariane 6 launcher, following its successful inaugural launch on July 9. The upcoming mission marks the launch ... more  
Hera initiates journey to mars with key deep-space burnParis, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 ESA's Hera mission has completed its first major trajectory correction since its October 7 launch, positioning it for a vital Mars gravity assist scheduled for March 2025. On October 23, Hera' ... more  
Dragon executes first successful reboost for Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 NASA and SpaceX observed a significant milestone as SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully demonstrated its ability to reboost the International Space Station's orbit on Friday at 12:50 p.m. EST. U ... more  
NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since returnWashington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024 The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. ... more  | 
 
Fugro supports debut of Lunar Terrain Vehicle prototypeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 Earlier this year, Fugro Australia's Space Automation, AI, and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) entered into a partnership with U.S. space exploration company Intuitive Machines to aid their phase ... more  
GMV completes FASTNAV project advancing lunar rover capabilitiesMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 GMV, a multinational technology company, has concluded the FASTNAV (Multi-range Navigation for Fast Moon Rovers) project, showcasing a navigation system that enables rovers to reach speeds of 1 m/s- ... more  
Proba-3 to continuously monitor Sun's energy outputParis, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 Proba-3's ambitious mission requires more than one spacecraft to achieve its objectives. To enable the Coronagraph spacecraft to study the Sun's outer atmosphere, the Occulter spacecraft must block ... more  
NASA engages commercial food industry in advancing space nutritionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA recently hosted over 50 companies from the commercial food and space sectors to explore innovations in space food systems that support human spaceflight. The gathering at Johnson Space Center i ... more  | 
 
ISS Crew unloads latest research kits after Dragon Cargo dockingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 The crew aboard the International Space Station is busy unpacking a new set of scientific experiments and research samples delivered by the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft on Tuesday. This activity f ... more  
Get Involved with NASA Research OpportunitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA is opening doors for individuals interested in contributing to its scientific research and space missions. From students and educators to citizen scientists, numerous opportunities are availabl ... more  
Chinese rover finds signs of ancient ocean on MarsParis (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 A Chinese rover has found new evidence to support the theory that Mars was once home to a vast ocean, including tracing some ancient coastline where water may once have lapped, a study said Thursday. ... more  
Off-the-shelf thermoelectric generators could enable CO2 conversion on Mars Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Readily accessible thermoelectric generators (TEGs), operating with modest temperature differences, can drive CO2 conversion, according to new proof-of-concept research by chemists at the University ... more  | 
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Astrophysicists explore light echoes to study black holesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 A research team led by astrophysicists from the Institute for Advanced Study has introduced a groundbreaking technique to identify light echoes around black holes. This approach, which enables preci ... more  | 
 
NASA-funded research explores tidal impacts on planetary and lunar interiorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA-backed researchers have devised a novel approach to calculating how tidal forces influence the internal structures of planets and moons. Crucially, this research departs from the typical assump ... more  
SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbitWashington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024 SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low-Earth orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday afternoon. ... more  
Small wooden satellite heads to International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2024 The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of wood in space. ... more  
Asteroid grains shed light on the outer Solar System's originsBoston MA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 Tiny grains from a distant asteroid are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system over 4.6 billion years ago. Scientists at MIT and elsewhere have ... more  | 
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