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Webb unveils evolving dust system and energetic jets![]() Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 This latest NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month showcases HH 30 with extraordinary clarity. Set within the dark cloud LDN 1551 in the Taurus Molecular Cloud, this edge-on protoplanetary disc features both jets and a disc wind, emphasizing the turbulent environment in which stars and planets form. Herbig-Haro objects, like HH 30, appear as luminous markers in star-forming regions. Their glow comes from gas heated by shockwaves as it streams from young stars. In HH 30, a nar ... read more |
Multinational research project shows how life on Earth can be measured from spaceMerced,CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 Measurements and data collected from space can be used to better understand life on Earth. An ambitious, multinational research project funded by NASA and co-led by UC Merced civil and environ ... more
How life's building blocks formed on early Earth examined through polyester protocell formation limitsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 One prominent theory regarding the emergence of life on Earth suggests that simple chemical molecules progressively evolved into complex structures, eventually giving rise to protocells-rudimentary, ... more
Sliding into novel materials: A new frontier in material scienceParis, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Can copper be turned into gold? While ancient alchemists pursued this elusive goal, modern science knows such a transformation requires nuclear reactions. However, some materials, like graphite and ... more
SFL Missions Inc. Secures CSA Contract for HAWC Satellite Concept StudyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 SFL Missions Inc. has been selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to conduct a conceptual design study for the High-Altitude Aerosols, Water Vapour, and Clouds (HAWC) satellite mission. This in ... more |
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ESA's Euclid spacecraft spots 'stunning' rare Einstein Ring in far off galaxyWashington DC (UPI) Feb 10, 2025 The European Space Agency on Monday said its Euclid telescope discovered its first "extremely rare" Einstein ring in a galaxy "not too far away" nearly 600 million light years from Earth. ... more |
Satellogic and Telespazio Brasil to provide low-latency satellite imagery for the Brazilian Air ForceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 Satellogic and Telespazio Brasil have signed a multi-year contract with the Brazilian Air Force (Forca Aerea Brasileira, FAB) to provide low-latency satellite imagery for defense and security applic ... 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
Green light for AI-driven mapping of New Zealand's forestsSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Researchers from Flinders University and New Zealand have successfully integrated artificial intelligence and 3D laser scanning to map radiata pine plantations across much of New Zealand's North Isl ... more
DGIST Unveils Motion Powered System for Both Electricity and LightTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 DGIST (President Kunwoo Lee) has revealed that a combined research effort by Prof. Kim Hoe Joon (Department of Robotics and Mechatronics), Dr. Jeong Soon Moon (Division of Energy and Environmental T ... more |
China readies Chang-e 7 for Lunar South Pole mission in search of water iceSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 China's Chang'e 7 mission is on track for a 2026 launch, with its sights set on the moon's southern polar region. The goal, China Media Group reported Monday, is to identify water ice deposits and t ... more ![]() |
Advancing safer lithium energy storageParis, France (SPX) Feb 04, 2025 Charging our phones has become so routine that we rarely reflect on the breakthrough that made it possible. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, introduced commercially in the 1990s, propelled a tech ... 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
Mark Sykes' Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AccessibilityTucson AZ (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 This is a statement by Planetary Science Institute CEO Mark V. Sykes, and reflects the values and principles that guide the daily management of and planning for this Institute under his leadership. ... 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 |
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
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
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
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 |
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
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
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
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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Spinning Neutron Star Generates Immense Magnetic FieldsLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 An international team of scientists has successfully modeled the formation and evolution of some of the most powerful magnetic fields in the Universe. Led by researchers from Newcastle University, t ... more |
Karman Moves Forward with Initial Public OfferingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Karman Space and Defense ("Karman"), a company specializing in mission-critical systems for missile, defense, and space programs, has announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO), compr ... more
Meteorite findings reshape theories on Earth's missing elementsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 The origins of Earth's essential elements-and the absence of certain key components-have long perplexed scientists. A recent study led by Arizona State University is now challenging established theo ... 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
Rocket Lab launches 5th satellite batch for Kineis IoT constellationMahia, 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 Interne ... more |
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