Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
Mars presents a challenging environment for measuring wind speeds due to its extreme temperatures, thin atmosphere, and dusty terrain. Traditional methods, such as gauging the cooling rate of heated materials or using cameras to observe "tell-tales" swayed by the wind, have provided valuable data on Martian weather. However, as plans to send astronauts to the red planet progress, there is a grow

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
A team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified hydroxyl molecules on the surface of the metallic asteroid Psyche using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The discovery of these hydrated minerals suggests that Psyche has a more complex history than previously understood, providing key insights as NASA's Psyche spacecraft makes its way to the asteroid, currently orb

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
NASA's Human Lander Challenge (HuLC) is now accepting submissions for its second year. As part of NASA's Artemis campaign, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon and prepare for future Mars missions, the agency is seeking innovative ideas from college and university students. This year, the focus is on developing cryogenic propellant technologies for human landing systems. For the 202

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a leading international launch vehicle operator to initiate the deployment of a small-class orbital vehicle from Spaceport Nova Scotia. This MOU is a pivotal development for Canada's growing role in global space activities, enhancing Spaceport Nova Scotia's position as a premier

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
NASA and the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian have announced the public availability of "high-quality, near real-time air quality data" from NASA's TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution) mission. Launched on May 30, 2024, this data release is part of an ongoing effort to enhance public understanding of air quality. The NASA Science Activation program's Cosmic Da

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, has introduced the next phase of its L-band tactical satellite service, L-TAC, offering new capabilities that allow users to access the service on-demand when and where needed. The L-TAC service, facilitated through Viasat's extensive L-band network, connects radio users and command centers across the globe by utilizing ta

Geneva, Switzerland (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
Scientists analyzing data from the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) aboard the International Space Station have encountered an unexpected abundance of cosmic rays composed of deuterons - atomic nuclei containing a proton and a neutron. This surprising discovery adds to the growing list of unanticipated findings from AMS, which has been operational since 2011 and has detected over 238 billion co

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
Inside devices like smartphones, fitness trackers, and virtual reality headsets, small motion sensors track movement. Larger, more sophisticated versions of these sensors, about the size of a grapefruit and significantly more accurate, are used to help navigate ships, airplanes, and other vehicles with GPS assistance. Scientists are now working to create a motion sensor so precise that it

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024
NASA's Cold Atom Lab, an innovative facility aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has made a significant advancement by using ultra-cold atoms to detect environmental changes in space. For the first time, the lab measured the International Space Station's subtle vibrations, showcasing the potential of quantum science in space applications. The recent study, published in 'Nature Co

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
A stunning image recently released by the China National Space Administration has captivated audiences, showing the desolate landscape of the far side of the moon. The photograph, taken after China's Chang'e 6 probe collected lunar samples in June, quickly went viral across Chinese social media, sparking widespread curiosity about the photographer behind the lens. Chinese space engineers h