Ariane 6's Maiden launch to deploy Radio Interferometry Experiment for NASA
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Paris, France (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Europe is poised to launch its newest rocket, Ariane 6, marking a significant advancement in space mission versatility. This inaugural flight is set to carry a diverse array of missions, each with its distinct objective, ranging from Earth observation to deep space exploration and technological experimentation in orbit. Ariane 6 exemplifies the evolution of heavy-lift launchers, demonstrating un
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Thales Alenia Space completes new version of Cygnus
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
Since the inception of the Cygnus pressurized cargo modules (PCM) in the early 2000s, designed to transport supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), there has been significant evolution in their design and capacity. Initially capable of carrying 2,750 kg and providing a volume of 18 m3, the Cygnus spacecraft, consisting of a Service Module from Northrop Grumman and a PCM by Thales Alen
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Artemis 3 to include Space Lab's LEAF Plant Science Experiment
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
Space Lab has been selected to send its pioneering plant science experiment, LEAF, to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis III mission. This marks a significant milestone as Artemis III aims to return humans to the lunar surface for the first time in the 21st century.
The mission's focus is on deploying scientific instruments through the Artemis III Deployed Instruments (A3DI) initiative, ta
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Rocket Lab set to launch dual-orbit mission featuring KAIST and NASA satellites
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) has announced the launch window for its upcoming Electron mission named 'Beginning Of The Swarm'. The mission, set to take off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, has a 14-day launch window beginning April 24th. This mission will deploy two satellites, NEONSAT-1 for the Satellite Technology Research Center (SaTReC) at the Korea Advanced Ins
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With 10 on board ISS crew gets to work
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
The International Space Station (ISS) was a hive of activity on Tuesday, with its ten-member crew - consisting of five NASA astronauts, four Roscosmos cosmonauts, and one spaceflight participant from Belarus - dedicating their time to cargo operations, spacesuit upkeep, and a variety of scientific investigations. This day exemplified the collaborative spirit and scientific curiosity that propels
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NASA and Boeing set new date for Starliner's first crewed mission
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
In light of a recent review of the International Space Station's (ISS) busy schedule, the first manned flight of the CST-100 Starliner, a part of NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test, is now slated for no earlier than May 6.
This rescheduling is aimed at better aligning with the ISS's end-of-April activities, which include the departure of a cargo spacecraft and the repositioning of a crew space
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Lockheed Martin Ventures Backs Helicity Space for Fusion Propulsion Advancements
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Helicity Space, a trailblazer in fusion power for in-space propulsion and power technology, has garnered investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures, signaling a significant endorsement from the aerospace titan's venture capital wing.
Following a $5 million seed investment round in December, featuring contributions from Airbus Ventures, TRE Ventures, Voyager Space Holdings, E2MC Space, Urania
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VIPER rover hoists its Mast ahead of lunar mission
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
The NASA Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, better known as VIPER, now boasts enhanced capabilities and a taller stature, courtesy of its newly raised mast. This mast, acting as the rover's "neck" and "head," is equipped with a comprehensive suite of instruments. These tools will aid the rover team, consisting of drivers and scientists operating in real-time, in navigating the luna
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Continuing up the Channel: Sols 4139-4140
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Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 02, 2024
Earth planning date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024: As someone who studies planetary atmospheres, the geology of Curiosity's mission often flies straight over my head. I like to think that I've picked up some of the basics just through exposure, but sitting in with the geology team at the start of planning each day can sometimes still leave me feeling like I've forgotten how to swim seconds before b
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Asteroid Bennu's samples available for global scientific scrutiny
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
In a significant advancement for space research, NASA's OSIRIS-REx team has made the asteroid Bennu samples accessible for global scientific investigation, a mere six months following their Earth arrival. Managed by NASA's Johnson Space Center, the unveiling of the OSIRIS-REx sample catalog marks a key moment, offering researchers worldwide the opportunity to delve into the composition of these
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In first, US directs NASA to create lunar time standard
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Washington (AFP) April 3, 2024
The White House announced Tuesday it is directing NASA to create a unified time standard for the Moon and other celestial bodies, as governments and private companies increasingly compete in space.
With the United States keen to set international norms beyond Earth's orbit, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) instructed the US space agency to formulate a plan by th
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An Intriguing Mess: Sols 4141-4143
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 02, 2024
Earth planning date: Friday, March 29, 2024: Curiosity is approaching an intriguing pile of rocks called "Hinman Col" - a poorly sorted collection of clasts located along the margin of Gediz Vallis ridge. We're hoping to get closer to this deposit over the weekend, to set up for contact science on the different rock types next week. In doing so, we hope to investigate where the different clasts
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The Persistent Ices of Kuiper Belt Object 486958 Arrokoth
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Scientists at Brown University, in collaboration with the SETI Institute, have unveiled findings from a new study that may rewrite the narrative on the behavior and composition of distant solar system objects, particularly a Kuiper Belt Object known as 486958 Arrokoth, affectionately dubbed the "space snowman."
The research highlights Arrokoth's ability to retain ancient ices within its co
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Webb Telescope unveils first glimpse into planetary formation
Wednesday, 03 April 2024 13:53![](/plugins/content/jlexcomment/assets/icon.png)
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024
In a major stride for astronomy, scientists utilizing the Webb Telescope, equipped with advanced infrared technology partly developed by the University of Arizona, have captured the first direct views of the materials shaping a young planetary system. This research is directly helping our understanding of how planets emerge from the dense interstellar dust and gas.
At the UArizona Steward
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