Apollo to Artemis: Why America is betting big on private space
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Washington (AFP) Feb 13, 2024
A private Houston-based company is set this week to lead a mission to the Moon which, if successful, will mark America's first lunar landing since the end of the Apollo era five decades ago.
Reputation will be on the line when Intuitive Machines' Nova-C spaceship will launch atop a SpaceX rocket on Wednesday, following recent completed touchdowns by China, India and Japan.
So why entrus
A private Houston-based company is set this week to lead a mission to the Moon which, if successful, will mark America's first lunar landing since the end of the Apollo era five decades ago.
Reputation will be on the line when Intuitive Machines' Nova-C spaceship will launch atop a SpaceX rocket on Wednesday, following recent completed touchdowns by China, India and Japan.
So why entrus Japan postpones next-gen rocket launch over weather
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Tokyo (AFP) Feb 13, 2024
Japan's space agency on Tuesday postponed the launch of its next-generation rocket planned for this week due to expected bad weather, after two previous attempts ended in failure.
The H3 rocket had been scheduled to lift off on Thursday from the southern island of Tanegashima.
Billed as a flexible and cost-effective new flagship, it was to carry two small satellites during the mission, i
Japan's space agency on Tuesday postponed the launch of its next-generation rocket planned for this week due to expected bad weather, after two previous attempts ended in failure.
The H3 rocket had been scheduled to lift off on Thursday from the southern island of Tanegashima.
Billed as a flexible and cost-effective new flagship, it was to carry two small satellites during the mission, i Meet NASA's Twin Spacecraft Headed to the Ends of the Earth
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 13, 2024
Two new miniature NASA satellites will start crisscrossing Earth's atmosphere in a few months, detecting heat lost to space. Their observations from the planet's most bone-chilling regions will help predict how our ice, seas, and weather will change in the face of global warming.
About the size of a shoebox, the cube satellites, or CubeSats, comprise a mission called PREFIRE, short for Pol
Two new miniature NASA satellites will start crisscrossing Earth's atmosphere in a few months, detecting heat lost to space. Their observations from the planet's most bone-chilling regions will help predict how our ice, seas, and weather will change in the face of global warming.
About the size of a shoebox, the cube satellites, or CubeSats, comprise a mission called PREFIRE, short for Pol Voyager Space and Palantir Forge Alliance to Boost National Security in Space
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024
Voyager Space and Palantir USG have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and teaming agreement. This partnership is set to explore and enhance national security capabilities within the commercial space domain, marking a significant advancement in the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies in space exploration and security.
The collaborat
Voyager Space and Palantir USG have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and teaming agreement. This partnership is set to explore and enhance national security capabilities within the commercial space domain, marking a significant advancement in the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies in space exploration and security.
The collaborat SETI Institute Utilizes Advanced Ellipsoid Technique in Quest for Extraterrestrial Signals
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
In a groundbreaking development for the field of astrophysics and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), researchers from the SETI Institute, Berkeley SETI Research Center, and the University of Washington have introduced an innovative approach employing the SETI Ellipsoid technique. Utilizing data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission, this method enhances
In a groundbreaking development for the field of astrophysics and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), researchers from the SETI Institute, Berkeley SETI Research Center, and the University of Washington have introduced an innovative approach employing the SETI Ellipsoid technique. Utilizing data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission, this method enhances SwRI scientists uncover water molecules on asteroids using SOFIA data
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
In a groundbreaking study that leverages the retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) data, scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have made a seminal discovery of water molecules on the surface of asteroids.
This finding, derived from the examination of four silicate-rich asteroids with the FORCAST instrument, marks the first time such molecules have
In a groundbreaking study that leverages the retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) data, scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have made a seminal discovery of water molecules on the surface of asteroids.
This finding, derived from the examination of four silicate-rich asteroids with the FORCAST instrument, marks the first time such molecules have NASA Solar Sail Technology Passes Crucial Deployment Test
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Longmont CO (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
In his youth, NASA technologist Les Johnson was riveted by the 1974 novel "The Mote in God's Eye," by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven, in which an alien spacecraft propelled by solar sails visits humanity. Today, Johnson and a NASA team are preparing to test a similar technology.
NASA continues to unfurl plans for solar sail technology as a promising method of deep space transportation. Th
In his youth, NASA technologist Les Johnson was riveted by the 1974 novel "The Mote in God's Eye," by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven, in which an alien spacecraft propelled by solar sails visits humanity. Today, Johnson and a NASA team are preparing to test a similar technology.
NASA continues to unfurl plans for solar sail technology as a promising method of deep space transportation. Th LeoLabs secures $29M to expand space safety using AI-based solutions
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Menlo Park CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
LeoLabs, a pioneering company recognized for compiling the most extensive commercial catalog of objects in low Earth orbit (LEO), has recently announced a significant financial milestone, securing an additional $29 million in funding. This infusion of capital marks a pivotal moment for the firm, enabling it to enhance its AI-powered insights crucial for space operations.
The company's inno
LeoLabs, a pioneering company recognized for compiling the most extensive commercial catalog of objects in low Earth orbit (LEO), has recently announced a significant financial milestone, securing an additional $29 million in funding. This infusion of capital marks a pivotal moment for the firm, enabling it to enhance its AI-powered insights crucial for space operations.
The company's inno Collins Aerospace Advances Next-Gen Spacesuit for ISS in Milestone Test
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
Collins Aerospace, a strategic subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies (RTX), recently achieved a significant milestone in the development of a next-generation spacesuit designed for the International Space Station (ISS), marking a pivotal advancement in extravehicular activity technology. This development underscores a concerted effort to enhance the operational capabilities and safety of astronaut
Collins Aerospace, a strategic subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies (RTX), recently achieved a significant milestone in the development of a next-generation spacesuit designed for the International Space Station (ISS), marking a pivotal advancement in extravehicular activity technology. This development underscores a concerted effort to enhance the operational capabilities and safety of astronaut Starlab Space unveils leadership team to propel space exploration ventures
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
Starlab Space LLC, the ambitious transatlantic joint venture formed between aerospace giants Voyager Space and Airbus, has officially announced its leadership lineup, introducing a cadre of accomplished professionals set to steer the company into a new era of space exploration.
At the helm as CEO of Starlab Space is retired NASA astronaut and seasoned Voyager executive, Tim Kopra. Kopra's
Starlab Space LLC, the ambitious transatlantic joint venture formed between aerospace giants Voyager Space and Airbus, has officially announced its leadership lineup, introducing a cadre of accomplished professionals set to steer the company into a new era of space exploration.
At the helm as CEO of Starlab Space is retired NASA astronaut and seasoned Voyager executive, Tim Kopra. Kopra's International Symposium spotlights the importance of preserving Lunar Farside
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Turin, Italy (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
The space community is on the cusp of a historic juncture with the upcoming 1st International Symposium on Moon Farside Protection, scheduled for March 21-22, 2024, in Turin, Italy. Organized by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and inspired by Prof. Claudio Maccone, the symposium is poised to delve into the critical issue of preserving the Moon's farside. This initiative represent
The space community is on the cusp of a historic juncture with the upcoming 1st International Symposium on Moon Farside Protection, scheduled for March 21-22, 2024, in Turin, Italy. Organized by the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and inspired by Prof. Claudio Maccone, the symposium is poised to delve into the critical issue of preserving the Moon's farside. This initiative represent New Data Prep Tool from Spatial to Streamline CAD Workflows
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024
Spatial Corp, a premier provider of software development toolkits for design, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, and a subsidiary of Dassault Systemes (Euronext Paris: DSY), has announced the alpha release of its latest product, Data Prep. This new add-on for 3D InterOp is designed to enhance the preparation of imported CAD data for downstream workflows, leveraging Spatial's extensive exper
Spatial Corp, a premier provider of software development toolkits for design, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, and a subsidiary of Dassault Systemes (Euronext Paris: DSY), has announced the alpha release of its latest product, Data Prep. This new add-on for 3D InterOp is designed to enhance the preparation of imported CAD data for downstream workflows, leveraging Spatial's extensive exper Next-generation satellite systems propel shift in capacity pricing and industry dynamics
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
The satellite capacity pricing landscape is undergoing significant transformations, driven by the advent of next-generation satellite systems, according to the latest FSS Capacity Pricing Trends report by Euroconsult. This comprehensive analysis reveals how these technological advancements are reshaping industry economics and operational strategies, highlighting the pivotal role of high-throughp
The satellite capacity pricing landscape is undergoing significant transformations, driven by the advent of next-generation satellite systems, according to the latest FSS Capacity Pricing Trends report by Euroconsult. This comprehensive analysis reveals how these technological advancements are reshaping industry economics and operational strategies, highlighting the pivotal role of high-throughp US Dept of Defense orders groundbreaking Ovzon T7 Mobile Satellite Terminal
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 20:35
Solna, Sweden (SPX) Feb 10, 2024
The United States Department of Defense (U.S. DOD) has placed the inaugural order for the Ovzon T7 mobile satellite terminal, marking a significant milestone for Ovzon as it delivers this industry-leading device. This transaction not only underscores the U.S. DOD's commitment to enhancing its communication capabilities but also sets a new standard for mobile satellite communications technology.
The United States Department of Defense (U.S. DOD) has placed the inaugural order for the Ovzon T7 mobile satellite terminal, marking a significant milestone for Ovzon as it delivers this industry-leading device. This transaction not only underscores the U.S. DOD's commitment to enhancing its communication capabilities but also sets a new standard for mobile satellite communications technology.