US to launch next Moon mission on Valentine's Day
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55
Washington (AFP) Feb 7, 2024
US companies are set to launch for the Moon on February 14, less than a month since a similar mission ended in failure with the spaceship burning up in the Earth's atmosphere, NASA said Wednesday.
The upcoming attempt features a lander built by Houston-based Intuitive Machines fixed to the top of a SpaceX rocket, while the last try involved a United Launch Alliance rocket and Astrobotics lan
US companies are set to launch for the Moon on February 14, less than a month since a similar mission ended in failure with the spaceship burning up in the Earth's atmosphere, NASA said Wednesday.
The upcoming attempt features a lander built by Houston-based Intuitive Machines fixed to the top of a SpaceX rocket, while the last try involved a United Launch Alliance rocket and Astrobotics lan Rocket Lab Boosts Capital with $355 Million in Convertible Senior Notes Amid Growth Plans
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a key player in the aerospace manufacturing and satellite launch sectors, has successfully closed its private offering of $355 million in 4.250% convertible senior notes due in 2029. This offering combines an upsized initial offering of $300 million with an additional $55 million option fully exercised by initial purchasers, underscoring strong investor confi
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a key player in the aerospace manufacturing and satellite launch sectors, has successfully closed its private offering of $355 million in 4.250% convertible senior notes due in 2029. This offering combines an upsized initial offering of $300 million with an additional $55 million option fully exercised by initial purchasers, underscoring strong investor confi Unveiling Lunar Secrets: Chang'e-5 Mission's Groundbreaking Findings
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024
The moon's cratered surface, reminiscent of Swiss cheese, narrates a tale of celestial bombardment. These craters, however, are just the beginning of the story. The intense collisions that formed them also transformed the lunar regolith-the layer of loose, heterogeneous material covering solid rock-altering its mineral composition and structure. The Chang'e-5 mission, China's latest venture in l
The moon's cratered surface, reminiscent of Swiss cheese, narrates a tale of celestial bombardment. These craters, however, are just the beginning of the story. The intense collisions that formed them also transformed the lunar regolith-the layer of loose, heterogeneous material covering solid rock-altering its mineral composition and structure. The Chang'e-5 mission, China's latest venture in l Carbon Monoxide Dynamics Offer New Insights into Exoplanet Habitability
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 08, 2024
In the ongoing quest to discover habitable worlds beyond our solar system, a groundbreaking study spearheaded by Associate Professor Kazumi Ozaki from Tokyo Institute of Technology and Associate Researcher Yasuto Watanabe from The University of Tokyo introduces a novel criterion for identifying potentially habitable exoplanets.
Published in the Astrophysical Journal on January 10, 2024, th
In the ongoing quest to discover habitable worlds beyond our solar system, a groundbreaking study spearheaded by Associate Professor Kazumi Ozaki from Tokyo Institute of Technology and Associate Researcher Yasuto Watanabe from The University of Tokyo introduces a novel criterion for identifying potentially habitable exoplanets.
Published in the Astrophysical Journal on January 10, 2024, th Electron Rocket to Deploy Astroscale's Debris Inspection Satellite in Space Sustainability Effort
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced a launch window for a landmark mission in collaboration with Astroscale Japan Inc. The mission, dubbed 'On Closer Inspection,' is set to commence during a 14-day window opening on February 19th NZDT, marking a significant step in the quest for orbital sustainability.
The mission's focal point, the deployment of the Active Debris Removal by
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced a launch window for a landmark mission in collaboration with Astroscale Japan Inc. The mission, dubbed 'On Closer Inspection,' is set to commence during a 14-day window opening on February 19th NZDT, marking a significant step in the quest for orbital sustainability.
The mission's focal point, the deployment of the Active Debris Removal by L3Harris Demonstrates Advanced SATCOM Prototype, Enhancing Satellite Data Access
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024
L3Harris Technologies has recently concluded a pivotal demonstration of its Digital Beamforming Phased Array Antenna System (DPAAS) prototype, marking a significant advancement in satellite communications (SATCOM) technology.
This prototype, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, has demonstrated a remarkable capability to handle an average of more than 300 satellite contacts per day, including t
L3Harris Technologies has recently concluded a pivotal demonstration of its Digital Beamforming Phased Array Antenna System (DPAAS) prototype, marking a significant advancement in satellite communications (SATCOM) technology.
This prototype, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, has demonstrated a remarkable capability to handle an average of more than 300 satellite contacts per day, including t ESA shipping container's laser link to space
Thursday, 08 February 2024 13:50
ESA’s very latest laboratory extension is portable in nature: hosted within a standard shipping container, this ESA Transportable Optical Ground Station, ETOGS, can be transported all across Europe as needed, to perform laser-based optical communications with satellites – including NASA’s Psyche mission, millions of kilometres away in space.
Day and night cycle on the Space Station
Thursday, 08 February 2024 12:30
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As part of his Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen tested the Circadian Light experiment in his crew quarters where he sleeps. The light panel was installed above him and is designed to mimic the Sun’s light to give him a better day/night cycle, also known as the circadian rhythm.
Made by SAGA Space Architects in Denmark, the light changes colour over the day, turning on in the early morning to wake up Andreas to then turn a whiter colour during the day. Like the sunset, the panel changes into a more reddish colour before turning off for
Muninn Mission highlights
Thursday, 08 February 2024 08:15
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Highlights of the Muninn mission with ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt, from the countdown to launch to his work on the International Space Station.
Enhanced US Space Maneuverability Achieved Through Northrop Grumman's Refueling Technology
Wednesday, 07 February 2024 21:29
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in space technology by having its Passive Refueling Module (PRM) selected as the first preferred refueling solution interface standard for Space Systems Command (SSC) satellites. This collaboration marks a pivotal advancement in in-space refueling technologies, catering to the nation's critical national security needs
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in space technology by having its Passive Refueling Module (PRM) selected as the first preferred refueling solution interface standard for Space Systems Command (SSC) satellites. This collaboration marks a pivotal advancement in in-space refueling technologies, catering to the nation's critical national security needs US Space System Command Selects LeoLabs for Critical Space Safety Initiative
Wednesday, 07 February 2024 21:29
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
LeoLabs, a leader in space situational awareness and satellite tracking, has been selected for the U.S. Space System Command's (SSC) prestigious Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Technology Accelerator Program (TAP) Lab. This selection underscores the critical role of continuous space monitoring in securing space domains and highlights LeoLabs' unique position in providing all-weather, round-the-cloc
LeoLabs, a leader in space situational awareness and satellite tracking, has been selected for the U.S. Space System Command's (SSC) prestigious Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Technology Accelerator Program (TAP) Lab. This selection underscores the critical role of continuous space monitoring in securing space domains and highlights LeoLabs' unique position in providing all-weather, round-the-cloc Rising Collision Risks in Sun-Synchronous Orbits Amid Satellite Surge
Wednesday, 07 February 2024 21:29
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
The strategic importance of sun-synchronous orbits for earth observation missions, crucial for both civil and defense applications, is being challenged by an escalating risk of collisions. These orbits, characterized by their paths over the Earth's polar regions, are increasingly congested due to a surge in satellite launches, posing significant dangers to satellite operators and global space op
The strategic importance of sun-synchronous orbits for earth observation missions, crucial for both civil and defense applications, is being challenged by an escalating risk of collisions. These orbits, characterized by their paths over the Earth's polar regions, are increasingly congested due to a surge in satellite launches, posing significant dangers to satellite operators and global space op China launches first two-way laser communication terminal into space
Wednesday, 07 February 2024 21:29
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
In a significant advancement for space-based communication, China has successfully deployed its first two-way laser communication terminal into orbit, marking a pivotal step in enhancing data transfer capabilities from space. This experimental terminal, developed by Shenzhen-based HiStarlink in collaboration with AdaSpace, a satellite maker from Chengdu, was launched aboard the Xingshidai 20 sat
In a significant advancement for space-based communication, China has successfully deployed its first two-way laser communication terminal into orbit, marking a pivotal step in enhancing data transfer capabilities from space. This experimental terminal, developed by Shenzhen-based HiStarlink in collaboration with AdaSpace, a satellite maker from Chengdu, was launched aboard the Xingshidai 20 sat Geespace achieves milestone in satellite constellation development for future mobility
Wednesday, 07 February 2024 21:29
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
Geespace, a growing force in China's burgeoning private space sector, has marked a significant milestone in the development of the Geely Future Mobility Constellation with the recent launch of eleven low-orbit satellites.
This initiative positions Geespace alongside global satellite communications giants like Iridium, Globalstar, Orbcomm, OneWeb, and SpaceX, underscoring its capabilities i
Geespace, a growing force in China's burgeoning private space sector, has marked a significant milestone in the development of the Geely Future Mobility Constellation with the recent launch of eleven low-orbit satellites.
This initiative positions Geespace alongside global satellite communications giants like Iridium, Globalstar, Orbcomm, OneWeb, and SpaceX, underscoring its capabilities i