Year in images 2023
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Year in images 2023
Our year through the lens: a selection of our favourite images for 2023
Shenzhou-17 astronauts conduct first spacewalk to repair solar array
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Helicity Space plants a seed for fusion propulsion technology - can it work?
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
Helicity Space, a name that's beginning to resonate in the commercial space industry, recently heralded a significant advance in its quest to redefine space propulsion. The company has successfully secured a $5 million seed funding round, a move that not only underscores the industry's confidence in fusion technology but also marks a pivotal moment in space travel innovation.
This round of
Helicity Space, a name that's beginning to resonate in the commercial space industry, recently heralded a significant advance in its quest to redefine space propulsion. The company has successfully secured a $5 million seed funding round, a move that not only underscores the industry's confidence in fusion technology but also marks a pivotal moment in space travel innovation.
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Paris (ESA) Dec 22, 2023
In a significant advancement for small satellite propulsion, the European Space Agency (ESA) and IENAI Space, a Spain-based technology firm, have introduced an innovative electrospray propulsion system known as ATHENA (Adaptable THruster based on Electrospray powered by Nanotechnology). This pioneering technology, designed to enhance the maneuverability and longevity of CubeSats and similar smal
In a significant advancement for small satellite propulsion, the European Space Agency (ESA) and IENAI Space, a Spain-based technology firm, have introduced an innovative electrospray propulsion system known as ATHENA (Adaptable THruster based on Electrospray powered by Nanotechnology). This pioneering technology, designed to enhance the maneuverability and longevity of CubeSats and similar smal ESA Partners with GMV for Advanced Greek Space Debris Tracking Radar
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Madrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 22, 2023
The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently taken a significant step in enhancing its space situational awareness capabilities by awarding a contract for the Greek Space Debris Tracking Radar (HSTR). This project, led by a consortium headed by Spanish company TTI Norte and including GMV, is set to play a pivotal role in monitoring the increasingly congested Low Earth Orbit (LEO) region.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently taken a significant step in enhancing its space situational awareness capabilities by awarding a contract for the Greek Space Debris Tracking Radar (HSTR). This project, led by a consortium headed by Spanish company TTI Norte and including GMV, is set to play a pivotal role in monitoring the increasingly congested Low Earth Orbit (LEO) region.
H MSBAI and Princeton partner in SpaceWERX contract to enhance space flight training
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
MSBAI in collaboration with Princeton University, has been awarded a significant contract valued at $1.25 million from SpaceWERX. This Phase 2 contract, part of the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) X22.D cycle, aims to revolutionize the process of space flight mission training through the introduction of GURU, a highly autonomous system designed to streamline expert workflows in softwar
MSBAI in collaboration with Princeton University, has been awarded a significant contract valued at $1.25 million from SpaceWERX. This Phase 2 contract, part of the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) X22.D cycle, aims to revolutionize the process of space flight mission training through the introduction of GURU, a highly autonomous system designed to streamline expert workflows in softwar NASA astronauts test SpaceX's new elevator for upcoming Artemis Lunar landings
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023
NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Doug "Wheels" Wheelock have recently tested a sub-scale mockup of an innovative elevator system designed for SpaceX's Starship human landing system. This system is earmarked for critical roles in NASA's upcoming Artemis III and IV missions to the Moon. The Starship, a centerpiece in these missions, is tasked with transporting two astronauts from the Orion spacecra
NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Doug "Wheels" Wheelock have recently tested a sub-scale mockup of an innovative elevator system designed for SpaceX's Starship human landing system. This system is earmarked for critical roles in NASA's upcoming Artemis III and IV missions to the Moon. The Starship, a centerpiece in these missions, is tasked with transporting two astronauts from the Orion spacecra Space Force Unveils Vision for 2030 at Inaugural Spacepower Conference
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
At the inaugural Spacepower Conference held in Orlando, Florida, from December 12-13, U.S. Space Force leaders outlined an ambitious vision for the future of the nation's newest military branch. The event, hosted by the Space Force Association, provided industry professionals and the public with insights into the Space Force's strategic direction and operational developments for the next decade.
At the inaugural Spacepower Conference held in Orlando, Florida, from December 12-13, U.S. Space Force leaders outlined an ambitious vision for the future of the nation's newest military branch. The event, hosted by the Space Force Association, provided industry professionals and the public with insights into the Space Force's strategic direction and operational developments for the next decade. US Space Force explores new frontiers in Norway: Partnership and Innovation Take Center Stage
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
In a significant step towards international collaboration in space, Major General John Olson, Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations at the U.S. Space Force, recently led a delegation to the Spaceport Norway conference in Oslo. This event marked a pivotal moment for the U.S. Space Force and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as they engaged in crucial dialogues about the future o
In a significant step towards international collaboration in space, Major General John Olson, Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations at the U.S. Space Force, recently led a delegation to the Spaceport Norway conference in Oslo. This event marked a pivotal moment for the U.S. Space Force and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as they engaged in crucial dialogues about the future o GMV reinforces satellite expertise with new Galileo Operations Center in Madrid
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Madrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
In a significant step for Europe's satellite navigation capabilities, GMV, the main contractor for the Galileo program's ground control segment, has recently inaugurated a replica of the Galileo operations room at its Madrid headquarters. This new facility mirrors the actual control centers of the European Union's premier satellite navigation system, Galileo, enabling advanced simulation and tes
In a significant step for Europe's satellite navigation capabilities, GMV, the main contractor for the Galileo program's ground control segment, has recently inaugurated a replica of the Galileo operations room at its Madrid headquarters. This new facility mirrors the actual control centers of the European Union's premier satellite navigation system, Galileo, enabling advanced simulation and tes Blue Sky Network enhances SkyLink with Iridium Messaging Transport Integration
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023
Blue Sky Network has announced that its dual-mode SkyLink solution now supports the Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) service, a novel development in satellite communications technology. The integration of IMT into Blue Sky Network's SkyLink is a notable step forward in the realm of satellite-based messaging. According to Ron Hume, Blue Sky Network's Chief Technology Officer, this new feature ai
Blue Sky Network has announced that its dual-mode SkyLink solution now supports the Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) service, a novel development in satellite communications technology. The integration of IMT into Blue Sky Network's SkyLink is a notable step forward in the realm of satellite-based messaging. According to Ron Hume, Blue Sky Network's Chief Technology Officer, this new feature ai KSC looks ahead to a busy year in 2024
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Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Dec 22, 2023
Another jam-packed year is in store for NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the momentum of a busy 2023 is carried forward into the new year. On the horizon are missions to the Moon, more crew and cargo flights to the International Space Station, and several upgrade projects across the spaceport.
NASA's first CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative mission with Astrobotic
Another jam-packed year is in store for NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the momentum of a busy 2023 is carried forward into the new year. On the horizon are missions to the Moon, more crew and cargo flights to the International Space Station, and several upgrade projects across the spaceport.
NASA's first CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative mission with Astrobotic Nuclear deflection simulations advance planetary defense against asteroid threats
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Livermore CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a modeling tool for assessing the potential use of a nuclear device to defend the planet against catastrophic asteroid impacts.
The research, published in the Planetary Science Journal, introduces a novel approach to simulating the energy deposition from a nuclear device on an asteroid's surface. This new tool impr
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a modeling tool for assessing the potential use of a nuclear device to defend the planet against catastrophic asteroid impacts.
The research, published in the Planetary Science Journal, introduces a novel approach to simulating the energy deposition from a nuclear device on an asteroid's surface. This new tool impr Fresh Research for Fresh Air: Harnessing microbes for removing indoor pollutants
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Washington DC (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
Researchers in Chile have designed an indoor air purification prototype which uses microorganisms to capture and degrade pollutants, with efficiencies above 90%.
In the study, published in SCI's Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, the scientists demonstrated that the system could operate for 8 months without any loss in efficiency.
As the demand for better insulation an
Researchers in Chile have designed an indoor air purification prototype which uses microorganisms to capture and degrade pollutants, with efficiencies above 90%.
In the study, published in SCI's Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, the scientists demonstrated that the system could operate for 8 months without any loss in efficiency.
As the demand for better insulation an Deep dive across the pond
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Astronaut candidates taking a plunge in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) for spacewalk training familiarisation.