Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
D-Orbit, a leader in spacelogistics and orbital transportation, is once again making headlines with the successful launch of its 13th commercial mission, named 'Beyond'. The mission utilizes D-Orbit's cutting-edge Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV), the ION Satellite Carrier, demonstrating the company's continued excellence in the space sector. The Falcon 9 rocket, a reliable workhorse in the

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
China's Long March rocket family has achieved a milestone with its 500th spaceflight, using a Long March 2D carrier rocket to deploy several remote-sensing satellites. This event, which took place on Sunday morning from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, underscores China's growing prowess in space technology. The launch, conducted at 9:58 am, was visually striking, w

Researchers will have rare opportunities over the next year to study solar flares and coronal mass ejections, observations that could lead to improved space weather forecasts.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
SpaceX has announced further revisions to the schedule for the Falcon Heavy's launch of the USSF-52 mission. The launch, initially set for December 10 and then rescheduled for December 11, is now targeted for no earlier than Tuesday, December 12 at 8:14 p.m. ET. This latest delay stems from a 'ground side issue', marking a deviation from the earlier weather-related postponement. SpaceX has also

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Live conversation between ESA astronaut and commander of the International Space Station (ISS) Andreas Mogensen and the 2023 Nobel Prize laureates Ferenc Krausz (in physics) and Moungi Bawendi (in chemistry). The event took place at the Nobel Prize Museum in Oslo which was connected to the ISS. Andreas showed a Nobel Prize he brought with him to the Space Station.

The winning entry to a Europe-wide data visualisation contest was announced and showcased last week at COP28. The ‘Little Pictures’ competition challenged the continent’s creative talent to design compelling illustrations using the range of global observation records available from ESA, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (Eumetsat) and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), to highlight the key changes taking place across the climate.             

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
SpaceX has announced a revised schedule for the Falcon Heavy's launch of the USSF-52 mission. Initially planned for December 10, the mission is now set for Monday, December 11 at 8:14 p.m. ET. This change is due to weather conditions affecting the planned lift-off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A backup opportunity is available at the same time on Tue