Washington DC (SPX) Feb 04, 2025
Mining ocean resources needed for electric cars and other devices is currently a hot issue of dispute. Final resolution of how or whether the seabed should be exploited is pending. Outcomes in this contentious area could create precedents that could impact decisions about mining the moon. These precedents might shape the how and why of mining the Moon and shape the future and the sustainab

Washington DC (UPI) Feb 4, 2025
SpaceX launched its Maxar 3 mission, with two high-resolution commercial satellites on board, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday after Monday's launch was scrubbed. The Maxar 3 mission, which carried both WorldView Legion satellites into mid-inclination Earth orbit, lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at about 6:13 p.m. EST. "SpaceX has confirmed that it is now se

Paris, France (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
In a milestone move, the European Space Agency (ESA), Finland's government, and the Finnish Meteorological Institute have begun laying the groundwork for a new Earth observation calibration and validation supersite in Sodankyla, Lapland. This collaborative endeavor promises wide-ranging benefits for Europe's space community. Developed as a shared initiative, this facility will bolster ESA'

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
ATLAS Space Operations(R) has formed a strategic alliance with HawkEye 360, a leader in space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics. This partnership incorporates ATLAS' ground stations in Mingenew, Australia and Awarua, New Zealand into HawkEye 360's global network, further strengthening the company's RF monitoring initiatives. "Integrating the ATLAS ground stations in Mingenew an

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
Mobix Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX), recognized for cutting-edge Wireless technology and semiconductor expertise, reports that its newly integrated RaGE Systems Inc. (CAGE:863W3) has been selected for a Phase 1 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award. This grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), supports initial work with the Univers

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
Kayhan Space, a provider of modern spaceflight and safety solutions, has announced the official rollout of its expanded Satcat Product Suite. This major enhancement of its space intelligence exchange platform merges the core capabilities of Satcat, a premier data hub, with Pathfinder, an advanced suite of spaceflight tools, into a single integrated offering. It unifies the industry's most

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has signed a multi-year contract with geospatial intelligence fusion specialist EMDYN (Emerging Dynamics) to provide satellite imagery services for defense clients around the world. This agreement enables international defense agencies to implement automated tip-and-cue tasking through APIs and combine signals intelligence with other data sources to support

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the "Company" or "Sidus"), known for its innovative and agile space mission services, has confirmed that LizzieSat(TM)-3 has arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The spacecraft will now undergo integration in advance of its planned deployment into low Earth orbit no earlier than the first quarter of 2025, as part of SpaceX's Transporter-13 rideshare m

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 04, 2025
In a joint effort spanning multiple universities, researchers at Virginia Tech have identified a new solid lubricating strategy that can significantly reduce friction in high-temperature machinery. Performing well beyond the thermal limits where traditional options like graphite fail, this technology was featured in Nature Communications. "This breakthrough solid-state lubricant could chan

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
Researchers affiliated with the Ateneo de Manila University and National University- Mall of Asia Campus have revealed a unique application for the large volumes of volcanic ash that blanketed parts of the Philippines. Their investigation shows that Taal volcanic ash (TVA) can effectively serve as a barrier against ionizing radiation, potentially providing more sustainable shielding in industrie