Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
The Orion crew module, designated as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), has returned to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after an extensive 11-month test campaign at the Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. The spacecraft's arrival on December 21, 2024, marks another step in preparing for future Artemis missions. This is a return visit to Kennedy for the ETA. Afte

Paris, France (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
Novaspace, a prominent space consulting and market intelligence firm, has unveiled the 11th Edition of its Space Economy Report, projecting a significant growth trajectory for the global space economy. The report anticipates an increase from $596 billion in 2024 to $944 billion by 2033, driven largely by the advancement of downstream applications, signaling a transformative decade for the sector

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
Skylo, a leader in Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications, has announced its achievement in unlocking satellite connectivity for over a billion devices worldwide, spanning various industries and applications. This milestone positions Skylo as the largest commercial standards-based direct-to-device network globally. This expansion reflects the growing demand from both consumers and bu

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
SATELLAI, a leader in AI-integrated pet technology, presented its groundbreaking SATELLAI Tracker and SATELLAI Collar at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. These innovative products, equipped with satellite tracking and AI functionalities, offer dog owners enhanced convenience and peace of mind, especially during outdoor excursions. The SATELLAI Tracker, crafted for outdoor enthusiasts, excels in envi

London, UK (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
Scientists are advocating for the United Nations to establish a new Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focused on protecting Earth's orbit and curbing the accumulation of space debris. Currently, the UN recognizes 17 SDGs, introduced in 2015 to inspire global efforts to eliminate poverty, safeguard the environment, and promote prosperity. However, the increasing presence of satellites and

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is renowned for its mesmerizing display of light in the night sky. However, this natural phenomenon-driven by solar activity and carried by solar winds-can disrupt crucial communications and security infrastructure on Earth. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) have leveraged artificial intelligence to categorize and label a vast database

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an innovative approach that could pave the way for detecting the elusive "dark matter" and unlock deeper insights into the cosmos. Dark matter, which scientists estimate makes up about 85% of the universe's matter, remains one of the most mysterious components of the cosmos. Unlike visible matter-such

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
The SETI Institute has announced Gabriella Rizzo and Pritvik Sinhadc as recipients of the 2024 SETI Forward Award. Both honorees have demonstrated exceptional dedication to research that advances our understanding of life in extreme environments and the potential for extraterrestrial intelligence. These awards, established by Lew Levy, founder of the SETI Forward committee and a member of the SE

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
A NASA postdoctoral researcher at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has employed advanced simulations to propose that Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, formed in a manner akin to the Earth-Moon system. Unlike most moons in the solar system, Charon is an unusually large fraction of Pluto's size. This formation scenario could also help explain Pluto's active geology and the potential prese

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
NASA has unveiled a revised strategy for its Mars Sample Return Program, introducing a dual approach to increase the likelihood of successfully delivering Martian rock and sediment samples to Earth. This initiative will simultaneously develop two landing architectures during the program's formulation phase, fostering competition and innovation while aiming for cost efficiency and adherence to sc