Revolutionizing space-based thermal systems: AFRL Spirral Launch On SPX-31
Friday, 20 December 2024 06:28
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Kirtland AFB NM (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, launched the Space Power InfraRed Regulation and Analysis of Lifetime, or SPIRRAL, experiment, Nov. 4, 2024. SPIRRAL, flown by AFRL through the DOD Space Test Program, will characterize the performance of Variable Emissivity Materials, or VEMs, an approach toward solving thermal challenges for space vehicles while on-orbit.
VEMs are surface finis
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, launched the Space Power InfraRed Regulation and Analysis of Lifetime, or SPIRRAL, experiment, Nov. 4, 2024. SPIRRAL, flown by AFRL through the DOD Space Test Program, will characterize the performance of Variable Emissivity Materials, or VEMs, an approach toward solving thermal challenges for space vehicles while on-orbit.
VEMs are surface finis Space Machines Company unveils Optimus Viper rapid response spacecraft
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
Space Machines Company (SMC) has introduced Optimus Viper, a rapid-response spacecraft designed to protect critical space assets and deliver high-fidelity intelligence. This cutting-edge platform operates within 10 kilometers of target satellites, providing unprecedented insights and actionable intelligence for space infrastructure security.
The launch of Optimus Viper marks a significant
Space Machines Company (SMC) has introduced Optimus Viper, a rapid-response spacecraft designed to protect critical space assets and deliver high-fidelity intelligence. This cutting-edge platform operates within 10 kilometers of target satellites, providing unprecedented insights and actionable intelligence for space infrastructure security.
The launch of Optimus Viper marks a significant Space component commands highlight warfighting efforts at Spacepower Conference
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Orlando, FL (SPX) Dec 18, 2024
Space component field command leadership came together to discuss successes and challenges and provide insights into their missions during a panel at the Spacepower Conference in Orlando.
As adversaries like China and Russia continue to strengthen their space capabilities, the U.S. Space Force has emerged as an indispensable component of defense strategy, ensuring that space remains secure
Space component field command leadership came together to discuss successes and challenges and provide insights into their missions during a panel at the Spacepower Conference in Orlando.
As adversaries like China and Russia continue to strengthen their space capabilities, the U.S. Space Force has emerged as an indispensable component of defense strategy, ensuring that space remains secure A swarm of sensors and robots showcases Moon exploration potential
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
A unique lunar research initiative is underway in the LUNA hall, where the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is advancing exploration technologies for the Moon. At the core of the project is a swarm navigation network, connecting payload boxes, sensors, rovers, and astronauts into a synchronized web for seamless communication and navigation.
"Every robot, sensor or astronaut becomes a particip
A unique lunar research initiative is underway in the LUNA hall, where the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is advancing exploration technologies for the Moon. At the core of the project is a swarm navigation network, connecting payload boxes, sensors, rovers, and astronauts into a synchronized web for seamless communication and navigation.
"Every robot, sensor or astronaut becomes a particip China launches four Earth-observation radar satellites into orbit
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
China successfully launched four Earth-observation radar satellites into space early Tuesday morning aboard a Long March 2D rocket, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The launch took place at 2:50 am from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, marking a significant step in China's expanding satellite network.
The four satellites, named
China successfully launched four Earth-observation radar satellites into space early Tuesday morning aboard a Long March 2D rocket, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The launch took place at 2:50 am from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, marking a significant step in China's expanding satellite network.
The four satellites, named 2 Russian cosmonauts perform spacewalk outside ISS
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Washington DC (UPI) Dec 19, 2024
Two Russian cosmonauts will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to install an experiment package on one of the modules on Thursday morning.
Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner will leave the confines of the ISS to attach the package designed to monitor celestial X-ray sources and new electrical connector patch panels on the station's Poisk module.
Cosmonaut Al
Two Russian cosmonauts will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to install an experiment package on one of the modules on Thursday morning.
Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner will leave the confines of the ISS to attach the package designed to monitor celestial X-ray sources and new electrical connector patch panels on the station's Poisk module.
Cosmonaut Al Vega poised for expanded operations and next-gen development
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Paris, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
ESA has signed a series of contracts with Avio to enhance the operational capacity of the Vega-C rocket and push forward the development of its successor, Vega-E. These agreements aim to increase the annual launch frequency and advance next-generation rocket technologies.
The contracts cover three key areas: upgrading Vega-C ground systems to support a higher launch cadence, advancing the
ESA has signed a series of contracts with Avio to enhance the operational capacity of the Vega-C rocket and push forward the development of its successor, Vega-E. These agreements aim to increase the annual launch frequency and advance next-generation rocket technologies.
The contracts cover three key areas: upgrading Vega-C ground systems to support a higher launch cadence, advancing the Second Ariane 6 components assembled at Europe's Spaceport
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Paris, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
The assembly of Europe's second Ariane 6 rocket, designated VA263, is underway at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana following the arrival of its primary components. The core and upper stages were shipped from France and Germany aboard the innovative vessel Canopee, marking a significant milestone in the launch campaign.
The Canopee ship, specially designed to use wind-powered sails, redu
The assembly of Europe's second Ariane 6 rocket, designated VA263, is underway at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana following the arrival of its primary components. The core and upper stages were shipped from France and Germany aboard the innovative vessel Canopee, marking a significant milestone in the launch campaign.
The Canopee ship, specially designed to use wind-powered sails, redu Space Gardens
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Houston TX (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, one challenge is figuring out how to provide crew members with enough healthy food. Bringing along a supply for months or even years in space is impractical, and stored food can lose taste and nutritional value. Growing plants in space is one way to help solve this problem. Tending space gardens also has positive psychological effects for crew members
As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, one challenge is figuring out how to provide crew members with enough healthy food. Bringing along a supply for months or even years in space is impractical, and stored food can lose taste and nutritional value. Growing plants in space is one way to help solve this problem. Tending space gardens also has positive psychological effects for crew members Five Ways to Explore NASA's Portfolio of Technologies with TechPort 4.0
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Washington DC (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
Have you ever wanted to find all your favorite NASA technology in one place? NASA stakeholders did, too! We listened to your feedback, brainstormed user-focused features, and created the most robust technology system to date.
NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate is excited to announce the release of TechPort version 4.0 - your gateway into our technology community. NASA tuned into f
Have you ever wanted to find all your favorite NASA technology in one place? NASA stakeholders did, too! We listened to your feedback, brainstormed user-focused features, and created the most robust technology system to date.
NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate is excited to announce the release of TechPort version 4.0 - your gateway into our technology community. NASA tuned into f More NASA science and technology set for Lunar delivery with Firefly Aerospace
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
NASA is expanding its lunar exploration efforts by awarding Firefly Aerospace a $179 million contract to deliver six scientific experiments to the Moon. This marks Firefly's fourth task order under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, targeting a landing at the Gruithuisen Domes on the Moon's near side in 2028.
Part of the Artemis program, this mission will focus on
NASA is expanding its lunar exploration efforts by awarding Firefly Aerospace a $179 million contract to deliver six scientific experiments to the Moon. This marks Firefly's fourth task order under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, targeting a landing at the Gruithuisen Domes on the Moon's near side in 2028.
Part of the Artemis program, this mission will focus on NASA names agency veteran as deputy manager of deep space program
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Washington DC (UPI) Dec 19, 2024
NASA has named a space agency veteran as deputy manager of its Gateway program, the administration announced Thursday. That program is central to the Artemis mission to return to the moon and for charting a path for the first human missions to Mars.
Carlos Garcia-Galan, 50, brings 27 years of human spaceflight experience to the job, the agency said Thursday. A native of Malaga, Spain, h
NASA has named a space agency veteran as deputy manager of its Gateway program, the administration announced Thursday. That program is central to the Artemis mission to return to the moon and for charting a path for the first human missions to Mars.
Carlos Garcia-Galan, 50, brings 27 years of human spaceflight experience to the job, the agency said Thursday. A native of Malaga, Spain, h NASA and Axiom Space accelerate plans for free-flying space station
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
NASA and Axiom Space have adjusted the assembly sequence for Axiom's commercial space station, aiming to expedite its readiness as a free-flying platform and reduce reliance on the International Space Station (ISS) during its assembly.
Under a contract awarded in January 2020, Axiom Space began developing a habitable commercial module to attach to the ISS, with the eventual goal of establi
NASA and Axiom Space have adjusted the assembly sequence for Axiom's commercial space station, aiming to expedite its readiness as a free-flying platform and reduce reliance on the International Space Station (ISS) during its assembly.
Under a contract awarded in January 2020, Axiom Space began developing a habitable commercial module to attach to the ISS, with the eventual goal of establi Venus Aerospace ignites VDR2 engine in major milestone
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
Venus Aerospace, a prominent innovator in hypersonic technology, has successfully ignited its VDR2 engine, achieving a critical milestone in its development of advanced high-speed propulsion. The VDR2 engine offers a unified solution for speeds ranging from Mach 0 to Mach 6 and represents the first successful test of a Rocket-Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) engine.
The VDR2 engine, revealed in
Venus Aerospace, a prominent innovator in hypersonic technology, has successfully ignited its VDR2 engine, achieving a critical milestone in its development of advanced high-speed propulsion. The VDR2 engine offers a unified solution for speeds ranging from Mach 0 to Mach 6 and represents the first successful test of a Rocket-Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) engine.
The VDR2 engine, revealed in Frosty landscape captured at Mars' South Pole
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Paris, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
The latest image from ESA's Mars Express offers a stunning glimpse of Mars' south pole, resembling a winter wonderland with its icy hilltops and snow-like layers. However, this scenic view belies the reality of summer on Mars, where the Sun's heat drives the retreat of seasonal ice formations.
A closer examination of the left side of the image reveals dark areas where the carbon dioxide ic
The latest image from ESA's Mars Express offers a stunning glimpse of Mars' south pole, resembling a winter wonderland with its icy hilltops and snow-like layers. However, this scenic view belies the reality of summer on Mars, where the Sun's heat drives the retreat of seasonal ice formations.
A closer examination of the left side of the image reveals dark areas where the carbon dioxide ic