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Rocket Lab launches 5th satellite batch for Kineis IoT constellation![]() Mahia, New Zealand (SPX) Feb 09, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, achieved a significant milestone today with the successful deployment of five satellites for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) operator Kineis. This marks Rocket Lab's 59th Electron mission. The mission, designated "IOT 4 You and Me," launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand at 9:43 AM NZDT on 9 February (20:43 UTC), placing the five satellites into a 647 km low Earth orbit. This launch ... read more |
Lunar rocks help scientists pinpoint when the moon crystallizedChicago IL (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 scientists study samples from Apollo missions, reveal new details about lunar history Even though humans have pondered the moon since the first of us looked skyward, there is still much we still do ... more
Efforts to Detect Alien Life Advanced by Simple Microbe Mobility TestBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 The search for extraterrestrial life remains one of humanity's most ambitious scientific pursuits. A promising approach to identifying life is through detecting motile microorganisms, which demonstr ... more
The Final Frontier of Finance: Why Crypto Is Key to Space CommerceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 The boundaries of travel are rapidly expanding. What was once limited to terrestrial adventures is now reaching beyond our atmosphere, thanks to advancements in space tourism, virtual reality (VR), ... more
New method employs atomic clocks and lasers to probe dark matterBrisbane, Australia (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 A team of international researchers has introduced an innovative approach to detecting dark matter, leveraging atomic clocks and ultra-stable lasers to investigate the enigmatic substance believed t ... more |
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Scientists analyze asteroid collision impact on climate and ecosystemsDaejeon, South Korea (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 A new study led by the IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) at Pusan National University, South Korea, explores the potential consequences of a medium-sized ... more |
How Early Earth Supported the Formation of Polyester ProtocellsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 A leading hypothesis about the origins of life suggests that simple chemical compounds gradually evolved into complex structures, ultimately giving rise to protocells-primitive precursors to living ... more
Researchers find largest black hole jet from early universeWashington DC (UPI) Feb 7, 2025 Researchers said on Thursday that they had discovered twin-lobed radio jets they suspect were formed when the universe was 1.2 billion years old, stretching at least twice the length of the Milky Way galaxy. ... more
By studying neutron 'starquakes', scientists aim to revolutionize nuclear matter researchBath UK (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 A new study led by the University of Bath suggests that investigating 'starquakes'-seismic activity in neutron stars-could unlock profound insights into the properties of nuclear matter. These findi ... more
Lightning strikes link weather on Earth and weather in spaceBoulder CO (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 There are trillions of charged particles - protons and electrons, the basic building blocks of matter - whizzing around above your head at any given time. These high-energy particles, which can trav ... more |
NASA CubeSat Finds New Radiation Belts After May 2024 Solar StormGreenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 The discovery of the new belts, made possible by NASA's Colorado Inner Radiation Belt Experiment (CIRBE) satellite and published Feb. 6, 2025, in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, ... more ![]() |
One in Four Chance Annually of Rocket Debris Entering High-Traffic AirspaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 A new study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found that there is a 26 percent chance each year that debris from space rockets will re-enter Earth's atmosphere and pass through an ar ... more
Robot Demonstrates Advanced Gripping Technology in SpaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 A blue, tentacle-like gripping system attached to an Astrobee free-flying robot successfully latched onto a "capture cube" in a recent demonstration conducted on February 4, 2025. The experimental g ... more
Urban Sky Secures $30 Million in Series B Round to Advance Stratospheric InnovationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 Urban Sky, a leader in stratospheric platform technology, has announced the successful closure of a $30 million Series B funding round. The new capital will fuel the company's mission to develop and ... more
PlayStation Network back online after 24-hour outageWashington (AFP) Feb 9, 2025 Sony PlayStation's online services came back online on Saturday, the Japanese group said, after a 24-hour outage frustrated gamers around the world. ... more |
10 Things to Know Before Buying Solar PanelsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2025 Transitioning to using power represents a step toward sustainability, offering environmental benefits and the potential to reduce energy costs for individuals or households. However, the decision to ... more
Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishesSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 5, 2025 Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance. ... more
Dust Uncovers Magnetic Fields in Young Star SystemsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 For the first time, astronomers have successfully detected and analyzed the magnetic field surrounding a young star in a region where planetary formation is believed to be underway. By using dust as ... more
Astrolab's FLIP rover to ride aboard Astrobotic's Griffin-1 for lunar missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Venturi Astrolab (Astrolab) and Astrobotic have confirmed that the Astrolab FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover will be transported to the Moon aboard Astrobotic's Griffin lander as part of ... more |
Space Navigation and Plasma Crystal Research Lead Wednesday's Science ActivitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Wednesday aboard the International Space Station was marked by significant research efforts focused on space navigation and plasma crystal phenomena. The Expedition 72 crew also continued organizing ... more
Thales Alenia Space and MBRSC collaborate on Emirates Airlock Module for Lunar GatewaySydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has secured a contract with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to design and develop the Emirates Crew and Sci ... more
Perseverance Rover's Groundbreaking Soil and Rock SamplesPasadena CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully collected its first soil, airfall dust, and rock fragment samples, marking a historic step in Martian exploration. A new study highlights these early sampl ... more
Apply for the Davie Postdoctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence for AstronomyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 The SETI Institute has introduced the Davie Postdoctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence for Astronomy, inviting researchers to enhance machine learning pipelines for exoplanet detection. ... more |
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Wobbling Stars Lead to Discovery of Hidden Celestial Bodies in Gaia DataParis, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Researchers using data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission have identified an enormous exoplanet and a brown dwarf, marking a first in planetary discovery via Gaia's ability to detect stel ... more |
Efforts to find ET gains momentum with new technique that detects microbial movementBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 The search for life beyond Earth is among the most ambitious scientific quests. One promising method is to locate motile microorganisms, capable of self-propelled movement, which serves as a strong ... more
COMSAT backs Astranis From One Many mission with TT&C servicesLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 COMSAT, a leading satellite ground station service provider, has announced its instrumental role in supporting the Astranis: From One Many mission, which aims to enhance global broadband connectivit ... more
For astronaut radiation protection just add waterParis, France (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 Space presents significant hazards, particularly exposure to intense radiation. Without adequate shielding, space instruments may fail, and astronauts face serious health risks. Researchers at Ghent ... more
Galileo ground stations undergo systemwide migrationParis, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 In a significant technological milestone, ESA has commenced the large-scale migration of Galileo's Control Centres, a complex endeavor that engaged over 200 experts from ESA, industry partners, and ... more |
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