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  Boca Chica, United States (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 SpaceX's Starship megarocket blasted off on its latest test flight Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties. But the Republican leader was deprived of the chance to see the booster stage caught in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms, an engineering marvel demonstrated by the company last month and one he personally lauded during his election victory speech. Instead, the colossal Super Heavy first ... read more |
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Can the Trump-Musk 'bromance' last?Washington (AFP) Nov 18, 2024 The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has been an ever-present sidekick for President-elect Donald Trump since the US election at the start of the month. ... more  
Living microbes identified in Earth's driest desert using new techniqueLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 The Atacama Desert in Chile, known as the world's driest location, presents a harsh environment for life due to its extreme aridity. Despite this, research has discovered thriving microbial communit ... more  
Space Systems Command concludes Tetra-1 satellite missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Since its launch on November 1, 2022, the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), in collaboration with Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, has successfully wrapped up the Tetra-1 mi ... more  
Think fast: A missile-defense system built for speed Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Satellites positioned high above Earth transmit crucial data to the surface in under a second, appearing swiftly on a computer screen monitored by a U.S. Space Force operator. The operator's swift u ... more |
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Plates and Polygons Sols 4362-4363Pasadena CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 After a successful 23-meter (about 75 feet) drive today in pre-planning we found ourselves in front of some rocks with a curious dark, platy topping. This is similar to material we have seen previou ... more |
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Chang'e-6 samples reveal ancient volcanic history of lunar farsideSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Basalt samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 mission have shed light on volcanic activity on the Moon's farside, revealing eruptions occurring 2.8 billion years ago (Ga) and 4.2 Ga. This significan ... more 
Scientists build spectral library to identify water on exoplanetsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Cornell University researchers are constructing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures, examining chemical processes from Earth's hot mantle. This compilation aims to shed light on the compos ... more  
UAH plasma researcher explores key factors in Solar Corona heating through Alfven WavesHuntsville AL (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Syed Ayaz, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has published a study in 'Scientific Reports' that builds on his pioneering research into kinetic Alfven waves (KAW) as a po ... more 
Getting Proba-3 ready for launchParis, France (SPX) Nov 14, 2024 Proba-3's Coronagraph spacecraft recently underwent a crucial 'fit check' with the launcher payload adapter, preparing it for its scheduled launch aboard an Indian PSLV-XL rocket on 4 December. ... more |
 
Telescope for NASA's Roman Mission complete, delivered to GoddardLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is one giant step closer to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. The mission has now received its final major delivery ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Hubble observes effects of Large Magellanic Cloud's Encounter with the Milky WayParis, France (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a compelling view of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) after its interaction with the Milky Way's gaseous halo. Despite the impact stripping away most ... more 
High-temperature decay reveals Sun's formation timelineBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Have you ever wondered about the timeline for our Sun's formation? An international team of scientists has moved closer to an answer through an experiment at GSI/FAIR's Experimental Storage Ring (ES ... more  
Plextek's advanced mmWave technology revolutionizes space sensing and operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Plextek, renowned for its expertise in low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) sensing technology, has unveiled an important advancement in space operations with its mmWave radar technology, detailed in ... more  
Zebrafish thrive in space experiment on China's space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 A closed aquatic ecosystem on China's space station has set a new milestone with four zebrafish completing their life cycle, from growth to reproduction, within 43 days, as reported in 'The Innovati ... more |
NSO scientist reveals new hydrogen emissions in solar flaresLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Solar flares, some of the most powerful phenomena in the solar system, offer a unique chance to explore the Sun's atmospheric layers. Utilizing NASA's Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS), w ... more  
Launching From the Classroom to Careers: Students Gain Valuable Skills Through Research on the Space StationHouston TX (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Before taking part in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), Emma Randall, a recent graduate of Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona, said the most leadership experience she had wa ... more 
China unveils new two-stage reusable heavy rocket designSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 China has introduced an innovative two-stage, fully reusable heavy rocket design during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, highlighting unique recovery techniques for ea ... more 
USF research delves into volcanic caves for Mars life insightsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 An international research team, led by Bogdan P. Onac from the USF School of Geosciences, has conducted an in-depth study of volcanic caves called lava tubes. This investigation sheds light on how s ... more |
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Curiosity prepares to leave sulfur stones behind for boxwork explorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 NASA's Curiosity rover is set to embark on a new chapter of its mission, heading toward a distinctive geological formation called the boxwork, after concluding its investigations at Gediz Vallis cha ... more 
New map of Orientale basin may guide lunar sample missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Billions of years in the past, an asteroid of immense size collided with the Moon, generating such intense heat that the lunar rock melted and glowed white-hot before eventually solidifying. This fo ... more  
We now know the origin of black hole magnetic fields their parent starsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Black holes, known for their intense gravitational pull from which nothing can escape, also possess powerful magnetic fields that facilitate the emission of high-energy jets and gamma ray bursts. Th ... more 
SwRI scientists repurpose chemistry modeling software to study life-supporting conditions on icy moonsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is transforming software traditionally used for electrolyte modeling and corrosion prediction into an advanced tool for assessing whether ice-covered worlds could ... more |
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PIAP Space enhances satellite docking for refuelling and in-orbit servicingBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 As the space sector experiences rapid growth in satellite operations and diversified space missions, the demand for in-orbit servicing has risen. PIAP Space has met this need with its innovative Doc ... more |
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Beyond Gravity unveils modular satellite electronics and expands product lineBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Beyond Gravity, a prominent space industry supplier based in Switzerland, has launched a modular electronics platform called FoX, designed for satellites and featuring off-the-shelf components. This ... more 
Tianzhou 7 completes cargo Mission, Tianzhou 8 docks with TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft concluded its mission as it burned up upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere on Sunday night, the China Manned Space Agency reported. According to the agency, ... more  
Aging and frailty biomarkers impacted by space travelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Spaceflight has been found to accelerate aging symptoms in astronauts, manifesting through genomic instability, mitochondrial disruptions, and heightened inflammation. This research marks the first ... more 
CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to MarsBoulder CO (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 In June, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams boarded the International Space Station (ISS), expecting a week-long stay in orbit. Now, they won't return to Earth until February after a se ... more |
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