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November 24, 2024
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Hubble reveals edge-on spiral galaxy with unique structure



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking view of UGC 10043, a spiral galaxy located approximately 150 million light-years away in the Serpens constellation. This galaxy is seen edge-on, revealing a sharp silhouette of its disk rather than the familiar spiral arm pattern. From this vantage point, UGC 10043's disk appears as a distinct line with thick, dark dust lanes that obscure the light of the stars. If viewed from above, these dust formations would likely highlight the galaxy ... read more

DRAGON SPACE
China inflatable space capsule aces orbital test
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
China's innovative inflatable capsule has successfully completed its in-orbit flight test aboard the Shijian-19 satellite, as announced by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) on Thursday. T ... more
MOON DAILY
Atomic-6 partners with Starpath Robotics for Lunar Power Tower development
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
Atomic-6 has entered into a development contract with Starpath Robotics to design and build a deployable composite boom for Starpath's advanced solar power generation system. This collaboration brin ... more
MOON DAILY
China details plans for manned lunar landing by 2030
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
China has revealed additional insights into its manned lunar mission, targeting a moon landing by 2030, through a video presentation at the Human Space Symposium. The animation, released by the Chin ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Proba-3 precision laser calibration for artificial solar eclipse mission
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
ESA's Proba-3 mission, a groundbreaking double-spacecraft formation flying project, is set for launch on December 4 from India. The mission aims to achieve artificial solar eclipses on demand, relyi ... more
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What we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile fired on Ukraine
Moscow (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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Mysteries of particle physics studied in Italy's underground lab
Los 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
SPACEMART
ESA and Japan expand collaboration in space exploration
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have signed a new joint statement to deepen their partnership across asteroid, lunar, and planetary exploration. Sig ... more
VSAT NEWS
User terminal demand soars as ground site trends shift
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Novaspace has unveiled the fifth edition of its Ground Segment Market Prospects report, offering an in-depth analysis of commercial and governmental satcom, Earth Observation, and GSaaS markets. The ... more

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SOLAR SCIENCE
Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms
Tucson AZ (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
The Northern Lights were visible much farther south than usual this year, and pictures of the colorful hues filled social media. Now, imagine an aurora hundreds of times brighter - except no one wou ... more
MARSDAILY
Making Mars' Moons: Supercomputers Offer 'Disruptive' New Explanation
Moffett 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
SPACE MEDICINE
Astronauts show slower task performance in space but maintain cognitive stability
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
The effects of space travel on human physiology are profound, subjecting astronauts to conditions such as radiation, microgravity, disrupted sleep, and high-stress environments. These factors could ... more
ENERGY TECH
Spinning fusion fuel for efficiency
Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
A different mix of fuels with enhanced properties could overcome some of the major barriers to making fusion a more practical energy source, according to a new study. The proposed approach wou ... more
ROBO SPACE
Can robots learn from machine dreams?
Boston MA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
For roboticists, one challenge towers above all others: generalization - the ability to create machines that can adapt to any environment or condition. Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from wr ... more
ICE WORLD
Political implications of Antarctic geoengineering debated
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
The concept of installing a massive underwater curtain to protect Antarctic ice sheets from melting has sparked discussions among scientists, yet the political ramifications remain underexplored. Ko ... more
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TIME AND SPACE
How can electrons can split into fractions of themselves?
Boston MA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
MIT physicists have taken a key step toward solving the puzzle of what leads electrons to split into fractions of themselves. Their solution sheds light on the conditions that give rise to exotic el ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Much ado about vacuum
Upton NY (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
When a cutting-edge facility like the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory, is ru ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Carbon Mapper reports initial methane mitigation success from Tanager-1 satellite
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
Carbon Mapper has shared data on more than 300 methane and CO2 plume detections, representing the first wave of findings from its Tanager-1 satellite launched in August. Developed by Planet Labs PBC ... more
SPACEWAR
Lockheed Martin to launch LM 400 partner to revolutionize maritime communications
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has announced its latest technological advancement with the upcoming launch of the LM 400, a versatile mid-sized satellite designed for multi-mission capabilities. Followi ... more
MARSDAILY
Ancient water on Mars suggests potential for past life
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
New research led by Curtin University has identified what may be the earliest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, highlighting the planet's potential habitability in its distant p ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Unlocking the formation of early quasars with Super-Eddington growth
Paris, 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
EXO WORLDS
Discovery of a young exoplanet illuminates planet formation
Los 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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
WEAVE's first results illuminate galactic collisions in Stephan's Quintet
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
Using early observations from the William Herschel Telescope's Enhanced Area Velocity Explorer (WEAVE), a collaborative team of over 50 astronomers, led by Dr. Marina Arnaudova of the University of ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
NASA's Swift marks 20th anniversary with improved pointing mode
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
After two decades in space, NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is performing better than ever thanks to a new operational strategy implemented earlier this year. The spacecraft has made great sci ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Ready set action our Sun takes center stage in simulation advances
Los 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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
The Milky Way represents an outlier among similar galaxies
Stanford CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
For decades, scientists have used the Milky Way as a model for understanding how galaxies form. But a trio of new studies raises questions about whether the Milky Way is truly representative of othe ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
NASA's Chandra and Hubble showcase fiery cosmic 'Guitar Nebula' in motion
Los 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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Sidus Space and Reflex Aerospace partner to develop advanced satellite solutions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has entered a pivotal partnership with Reflex Aerospace, a European satellite manufacturing startup, to advance the development of dual-use satellite platforms. Announced ... more
VSAT NEWS
E3 Systems and Rivada partner to revolutionize maritime communications
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Rivada Space Networks has joined forces with e3 Systems, a prominent maritime integrator specializing in Superyacht connectivity, to bring cutting-edge communications solutions to the maritime secto ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Astronomers capture detailed image of distant dying star
Berlin, 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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Galaxy collision unveils violent shockwave in stunning detail
London, UK (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
A galaxy traveling at an extraordinary speed of 2 million mph (3.2 million km/h) has collided with Stephan's Quintet, creating a dramatic shockwave now observed in unprecedented detail by one of Ear ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
A nearby supernova could uncover dark matter mysteries
Berkeley 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
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