Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025
Sierra Space, a major player in commercial space and defense technology, has announced the successful completion of a critical testing phase for its Resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Space Force (USSF). This third milestone marks a significant step forward, showcasing the integration of FlatSat flight software and hardware subsystems, as well as successfu

Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 12, 2025
Rheinmetall and leading SAR satellite manufacturer ICEYE have announced plans to form a joint venture dedicated to satellite production and advanced space solutions. This partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed on May 8, 2025, marks a significant step forward in the companies' collaborative efforts to expand their presence in the global space market. Under the

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025
Buried deep in the ice in the Antarctic are "eyes" that can see elementary particles called neutrinos, and what they've observed is puzzling scientists: a remarkably strong neutrino signal accompanied by a surprisingly weak gamma-ray emission in the galaxy NGC 1068, also known as the Squid Galaxy. The "eyes" are a collection of detectors buried in a cubic kilometer of ice called the IceCub

London, UK (SPX) May 12, 2025
A new GBP 5 million, five-year research initiative aims to tackle some of the most fundamental questions in solar physics, with a focus on the complex and dynamic processes occurring within the Sun's atmosphere. The Solar Atmospheric Modelling Suite (SAMS) project, funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC) new Large Award scheme, seeks to develop a next-generation modellin

Columbus OH (SPX) May 12, 2025
Magnetar flares, colossal cosmic explosions, may be directly responsible for the creation and distribution of heavy elements across the universe, suggests a new study. For decades, astronomers only had theories about where some of the heaviest elements in nature, like gold, uranium and platinum, come from. But by taking a fresh look at old archival data, researchers now estimate that up to

Paris, France (SPX) May 12, 2025
The assembly of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Plato mission is making significant strides, with 24 of the 26 planned cameras now integrated into the spacecraft. Once operational in space, Plato will utilize this extensive array of cameras to survey a vast portion of the sky in its search for terrestrial planets, aiming to uncover potentially habitable worlds. Assembly work is progressi

Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025
A team of researchers from Griffith University has introduced a new technique that significantly simplifies the use of high-dimensional quantum information encoded in light, potentially advancing next-generation quantum technologies. This breakthrough, detailed in the journal Physical Review Letters, leverages a quantum effect known as Hong-Ou-Mandel (HOM) interference to streamline the de

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025
The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have achieved a critical milestone in cislunar space situational awareness (SSA) with the successful completion of the Oracle-M (Oracle-Mobility) Hot Fire Test at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Conducted from March 16 to 21, 2025, this test represents a pivotal step in readying Orac

Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025
Liquid water, a critical component for the habitability of Mars, may still be present beneath its surface, according to a recent study conducted by an international team of geophysicists and geologists. The research, led by Dr. Weijia Sun from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, alongside Dr. Hrvoje Tkalcic of The Australian National University, Dr. Marco G. Mal

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced that it will launch its new medium-lift reusable rocket, Neutron, for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of a pioneering Rocket Cargo mission. This mission, set for no earlier than 2026, will serve as a critical step in developing rapid, point-to-point cargo transportation capabilities, aiming to bolster global defense logistic