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Rocket Lab Advances SDA Satellite Program with New Subcontractor Partnerships
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced it has finalized the selection of subcontractors that will supply payloads and ground systems for the 18 satellites the company is constructing for the Space Development Agency (SDA). Under a $515 million USD firm-fixed price contract, Rocket Lab is poised to spearhead the design, development, manufacturing, testing, and operation of the 18 sat
Genomes of multicellular algal relatives reveal evolutionary clues to plant origins
Land plants, which dominate our planet's landscape, have developed from simple organisms into complex forms with diverse organs and cell types. This transformation, supported by a vast network of genes, facilitates the intricate shaping of plant structures through various molecular processes. This significant evolution began with a singular event-plant terrestrialization-when ancestors of
Private investment fuels race for nuclear fusion power in US
Spurred on by major technological advances and huge private investment, the United States' nuclear fusion sector could be producing electricity within ten years, industry players say. The process, which powers the Sun, sees two atomic nuclei combine - and release massive amounts of energy. But private companies on Earth are also hoping decades of research might finally culminate in fusion p
Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve
Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week because of a bad valve in the rocket that needs to be replaced.
Watch live: Workshop on Machine Learning for Earth System Observation and Prediction
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ESA-ECMWF workshop on machine learning for Earth system observation and prediction
Starfish Space and D-Orbit successfully conduct satellite rendezvous
In a significant development in space logistics, Starfish Space and D-Orbit have successfully completed an on-orbit rendezvous between Starfish's Otter Pup and D-Orbit's ION SCV006 satellite. The coordinated effort involved precise maneuvering by the ION satellite, culminating in a close approach where Otter Pup captured detailed images of the ION spacecraft. The mission began with recover
South Australian space companies embark on growth mission with new UniSA program
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has launched a new business growth program aimed at assisting early-stage space companies in South Australia. The program includes a six-month initiative called the Growth Ramp space pathway, hosting its first cohort of six companies. The participating companies-AICRAFT, ESpy Ocean, HEX20, Orbital Blue, ResearchSat, and Robinson Aerospace Systems-a
Ovzon introduces two new satellite communication services based on Ovzon 3 technology
Ovzon has unveiled two new satellite communication services, designed to enhance performance, mobility, and resilience for its users. The services, dubbed Ovzon Pegasus and Ovzon Orion, leverage the advanced capabilities of the newly launched Ovzon 3 satellite and its onboard processing technology. The Ovzon Pegasus service utilizes a steerable beam technology enabled by the Ovzon 3 satell
HKU Geologists reveal diverse volcanism in Lunar Apollo Basin, Chang'e-6 landing site
The farside of the Moon has long been a subject of intrigue, particularly because it remains hidden from view on Earth. The most notable aspect of the Moon is the distinct difference in composition, crust thickness, and volcanic activity between the nearside and farside. The origin of these asymmetries remains unresolved, primarily due to a lack of samples from the farside, representing a major
SSC partners with Perigee Aerospace for satellite launches from Esrange
SSC has teamed up with South Korean company Perigee Aerospace Inc. to initiate satellite launches from Esrange Space Center in Sweden beginning in 2025. This partnership marks the first time an orbital rocket, Perigee's Blue Whale 1 microlauncher, will be launched from Esrange. "I'm very pleased to announce this historic collaboration, our first orbital launch partnership. The market deman