China launches new test satellite
Thursday, 23 June 2022 10:29
China on Wednesday sent a new satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
The Tianxing-1 test satellite was launched by a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket at 10:08 a.m. (Beijing Time) and entered the planned orbit.
The satellite is mainly used for experiments such as space environment detection.
It was the 15th flight mission of the Kuaizhou-1A r NASA's Webb to Uncover Riches of the Early Universe
Thursday, 23 June 2022 10:29
For decades, telescopes have helped us capture light from galaxies that formed as far back as 400 million years after the big bang - incredibly early in the context of the universe's 13.8-billion-year history. But what were galaxies like that existed even earlier, when the universe was semi-transparent at the beginning of a period known as the Era of Reionization?
NASA's next flagship obse You can help scientists study the atmosphere on Jupiter
Thursday, 23 June 2022 10:29
A new citizen science project, led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with support from NASA, allows volunteers to play an important role in helping scientists learn more about the atmosphere on Jupiter. Citizen scientists can help astrophysicists categorize tens of thousands of stunning images taken from the Juno spacecraft with just a web browser.
The planet Jupite Exploring globular clusters with the lens of asteroseismology
Thursday, 23 June 2022 10:29
Asteroseismology - one of the most fascinating and sophisticated methods for measuring the mass of stars, and by extension, their age - can also be successfully used to reveal the characteristics of the stars within globular clusters: very large groups of stars (in the order of hundreds of thousands) condensed in a relatively small space and all at approximately the same distance from us. Ariane 5 orbits Malaysian, Indian telecoms payloads
Thursday, 23 June 2022 08:15
Ariane 5 has delivered two telecommunications satellites, MEASAT-3d and GSAT-24, into their planned geostationary transfer orbits.
Connecting the Dots | Improving satellite collision predictions for efficient space
Thursday, 23 June 2022 07:20
Helping operators steer satellites away from potential collisions in increasingly packed orbits is a key driver for improving space traffic management, but also important is knowing when fuel draining detours are not needed.
House Armed Services Committee advances 2023 NDAA, increases DoD spending by $37 billion
Thursday, 23 June 2022 07:01
The committee approved an amendment by Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) to increase the defense budget by $37 billion
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Velo3D makes in-kind investment in Plasmos
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 22:20
Propulsion startup Plasmos is testing its first rocket engine thanks to a $250,000 in-kind investment from Velo3D, a metal additive manufacturing startup.
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D-Orbit books Isar Aerospace launch for orbital transfer vehicle
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 20:25
Germany’s Isar Aerospace announced plans June 22 to launch an orbital transfer vehicle no earlier than 2023 for Italian space logistics company D-Orbit.
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NASA moves up Lunar Trailblazer launch
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 19:03
NASA has found a new ride for a small lunar orbiter mission that will allow the spacecraft to avoid a two-year wait for its launch.
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Space chief hopes for 'Kennedy moment' from European leaders
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 18:37
UK mulls Starlink expansion plan under new NGSO regulations
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 17:53
The United Kingdom launched a public consultation June 21 under a recently strengthened licensing regime to consider Starlink’s expansion plans.
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Op-ed | Deterring Aggression in Space
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 14:06
The time has come for America to confront the reality that space has been weaponized by our adversaries.
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Projected increase in space travel may damage ozone layer
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 13:52
NASA announces Artemis concept awards for nuclear power on moon
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 13:09
NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are working together to advance space nuclear technologies. The agencies have selected three design concept proposals for a fission surface power system design that could be ready to launch by the end of the decade for a demonstration on the moon. This technology would benefit future exploration under the Artemis umbrella.
The contracts, to be awarded through the DOE's Idaho National Laboratory, are each valued at approximately $5 million. The contracts fund the development of initial design concepts for a 40-kilowatt class fissionpower system planned to last at least 10 years in the lunar environment.
Relatively small and lightweight compared to other power systems, fission systems are reliable and could enable continuous power regardless of location, available sunlight, and other natural environmental conditions.