Northrop Grumman selected to lead production of hypersonic interceptor
Sunday, 06 October 2024 09:52
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) to advance the development of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), the first defensive countermeasure designed to address the growing threat of hypersonic missiles. This next phase of the program follows a three-year collaboration with MDA that has resulted in an innovative design aimed at neutralizing both
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) to advance the development of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), the first defensive countermeasure designed to address the growing threat of hypersonic missiles. This next phase of the program follows a three-year collaboration with MDA that has resulted in an innovative design aimed at neutralizing both New seismic data unveils detailed view of 9 km asteroid crater beneath Atlantic
Sunday, 06 October 2024 09:52
London, UK (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Researchers from Heriot-Watt University have released new high-resolution images of the Nadir Crater, an asteroid impact site buried deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean. The crater, located about 300 meters below the seafloor, spans approximately 9 kilometers in width and was formed by an asteroid collision around 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous period.
The Nadir Crater, dis
Researchers from Heriot-Watt University have released new high-resolution images of the Nadir Crater, an asteroid impact site buried deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean. The crater, located about 300 meters below the seafloor, spans approximately 9 kilometers in width and was formed by an asteroid collision around 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous period.
The Nadir Crater, dis Mercury's magnetic field explored by BepiColombo flyby
Sunday, 06 October 2024 09:52
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
During its June 2023 flyby of Mercury, ESA's BepiColombo spacecraft gathered critical data on the planet's magnetic field, offering insights into its dynamic magnetosphere. This brief encounter hints at the deeper mysteries BepiColombo will uncover when it enters orbit in 2026.
Mercury, like Earth, has a magnetic field, though it is about 100 times weaker. Despite this, the planet's magnet
During its June 2023 flyby of Mercury, ESA's BepiColombo spacecraft gathered critical data on the planet's magnetic field, offering insights into its dynamic magnetosphere. This brief encounter hints at the deeper mysteries BepiColombo will uncover when it enters orbit in 2026.
Mercury, like Earth, has a magnetic field, though it is about 100 times weaker. Despite this, the planet's magnet Webb uncovers possible evolutionary phase linked to early stars in distant galaxy
Sunday, 06 October 2024 09:52
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Peering deep into the universe's past, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has identified a galaxy with an unusual light signature that could represent an important stage in galactic evolution. The galaxy, GS-NDG-9422, was observed about a billion years after the big bang and may provide clues about the transition between the universe's first stars and more familiar galaxies.
"The first thin
Peering deep into the universe's past, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has identified a galaxy with an unusual light signature that could represent an important stage in galactic evolution. The galaxy, GS-NDG-9422, was observed about a billion years after the big bang and may provide clues about the transition between the universe's first stars and more familiar galaxies.
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Sunday, 06 October 2024 08:00
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Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 05, 2024
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its 21st close approach to the Sun on Sept. 30, matching its previous distance record by coming within 7.26 million kilometers (4.51 million miles) of the solar surface. This close approach, known as perihelion, occurred at 5:15 UTC (12:15 a.m. EDT), with the spacecraft traveling at an impressive speed of 635,300 kilometers per hour (394,700 miles
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its 21st close approach to the Sun on Sept. 30, matching its previous distance record by coming within 7.26 million kilometers (4.51 million miles) of the solar surface. This close approach, known as perihelion, occurred at 5:15 UTC (12:15 a.m. EDT), with the spacecraft traveling at an impressive speed of 635,300 kilometers per hour (394,700 miles Gold Fields collaborates with Fleet Space's ExoSphere to boost exploration in Chile
Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
Fleet Space Technologies, Australia's leading space exploration company, has announced its collaboration with Gold Fields to deploy the ExoSphere solution for advanced mineral exploration at the Salares Norte project in Northern Chile. ExoSphere will provide 3D subsurface imaging of the Brecha Principal and Agua Amarga resource areas, aiming to uncover new insights into the site's mineral system
Fleet Space Technologies, Australia's leading space exploration company, has announced its collaboration with Gold Fields to deploy the ExoSphere solution for advanced mineral exploration at the Salares Norte project in Northern Chile. ExoSphere will provide 3D subsurface imaging of the Brecha Principal and Agua Amarga resource areas, aiming to uncover new insights into the site's mineral system AV boosts stratospheric payload capacity for solar-powered aircraft
Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
AeroVironment (AV) recently completed a successful flight test of its updated Sunglider, showcasing advancements in its High-Altitude Platform-Station (HAPS) capabilities for both commercial and government markets. The new version, Horus A, is designed specifically for government applications, offering enhanced stratospheric performance as a solar-powered UAS. It is capable of carrying payloads
AeroVironment (AV) recently completed a successful flight test of its updated Sunglider, showcasing advancements in its High-Altitude Platform-Station (HAPS) capabilities for both commercial and government markets. The new version, Horus A, is designed specifically for government applications, offering enhanced stratospheric performance as a solar-powered UAS. It is capable of carrying payloads ICEYE unveils Dwell Precise mode with enhanced 25 cm resolution
Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
ICEYE, a global leader in SAR satellite operations for Earth Observation, has launched Dwell Precise, a new imaging mode that delivers an impressive 25-centimeter resolution. This new capability builds on the earlier release of Dwell Fine in March 2024 and is based on ICEYE's 1200 MHz radar bandwidth, currently the maximum permitted for commercial satellites.
The Dwell Precise mode combine
ICEYE, a global leader in SAR satellite operations for Earth Observation, has launched Dwell Precise, a new imaging mode that delivers an impressive 25-centimeter resolution. This new capability builds on the earlier release of Dwell Fine in March 2024 and is based on ICEYE's 1200 MHz radar bandwidth, currently the maximum permitted for commercial satellites.
The Dwell Precise mode combine LEO satellites hold the key to resilient, interference-free navigation
Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Vaasa, Finland (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
In Finland, frequent disruptions caused by GPS jamming have impacted daily civilian life, creating significant challenges for navigation. A new approach, utilizing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites combined with massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antennas, offers a solution for these challenges. This method, which ensures accurate navigation even when traditional global navigation sate
In Finland, frequent disruptions caused by GPS jamming have impacted daily civilian life, creating significant challenges for navigation. A new approach, utilizing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites combined with massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antennas, offers a solution for these challenges. This method, which ensures accurate navigation even when traditional global navigation sate No place too remote connecting the world from Pole to Pole via satellite
Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Satellites are crucial for achieving global connectivity, especially in areas where traditional ground networks are unreachable. Through the Sunrise Partnership Project with Eutelsat OneWeb, supported by the UK Space Agency, ESA is extending advanced 5G connectivity across the globe.
The OneWeb constellation consists of over 600 satellites orbiting at 1200 km above Earth in low Earth orbit
Satellites are crucial for achieving global connectivity, especially in areas where traditional ground networks are unreachable. Through the Sunrise Partnership Project with Eutelsat OneWeb, supported by the UK Space Agency, ESA is extending advanced 5G connectivity across the globe.
The OneWeb constellation consists of over 600 satellites orbiting at 1200 km above Earth in low Earth orbit Water production from thin air observed in real-time
Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at Northwestern University have, for the first time, witnessed hydrogen and oxygen atoms merging to form nano-sized water bubbles at the molecular level. This study aimed to unravel the mechanism behind how palladium, a rare metal, catalyzes this reaction, shedding light on new ways to accelerate water generation.
The team's work revealed that this pro
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at Northwestern University have, for the first time, witnessed hydrogen and oxygen atoms merging to form nano-sized water bubbles at the molecular level. This study aimed to unravel the mechanism behind how palladium, a rare metal, catalyzes this reaction, shedding light on new ways to accelerate water generation.
The team's work revealed that this pro Rutgers awarded $607,000 USDA grant to pioneer electroponics technology
Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Rutgers Health has secured a $607,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to spearhead the development of "electroponics," a new farming method designed to operate in water-scarce or zero-gravity environments, including space stations. This innovative approach aims to address the limitations of traditional hydroponics by leveraging precise agricultural techniques that minimize water us
Rutgers Health has secured a $607,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to spearhead the development of "electroponics," a new farming method designed to operate in water-scarce or zero-gravity environments, including space stations. This innovative approach aims to address the limitations of traditional hydroponics by leveraging precise agricultural techniques that minimize water us ESA unveils new EO science strategy to tackle global challenges
Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched its new Earth Observation Science Strategy, 'Earth Science in Action for Tomorrow's World', aimed at addressing escalating environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and extreme weather. The strategy, which looks forward to 2040, sets the course for leveraging satellite-based Earth monitoring to support policy and action towar
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched its new Earth Observation Science Strategy, 'Earth Science in Action for Tomorrow's World', aimed at addressing escalating environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and extreme weather. The strategy, which looks forward to 2040, sets the course for leveraging satellite-based Earth monitoring to support policy and action towar Antimatter glimpses may unlock mysteries of dark matter in the universe
Saturday, 05 October 2024 23:41
Paris, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Unveiling the nature of dark matter remains one of cosmology's most pressing challenges. Though we know dark matter makes up more than 85% of the universe's matter, its true composition remains elusive. A recent study published in the 'Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (JCAP)' explores antimatter traces in space that may point to a new class of particles, known as WIMPs (Weakly Inte
Unveiling the nature of dark matter remains one of cosmology's most pressing challenges. Though we know dark matter makes up more than 85% of the universe's matter, its true composition remains elusive. A recent study published in the 'Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (JCAP)' explores antimatter traces in space that may point to a new class of particles, known as WIMPs (Weakly Inte