Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024
NASA has entered a new phase of economic impact by licensing an advanced superalloy, named GRX-810, to four US companies. This move leverages NASA's research and development investments funded by taxpayers. GRX-810, a superalloy designed for the demanding conditions of aerospace environments, promises enhanced durability and strength for parts used in airplanes and spacecraft, potentially

Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 09, 2024
China successfully launched two experimental communication satellites, Smart SkyNet 1A and 1B, into medium-Earth orbit using a Long March 3B carrier rocket. The launch took place at 9:43 am from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. This event marks the 21st space launch in China this year and the 521st flight in the Long March rocket series. The satellites, developed by

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024
In preparation for the Artemis missions, NASA staff including engineers, managers, and flight directors, recently engaged in a field geology course in Northern Arizona's volcanic terrain. This training is designed to equip the Artemis mission support teams with a practical understanding of lunar geology. The two-and-a-half-day program mirrors aspects of the intensive training that astronau

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024
In an eye-opening revelation, University of California - Riverside astrophysicist Stephen Kane was taken aback by the extreme conditions of a newly studied planet. Initial disbelief prompted him to reevaluate his data concerning the fiery world. Kane discovered that the planet, situated in a distant star system, is so heavily dotted with active volcanoes that it appears as a luminous red o

Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2024
Astrophysicists from The University of Hong Kong have unveiled a new technique to detect the universe's first stars, known as Population III stars. These stars, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, differ significantly from modern stars like our Sun and those forming today. Despite their massive size and high temperature, Population III stars were ephemeral and critical in the synthesis of

Paris, France (SPX) May 10, 2024
Scientists at ICRA and ICRANet have developed an innovative approach that significantly enhances the observation of early X-ray emissions from gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), utilizing the cosmological time dilation effect. This method allows for the detection of events occurring at the very edge of the observable universe, around 500 million years post-big bang, providing a new lens through which to s