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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 The origins of life's preference for left-handed amino acids, a defining trait of life on Earth, remain unresolved following new NASA-supported research. The study found that RNA, a critical molecule in early life theories, can drive protein building blocks toward either left- or right-handed configurations, adding complexity to the mystery of why life exclusively uses one orientation. The findings, published in 'Nature Communications', offer insights into the origins of life. Proteins, essential ... read more |
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A nearby supernova could uncover dark matter mysteriesBerkeley CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 The elusive nature of dark matter, which makes up 85% of the universe's mass, could soon be revealed with the help of a nearby supernova and precise timing, according to researchers at the Universit ... more  
Lunar Outpost to deliver Lunar Terrain Vehicle to Moon with StarshipLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Lunar Outpost, a leader in lunar mobility, robotics, and space resource development, has finalized an agreement with SpaceX to transport its Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to the Moon aboard a SpaceX S ... more  
Space research accelerates gene therapy for neurological disordersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Biotechnology startup Axonis Therapeutics has leveraged the unique microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS) to develop and test advanced neurological treatments. The company ... more  
NASA prepares tiny robotic swimmers for deep space ocean explorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Engineers recently tested prototypes of NASA's SWIM (Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers) concept, showcasing a revolutionary approach to searching for life on icy moons like Europa. These tiny, ... more |
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Frontgrade Gaisler introduces GR716B for next-generation satellite applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Frontgrade Gaisler has unveiled its latest radiation-hardened microcontroller, the GR716B, offering a leap forward in energy-efficient and multifunctional space-grade technology. Building on the GR7 ... more |
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Sierra Space advances certification for LIFE 10 space habitat technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Sierra Space, a prominent player in the commercial space sector and defense technology, has announced the successful completion of its sixth stress test and fourth Ultimate Burst Pressure (UBP) test ... more  
What we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile fired on UkraineMoscow (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 The new intermediate-range ballistic missile called Oreshnik used by Russia in a strike on Ukraine is a nuclear-capable weapon that has not been previously mentioned in public. ... more 
China tests critical fairing for Long March 10 lunar rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the nation's state-owned space industry leader, has successfully tested a key component of its Long March 10 rocket, an essential part of C ... more 
Predicting supernova explosions with advanced simulationsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 A research team led by Wun-Yi Chen and Ke-Jung Chen at the Institute of Astronomy, Academia Sinica (ASIAA) has unveiled critical insights into the physics of supernova shockwaves through advanced co ... more |
PLD Space teams with Deimos to advance GNC system for MIURA 5Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 PLD Space has partnered with Deimos to co-develop the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system for its MIURA 5 orbital launcher. Scheduled to begin its launch campaign by late 2025, MIURA 5 wi ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Ascending Node and Pinkmatter join forces to enhance earth observation imagingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Ascending Node Technologies, a leader in mission management solutions, and Pinkmatter, known for its expertise in satellite sensor calibration and image processing, have announced a strategic partne ... more 
Made in space production of biological supplements to support astronaut healthSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 An Adelaide-based startup, OmnigenIQ, has adapted its pioneering bioreactor technology for use in space, enabling the production of vital biological supplements during space missions. This advanceme ... more  
Gilmour Space selected to build satellite bus for emissions monitoringSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Gilmour Space has announced that its ElaraSat satellite bus will be utilized in a demonstration mission aimed at delivering high-resolution data on methane and carbon emissions from space. The ... more  
Fleet Space Centauri 6 advances resilient SATCOM for defenceSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Fleet Space Technologies has successfully showcased two-way voice and data (TVAD) satellite communications for the Australian Defence Force as part of the ASCEND2LEO program. This demonstration, con ... more |
AnalySwift aims to transform spacecraft for secondary uses during extended missionsWest Lafayette IN (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 AnalySwift LLC, a Purdue University-affiliated company, has received a Phase I STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) contract from NASA worth $156,424. Allan Wood, AnalySwift president and ... more  
TBIRD technology could help image black holes' photon ringsBoston MA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 In April 2019, a group of astronomers from around the globe stunned the world when they revealed the first image of a black hole - the monstrous accumulation of collapsed stars and gas that lets not ... more 
Sentinel-1C prepared for launch following successful fuellingParis, France (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 In preparation for its anticipated 3 December launch, Copernicus Sentinel-1C has completed the critical step of fuelling. This milestone marks significant progress as the satellite undergoes final p ... more 
How Technology Powers Modern Casino Comparison PlatformsLos Angeles CA (SMN) Nov 22, 2024 The digital age has changed almost all the industries in its grasp, and among them is the casino industry. As online casinos increase rapidly, users confront endless choices. To take control of this ... more |
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Top Space Science Study Programs for Aspiring Students WorldwideLos Angeles CA (SMN) Nov 22, 2024 Today, college learners want to get degrees in fields that interest them. Space science is one of those subjects that students want the most. Of course, many universities offer space science educati ... more  
Making Mars' Moons: Supercomputers Offer 'Disruptive' New ExplanationMoffett Field CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 A NASA study using a series of supercomputer simulations reveals a potential new solution to a longstanding Martian mystery: How did Mars get its moons? The first step, the findings say, may have in ... more  
Discovery of a young exoplanet illuminates planet formationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Astronomers have unveiled a rare glimpse of a newly formed planet, IRAS 04125+2902 b, just 3 million years old. This infant world, nestled in the Taurus Molecular Cloud 430 light-years away, is the ... more 
Unlocking the formation of early quasars with Super-Eddington growthParis, France (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 New research published in the journal 'Astronomy and Astrophysics' sheds light on how supermassive black holes - millions to billions of times the mass of our Sun - achieved their enormous size with ... more |
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NASA's Chandra and Hubble showcase fiery cosmic 'Guitar Nebula' in motionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope have unveiled stunning new visuals of the "Guitar Nebula," a unique cosmic structure resembling a glowing, flame-throwin ... more |
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The first 'zoomed-in' image of a star outside our galaxyParis (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 Scientists said Thursday they have taken the first ever close-up image of a star outside of the Milky Way, capturing a blurry shot of a dying behemoth 2,000 times bigger than the Sun. ... more 
Mysteries of particle physics studied in Italy's underground labLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Deep beneath the Apennine mountains in Italy, an international team of scientists is unraveling profound questions in particle physics at the Gran Sasso National Laboratory, home to the coldest temp ... more  
Ready set action our Sun takes center stage in simulation advancesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 NASA's supercomputers are providing unprecedented insights into the Sun's dynamic and complex behavior. Drawing on data from a suite of solar observation spacecraft, researchers are using advanced s ... more
Astronomers capture detailed image of distant dying starBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 "For the first time, we have succeeded in taking a zoomed-in image of a dying star in a galaxy outside our own Milky Way," said Keiichi Ohnaka, an astrophysicist from Universidad Andres Bello in Chi ... more |
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