Asteroid Impact Crater in Germany Offers New Perspectives on Martian Analogs
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
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Gottingen, Germany (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
Nestled just north of the Danube in southern Germany, the Nordlinger Ries presents a striking geological feature: a large, circular depression surrounded by hills, created by an asteroid impact nearly 15 million years ago. This site has become a critical reference point for understanding similar craters on early Mars, particularly since NASA's exploration of Martian craters began in earnest.
Nestled just north of the Danube in southern Germany, the Nordlinger Ries presents a striking geological feature: a large, circular depression surrounded by hills, created by an asteroid impact nearly 15 million years ago. This site has become a critical reference point for understanding similar craters on early Mars, particularly since NASA's exploration of Martian craters began in earnest.
Albedo secures NRO contract for Advanced VLEO satellite imaging capabilities
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
Albedo, a trailblazer in the field of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite technology, announced a significant advancement today with the acquisition of a 2.5-year contract from the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO). This contract, under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Framework, particularly focuses on the Comm
Albedo, a trailblazer in the field of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite technology, announced a significant advancement today with the acquisition of a 2.5-year contract from the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO). This contract, under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Framework, particularly focuses on the Comm
New antenna offers unprecedented flexibility for military applications
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2023
PathFinder Digital has recently been awarded U.S. Patent # 11,831,346 for a novel satellite communication antenna system, termed MONDO (Multi Orbit Network, Dual Operation terminal), signifying a significant advancement in military communication technology. This newly patented design is set to reshape the landscape of satellite communications, particularly in military contexts. MONDO is sp
PathFinder Digital has recently been awarded U.S. Patent # 11,831,346 for a novel satellite communication antenna system, termed MONDO (Multi Orbit Network, Dual Operation terminal), signifying a significant advancement in military communication technology. This newly patented design is set to reshape the landscape of satellite communications, particularly in military contexts. MONDO is sp
COP28: UK climate satellite contracts
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
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London, UK (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
The UK Space Agency, via its participation in the European Space Agency (ESA), has sanctioned significant contracts to two major aerospace entities - Airbus UK and Teledyne e2v. Airbus UK has secured nearly 95 million pounds, while Teledyne e2v has been granted 9 million pounds for their roles in the pivotal TRUTHS mission. Airbus UK's substantial funding is earmarked for the meticulous de
The UK Space Agency, via its participation in the European Space Agency (ESA), has sanctioned significant contracts to two major aerospace entities - Airbus UK and Teledyne e2v. Airbus UK has secured nearly 95 million pounds, while Teledyne e2v has been granted 9 million pounds for their roles in the pivotal TRUTHS mission. Airbus UK's substantial funding is earmarked for the meticulous de
China's expertise elevates Egypt's space ambitions with MisrSat 2 launch
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2023
In a significant advancement of international space collaboration, China has successfully launched the MisrSat 2 satellite for Egypt, as confirmed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). This event marks a notable milestone in the growing space cooperation between the two nations. The launch occurred on Monday when the MisrSat 2 satellite was propelled into orbit by a Long March
In a significant advancement of international space collaboration, China has successfully launched the MisrSat 2 satellite for Egypt, as confirmed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). This event marks a notable milestone in the growing space cooperation between the two nations. The launch occurred on Monday when the MisrSat 2 satellite was propelled into orbit by a Long March
Eutelsat OneWeb partners with Imperial College London for space weather monitoring
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
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London UK (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
Eutelsat OneWeb, part of the Eutelsat Group and a pioneer as the world's first GEO-LEO satellite operator, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Imperial College London. This partnership aims to leverage the power of its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to enable comprehensive global space weather monitoring. Such monitoring is essential to safeguard satellite operations
Eutelsat OneWeb, part of the Eutelsat Group and a pioneer as the world's first GEO-LEO satellite operator, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Imperial College London. This partnership aims to leverage the power of its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to enable comprehensive global space weather monitoring. Such monitoring is essential to safeguard satellite operations
Groundbreaking satellite study reveals local temperature impacts of land cover modifications
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
A groundbreaking study, led by Prof. Li and his team, has leveraged high-resolution satellite data to investigate the local temperature responses to actual land cover changes (LCCs) across various latitudes. Traditionally, research in this area was hindered by the coarse resolution of available data, which often necessitated the use of a space-for-time substitution to hypothesize potential effec
A groundbreaking study, led by Prof. Li and his team, has leveraged high-resolution satellite data to investigate the local temperature responses to actual land cover changes (LCCs) across various latitudes. Traditionally, research in this area was hindered by the coarse resolution of available data, which often necessitated the use of a space-for-time substitution to hypothesize potential effec
SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys PlanetiQ's High-Precision Weather Satellite, GNOMES-4
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023
PlanetiQ, a pioneer in global atmospheric observation, has launched its latest satellite, GNOMES-4. This event occurred aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 10:36 am PT on December 1, 2023. The successful deployment of GNOMES-4 into Low-Earth Orbit represents a leap forward in atmospheric research and weather prediction accuracy. GN
PlanetiQ, a pioneer in global atmospheric observation, has launched its latest satellite, GNOMES-4. This event occurred aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 10:36 am PT on December 1, 2023. The successful deployment of GNOMES-4 into Low-Earth Orbit represents a leap forward in atmospheric research and weather prediction accuracy. GN
Cultivate Space Launches Tianyan 16, First in Meteorological Satellite Fleet
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
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Sydney, Australiaq (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
Cultivate Space, a Beijing-based private satellite company, has commenced the construction of a meteorological satellite network, as announced by a company executive. The inaugural satellite in this ambitious network, named Tianyan 16, was successfully launched on Tuesday using a Ceres 1 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert. Tian
Cultivate Space, a Beijing-based private satellite company, has commenced the construction of a meteorological satellite network, as announced by a company executive. The inaugural satellite in this ambitious network, named Tianyan 16, was successfully launched on Tuesday using a Ceres 1 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert. Tian
DARPA picks 14 companies for lunar architecture study
Thursday, 07 December 2023 03:59LunA-10 Initiative: Charting a New Course for Commercial Lunar Operations
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
In a significant move towards fostering a robust lunar economy, DARPA has announced the selection of 14 companies for the 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study. This groundbreaking initiative is set to redefine the approach to lunar infrastructure, transitioning from isolated, self-sufficient systems to an integrated, commercially viable framework. Dr. Michael "Orbit" Nayak
In a significant move towards fostering a robust lunar economy, DARPA has announced the selection of 14 companies for the 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study. This groundbreaking initiative is set to redefine the approach to lunar infrastructure, transitioning from isolated, self-sufficient systems to an integrated, commercially viable framework. Dr. Michael "Orbit" Nayak
Iran sends biological capsule into space in step toward human launch
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
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Washington DC (UPI) Dec 6, 2023
Iran took a step closer to sending humans into space on Wednesday as its space agency said it successfully launched a biological capsule into space with animals on board. Officials said the capsule was sent 80 miles into space using an Iranian-built Salman rocket meant to test its launch, recovery and speed control system technologies, along with the capsule's impact shields, aerodynami
Iran took a step closer to sending humans into space on Wednesday as its space agency said it successfully launched a biological capsule into space with animals on board. Officials said the capsule was sent 80 miles into space using an Iranian-built Salman rocket meant to test its launch, recovery and speed control system technologies, along with the capsule's impact shields, aerodynami
China's sea-based rocketry expands with Smart Dragon 3's success
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
In a historic event that marked a significant milestone in space exploration, the South China Sea became the backdrop for its very first space launch mission. The early morning of Wednesday witnessed the awe-inspiring spectacle of a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket lifting off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province. The clock read 3:24 am as the rocket, a creation of the China Academy o
In a historic event that marked a significant milestone in space exploration, the South China Sea became the backdrop for its very first space launch mission. The early morning of Wednesday witnessed the awe-inspiring spectacle of a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket lifting off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province. The clock read 3:24 am as the rocket, a creation of the China Academy o
Digging Deeper to Find Life on Ocean Worlds
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
In February 2023, leading researchers convened at a NASA-sponsored workshop at the California Institute of Technology to discuss a transformative mission concept: deploying a cryobot to penetrate the icy crusts of Europa and Enceladus in the search for extraterrestrial life. This ambitious initiative is part of NASA's ongoing efforts to explore the potential habitability of these distant ocean w
In February 2023, leading researchers convened at a NASA-sponsored workshop at the California Institute of Technology to discuss a transformative mission concept: deploying a cryobot to penetrate the icy crusts of Europa and Enceladus in the search for extraterrestrial life. This ambitious initiative is part of NASA's ongoing efforts to explore the potential habitability of these distant ocean w
Momentus updates on Transporter-9 with triumphs and challenges in satellite deployment
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has provided an update on its recent mission, which was part of the SpaceX Transporter-9 launch on November 11. In this mission, Momentus utilized a third-party deployer system to place payloads into orbit, a common practice in the space industry. This approach allows for multiple satellites to be deployed using a single launch vehicle, thereby optimizing resources a
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has provided an update on its recent mission, which was part of the SpaceX Transporter-9 launch on November 11. In this mission, Momentus utilized a third-party deployer system to place payloads into orbit, a common practice in the space industry. This approach allows for multiple satellites to be deployed using a single launch vehicle, thereby optimizing resources a