NASA Continues Progress on Artemis III Rocket Adapter with Key Joint Installation
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 04:16In a significant advancement for NASA's Artemis III mission, engineers and technicians at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have recently achieved a major milestone. They have successfully installed a crucial component, the frangible joint assembly, onto the launch vehicle stage adapter of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. This development is pivotal for the Artemis II
MAHLI Marathon: Sols 4025-4027
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 04:16Earth planning date: Friday, December 1, 2023: We have a three-sol plan today packed with many MAHLI observations! MAHLI will acquire images of the "Sequoia" drill hole, drill hole tailings, CheMin inlet, and the REMS UV sensor. APXS has a second measurement of the "Sequoia" drill tailings, offset slightly from the first tailings measurement made on Sol 4024. The plan also includes many at
The Rise of the Virtual Mission
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 04:16For decades, satellites have been a valuable resource for understanding events on Earth in slow motion, from assessing damage from extreme weather, to forecasting crop outputs, to predicting economic activity from the number of ships docked in a port. At Loft, we believe that satellites can do more. Satellites should be able to provide answers and insights - not just raw data - in real tim
Axiom Space Chooses AWS to Power IT Infrastructure for Commercial Space Station
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 04:16Axiom Space, recognized as a pioneer in commercial human spaceflight and the developer of the world's first commercial space station, Axiom Station, has made a significant move in its IT infrastructure strategy. The company has announced its decision to fully embrace Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its terrestrial information technology (IT) needs. This strategic shift aims to fortify the necessar
New theory unites Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 04:16A radical theory that consistently unifies gravity and quantum mechanics while preserving Einstein's classical concept of spacetime has been announced in two papers published simultaneously by UCL (University College London) physicists. Modern physics is founded upon two pillars: quantum theory on the one hand, which governs the smallest particles in the universe, and Einstein's theory of
India returns Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module to Earth orbit
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 02:51SatixFy handed stock exchange delisting warning
Monday, 04 December 2023 21:46Industry report: Demand for satellites is rising but not skyrocketing
Monday, 04 December 2023 21:15York reveals latest commercial space-as-a-service mission
Monday, 04 December 2023 18:01Huginn inflight call with Andreas Mogensen and ESERO Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland
Monday, 04 December 2023 14:43ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen called several ESERO establishments in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland where over 1000 students were waiting to ask questions about life in space and how science on the International Space Station can benefit life on Earth. Check it out to learn more about how water is recycled on the Space Station and what you need to be a good astronaut.
ESA and UNEP collaborate for a greener future
Monday, 04 December 2023 09:56In a significant step towards a more sustainable future, ESA and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during Earth Information Day at COP28 currently taking place in Dubai.
The memorandum signifies a commitment to harness the power of space technology and data for environmental conservation, nature and biodiversity protection and restoration.
Contract secures next step for TRUTHS climate mission
Monday, 04 December 2023 09:00Delegates from around 200 countries are convened at the United Nations COP28 summit in Dubai to assess the action they are taking to combat the climate crisis. With satellites fundamental to understanding and monitoring climate change, ESA has awarded a contract to Airbus to take the TRUTHS satellite mission to its next development phase.
TRUTHS is set to provide the gold reference for climate measurements, thereby giving decision-makers more confidence in the data they use for climate action.
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Monday, 04 December 2023 05:10NASA updating policy for rideshare missions
Monday, 04 December 2023 00:28OTV-7 Mission: X-37B to Embark on Pioneering SpaceX Falcon Heavy Flight
Sunday, 03 December 2023 05:35The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in collaboration with the United States Space Force (USSF) and SpaceX, is in the final stages of preparation for the launch of the seventh mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, known as OTV-7. Scheduled for December 10, 2023, this mission, designated USSF-52, marks a significant milestone in the history of U.S. military space operat