Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 30, 2025
An international team spanning three continents, led by Dr. Petr Cigler at IOCB Prague, has demonstrated a method to create quantum centers in nanodiamonds in minutes, rather than weeks. Their Pressure and Temperature Qubits process produces industrial quantities of light-emitting quantum nanodiamonds, with enhanced optical and quantum characteristics, in a single week, compared to conventional

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2025
A new study led by Rachael D. Seidler, director of the University of Florida's Astraeus Space Institute, examined how factors such as sex, age, and body metrics relate to brain and eye changes in astronauts after space travel. The research, published in npj Microgravity, is among the first to detail sex-related physiological responses to spaceflight. Data showed that female astronauts exhibited

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2025
Astrobotic is preparing for the Griffin-1 lunar landing by applying a rigorous "test like you fly" methodology designed to validate every aspect of its Guidance, Navigation, and Control system. Each subsystem, including sensors and flight software, undergoes evaluation in conditions closely mirroring those anticipated during descent and landing on the Moon. The Griffin-1 GNC integrates Ter

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 30, 2025
Leonardo S.p.a. and Unibap Space Solutions AB have launched a strategic partnership to develop advanced real-time space intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. The collaboration targets integration of Unibap's edge computing platforms with Leonardo's future Earth observation infrastructures and enhancement of Unibap's systems to meet demanding mission criteria. Leonardo is

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – Investors are backing space companies with defense-related business lines.

Saudi telecoms giant stc Group has signed a 10-year agreement that includes a $175 million prepayment commitment to use AST SpaceMobile’s planned space-based cellular broadband network, the Texas-based venture announced Oct.

Four teams from different countries have been recognised for their breakthrough work in using artificial intelligence to detect earthquake damage from space, marking the conclusion of a global competition organised by the European Space Agency in collaboration with the International Charter ‘Space and Major Disasters’ – commonly referred to as ‘the Charter’.