NSF and ISS Lab allocate funding for space research projects
Wednesday, 08 January 2025 07:31
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For the tenth year running, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals that utilize the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory for advanced research into transport phenomena. This initiative includes investigations into manufacturing methods that employ transport processes and the materials resulting from such techniques. NSF has committed up to $3.6 millio Beyond the Dragon Arc a treasure trove of unseen stars
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Astronomers have captured images of over 40 individual stars in a galaxy so distant that its light has traveled for nearly 6.5 billion years to reach Earth, dating back to when the universe was only half its current age. This achievement was made possible through the combined power of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and a cosmic phenomenon known as gravitational lensing.
The galax Physicists propose new insights into dark matter through stellar streams
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Researchers have identified a potential explanation for the unusual features of the GD-1 stellar stream, one of the most thoroughly studied stellar streams in the Milky Way's galactic halo. This thin, elongated stream exhibits distinctive spur and gap characteristics that have puzzled scientists. A team led by Professor Hai-Bo Yu from the University of California, Riverside, suggests these featu AST SpaceMobile secures long-term spectrum access to advance space-based cellular services
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AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced an agreement to access up to 45 MHz of lower mid-band spectrum in the United States. This addition will significantly enhance its direct-to-device satellite communications capabilities.
This agreement positions AST SpaceMobile to combine its existing low-band spectrum coverage in the continental United States with premium lower mid-band sp Ligado Networks sues Inmarsat after spectrum partnership breaks down
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Satellite operator Ligado Networks, already suing the U.S. government over its stalled 5G plans, has filed a lawsuit against Viasat’s Inmarsat subsidiary for allegedly breaching their long-standing L-band spectrum partnership.
NASA proposes cheaper, quicker way to get Mars rocks and soil to Earth
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NASA to study two alternative architectures for Mars Sample Return
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NASA will spend the next year and a half studying two different approaches for returning samples from Mars.
Pentagon awards Anduril $14.3 million to expand production of solid rocket motors
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Anduril entered the solid rocket motor market in 2023 following its acquisition of Adranos
Coordinating risk assessments for radiation in outer space
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China’s Guowang launch raises questions about satellite purpose and transparency
Tuesday, 07 January 2025 15:35
SpaceX knocks out launch from Cape Canaveral
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NASA emphasizes role of the moon as testbed for future human Mars missions
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NASA experts argue that lunar missions are essential before attempting any human expeditions to the Red Planet.
Mark Boggett, Seraphim Space – Commercial Space Transformers
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In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with James Parker, Founding Partner, Leonid Capital Partners.
Bezos's Blue Origin targets Friday for first orbital launch
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Bezos's Blue Origin poised for first orbital launch this week
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin is poised to launch its first orbital rocket next week, marking a pivotal moment in the commercial space race currently dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Named New Glenn, the rocket is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida as soon as Wednesday 1:00 am (0600 GMT), with a backup window on Friday, according to a F