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A new model estimates odds of intelligent life across universes![]() London, UK (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 A fresh theoretical model developed by astrophysicists at Durham University offers a method to assess the likelihood of intelligent life appearing in our Universe, as well as in possible alternate universes. This concept builds on the legacy of the famous Drake Equation, devised in the 1960s by Dr. Frank Drake to estimate the number of detectable extraterrestrial civilizations within the Milky Way. The recent model diverges by concentrating on how the expansion of the Universe and star formation r ... read more  | 
 
Peculiar Pale PebblesPasadena CA (JPL) Nov 13, 2024 During its recent exploration of the crater rim, Perseverance diverted to explore a strange, scattered field of bright white rocks which sparked the interest of the team scientists. Perseveran ... more  
Sidus Space chosen to build Lunar Data Storage Spacecraft for LonestarLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has been appointed to design and construct the initial fleet of Data Storage Spacecraft for Lonestar, a premier provider of data storage and Resiliency As A Service (RAAS) ... more  
Millennium spacecraft readies for key NASA TRACERS mission testsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing (NYSE: BA) subsidiary, has successfully completed two spacecraft for NASA's TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) missio ... more  
Breakthrough in photonic time crystals may transform light control technologiesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 An international team of researchers has achieved a significant milestone by designing practical photonic time crystals-unique materials capable of exponentially amplifying light. This advancement p ... more  | 
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Space Systems Command and U.S. Navy achieve major MGUE program milestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 On September 27, 2024, the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Military Communications (MilComm) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), ... more  | 
 
Momentus secures contract for HALO Prototype from SDALos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has announced that it has secured a contract from the U.S. Defense Department's Space Development Agency (SDA) as part of the Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HA ... more  
NASA Armstrong builds sensor pod for autonomous flightEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 The design and build of a unique NASA pod, produced to advance computer vision for autonomous aviation, was recently completed in-house at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Califor ... more  
NASA funds new studies looking at future of sustainable aircraftEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Picture yourself at an airport a few decades from now. What does your airliner look like? It's more efficient, with lower emissions than today's aircraft - what kinds of designs or technology make t ... more  
600th Arctic rocket launch successfully conducted by DLRBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 On November 11, 2024, at 07:38 UTC, the research rocket MAPHEUS 15 embarked on a milestone flight over Swedish Lapland, marking the 600th launch beyond the Arctic Circle. This mission, facilitated b ... more  | 
 
Ariane 6 upper stage completes acoustic testing at ESA's Netherlands siteParis, France (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 The upper stage of Ariane 6, Europe's latest rocket, has successfully completed its final testing phase at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) ... more ![]()  | 
 
Astronomers challenge traditional galaxy formation theoriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are challenging the long-held model of galaxy formation that posited the involvement of invisible dark matter. Researchers at Case Western Reserve Uni ... more  
SwRI team revises solar composition, resolving long-standing mysteriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 A team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has proposed a new solar composition model that could address persistent questions regarding the Sun's makeup. This research combines data from ... 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  
Longest-serving satellite OSCAR-7 marks 50 years in orbitLos 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 ol ... 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  
SpaceX signs battery deal with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to power StarshipMiami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024 SpaceX has reportedly struck a deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for Elon Musk's Starship rocket, expected to launch early next year, according to industr ... more  
ispace, GISTDA, and mu Space Partner for Thai Lunar Exploration InitiativeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 ispace, inc. (TOKYO: 9348), a leader in global lunar exploration, has entered a collaborative agreement with Thailand's national space agency, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Ag ... more  | 
 
UP Aerospace and Los Alamos lab achieve successful suborbital launch at Spaceport AmericaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 UP Aerospace successfully launched its SpaceLoft-20 rocket on Nov. 8, marking the company's second suborbital mission this year from Spaceport America. The flight, conducted for Los Alamos National ... 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  | 
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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  | 
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