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  Washington (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 US space company Blue Origin is now aiming to launch its first orbital rocket on Sunday, it announced on X, because of rough seas in the Atlantic where it hopes to land the first stage booster on a ship. A three-hour window opens Sunday at 1:00 am (0600 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Standing 320 feet (98 meters) tall, New Glenn is named after astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth. The mission, designated NG-1, will carry a prototype of Blu ... read more |
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Italy's Meloni denies discussing SpaceX deal with MuskRome (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Thursday talking to Elon Musk about a cybersecurity deal with the American billionaire's SpaceX company following reports that sparked controversy in Italy. ... more  
Debris falling from the sky: more often, more riskParis (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 It is still not clear what exactly fell onto a Kenyan village last month, but such events are likely to become increasingly common given the amount of space debris drifting above the planet. ... more  
Japan startup hopeful ahead of second moon launchTokyo (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Japanese startup ispace vowed its upcoming second unmanned Moon mission will be a success, saying Thursday that it learned from its failed attempt nearly two years ago. ... more  
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling - for energy, space, and beyondBoston MA (SPX) Jan 03, 2025 Most people take boiling water for granted. For Associate Professor Matteo Bucci, uncovering the physics behind boiling has been a decade-long journey filled with unexpected challenges and new insig ... more |
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Gilat completes acquisition of Stellar Blu SolutionsParis, France (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT) has finalized the acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions LLC, a US-based innovator in next-generation SATCOM terminal technologies. This strate ... more |
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New quantum sensing technology reveals sub-atomic signalsPhiladelphia, PA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 Since the 1950s, scientists have used radio waves to uncover the molecular "fingerprints" of unknown materials, aiding in tasks as varied as scanning the human body with MRI machines and detecting e ... more  
Physicists propose new insights into dark matter through stellar streamsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 Researchers have identified a potential explanation for the unusual features of the GD-1 stellar stream, one of the most thoroughly studied stellar streams in the Milky Way's galactic halo. This thi ... more  
ISS crew prepares for spacewalks and advances scientific researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 The Expedition 72 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is starting the new year with preparations for an upcoming spacewalk aimed at servicing scientific instruments and installing comm ... more 
NSF and ISS Lab allocate funding for space research projectsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 For the tenth year running, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals that utilize the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory for advanced research into trans ... more |
 
Integrated spin wave storage advances quantum networksSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 The University of Science and Technology of China has achieved a significant milestone in quantum memory research, addressing a long-standing challenge in integrated solid-state devices. The team, l ... more  |
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US company Firefly Aerospace to launch for Moon next weekWashington (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 US company Firefly Aerospace said Tuesday it is aiming to launch a lander to the Moon next week under an experimental NASA program that partners with the commercial sector to reduce costs. ... more  
NASA eyes SpaceX, Blue Origin to cut Mars rock retrieval costsWashington (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 NASA announced Tuesday it may turn to Elon Musk's SpaceX or Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin to help reduce the soaring costs of returning Martian rocks collected by the Perseverance rover to Earth. ... more  
US approves $3.6 bn missile sale to JapanWashington (AFP) Jan 3, 2025 The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $3.6 billion sale of up to 1,200 advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan, one of Washington's closest allies in Asia. ... more 
Beyond the Dragon Arc a treasure trove of unseen starsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 Astronomers have captured images of over 40 individual stars in a galaxy so distant that its light has traveled for nearly 6.5 billion years to reach Earth, dating back to when the universe was only ... more |
 
AST SpaceMobile secures long-term spectrum access to advance space-based cellular servicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced an agreement to access up to 45 MHz of lower mid-band spectrum in the United States. This addition will significantly enhance its direct-to-device ... more 
Plextek's cutting-edge mmWave technology for space operations and sensingBoston MA (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 Plextek, a leading consultancy recognized for its expertise in low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) sensing technology, has published its latest innovation in the field of in-orbit space operations and sensing. ... more  
Capture theory unveils how Pluto and Charon formed as a binary systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 New research from the University of Arizona reveals that Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, likely formed through a unique "kiss and capture" event. Unlike previous theories that compared their for ... more  
Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energyMadison WI (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner workings to tackle challenges ranging from climate change to space colonization. In my work ... more |
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Some bacteria evolve in seasonal cycles like clockworkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 Bacteria in Wisconsin's Lake Mendota demonstrate a unique pattern of evolution, with species adapting to dramatic seasonal changes and then reverting genetically to prior states over time. According ... more  
China incorporates small commercial satellites into weather servicesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 Two sets of small commercial satellites have been integrated into the China Meteorological Administration's (CMA) weather observation framework. This marks the first time CMA has utilized data from ... more 
How US-Indian NISAR Satellite Will Offer Unique Window on EarthPasadena CA (JPL) Jan 07, 2025 A Q&A with the lead U.S. scientist of the mission, which will track changes in everything from wetlands to ice sheets to infrastructure damaged by natural disasters. The upcoming U.S.-India NI ... more  
N Space Tech partners with ISRO to launch SwetchaSAT-V0Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 N Space Tech, a defence and aerospace startup, has successfully launched its first payload in the SwetchaSAT-Vx series aboard ISRO's PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM-4). This innovative platfo ... more |
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Gilat wins 9 million dollar orders for multi orbit satellite platformsLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 Gilat Satellite Networks, a global leader in satellite networking technology, has announced the receipt of $9 million in orders for its SkyEdge multi-orbit satellite communication platforms. These p ... more |
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NASA backed small business revolutionizes aircraft inspections with dronesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 Near Earth Autonomy, a small business supported by NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and Boeing, has introduced a drone-enabled solution to streamline pre-flight inspections o ... more 
Solar powered self-charging supercapacitors introduced in KoreaTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 A collaborative research effort led by Jeongmin Kim, Senior Researcher at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), and Damin Lee, Researcher at Kyungpook National University' ... more 
Carbon's cosmic 'conveyer belt' across time and spaceSeattle WA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 Life on Earth could not exist without carbon. But carbon itself could not exist without stars. Nearly all elements except hydrogen and helium - including carbon, oxygen and iron - only exist because ... more  
NASA's LEXI Will Provide X-Ray Vision of Earth's MagnetosphereGreenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 A NASA X-ray imager is heading to the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis campaign, where it will capture the first global images of the magnetic field that shields Earth from solar radiation. The ... more |
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