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Tuesday, 08 July 2025 10:38
Crystalline grains found in space ice challenge assumptions about its structure
London, UK (SPX) Jul 08, 2025
Ice commonly found in space is not entirely amorphous, as long believed, but instead contains nanoscale crystals, according to a new study by scientists at University College London (UCL) and the University of Cambridge. The findings revise long-held views about low-density amorphous ice, which forms under extremely cold conditions in comets, icy moons, and interstellar dust clouds.
The re
Ice commonly found in space is not entirely amorphous, as long believed, but instead contains nanoscale crystals, according to a new study by scientists at University College London (UCL) and the University of Cambridge. The findings revise long-held views about low-density amorphous ice, which forms under extremely cold conditions in comets, icy moons, and interstellar dust clouds.
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Tuesday, 08 July 2025 10:38
K2 Space validates satellite systems in orbit and fires record-breaking thruster
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 08, 2025
K2 Space Corporation has marked two major milestones as it advances toward its first full satellite launch, the GRAVITAS mission, set for early 2026 to Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).
The company successfully executed its first in-space demonstration mission, launched in January 2025. This mission validated numerous vertically integrated satellite components-such as the flight computer, reaction
K2 Space Corporation has marked two major milestones as it advances toward its first full satellite launch, the GRAVITAS mission, set for early 2026 to Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).
The company successfully executed its first in-space demonstration mission, launched in January 2025. This mission validated numerous vertically integrated satellite components-such as the flight computer, reaction
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Tuesday, 08 July 2025 10:38
Orbex advances as UK contender in ESA launcher competition
London, UK (SPX) Jul 08, 2025
Orbex, a UK-based provider of orbital launch services, has been pre-selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) for participation in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC), marking a significant recognition of its capabilities and strategic role in Europe's space ambitions.
Launched by ESA in November 2023, the ELC initiative is designed to enhance sovereign European launch options and incr
Orbex, a UK-based provider of orbital launch services, has been pre-selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) for participation in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC), marking a significant recognition of its capabilities and strategic role in Europe's space ambitions.
Launched by ESA in November 2023, the ELC initiative is designed to enhance sovereign European launch options and incr
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Tuesday, 08 July 2025 06:15
From ESA lab to a historic drone race win
An autonomous drone has beaten human drone racing champions in an international competition for the first time. A team of scientists from Delft University of Technology has taken first place at the A2RL Drone Championship in Abu Dhabi – and the AI taking their drone to victory got off to a flying start in the lab of the European Space Agency’s Advanced Concepts Team just a few years prior.
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Tuesday, 08 July 2025 01:06
Bearings Used in Space Technologies: Engineering for the Final Frontier
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 08, 2025
One of the many critical systems that make satellite operations, space research, space observatories, space explorations, and space missions possible is space technology, where the need for space-qualified bearings is pivotal.
These mission-critical space-grade bearings are configured to overcome the challenges of space and ensure the success and longevity of high-value missions, on which
One of the many critical systems that make satellite operations, space research, space observatories, space explorations, and space missions possible is space technology, where the need for space-qualified bearings is pivotal.
These mission-critical space-grade bearings are configured to overcome the challenges of space and ensure the success and longevity of high-value missions, on which
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Monday, 07 July 2025 18:02
How to use fusion to get to Proxima Centauri's potentially habitable exoplanet
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Monday, 07 July 2025 12:10
Space Force command shifts on the Space Coast
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Monday, 07 July 2025 11:57
Spacecraft Bus Commissioning Complete for NASA's Arcstone
Washington DC (SPX) Jul 07, 2025
Commissioning of the bus, or the main structure of the satellite, has now been completed for NASA's Arcstone lunar calibration instrument.
Arcstone will now continue to go through commissioning to test its components and hardware and is expected to begin gathering science measurements approximately three weeks after launch - known as first light.
As a technology demonstration, Arcsto
Commissioning of the bus, or the main structure of the satellite, has now been completed for NASA's Arcstone lunar calibration instrument.
Arcstone will now continue to go through commissioning to test its components and hardware and is expected to begin gathering science measurements approximately three weeks after launch - known as first light.
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Monday, 07 July 2025 11:57
Sidus Space and VORAGO to Develop Advanced Radiation-Hardened Microcontrollers for Space and Defense
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 02, 2025
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has entered a strategic collaboration with VORAGO Technologies to co-develop and integrate next-generation radiation-hardened microcontroller (MCU) systems as part of VORAGO's Alpha Customer Program. The initiative is aimed at advancing Sidus' multi-domain space and defense infrastructure.
This partnership enables Sidus to test and implement VORAGO's high-perform
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has entered a strategic collaboration with VORAGO Technologies to co-develop and integrate next-generation radiation-hardened microcontroller (MCU) systems as part of VORAGO's Alpha Customer Program. The initiative is aimed at advancing Sidus' multi-domain space and defense infrastructure.
This partnership enables Sidus to test and implement VORAGO's high-perform
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Planet expands defense partnerships with key AI surveillance contracts
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 02, 2025
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has secured four significant contracts in the Defense and Intelligence sector, following its June 2025 earnings report. The new deals underscore rising demand for the company's AI-enhanced satellite data offerings that support critical government operations worldwide.
Among the latest wins, Planet signed a euro 240 million contract underwritten by Germany, which
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has secured four significant contracts in the Defense and Intelligence sector, following its June 2025 earnings report. The new deals underscore rising demand for the company's AI-enhanced satellite data offerings that support critical government operations worldwide.
Among the latest wins, Planet signed a euro 240 million contract underwritten by Germany, which
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