Madrid, Spain (SPX) May 07, 2024
INRED, a Colombian local connectivity service provider, in collaboration with SES, has announced the expansion of high-throughput connectivity services to remote areas in the Amazonas department using SES's Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites. This initiative aims to connect over 500 homes, schools, government entities, and thousands of residents, significantly enhancing digital inclusion under

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has been chosen by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB) to supply antennas and RF hardware for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta variant satellites, a key component of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). This new generation of satellites will enhance secure, anti-jam communications for warfighters across various d

Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 07, 2024
A breakthrough calibration method developed by researchers from Leiden University now enables the creation of sharp radio images of the universe at previously unattainable low frequencies. This innovative approach effectively overcomes the disruptive effects of Earth's ionosphere, allowing for unprecedented clarity in radio astronomy. The method was applied using the LOFAR telescope in Dre

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have uncovered significant insights into why Venus, despite being similar in size and mass to Earth, contains minuscule amounts of water. Their findings were published on May 6 in the journal Nature. The study focuses on a process called dissociative recombination, where hydrogen atoms are lost from Venus's atmosphere into space. This phe

Greenbelt MD (SPX) May 07, 2024
Ever wonder what happens when you fall into a black hole? Now, thanks to a new, immersive visualization produced on a NASA supercomputer, viewers can plunge into the event horizon, a black hole's point of no return. "People often ask about this, and simulating these difficult-to-imagine processes helps me connect the mathematics of relativity to actual consequences in the real universe," said J

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Recent findings by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists offer new insights into Jupiter's magnetosphere, potentially enhancing our understanding of terrestrial space weather. These discoveries could also influence the longstanding debate regarding the magnetospheric structure of the solar system's largest planet. "By exploring a larger space such as Jupiter, we can better understand t

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the completion of its first Archimedes engine assembly, the new 3D printed, reusable engine for the Neutron medium lift launch vehicle. The company has launched an intensive test campaign with several engine system activations leading up to the initial Archimedes hot-fire. Testing will occur at Rocket Lab's engine test stand at NASA's Stenn

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
In the ongoing battle against atmospheric drag in low Earth orbit, which gradually degrades satellite trajectories, the emergence of ion thrusters presents a significant improvement in space navigation. Unlike traditional propulsion systems that utilize bulky and costly chemical propellants, ion thrusters offer a lighter, more economical alternative for adjusting satellite orbits. Establis

Cape Canaveral (AFP) May 7, 2024
The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically called off just two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified, officials said Monday, pushing back a high-stakes test mission to the International Space Station. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were strapped into their seats preparing for liftoff when the call for a "scrub" came, because eng

Cape Canaveral (AFP) May 7, 2024
The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically postponed around two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified, officials said Monday, in a fresh blow to the US aerospace giant. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were already strapped in their seats preparing for liftoff when the call for a "scrub" came, in order to give engineers time to i