Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2024
Researchers are exploring the chemical processes in space that could have led to the formation of prebiotic molecules, which are crucial to the development of life on Earth and potentially elsewhere. A study led by undergraduate students Kennedy Barnes and Rong Wu at Wellesley College, under the guidance of professors Christopher Arumainayagam and James Battat, focuses on the impact of low-energ

Paris, France (SPX) Aug 21, 2024
In a pivotal moment during the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission, the spacecraft captured an impressive image of the Moon while performing the first-ever lunar-Earth flyby. This image was taken by Juice's monitoring camera 1 (JMC1) at 23:25 CEST on 19 August 2024, shortly after the spacecraft made its closest pass by the Moon. This maneuver successfully altered Juice's trajectory,

London, Canada (SPX) Aug 20, 2024
Researchers have identified the specific locations from which most of the approximately 200 Martian meteorites originate. They've traced the meteorites to five impact craters within two volcanic regions on the red planet called Tharsis and Elysium. Their study was published recently in the journal Science Advances. Martian meteorites find their way to Earth when something hits the surface

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a prominent provider of Earth observation data, recently highlighted key partnerships across Central and South America at its "Planet On The Road" event in Bogota, Colombia. The conference featured discussions led by data specialists, AI experts, and government representatives from Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia on the integration of satellite data into various sectors

London (AFP) Aug 20, 2024
The UK is to build a new facility to help protect military equipment against foreign GPS jamming, the defence ministry announced on Wednesday amid a rise in hostile threats. The so-called silent hangar site will aim to protect equipment from "attempts to jam GPS devices" and develop kit that can "perform in the harshest electromagnetic environment on operations", the MoD said. The facili

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2024
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a provider of precision space infrastructure solutions, has been awarded a $2 million subcontract by Craig Technologies. The contract involves manufacturing two Fleet Interactive Display Equipment (FIDE) Pre-production Unit Main panels for Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI), in support of a key U.S. Navy program. This marks the third time Sidus Space has been

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded two prototype agreements valued at around $424 million to construct and operate 20 Gamma variant space vehicles for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL). These satellites will enhance the demonstration of advanced tactical satellite communication (TACSATCOM) capabilities during the Tranche 2 phase and into the future. York Space Systems, based

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a prominent player in space infrastructure, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Hera Systems, Inc., a spacecraft developer specializing in national security space missions. This strategic acquisition is expected to bolster Redwire's spacecraft offerings, particularly for specialized missions in geostationary orbit (GEO). Hera Syst

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a prominent provider of daily Earth data and insights, has secured a contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to support the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) program. The agreement will leverage Planet's SkySat high-resolution satellite imagery to aid NATO operations. Planet's tasking capabilities are set to enhance N

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024
Ovzon has secured its inaugural order for the Ovzon Pegasus service on the newly launched Ovzon 3 satellite, facilitated through Viasat Government Services. This marks a shift from the existing Ovzon SATCOM-as-a-Service, previously provided to the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DOD) via leased satellite capacity, to now leveraging the capabilities of the Ovzon 3 satellite. The contract, effect