Space Development Agency’s data-transport satellites get more complex
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 19:25
India's moon rover confirms sulfur and detects several other elements near the lunar south pole
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 19:11
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India's moon rover confirmed the presence of sulfur and detected several other elements near the lunar south pole as it searches for signs of frozen water nearly a week after its historic moon landing, India's space agency said Tuesday.
Scientists prepare ISS experiment to study how droplets form in space
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Dropcoal, short for drop coalescence, is a research project that studies how droplets form in space and on Earth. The results will grant insights into raindrop and cloud formation, fuel combustion and interactions between materials, all with broad implications for industry and academy. They also play a crucial role in administering medicine to astronauts during lengthy and far-reaching space missions.
The project encompasses experiments running during parabolic flights and in laboratories. The aim is to study droplet formation and coalescence in the low gravity environment of the International Space Station as part of a future ESA mission.
When drops collide
On Earth, gravity complicates drop formation. When a liquid falls or drips, gravity pulls it downward and affects the way the drop forms. Instead of a simple, perfectly spherical shape, gravity causes the drop to elongate or flatten out as it falls.
NASA's New Horizons mission still threatened
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 16:45 Write a comment
The New Horizons spacecraft that studied Pluto and Kuiper belt object Arrokoth continues its pioneering exploration of the Kuiper belt. However, that might soon end if NASA doesn't change course. The New Horizons science team has been told by NASA that the mission as they know it is slated to end September 30, 2024.
In response, many in the planetary science community have communicated extreme disapproval of that action to the agency. In addition, the National Space Society launched a petition drive to save the mission and its mission scientists. It's asking people to sign and show public support to the decision-makers at NASA. The deadline is the end of August.
Interested members of the public can also write to their Congressmembers or Senators directly about the issue. Those representatives can contact NASA administrator Bill Nelson to save the mission and its science team.
Andreas Mogensen's second mission Huginn soars high
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 14:30 Write a comment
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Huginn, Andreas Mogensen's second mission to the International Space Station, is now underway. Together with Crew-7, the ESA astronaut launched aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft Endurance on 26 August 2023, at 09:27 CEST (08:27 BST).
Alongside him are NASA's Jasmin Moghbeli, Satoshi Furukawa from JAXA, and Konstantin Borisov from Roscosmos. The crew will spend approximately six months on the Space Station, 420 kilometres above Earth.
This isn't Andreas's first journey into space. In 2015, he participated in the 10-day "iriss" mission. However, Huginn marks his first launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, and his inaugural experience with
Japanese space robotics company GITAI raises $15 million
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 14:00
Microsoft signs new partnership with AI and data analytics startup
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:30
SpiderOak demonstrates zero-trust software on ISS
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:15
TransAstra claims NASA contract for debris capture bag
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 12:00
Kremlin vows to pursue Moon race after Luna-25 crash
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 10:20 Write a comment
The Kremlin said Tuesday that Russia would not give up its ambitions to land a craft on the Moon after its first lunar mission in nearly 50 years failed this month.
The Luna-25 module crashed on the Moon's surface after an incident during pre-landing manoeuvres. An Indian mission days later successfully landed near the Moon's south pole.
"We know that the way to the stars is through thor Station Hosts 11 Crewmates from Five Countries
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 10:20 Write a comment
Eleven astronauts and cosmonauts are living together aboard the International Space Station following the arrival of the SpaceX Crew-7 mission on Sunday. While the new crewmates get adapted to life in microgravity another crew is preparing for its departure this weekend.
The orbital outpost's newest crew of four, representing the U.S., Denmark, Japan, and Russia, arrived on Sunday aboard t NASA to demonstrate laser communications from Space Station
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NASA uses the International Space Station - a football field-sized spacecraft orbiting Earth - to learn more about living and working in space. For over 20 years, the space station has provided a unique platform for investigation and research in areas like biology, technology, agriculture, and more. It serves as a home for astronauts conducting experiments, including advancing NASA's space commu UNIDIR and SWF Introduce the Space Security Lexicon: Bridging the Gap in Space Terminology
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 10:20 Write a comment
The intricacies of space security terminology can sometimes create barriers in international discussions. With the rapid evolution of space technology and policies, the need for a universal understanding of terms has become imperative. Recognizing this void, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and the Secure World Foundation (SWF) have crafted the "Space Security Lexic 
