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Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
Chinese scientists build largest-ever neutral hydrogen catalog in deep space
Beijing, China (SPX) Dec 14, 2023
Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope, or the "China Sky Eye," a team of Chinese astronomers built the largest-ever high-quality catalog of neutral hydrogen (HI) sources beyond our Galaxy.
Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, is a key component of galaxies. Within disk galaxies, the HI is a significant component of the interstellar medium.
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Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
Design the patch for Hera's Milani CubeSat
Paris (ESA) Dec 14, 2023
Milani needs you! This is your chance to design a mission patch for the Milani CubeSat which will fly with ESA's Hera planetary defence spacecraft to the Didymos binary asteroid system.
ESA is offering graphic designers and artists a unique opportunity to feature their work on the Milani CubeSat's mission patch. This competition is an exciting opportunity for students of graphic art or des

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Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
Some Icy Exoplanets May Have Habitable Oceans and Geysers
Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 14, 2023
A NASA study expands the search for life beyond our solar system by indicating that 17 exoplanets (worlds outside our solar system) could have oceans of liquid water, an essential ingredient for life, beneath icy shells. Water from these oceans could occasionally erupt through the ice crust as geysers. The science team calculated the amount of geyser activity on these exoplanets, the first time

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Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
NEOWISE space telescope marks 10 Years on orbit as End of Mission looms
Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 14, 2023
NASA's NEOWISE has had a busy decade. Since its reactivated mission began on Dec. 13, 2013, the space telescope has discovered a once-in-a-lifetime comet, observed more than 3,000 near-Earth objects, bolstered international planetary defense strategies, and supported another NASA mission's rendezvous with a distant asteroid. And that's just a partial list of accomplishments.
But all good t

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Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
Create your own sky map, find the weirdest stars and explore the surface of the Moon with the EXPLORE astronomy toolkit
Strasbourg, France (SPX) Dec 14, 2023
A new set of tools for astronomers and planetary explorers use interactive visual analytics and machine learning to reveal and contrast properties of objects in our galaxy. From identifying the 'weirdest' outliers in a population of stars to creating maps of the dusty Milky Way, or combining datasets for an immersive exploration of the lunar surface, the open-source tools are designed to help as

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Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon - 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions
Melbourne, Australia (SPX) Dec 14, 2023
The year 2023 proved a big one for lunar science. India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed near the south pole of the Moon, a huge accomplishment for a country relatively new to the space scene, especially after its Chandrayaan-2 craft crashed in 2019.
At the same time, NASA's been gearing up for a host of Moon-related missions, including its Artemis program. In 2023, the agency gained nine

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Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
Deep Sand Technology and GEODNET Foundation Collaborate to Enhance Precision Agriculture in Rural North America
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 14, 2023
Deep Sand Technology (DST), a leader in affordable autosteering and GPS guidance for agricultural equipment, has announced a significant advancement in precision agriculture through its partnership with the GEODNET Foundation. This collaboration aims to extend the reach of Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) services, enhancing farming operations in rural areas of North America.
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Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
NASA Partners with Commercial Space Firms for Expanded CubeSat Launch Services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 14, 2023
NASA is actively collaborating with several prominent commercial space companies under its Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This initiative marks a significant step in expanding opportunities for science and technology payloads, leveraging the growing capabilities of the U.S. commercial launch market.
The VADR program partners NASA with

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Friday, 15 December 2023 09:09
Apex satellite factory aiming to produce 50 units annually
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 15, 2023
Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company Apex recently announced the opening of its new headquarters, Factory One, in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Factory One, a blend of office, warehouse, and light manufacturing spaces spanning 46,000 square feet, is not just a corporate hub but a significant step towards amplifying the company's spacecraft production capabilities.

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Friday, 15 December 2023 02:23
New rockets set to launch in 2024
Washington (AFP) Dec 15, 2023
Several new European and American rockets are set for blast off in 2024, at a time the aerospace industry faces a shortage of launch vehicles fueled by the rise of satellite constellations.
Here are the maiden flights space watchers can look forward to next year.
- Countdown for Ariane 6 -
The Ariane 6 rocket, which carries Europe's hopes for space autonomy from the United States and

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