ET phone Dublin? Astrophysicists scan the Galaxy for signs of life
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:36Astrophysicists from Trinity College Dublin are scanning the Universe for "technosignatures" emanating from distant planets that would provide support for the existence of intelligent, alien life. Using the Irish LOFAR telescope and its counterpart in Onsala, Sweden, the team - led by Professor Evan Keane, Associate Professor of Radio Astronomy in Trinity's School of Physics, and Head of t
A simulation to visualize the evolution of Alpine ice cover over the last 120,000 years
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:36The last glacial period began around 115,000 years ago, and was punctuated by cold and warmer cycles, resulting in the advance and retreat of glaciers that shaped the landscape of the European Alps and their surroundings, carving out valleys. A new computer model makes it possible to reconstruct this evolution with unprecedented precision. It provides a direct visualization of the phenomen
International ocean satellite monitors how El Nino is shaping up
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:36Not all El Nino events are created equal. Their impacts vary widely, and satellites like the U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich help anticipate those impacts on a global scale by tracking changes in sea surface height in the Pacific Ocean. Water expands as it warms, so sea levels tend to be higher in places with warmer water. El Ninos are characterized by higher-than-normal sea leve
Open doors for the ESA-ESTEC Open Day
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 08:00On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October 2023, the European Space Agency opened the doors to the European Space Research and Technology Centre, ESTEC, in the Netherlands. Where science meets science fiction, the theme of this year's open day was ‘Science Fiction Gets Real’, highlighting how science fiction has inspired scientists and engineers to join ESA, and turn once imaginary concepts into science fact. The single largest ESA establishment invited the public to meet astronauts, view spacecraft, and peer behind the scenes of Europe’s space adventure, along with a full schedule of events and talks from Space
ULA sets Christmas Eve launch date for first Vulcan Centaur
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 20:39Next generation Moon camera tested in Europe
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 20:14When astronauts return to the Moon, they will take more pictures of the lunar surface than any humans before. To develop the best camera for the job, European astronauts and scientists are lending a helping hand to NASA’s Artemis imagery team.
DoD developing strategy to tap commercial space market
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 19:14Space rocks and asteroid dust are pricey, but these aren't the most expensive materials used in science
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 16:18After a journey of seven years and nearly 4 billion miles, NASA's OSIRIS-RExspacecraft landed gently in the Utah desert on the morning of Sept. 24, 2023, with a precious payload. The spacecraft brought back a sample from the asteroid Bennu.
Roughly half a pound of material collected from the 85 million-ton asteroid (77.6 billion kg) will help scientists learn about the formation of the solar system, including whether asteroids like Bennu include the chemical ingredients for life.
NASA's mission was budgeted at US$800 million and will end up costing around $1.16 billion for just under 9 ounces of sample (255 g).
European Service Module for Artemis II connected to Orion vehicle
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 13:15The second European Service Module was connected to the rest of the Orion spacecraft which will be used in the Artemis II mission that will bring astronauts around the Moon and back for the first time in over 50 years.
ITU to consider lunar communications regulations
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 10:29Crunch time for Phoebus
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 10:00Launching things into space is hard. Aside from the engines and software, orbital calculations and the launch pad, the tanks that hold the fuel are a masterful example of engineering in their own right – and ESA will soon be testing the next generation of rocket tanks: Phoebus.
Japanese government grant to support work on new ispace lunar lander
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 09:37Terran Orbital to build 36 satellite buses for Lockheed Martin
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 09:35US Space Force to Leverage Danti's AI-Powered Data Search with AFWERX deal
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 05:40Danti, a tech company specializing in AI-powered data solutions, recently secured a Direct-to-Phase II contract worth $1.2 million from AFWERX. The focus of the contract is to leverage artificial intelligence in geospatial and broader data search to tackle key challenges faced by the Department of the Air Force, specifically the Space Force. AFWERX, in collaboration with the Air Force Rese
Industry and Academia team up to accelerate Power-to-Liquid Aviation Fuels in Germany
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 05:40In a significant step towards sustainable aviation, key stakeholders in Germany's aerospace sector have come together to expedite the development and deployment of Power-to-Liquid (PtL) aviation fuels. A Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed in Berlin, sealing a comprehensive research collaboration among Lufthansa Airlines, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR)