NASA lab hopes to find life's building blocks in asteroid sample
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Houston (AFP) July 25, 2023
Eager scientists and a gleaming lab awaits.
A sample from the asteroid Bennu, which could be key to understanding the formation of the solar system and our own planet, is set to be analyzed at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston after it reaches Earth in late September.
The precious cargo is currently aboard OSIRIS-REx, a US space probe launched in 2016 to Bennu, which orbits the Sun
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China's GalaxySpace Debuts Revolutionary Flexible Solar Wing Satellite
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
China's commercial space company, GalaxySpace, has successfully embarked on a new chapter in the nation's space endeavours, launching the Lingxi-03 satellite from a Long March-2D rocket this past Sunday.
In a noteworthy first, the Lingxi-03 satellite is furnished with a flexible solar wing, a unique design for the nation. The solar panel, a single-layered structure, is impressively thin at
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PlanetiQ Commences Daily Deliveries of High-Quality GNSS-RO Data to NOAA
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Weather forecasting and climate research stand on the threshold of a new era as PlanetiQ, a forerunner in global atmospheric observation systems, kicks off daily deliveries of its top-grade Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) GNSS-Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) data to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In a forward-looking move, NOAA has committed $59.6 million over the next five
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Successful entry into service of the multi-mission EUTELSAT 10B satellite
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) reports that its newest venture, the multi-mission high-capacity EUTELSAT 10B satellite, has entered service successfully at the 10 East orbital position. This achievement demonstrates Eutelsat's continuous effort to meet the growing demand for mobile connectivity.
The EUTELSAT 10B's dual High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) Ku-band payloads promise
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Airbus and Astrocast extend collaboration for satellite IoT
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Airbus Defence and Space, the renowned aerospace industry leader, and Astrocast, the prominent satellite IoT operator, recently announced an extension of their partnership aimed at further developing and enhancing satellite Internet of Things (SatIoT) technology. This alliance will empower Astrocast to heighten its network capacity and offer reliable and affordable SatIoT solutions to its client
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Italian technology innovates rail worker safety with StreamEXO Exoskeleton
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
In a groundbreaking move towards industrial worker safety, the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has launched the StreamEXO exoskeleton, a wearable device designed to protect railway maintenance workers from physical overload. Following a successful 6-month test campaign involving 15 individuals in Italy, the prototype's results were impressive, showing a 50% decrease in ergonomic risk and a
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New Heights for Satellite Communication: Iridium Launches Certus for Aviation
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Iridium Communications Inc., an international force in global satellite communications, has unveiled its new aviation-specific commercial service, Iridium Certus. With this launch, Iridium Connected aviation solutions achieve certification and availability for a broad spectrum of aircraft, including commercial transport, business aviation, helicopters, private planes, and Uncrewed Aircraft Syste
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Optimum Technologies unveils innovative spacecraft facility in Northern Virginia
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Optimum Technologies, LLC, a vanguard in offering advanced space solutions, has unveiled its cutting-edge spacecraft integration facility in Northern Virginia. A substantial augmentation in the company's infrastructure, the newly minted facility is positioned to boost Optimum's growing influence in the space sector, bolstering their ability to serve up groundbreaking solutions for their clientel
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China's Lunar Mission targets manned landing by 2030
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
China's ambitious lunar exploration program has leaped forward following the announcement of its moon landing mission by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
The lunar venture aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, reflecting China's dedication to space exploration and its resolve to make significant headway in lunar exploration.
China's moon landing plan, as outlined by CMSA,
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China's Space Station Opens Doors to Global Scientific Community
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
In a significant development for global space research, China has announced the commencement of its application system, which is open to scientists and engineers who wish to undertake space science projects at its space station. This news comes directly from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), adding a new dimension to international space exploration efforts.
The initiative represents an
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AI and satellite imagery transform solar energy potential mapping in China
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
China's pursuit of carbon neutrality has made a substantial advancement following a successful collaboration among leading research and meteorological organizations. The Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP/CAS), the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), and the National Satellite Meteorological Center (MSMC) of the China Meteorological Administration have collectiv
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Breakthrough in rapid proton capture process unveils new reaction rate
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
In an important breakthrough for nuclear astrophysics, an international team led by HOU Suqing from the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully derived a new reaction rate for a crucial component of the rapid proton capture process (rp-process). Their findings were recently published in The Astrophysical Journal.
Type I X-ray bursts, the most common
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Litli-Hrútur eruption seen from space
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 09:00![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
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On 10 July 2023, a volcano some 30 km from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, erupted following heightened seismic activity in the area. Satellites orbiting above us have captured the molten lava and smoke plume puffing from the Litli-Hrútur volcano.
House rejects satellite spectrum licensing bill because of space safety provisions
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 23:15![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
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A bill intended to reform satellite spectrum licensing regulations failed to pass the House July 25 after some members objected to provisions they claimed gave the FCC authority to regulate space safety.
Spire to devise GNSS-independent aircraft tracking satellites for ESA
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 20:47![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
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A Spire Global-led group has won European Space Agency funds to develop a satellite to demonstrate a civil aviation tracking constellation that would not rely on GPS, or any other global navigation satellite system vulnerable to interference.