NASA shares first moon to Mars architecture concept review results
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 17:26As NASA builds a blueprint for human exploration throughout the solar system for the benefit of humanity, the agency released Tuesday the outcomes from its first Architecture Concept Review, a robust analysis process designed to align NASA's moon to Mars exploration strategy and codify the supporting architecture.
"Our first Architecture Concept Review is a milestone that will help our moon to Mars strategy unfold through the objectives in missions both near and long term," said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. "We're aligned with partners toward a future of expanded economic opportunity, scientific discovery, and greater activity on and around the moon, and with limitless possibilities deeper in the solar system."
NASA's Architecture Definition Document written for highly technical audiences, and an associated executive summary, provide a deep dive into NASA's moon to Mars architecture approach and development process. Six supporting white papers also released address frequently discussed exploration architecture topics.
"NASA now has a goal-based foundation upon which to build our current and future exploration plans," said Cathy Koerner, deputy associate administrator for the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
NASA releases architecture for human exploration of the moon and Mars
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 17:13NASA has released new details on the initial phases of its architecture to return humans to the moon as a step towards eventual missions to Mars.
Maxar secures Dish Network order in its first satellite contract of 2023
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 16:57Dish Network said April 18 it has ordered a satellite from Maxar Technologies to expand high-definition broadcast services over North America.
Sierra Space and ILC Dover partner on inflatable modules and spacesuits
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 16:16Sierra Space and ILC Dover announced April 18 they will cooperate on the development of inflatable space station modules and spacesuits.
U.S. SPACECOM tries to satisfy global military demand for satellite services
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 15:58Old NASA satellite falling to Earth, risk of danger 'low'
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 15:33An old NASA satellite is expected to fall to Earth this week, but experts tracking the spacecraft say chances are low it will pose any danger.
Axiom announces new government human spaceflight program
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 13:56Axiom Space has introduced a new program to allow countries to create human spaceflight programs without needing to develop their own infrastructure or other capabilities.
Inmarsat working to restore L-band services in Asia Pacific after satellite outage
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 13:46An aging Inmarsat satellite that pilots use to keep in touch with air traffic control beyond the range of very high frequency (VHF) ground radars is experiencing a prolonged outage.
Northrop Grumman clears design hurdle for military communications satellite
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:30Northrop Grumman completed a critical design review of a Space Development Agency communications satellite in 13 months, a fraction of the time required for traditional space programs.
10 remarkable Earth facts
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:25Every year on 22 April, we’ve celebrated Earth Day and the beautiful planet we call home. Earth Day, established in 1970, has been used to highlight our planet’s environmental challenges and raise awareness of the importance of protecting our world for future generations. But shouldn’t every day be Earth Day? We only have one beautiful planet after all. We hope you enjoy this curated list of 10 of the most remarkable facts about Earth.
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Webb images challenge theories of how universe evolved
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:37The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) appears to be finding multiple galaxies that grew too massive too soon after the Big Bang, if the standard model of cosmology is to be believed. In a study published in Nature Astronomy, Mike Boylan-Kolchin, an associate professor of astronomy at The University of Texas at Austin, finds that six of the earliest and most massive galaxy candidates observ
Virgin Orbit bankruptcy: why the UK's spaceport industry may still have a bright future
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:37The UK's space sector has shown a remarkable dynamism in the past few years. According to the latest official figures, the sector's revenue grew about 5.1% in 2021, outpacing the global space industry. This is even more impressive considering the UK's economy declined over the same period. And there is more to it than just the numbers. The new regulatory f
Orbit Fab closes Series A funding for $28.5 Million
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:37Orbit Fab, the leading provider of on-orbit refueling services, has completed a successful Series A round of $28.5 million in funding during an up-round that will allow the company to accelerate fuel sales and the deployment of fuel delivery and storage infrastructure in GEO, LEO, and VLEO orbits. The milestone funding round is led by 8090 Industries, with major investments by Stride Capit
Webb peeks into the birthplaces of exoplanets
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:37Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have taken a first look at their data that probe the chemistry of the regions of disks around young stars where rocky planets form. Already at that stage, the data reveal the disks to be chemically diverse and rich in molecules such as water, carbon dioxide, and organic hydrocarbon compounds like benzene as well as tiny grains of carbon and
HD 169142 b, the third protoplanet confirmed to date
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:37An international team of researchers from the University of Liege (Belgium) and Monash University (Australia) has just published the results of the analysis of data from the SPHERE instrument of the European Southern Observatory (ESO), which confirms a new protoplanet. This result was made possible thanks to advanced image processing tools developed by the PSILab of the University of Liege.