China's space journey continues apace
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Beijing, China (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
The first-ever samples retrieved from the moon's far side, an iconic feat achieved by China's most recent lunar expedition, Chang'e 6, were on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which took place in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Nov 12 to 17.
This was the first time the valuable lunar substances had been shown to the public since they were brought
The first-ever samples retrieved from the moon's far side, an iconic feat achieved by China's most recent lunar expedition, Chang'e 6, were on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which took place in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Nov 12 to 17.
This was the first time the valuable lunar substances had been shown to the public since they were brought Massive eruptions did not trigger dinosaur extinction
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
Massive volcanic eruptions in India, once theorized as a potential cause of dinosaur extinction, likely played a minimal role in their demise, according to new research by climate scientists at Utrecht University and the University of Manchester. Their findings suggest that while these eruptions caused a temporary cooling period, their climatic effects had dissipated thousands of years before th
Massive volcanic eruptions in India, once theorized as a potential cause of dinosaur extinction, likely played a minimal role in their demise, according to new research by climate scientists at Utrecht University and the University of Manchester. Their findings suggest that while these eruptions caused a temporary cooling period, their climatic effects had dissipated thousands of years before th How to find a comet before it hits Earth
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Flagstaff AZ (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
Q: How do you find a comet that could pose a threat to Earth but hasn't passed our planet in the last 200 years or more?
A: You look for its footprint.
This is the basis of research led by Samantha Hemmelgarn, a first-year doctoral student in Northern Arizona University's Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science. In a study published in Planetary Science Journal in November, she
Q: How do you find a comet that could pose a threat to Earth but hasn't passed our planet in the last 200 years or more?
A: You look for its footprint.
This is the basis of research led by Samantha Hemmelgarn, a first-year doctoral student in Northern Arizona University's Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science. In a study published in Planetary Science Journal in November, she New simulation method reveals deeper insights into Earths core
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
How does Earth produce its magnetic field? While the general mechanism of the geodynamo effect is understood, critical details remain unresolved. A collaboration of scientists from the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Sandia National Laboratories, and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) has developed
How does Earth produce its magnetic field? While the general mechanism of the geodynamo effect is understood, critical details remain unresolved. A collaboration of scientists from the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Sandia National Laboratories, and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) has developed New study uncovers variety in Arctic Ocean hydrothermal vent systems
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
A recent investigation into Earth's northernmost hydrothermal system reveals a greater diversity of vent styles than previously known, offering critical insights into their origins and potential global impacts.
The findings, detailed in the journal article "Ultramafic-influenced submarine venting on basaltic seafloor at the Polaris site, 87N, Gakkel Ridge," published in Earth and Planetary
A recent investigation into Earth's northernmost hydrothermal system reveals a greater diversity of vent styles than previously known, offering critical insights into their origins and potential global impacts.
The findings, detailed in the journal article "Ultramafic-influenced submarine venting on basaltic seafloor at the Polaris site, 87N, Gakkel Ridge," published in Earth and Planetary Revolutionizing space-based thermal systems: AFRL Spirral Launch On SPX-31
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Kirtland AFB NM (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, launched the Space Power InfraRed Regulation and Analysis of Lifetime, or SPIRRAL, experiment, Nov. 4, 2024. SPIRRAL, flown by AFRL through the DOD Space Test Program, will characterize the performance of Variable Emissivity Materials, or VEMs, an approach toward solving thermal challenges for space vehicles while on-orbit.
VEMs are surface finis
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, launched the Space Power InfraRed Regulation and Analysis of Lifetime, or SPIRRAL, experiment, Nov. 4, 2024. SPIRRAL, flown by AFRL through the DOD Space Test Program, will characterize the performance of Variable Emissivity Materials, or VEMs, an approach toward solving thermal challenges for space vehicles while on-orbit.
VEMs are surface finis Space Machines Company unveils Optimus Viper rapid response spacecraft
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
Space Machines Company (SMC) has introduced Optimus Viper, a rapid-response spacecraft designed to protect critical space assets and deliver high-fidelity intelligence. This cutting-edge platform operates within 10 kilometers of target satellites, providing unprecedented insights and actionable intelligence for space infrastructure security.
The launch of Optimus Viper marks a significant
Space Machines Company (SMC) has introduced Optimus Viper, a rapid-response spacecraft designed to protect critical space assets and deliver high-fidelity intelligence. This cutting-edge platform operates within 10 kilometers of target satellites, providing unprecedented insights and actionable intelligence for space infrastructure security.
The launch of Optimus Viper marks a significant Space component commands highlight warfighting efforts at Spacepower Conference
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Orlando, FL (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
Space component field command leadership came together to discuss successes and challenges and provide insights into their missions during a panel at the Spacepower Conference in Orlando.
As adversaries like China and Russia continue to strengthen their space capabilities, the U.S. Space Force has emerged as an indispensable component of defense strategy, ensuring that space remains secure
Space component field command leadership came together to discuss successes and challenges and provide insights into their missions during a panel at the Spacepower Conference in Orlando.
As adversaries like China and Russia continue to strengthen their space capabilities, the U.S. Space Force has emerged as an indispensable component of defense strategy, ensuring that space remains secure A swarm of sensors and robots showcases Moon exploration potential
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
A unique lunar research initiative is underway in the LUNA hall, where the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is advancing exploration technologies for the Moon. At the core of the project is a swarm navigation network, connecting payload boxes, sensors, rovers, and astronauts into a synchronized web for seamless communication and navigation.
"Every robot, sensor or astronaut becomes a particip
A unique lunar research initiative is underway in the LUNA hall, where the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is advancing exploration technologies for the Moon. At the core of the project is a swarm navigation network, connecting payload boxes, sensors, rovers, and astronauts into a synchronized web for seamless communication and navigation.
"Every robot, sensor or astronaut becomes a particip China launches four Earth-observation radar satellites into orbit
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
China successfully launched four Earth-observation radar satellites into space early Tuesday morning aboard a Long March 2D rocket, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The launch took place at 2:50 am from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, marking a significant step in China's expanding satellite network.
The four satellites, named
China successfully launched four Earth-observation radar satellites into space early Tuesday morning aboard a Long March 2D rocket, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The launch took place at 2:50 am from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, marking a significant step in China's expanding satellite network.
The four satellites, named 2 Russian cosmonauts perform spacewalk outside ISS
Friday, 20 December 2024 04:43
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 19, 2024
Two Russian cosmonauts will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to install an experiment package on one of the modules on Thursday morning.
Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner will leave the confines of the ISS to attach the package designed to monitor celestial X-ray sources and new electrical connector patch panels on the station's Poisk module.
Cosmonaut Al
Two Russian cosmonauts will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to install an experiment package on one of the modules on Thursday morning.
Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner will leave the confines of the ISS to attach the package designed to monitor celestial X-ray sources and new electrical connector patch panels on the station's Poisk module.
Cosmonaut Al Vega poised for expanded operations and next-gen development
Friday, 20 December 2024 04:43
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
ESA has signed a series of contracts with Avio to enhance the operational capacity of the Vega-C rocket and push forward the development of its successor, Vega-E. These agreements aim to increase the annual launch frequency and advance next-generation rocket technologies.
The contracts cover three key areas: upgrading Vega-C ground systems to support a higher launch cadence, advancing the
ESA has signed a series of contracts with Avio to enhance the operational capacity of the Vega-C rocket and push forward the development of its successor, Vega-E. These agreements aim to increase the annual launch frequency and advance next-generation rocket technologies.
The contracts cover three key areas: upgrading Vega-C ground systems to support a higher launch cadence, advancing the Second Ariane 6 components assembled at Europe's Spaceport
Friday, 20 December 2024 04:43
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
The assembly of Europe's second Ariane 6 rocket, designated VA263, is underway at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana following the arrival of its primary components. The core and upper stages were shipped from France and Germany aboard the innovative vessel Canopee, marking a significant milestone in the launch campaign.
The Canopee ship, specially designed to use wind-powered sails, redu
The assembly of Europe's second Ariane 6 rocket, designated VA263, is underway at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana following the arrival of its primary components. The core and upper stages were shipped from France and Germany aboard the innovative vessel Canopee, marking a significant milestone in the launch campaign.
The Canopee ship, specially designed to use wind-powered sails, redu Space Gardens
Friday, 20 December 2024 04:43
Houston TX (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, one challenge is figuring out how to provide crew members with enough healthy food. Bringing along a supply for months or even years in space is impractical, and stored food can lose taste and nutritional value. Growing plants in space is one way to help solve this problem. Tending space gardens also has positive psychological effects for crew members
As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, one challenge is figuring out how to provide crew members with enough healthy food. Bringing along a supply for months or even years in space is impractical, and stored food can lose taste and nutritional value. Growing plants in space is one way to help solve this problem. Tending space gardens also has positive psychological effects for crew members Five Ways to Explore NASA's Portfolio of Technologies with TechPort 4.0
Friday, 20 December 2024 04:43
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
Have you ever wanted to find all your favorite NASA technology in one place? NASA stakeholders did, too! We listened to your feedback, brainstormed user-focused features, and created the most robust technology system to date.
NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate is excited to announce the release of TechPort version 4.0 - your gateway into our technology community. NASA tuned into f
Have you ever wanted to find all your favorite NASA technology in one place? NASA stakeholders did, too! We listened to your feedback, brainstormed user-focused features, and created the most robust technology system to date.
NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate is excited to announce the release of TechPort version 4.0 - your gateway into our technology community. NASA tuned into f