Bright streaks reveal Mercury still geologically active
Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 29, 2026
A new analysis of Mercury has uncovered hundreds of bright linear streaks on crater slopes that point to ongoing loss of volatile material from the planet's interior, challenging the view of Mercury as a geologically dead and dry world. The work, led by researchers at the Center for Space and Habitability (CSH) at the University of Bern together with colleagues at the Astronomical Observatory of
A new analysis of Mercury has uncovered hundreds of bright linear streaks on crater slopes that point to ongoing loss of volatile material from the planet's interior, challenging the view of Mercury as a geologically dead and dry world. The work, led by researchers at the Center for Space and Habitability (CSH) at the University of Bern together with colleagues at the Astronomical Observatory of ESA member states back SWISSto12 HummingSat with fresh funding round
Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43
Renens, Switzerland (SPX) Jan 21, 2026
SWISSto12 has secured 73 million euros in financial support from European Space Agency (ESA) member states through the HummingSat ARTES partnership project, reinforcing development and industrialization of its compact geostationary telecommunications platform. The company now has more than 100 million euros in total recent funding after combining this institutional backing with additional capita
SWISSto12 has secured 73 million euros in financial support from European Space Agency (ESA) member states through the HummingSat ARTES partnership project, reinforcing development and industrialization of its compact geostationary telecommunications platform. The company now has more than 100 million euros in total recent funding after combining this institutional backing with additional capita Sidus Space advances LizzieSat-4 payload integration with Maris-Tech edge computing system
Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2026
Sidus Space Inc has reached a key integration milestone with Maris-Tech Ltd as the companies prepare to fly Maris-Tech's advanced payload aboard the LizzieSat-4 mission planned for launch later in 2026. The step marks the move from planning activities into active hardware testing and platform-level integration for the mission.
Sidus reported that testing of Maris-Tech's payload hardware is
Sidus Space Inc has reached a key integration milestone with Maris-Tech Ltd as the companies prepare to fly Maris-Tech's advanced payload aboard the LizzieSat-4 mission planned for launch later in 2026. The step marks the move from planning activities into active hardware testing and platform-level integration for the mission.
Sidus reported that testing of Maris-Tech's payload hardware is In-space manufacturing, quantum projects part of all-Boilermaker suborbital spaceflight
Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jan 28, 2026
Purdue University is expanding the scientific footprint of 2027's all-Boilermaker suborbital flight mission with the addition of onboard autonomous experiments in quantum technology and in-space chip manufacturing.
The experiments, prepared by Purdue researchers, will be housed in research lockers for the flight aboard a Virgin Galactic suborbital spacecraft, dubbed Purdue 1. The lockers j
Purdue University is expanding the scientific footprint of 2027's all-Boilermaker suborbital flight mission with the addition of onboard autonomous experiments in quantum technology and in-space chip manufacturing.
The experiments, prepared by Purdue researchers, will be housed in research lockers for the flight aboard a Virgin Galactic suborbital spacecraft, dubbed Purdue 1. The lockers j Space Station study maps hurdles for microbial manufacturing in orbit
Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2026
Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory have completed a spaceflight biology experiment on the International Space Station that shows how microgravity reshapes microbial metabolism and constrains biological manufacturing performance during long missions. The work, recently reported in the journal npj Microgravity, highlights both the vulnerabilities and potential of engineered microbes
Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory have completed a spaceflight biology experiment on the International Space Station that shows how microgravity reshapes microbial metabolism and constrains biological manufacturing performance during long missions. The work, recently reported in the journal npj Microgravity, highlights both the vulnerabilities and potential of engineered microbes AI digital twins aim to protect astronaut mobility on deep space missions
Thursday, 29 January 2026 03:43
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2026
West Virginia University researchers are developing artificial intelligence tools to help astronauts maintain movement control and overall physical health during long missions in microgravity environments such as space stations, the Moon and future voyages to Mars. Their work centers on building personalized computer models that capture how each astronaut moves and how their muscles are activate
West Virginia University researchers are developing artificial intelligence tools to help astronauts maintain movement control and overall physical health during long missions in microgravity environments such as space stations, the Moon and future voyages to Mars. Their work centers on building personalized computer models that capture how each astronaut moves and how their muscles are activate NOAA seeks more money and flexibility for commercial weather data program
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 22:22
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to dramatically increase commercial weather data purchases, Taylor Jordan, Commerce Department assistant secretary for environmental observation and prediction, said Jan.
GAO flags risks in Space Development Agency’s missile-tracking satellite program
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 20:45
Congressional watchdog says SDA is overestimating technology readiness
HEO acquires in-orbit satellite from Satellogic
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 20:32
HEO, the Australian company that performs in-space imaging of spacecraft, has acquired its own satellite though a deal with Satellogic.
Space-focused SPAC goes public after pricing $200 million IPO
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 20:26
TAMPA, Fla. — A shell company chaired by venture capitalist Raphael Roettgen began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange Jan.
Networks are keeping NASA's Artemis II mission connected
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SpaceX eyes IPO timed to planet alignment and Musk birthday: Report
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 20:02?️
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After switch from ULA, SpaceX knocks out speedy national security launch
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 19:40?️
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U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into classified wargame on nuclear threats in space
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 18:41
Upcoming tabletop exercise will examine response to weapons of mass destruction in orbit
Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 17:51
Gen. Stephen Whiting: A space becomes a contested military domain, the Pentagon needs not just rockets but also a sustainment and mobility infrastructure to support satellites