London, UK (SPX) Nov 28, 2024
SSTL has announced the signing of a letter of intent with LatConnect 60 (LC60) to collaborate on the development of space-based Short-Wave Infra-Red (SWIR) payloads. This partnership builds on the HERCHI project, which SSTL has undertaken with the support of the UK Space Agency. The agreement strengthens the ongoing collaboration between SSTL and LC60, which has already seen both companies

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
Urban environments pose unique challenges for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), with tall buildings, vehicles, and other obstacles often disrupting signals and causing Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) errors. To address this, researchers have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solution using the Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM), offering a new level of precision in iden

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 30, 2024
After a Thanksgiving break, the Expedition 72 crew resumed its busy schedule aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with a focus on preparing a botany experiment and packing the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft for its journey back to Earth. The day's activities underscored the importance of advancing scientific research while managing essential logistics in orbit. NASA Flight Engineer

Upton NY (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and collaborators have a new way to use data from high-energy particle smashups to peer inside protons. Their approach uses quantum information science to map out how particle tracks streaming from electron-proton collisions are influenced by quantum entanglement inside the proton. The results reveal that qu

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
A recent study has revealed how iron sulfides may have influenced the emergence of life on early Earth by catalyzing the formation of prebiotic organic molecules in terrestrial hot springs. This research, conducted by an international team, suggests that these minerals played a pivotal role in converting gaseous carbon dioxide (CO2) into essential organic compounds through nonenzymatic chemical

Paris, France (SPX) Nov 30, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for an important launch as the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite is set to soar into orbit aboard the Vega-C rocket. Liftoff is scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 22:20 CET from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This mission marks the return to flight for the Vega-C rocket, demonstrating Europe's ongoing commitment to securing independent ac

Paris, France (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global satellite communications leader, has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia. This milestone event was showcased at the "Connecting the World from the Skies" gathering in Riyadh, organized by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Dur

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a prominent space infrastructure company, has teamed up with YouTuber Mark Rober and CrunchLabs to deliver advanced camera technology for the SAT GUS mission. The mission, spearheaded by Rober in collaboration with CrunchLabs, Google Pixel, and T-Mobile, is centered on a satellite designed to capture selfies in space, creating a unique opportunity for global STEA

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
The International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), led by China in collaboration with multiple nations, is positioning itself as a hub for technological innovation, scientific exploration, and the development of skilled professionals in space-related disciplines, a United Nations-affiliated official stated. China has been at the forefront of fostering international talent through its ILRS in

ESA’s eclipse-making precise formation-flying mission is nearly ready for liftoff! Proba-3 is scheduled for launch on a PSLV-XL rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, on Wednesday, 4 December, at 11:38 CET (10:38 GMT, 16:08 local time).