NASA's Spitzer, TESS find potentially volcano-covered Earth-size world
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:24
Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size exoplanet, or world beyond our solar system, that may be carpeted with volcanoes. Called LP 791-18 d, the planet could undergo volcanic outbursts as often as Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active body in our solar system.
They found and studied the planet using data from NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) and retired Spit Curved spacetime in a quantum simulator
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:24
The theory of relativity works well when you want to explain cosmic-scale phenomena - such as the gravitational waves created when black holes collide. Quantum theory works well when describing particle-scale phenomena - such as the behavior of individual electrons in an atom. But combining the two in a completely satisfactory way has yet to be achieved. The search for a "quantum theory of gravi Radio signal reveals supernova origin
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:24
In the latest issue of the journal Nature, astronomers from Stockholm University reveal the origin of a thermonuclear supernova explosion. Strong emission lines of helium and the first detection of such a supernova in radio waves show that the exploding white dwarf star had a helium-rich companion.
Supernovae of Type Ia are important for astronomers since they are used to measure the expan UK leads Europe in race for space investment, new report finds
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:24
A PwC-UK Space Agency report reveals the UK is the most attractive destination for private investment in space after the US.
New analysis from investment experts offers insight on the wealth of opportunities found within the UK's 17.5 billion pounds space sector.
The 'Expanding frontiers - The down to earth guide to investing in space' report, produced by PwC in association with the UAE partnerships boost commercial space opportunities
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:24
Bayanat and Al Yah Satellite Communications have announced a comprehensive Space Program aimed at building national satellite remote sensing and Earth Observation (EO) capabilities within the UAE to commercially address business opportunities in the local and global EO market.
The program forms part of the two companies' partnership with ICEYE, a renowned SAR satellite manufacturer based i Sidus Space contracts with Leaf Space for additional ground station coverage
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:24
Sidus Space Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a pioneer in the Space and Defense-as-a-Service satellite sector with a keen focus on manufacturing mission-critical hardware, providing multi-disciplinary engineering services, satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations and in-orbit support, has today expressed delight in announcing the signing of a pivotal service agreement with Leaf Spac New Beidou satellite launches into orbit
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:24
China launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on Wednesday morning to transport a satellite into space for the country's Beidou Navigation Satellite System, marking the first deployment of a Beidou satellite in three years.
As the countdown ticked down to zero at 10:49 am at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern mountainous region in Sichuan province, eight engines on the Chinese aerial remote sensing system obtains mountain, glacier detection data
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:24
A Chinese aerial remote sensing system has obtained effective mountain glacier detection data through an ongoing combined detection experiment.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Wuhan University are conducting a sky-ground scientific experiment to test the condition of glaciers in the Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province.
The experiment h U.K. government won’t buy Virgin Orbit
Thursday, 18 May 2023 09:13
The British government, which helped buy OneWeb out of bankruptcy three years ago, has no plans to do the same with launch company Virgin Orbit, a government minister said May 17.
Shaun to the Moon and baaa-ck
Thursday, 18 May 2023 08:04
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Shaun to the Moon and baaa-ck Amini gets initial funding for closing Africa’s environmental data gap
Thursday, 18 May 2023 04:00
Climate data startup Amini has raised $2 million for a satellite constellation to gather more Africa-focused environmental information.
Space Force selects Parsons to develop ground system for missile-warning satellites
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 20:50
The U.S. Space Force awarded Parsons a $55 million contract to develop a ground system for a network of missile-warning satellites in medium Earth orbit.
Space Force official: Lack of communication with China increases risk of mishaps in orbit
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 20:03
Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt said a lack of communication between the U.S.
Our oceans are in hot water
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 13:30
Adding to the grim list of record ice losses, record air temperatures and record droughts, which have all hit the headlines recently, the temperature of the surface waters of our oceans is also at an all-time high. With an El Niño looming, concerns are that we will soon be facing even worse extremes. Satellites orbiting overhead are being used to carefully track the patterns that lead up to El Niño to further understand and predict the consequences of this cyclic phenomenon against the backdrop of climate change.
Republican senators claim NASA being distracted by climate change and diversity initiatives
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 09:10
Republican senators used a hearing on NASA’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal to criticize the agency’s role in topics like climate change and social issues they argued were a distraction to its efforts to return humans to the moon.