PSI researchers confirm new main-belt comet
Thursday, 05 December 2024 04:53
A mysterious object discovered in the main asteroid belt in 2021 was determined to be a main-belt comet by Planetary Science Institute Senior Scientist Henry Hsieh, Scott Sheppard of the Carnegie Institution for Science and Audrey Thirouin of Lowell Observatory.
Main-belt comets are icy objects found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter - rather than the cold outer Solar System wh Researchers conclude Venus was never suitable for liquid water or life
Thursday, 05 December 2024 04:53
A study led by astronomers at the University of Cambridge has determined that Venus has likely remained a dry, inhospitable planet for its entire history, countering long-standing speculation that the planet may have once hosted liquid water or conditions suitable for life.
Using an analysis of the chemical composition of Venus's atmosphere, the team inferred that the planet's interior lac Veteran Ventures Capital invests in Turion Space to drive advanced space technology
Thursday, 05 December 2024 04:53
Veteran Ventures Capital (VVC), a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting dual-use national security technology led by veteran entrepreneurs, has announced a strategic investment in Turion Space. Turion Space specializes in addressing critical space challenges, including space domain awareness and non-earth imaging, through their innovative Droid micro-satellite technology.
Turion's f BAE Systems completes key testing for NASA's SPHEREx Observatory mission
Thursday, 05 December 2024 04:53
BAE Systems (LON: BA) has finalized environmental testing for NASA's Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) Observatory. This mission, designed to conduct comprehensive all-sky spectral surveys in near-infrared light, aims to unravel key questions about the formation and evolution of the universe.
During its two-year mission, S New gravitational wave maps reveal hidden black holes and cosmic structures
Thursday, 05 December 2024 04:53
Astronomers from Swinburne University of Technology have led an international effort to produce the most detailed maps of gravitational waves in the universe. This research has also resulted in the creation of the largest galactic-scale gravitational wave detector and uncovered further evidence of a "background" of gravitational waves. These subtle ripples in spacetime offer insights into some o Searching for evidence of primordial black holes in planets and everyday materials
Thursday, 05 December 2024 04:53
The formation of black holes is often associated with massive stars collapsing under their own gravity. However, new research suggests the chaotic conditions of the early universe may have enabled the creation of primordial black holes (PBHs) long before stars existed. These PBHs, theorized to account for elusive dark matter, remain undetected despite decades of speculation.
A study co-led 
Umbra Space secures extended contract with National Reconnaissance Office
Wednesday, 04 December 2024 20:23
Relive Sentinel-1C on Vega-C launch
Wednesday, 04 December 2024 20:20
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The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite, Sentinel-1C, launched aboard a Vega-C rocket, flight VV25, from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 5 December 2024 at 22:20 CET (18:20 local time).
Sentinel-1C extends the legacy of its predecessors, delivering high-resolution radar imagery to monitor Earth’s changing environment, supporting a diverse range of applications and advance scientific research. Additionally, Sentinel-1C introduces new capabilities for detecting and monitoring maritime traffic.
The launch also marks Vega-C’s ‘return to flight’, a key step in restoring Europe’s independent access to space. Vega-C is the evolution of the Vega family of rockets and delivers increased performance, greater payload volume and improved competitiveness.
Silver Journeys – Space Rider woodcut poster
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Silver Journeys – Vega-C woodcut poster Silver Journeys – Ariane 6 woodcut poster
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Silver Journeys – Ariane 6 woodcut poster 
Personal AI assistants could help astronauts on long missions
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