Exoplanets explained by Nobel Prize winner (part 1) | The 5 Ws
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Astrophysicist and Nobel Prize Laureate Didier Queloz answers the who, what, where, when and why of exoplanets in this 3-part series.
ESA unveils longest-ever dataset on forest biomass
Friday, 02 May 2025 12:20
As the new Biomass satellite settles into life in orbit following its launch on 29 April, ESA has released its most extensive satellite-based maps of above-ground forest carbon to date. Spanning nearly two decades, the dataset offers the clearest global picture yet of how forest carbon stocks have changed over time.
Developed through ESA’s Climate Change Initiative, this new long-term record integrates data from multiple satellite missions – and will soon be further enhanced by data from the Biomass mission itself.
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Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
New York (AFP) May 1, 2025
Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5.
The tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed by its video game subsidiaries.
"We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market con
Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5.
The tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed by its video game subsidiaries.
"We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market con Aerospacelab chosen to supply satellite platform for JAXA mission via Mitsui Bussan Aerospace
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2025
Aerospacelab has secured a key contract to provide the satellite platform for a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) demonstration mission, in collaboration with Japanese partner Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA). The platform will host JAXA's SAMRAI payload, marking Aerospacelab's first direct engagement with both MBA and JAXA.
This agreement reflects Aerospacelab's growing influence in
Aerospacelab has secured a key contract to provide the satellite platform for a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) demonstration mission, in collaboration with Japanese partner Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA). The platform will host JAXA's SAMRAI payload, marking Aerospacelab's first direct engagement with both MBA and JAXA.
This agreement reflects Aerospacelab's growing influence in European satellite launches to track global forest biomass from space
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 01, 2025
On April 29, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Biomass satellite from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This milestone marks the start of a new era in climate observation, with the satellite equipped to measure the total mass of forest biomass across the planet using cutting-edge radar technology.
The Biomass satellite's radar system employs long-wavelength signals ca
On April 29, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Biomass satellite from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This milestone marks the start of a new era in climate observation, with the satellite equipped to measure the total mass of forest biomass across the planet using cutting-edge radar technology.
The Biomass satellite's radar system employs long-wavelength signals ca Sidus Space and Saturn partner to build low cost high performance GEO satellites
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2025
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a provider of agile space mission support services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saturn Satellite Networks, Inc., a leader in GEO satellite systems and reprogrammable payloads, to advance development of the new SBN-X satellite platform. This collaboration is aimed at delivering a next-generation, low-cost, high-performance geostationary communic
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a provider of agile space mission support services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saturn Satellite Networks, Inc., a leader in GEO satellite systems and reprogrammable payloads, to advance development of the new SBN-X satellite platform. This collaboration is aimed at delivering a next-generation, low-cost, high-performance geostationary communic Myriota adds 16 satellites through expanded Spire Global agreement to boost IoT network
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2025
Spire Global has announced an expanded agreement with Australian IoT company Myriota to design, build, and operate 16 new satellites carrying advanced second-generation payloads. The deal strengthens Myriota's partnership with Spire Space Services and extends its total satellite fleet to over 40 spacecraft.
The collaboration, which began in 2021, has enabled Myriota to scale its Internet o
Spire Global has announced an expanded agreement with Australian IoT company Myriota to design, build, and operate 16 new satellites carrying advanced second-generation payloads. The deal strengthens Myriota's partnership with Spire Space Services and extends its total satellite fleet to over 40 spacecraft.
The collaboration, which began in 2021, has enabled Myriota to scale its Internet o Volcanic eruptions linked to satellite disruption risks in upper atmosphere
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2025
Volcanic activity poses a surprising threat to satellite operations, according to recent research from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). The findings highlight how powerful eruptions can influence the upper atmosphere and disrupt satellite trajectories.
The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano serves as a dramatic example. Among the most intense er
Volcanic activity poses a surprising threat to satellite operations, according to recent research from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). The findings highlight how powerful eruptions can influence the upper atmosphere and disrupt satellite trajectories.
The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano serves as a dramatic example. Among the most intense er A Cosmic Explosion Forged Heavy Elements Like Gold and Platinum
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
New York NY (SPX) May 01, 2025
Among the major questions in astrophysics is the origins of the heavy elements in our Universe that make up the periodic table.
The lightest elements, hydrogen and helium, were formed mainly in the Big Bang that gave birth to the Universe. Somewhat heavier elements, such as oxygen and iron, are forged inside the hot cores of ordinary stars like the Sun and expelled into space when they die
Among the major questions in astrophysics is the origins of the heavy elements in our Universe that make up the periodic table.
The lightest elements, hydrogen and helium, were formed mainly in the Big Bang that gave birth to the Universe. Somewhat heavier elements, such as oxygen and iron, are forged inside the hot cores of ordinary stars like the Sun and expelled into space when they die Near Space Labs expands AI era geospatial imagery with 20 million Series B funding
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 30, 2025
Near Space Labs has secured $20 million in Series B financing to accelerate deployment of its stratospheric imaging capabilities across the continental U.S. Led by Bold Capital Partners and joined by USAA, Climate Capital, Gaingels, River Park Ventures, and existing backers like Crosslink Capital and Draper Associates, the round will enable Near Space Labs to scale its fleet and data delivery.
Near Space Labs has secured $20 million in Series B financing to accelerate deployment of its stratospheric imaging capabilities across the continental U.S. Led by Bold Capital Partners and joined by USAA, Climate Capital, Gaingels, River Park Ventures, and existing backers like Crosslink Capital and Draper Associates, the round will enable Near Space Labs to scale its fleet and data delivery. Slingshot launches turnkey system to enable space domain awareness for all nations
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 30, 2025
Slingshot Aerospace has introduced a globally available solution to help nations rapidly establish autonomous space domain awareness (SDA) capabilities. Called Sovereign Space Object Tracking, the new offering is designed to empower countries of any size or space experience to independently monitor and analyze orbital activities.
"For the first time, any nation-regardless of size or space
Slingshot Aerospace has introduced a globally available solution to help nations rapidly establish autonomous space domain awareness (SDA) capabilities. Called Sovereign Space Object Tracking, the new offering is designed to empower countries of any size or space experience to independently monitor and analyze orbital activities.
"For the first time, any nation-regardless of size or space Lockheed Martin completes Orion spacecraft for crewed Artemis II lunar mission
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has finalized assembly and testing of NASA's Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, officially transferring the vehicle to NASA's Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team. This handover marks a major milestone in NASA's campaign to return humans to the Moon and lay the groundwork for eventual crewed missions to Mars.
Designed for deep space exploration, Orion
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has finalized assembly and testing of NASA's Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, officially transferring the vehicle to NASA's Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team. This handover marks a major milestone in NASA's campaign to return humans to the Moon and lay the groundwork for eventual crewed missions to Mars.
Designed for deep space exploration, Orion NASA telescope begins infrared map of entire sky
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope has officially launched into its primary science mission, capturing around 3,600 infrared images daily to produce an unprecedented full-sky map.
Following its March 11 launch, SPHEREx completed a six-week phase of checkouts and calibrations. On May 1, it began operations aimed at capturing high-resolution data on hundreds of millions of galaxies. The two-year
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope has officially launched into its primary science mission, capturing around 3,600 infrared images daily to produce an unprecedented full-sky map.
Following its March 11 launch, SPHEREx completed a six-week phase of checkouts and calibrations. On May 1, it began operations aimed at capturing high-resolution data on hundreds of millions of galaxies. The two-year Tiangong returns largest sample set yet for biological and materials science research
Friday, 02 May 2025 09:28
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 02, 2025
The latest batch of experimental samples from China's Tiangong space station has safely returned to Earth, totaling approximately 37.25 kilograms and spanning 25 scientific investigations. Delivered by the Shenzhou-19 return capsule, this marks the eighth consignment of space station research materials.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported that the experiments covered space life
The latest batch of experimental samples from China's Tiangong space station has safely returned to Earth, totaling approximately 37.25 kilograms and spanning 25 scientific investigations. Delivered by the Shenzhou-19 return capsule, this marks the eighth consignment of space station research materials.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported that the experiments covered space life