Beijing (XNA) Dec 14, 2022
By studying lunar samples retrieved by the Chang'e 5 mission, Chinese scientists found that lunar soil grains retain more solar wind-implanted water at the middle latitude region than previously thought. Based on this finding, the scientists predict that there is a large amount of water resources available for utilization at the high latitude region of the moon. Scientists had previo

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 15, 2022
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology and the National Institute for Fusion Science have clarified the chemical compatibility between high temperature liquid metal tin (Sn) and reduced activation ferritic martensitic, a candidate structural material for fusion reactors. This discovery has paved the way for the development of a liquid metal tin divertor, which is an advanced heat-removal c

Elkton MD (SPX) Dec 14, 2022
Northrop Grumman has received funding through the Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for enhancements to its hypersonics manufacturing technology. The $8.8 million contract supports improvements that will help to shorten production times and drive affordability for hypersonic weapons in production. "Increased manufacturing capacity

Redmond WA (SPX) Dec 15, 2022
On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) announced a new partnership to help deliver internet access to 10 million people around the globe, including 5 million across Africa. Viasat, a global communications company, is the first satellite partner to work with Microsoft's Airband Initiative, and together they will deepen Airband's work in the Democratic Republi

Beijing (XNA) Dec 09, 2022
Scientists from Saudi Arabia will soon have the opportunity to carry out an experiment aboard China's Tiangong space station that is expected to help with the design and production of high-efficiency solar cells. According to an agreement signed in March 2021 by the Saudi Space Commission and China Manned Space Agency, the Saudi experiment will focus on studying the effects of cosmic rays

Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Dec 08, 2022
ICEYE, the global leader in satellite persistent monitoring of the planet and an expert in natural catastrophe solutions, has announced the start of a multi-year framework contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to support their efforts in managing various aspects of maritime operations with SAR data. Among its many missions, the European Maritime Safety Agency, a European

Bellevue WA (SPX) Dec 14, 2022
Spaceflight Inc., the leading global launch services provider, has announced it's preparing its 10th and final launch of 2022. Spaceflight provided the launch and integration services for Kleos Space's fourth satellite cluster, Observer, through ISISPACE Group on SpaceX's Transporter 6 rideshare mission. The four Kleos spacecraft are heading to a 525-kilometer Sun Synchronous Orbit aboard a Falc

Washington DC (SPX) Dec 09, 2022
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation that is designed to support the creation of a vibrant, sustainable, competitive, and innovative space sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The United Arab Emirates Space Agency is responsible for the development of policies, strategies, and places related to

Vienna VA (SPX) Dec 15, 2022
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) will launch six satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-6 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station no earlier than January 2023. The satellites will demonstrate advancements and new capabilities for Spire's weather and aviation solutions. Spire will launch two demonstration satellites carrying next-generation Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (A

Peterson SFB CO (SPX) Dec 14, 2022
Guardians at Space Delta 2 honed their skills in Space Domain Awareness by supporting Artemis I's 25-day, 1.4-million-mile mission. On November 16, 2022, NASA's Artemis I successfully launched from Space Launch Complex 39B. This landmark event marks the first successful launch of the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket. Artemis I reentered Earth's atmosphere on December 11, 202