Technical issue scrubs SpaceX commercial crew launch
Monday, 27 February 2023 11:31
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A last-minute problem with a rocket ignition system halted a Falcon 9 launch of a NASA commercial crew mission Feb.
China unveils lunar lander to put astronauts on the moon
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China has revealed a concept for a lunar lander it hopes will put astronauts on the moon around the end of the decade.
Space helps everyone stay connected
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Keeping connected always to everyone and everything whether in remote areas or travelling by car, boat or plane is crucial in today’s digital world.
ESA invites space firms to create lunar services
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ESA is inviting private space companies in Europe and Canada to create a shared commercial telecommunication and navigation service for lunar missions by putting a constellation of satellites around the Moon.
Astroscale Raises U.S. $76 Million, Continuing to Lead the Growing On-Orbit Servicing Sector
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Astroscale Holdings Inc. ("Astroscale"), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term sustainability across all orbits, has closed a Series G round with more than U.S. $76 million in funding from new investors Mitsubishi Electric, Yusaku Maezawa, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation, Development Bank of Japan, and FEL Corporation.
With the closing of this round, Astroscale Satellite successfully monitors power plant CO2 emissions from space
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The CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants are a major source of carbon emissions in China. However, the existing emission inventory does not accurately reflect current emissions because of a lag in the statistical data and the accuracy limit for emissions factor.
A research team led by Dr. SHI Yusheng from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sc Call opens for ESA's twelfth Earth Explorer
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Understanding Earth's delicate natural balance and how it is being altered by human activity is not only key to advancing science but also fundamental to acting on environmental issues, the climate crisis, and preparing for their societal impact. With their hallmark of demonstrating novel space technologies and returning scientific excellence, ESA's family of Earth observing Earth Explorer resea Planet and ASU expand partnership to build global scale solutions for sustainability
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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that they have solidified a Strategic Partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to facilitate climate action through education and research, workforce development, and a science-first approach toward innovation.
Since 2016, Planet and ASU have collaborated on significant programs in Capella Space announces Analytics Program to accelerate access to EO insights
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Capella Space, the world's leading provider of best quality, high resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery for a wide range of government and commercial applications, today announced the launch of its Analytics Partner Program to meet the increasing global demand for geospatial products and solutions that leverage the power of SAR. While many organizations can benefit from information d Look on the Bright Side of Earth
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When looking at the Earth from space, its hemispheres - northern and southern - appear equally bright. This is particularly unexpected because the Southern Hemisphere is mostly covered with dark oceans, whereas the Northern Hemisphere has a vast land area that is much brighter than these oceans. For years, the brightness symmetry between hemispheres remained a mystery.
In a new study, publ Revolutionary Space Debris Removal Mission Advances to Next Phase
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Switzerland-based ClearSpace and its industrial partners have successfully passed their first major program review with the European Space Agency (ESA) for its ground-breaking mission to remove a large debris object from Earth orbit. With this milestone, ClearSpace has shown the ability to meet the technology requirements this mission demands.
In addition, ESA and the participating States BeetleSat deploys satellite expandable antenna in LEO orbit
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BeetleSat reports the successful deployment of its lightweight, very high data rate, expandable antenna in space. The in-orbit deployment of BeetleSat's 60 cm expandable antenna from a 6U CubeSat - an industry first - marks a significant milestone in the development of the BeetleSat constellation and proves the viability of its proprietary technology.
BeetleSat's large Ka-band parabolic hi Young ESA payload destined for space
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A young group of workers at ESA have come together to design a space payload of their own, with ESA technical experts contributing the technical assistance they needed. The result, Young Professional Satellite, YPSat – was presented to representatives of supporting departments at ESA’s ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands.
SpaceX crew launch to ISS postponed
Monday, 27 February 2023 07:17 Write a comment
A rocket launch to the International Space Station was postponed minutes before take-off on Monday, with officials citing a problem with ground systems.
The SpaceX Dragon Crew-6 mission was scheduled to depart the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:45 am (0645 GMT), carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and the second Emirati to voyage to space.
But just two minutes before lift-off, the launch was called off, or "scrubbed".
"Today's #Crew6 launch has been scrubbed due to an issue with ground systems," NASA posted on Twitter.
SpaceX unloaded fuel from its Falcon 9 rocket and the crew disembarked, NASA added in a statement.
"The next available launch attempt is at 12:34 a.m. EST Thursday, March 2, pending resolution of the technical issue preventing Monday's launch," it said.
"I'm proud of the NASA and SpaceX teams' focus and dedication to keeping Crew-6 safe," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in the statement.
Starliner crew performs cabin operations, checks out tools
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NASA astronauts assigned to the Starliner's upcoming Crew Flight Test (CFT) completed the first part of a two-part Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) this week. CEIT is a critical milestone for NASA, Boeing and the International Space Station program, typically conducted about two months prior to launch. It gives astronauts the opportunity for hands-on training with the actual tools, equipment