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Monday, 04 November 2024 03:30
First Commercial Deep Space Spectrum License Awarded by FCC to AstroForge
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
AstroForge has achieved a landmark moment in commercial space exploration, becoming the first private company to secure a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for deep space operations.
This authorization covers missions beyond 2 million kilometers from Earth, as defined by the International Telecommunications Union. The approval allows AstroForge's Odin spacecraft to u
AstroForge has achieved a landmark moment in commercial space exploration, becoming the first private company to secure a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for deep space operations.
This authorization covers missions beyond 2 million kilometers from Earth, as defined by the International Telecommunications Union. The approval allows AstroForge's Odin spacecraft to u
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Monday, 04 November 2024 03:30
Southern Launch fully approved for Whalers Way rocket pad in South Australia
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
Leading Australian spaceport provider Southern Launch has received full approvals for the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex, located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Construction of permanent facilities will now move forward, with the first launches planned for late 2025.
Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp emphasized the importance of access to space, noting, "Access to space is crit
Leading Australian spaceport provider Southern Launch has received full approvals for the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex, located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Construction of permanent facilities will now move forward, with the first launches planned for late 2025.
Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp emphasized the importance of access to space, noting, "Access to space is crit
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Monday, 04 November 2024 03:30
Shenzhou 18 crew back in China after 6-month mission to Tiangong station
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
The Shenzhou 18 mission crew safely returned to Earth early Monday, completing a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The three-member crew, led by mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu, along with Lieutenant Colonels Li Cong and Li Guangsu, touched down at 1:24 am local time at the Dongfeng Landing Site, situated in the Gobi Desert within Inner Mongolia. Their return journ
The Shenzhou 18 mission crew safely returned to Earth early Monday, completing a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The three-member crew, led by mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu, along with Lieutenant Colonels Li Cong and Li Guangsu, touched down at 1:24 am local time at the Dongfeng Landing Site, situated in the Gobi Desert within Inner Mongolia. Their return journ
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Sunday, 03 November 2024 19:08
The Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in November
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Sunday, 03 November 2024 19:14
Chinese space station crew returns after six months in orbit
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Sunday, 03 November 2024 10:43
Dragon Freedom Prepares for Short Relocation Ahead of Cargo Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 03, 2024
Four Expedition 72 crew members are gearing up for a brief ride to relocate the International Space Station's Dragon Freedom spacecraft this weekend, creating space for an upcoming cargo mission. The crew has also spent the week conducting life science research and performing maintenance tasks aboard the orbiting laboratory.
NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbu
Four Expedition 72 crew members are gearing up for a brief ride to relocate the International Space Station's Dragon Freedom spacecraft this weekend, creating space for an upcoming cargo mission. The crew has also spent the week conducting life science research and performing maintenance tasks aboard the orbiting laboratory.
NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbu
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Saturday, 02 November 2024 22:37
Tsunami Tracked by International SWOT Satellite After Greenland Rockslide
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 03, 2024
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The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, developed by NASA and CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales), has captured unique data on a significant tsunami contained within the steep confines of Greenland's Dickson Fjord. This rare event, triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, sent seismic reverberations across the planet for nine days.
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The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, developed by NASA and CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales), has captured unique data on a significant tsunami contained within the steep confines of Greenland's Dickson Fjord. This rare event, triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, sent seismic reverberations across the planet for nine days.
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Saturday, 02 November 2024 22:37
Smart-Connect advances space tech for disaster response solutions
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 03, 2024
During disaster situations, effective communication becomes essential, but often ground networks are compromised. This issue leaves both the general public and emergency responders with limited access to critical information. Bandwidth shortages can significantly delay emergency operations, leading to loss of life. Recent calamities such as severe floods and wildfires highlight the growing neces
During disaster situations, effective communication becomes essential, but often ground networks are compromised. This issue leaves both the general public and emergency responders with limited access to critical information. Bandwidth shortages can significantly delay emergency operations, leading to loss of life. Recent calamities such as severe floods and wildfires highlight the growing neces
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Saturday, 02 November 2024 22:37
SpaceRISE Wins EU Contract to Build and Operate IRIS2 Satellite Network
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 03, 2024
SpaceRISE, a consortium involving Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL), Hispasat, and SES (Ticker: SESG), has been selected by the European Commission to design, build, and operate IRIS2, the European Union's ambitious new multi-orbit connectivity system. This award signifies a key advancement in securing a stable and autonomous communications network for E
SpaceRISE, a consortium involving Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL), Hispasat, and SES (Ticker: SESG), has been selected by the European Commission to design, build, and operate IRIS2, the European Union's ambitious new multi-orbit connectivity system. This award signifies a key advancement in securing a stable and autonomous communications network for E
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Saturday, 02 November 2024 22:37
Faster communication with Earth possible through record-sensitive receiver
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 03, 2024
In a significant advance for space communication, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new system featuring a silent amplifier and a record-sensitive receiver, enabling the faster and clearer transmission of images, videos, and data from space probes to Earth using light. This development holds potential for enhancing long-distance optical links that face p
In a significant advance for space communication, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new system featuring a silent amplifier and a record-sensitive receiver, enabling the faster and clearer transmission of images, videos, and data from space probes to Earth using light. This development holds potential for enhancing long-distance optical links that face p
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