How NASA's Twin Rovers Changed Mars Science
Thursday, 18 January 2024 20:56
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 18, 2024
In January 2004, twin NASA rovers named Spirit and Opportunity touched down on opposite sides of Mars, kicking off a new era of interplanetary robotic exploration. They arrived in dramatic fashion three weeks apart, each nestled in a cluster of airbags that bounced along the surface around 30 times before coming to a stop and deflating. The golf cart-size rovers' mission: to look for evidence th
In January 2004, twin NASA rovers named Spirit and Opportunity touched down on opposite sides of Mars, kicking off a new era of interplanetary robotic exploration. They arrived in dramatic fashion three weeks apart, each nestled in a cluster of airbags that bounced along the surface around 30 times before coming to a stop and deflating. The golf cart-size rovers' mission: to look for evidence th So Many Textures, So Little Time: Sols 4070-4072
Thursday, 18 January 2024 20:56
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 18, 2024
Earth planning date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024. After a long holiday weekend, Curiosity is back hard at work. The first sol of the plan begins with some spectroscopy and imaging. ChemCam LIBS is doing a 5-spot observation of the target "Rovana," which is a bedrock target. We then take a 10-frame RMI of "Texoli," which is a layered butte to the south of the rover. Mastcam also images Rovana, as w
Earth planning date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024. After a long holiday weekend, Curiosity is back hard at work. The first sol of the plan begins with some spectroscopy and imaging. ChemCam LIBS is doing a 5-spot observation of the target "Rovana," which is a bedrock target. We then take a 10-frame RMI of "Texoli," which is a layered butte to the south of the rover. Mastcam also images Rovana, as w Astronomers detect oldest black hole ever observed
Thursday, 18 January 2024 20:56
Cambridge UK (SPX) Jan 18, 2024
Researchers have discovered the oldest black hole ever observed, dating from the dawn of the universe, and found that it is 'eating' its host galaxy to death.
The international team, led by the University of Cambridge, used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to detect the black hole, which dates from 400 million years after the big bang, more than 13 billion years ago. The
Researchers have discovered the oldest black hole ever observed, dating from the dawn of the universe, and found that it is 'eating' its host galaxy to death.
The international team, led by the University of Cambridge, used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to detect the black hole, which dates from 400 million years after the big bang, more than 13 billion years ago. The Muninn spreads its wings
Thursday, 18 January 2024 20:50
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ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt launched together with the rest of the Axiom-3 crew at 22:49 CET on 18 January 2024, from launch pad 39A, NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA.
Marcus will start his Muninn mission when he enters the International Space Station on Saturday 20 January, where he will spend up to 14 days conducting science and testing technology that can one day help people on Earth.
You can follow Marcus mission on his social media:
https://twitter.com/astro_marcus
https://www.instagram.com/esaastro_marcus/
And learn more about his Muninn mission on ESA Muninn page:
https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/muninn
First Europeans take off on commercial flight to Space Station
Thursday, 18 January 2024 18:32
ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt from Sweden blasted into space tonight from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, at 21:49 GMT (22:49 CET, 16:49 local time). A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew of four astronauts from launch pad 39A.
Buried water ice at Mars's equator?
Thursday, 18 January 2024 13:00
Windswept piles of dust, or layers of ice? ESA’s Mars Express has revisited one of Mars’s most mysterious features to clarify its composition. Its findings suggest layers of water ice stretching several kilometres below ground – the most water ever found in this part of the planet.
Heart of ESA vacuum testing
Thursday, 18 January 2024 09:03
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Heart of ESA vacuum testing NASA, DOD to Collaborate with Universities on CubeSat Development Program
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 18:54
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024
NASA, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, is initiating an innovative program aimed at fostering small satellite development skills among higher education institutions. This collaborative effort seeks to provide comprehensive systems engineering training to faculty and students, enhancing their proficiency in small satellite technology.
As part of the University Na
NASA, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, is initiating an innovative program aimed at fostering small satellite development skills among higher education institutions. This collaborative effort seeks to provide comprehensive systems engineering training to faculty and students, enhancing their proficiency in small satellite technology.
As part of the University Na Mexico Set for Space Sector Boost with New National Rocket and Space Center by Merida Aerospace
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 18:54
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024
Merida Aerospace, a Tampa-based aerospace company, is set to make a substantial contribution to the space exploration and education landscape in Mexico. Drawing inspiration from the renowned U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the ambitious project seeks to position Mexico as a significant player in the rapidly expanding space economy.
The National Rocket and Space Center,
Merida Aerospace, a Tampa-based aerospace company, is set to make a substantial contribution to the space exploration and education landscape in Mexico. Drawing inspiration from the renowned U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the ambitious project seeks to position Mexico as a significant player in the rapidly expanding space economy.
The National Rocket and Space Center, High hopes for Japan's 'Moon Sniper' mission
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 18:54
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 17, 2024
Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft will attempt a historic touchdown on the lunar surface this weekend using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed.
With its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission, Japan wants to become the fifth nation to pull off a fiendishly tricky soft landing on the rocky surface.
Only the United States, the Sovie
Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft will attempt a historic touchdown on the lunar surface this weekend using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed.
With its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission, Japan wants to become the fifth nation to pull off a fiendishly tricky soft landing on the rocky surface.
Only the United States, the Sovie Momentus secures $4M through direct stock offering to institutional investor
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 18:54
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) recently announced a registered direct offering that will raise approximately $4 million. This move underscores the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position and continue its expansion in the rapidly evolving space sector.
Under the terms of the agreement, Momentus will sell 3,687,000 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents) to
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) recently announced a registered direct offering that will raise approximately $4 million. This move underscores the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position and continue its expansion in the rapidly evolving space sector.
Under the terms of the agreement, Momentus will sell 3,687,000 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents) to Sidus Space Partners with ASPINA for Satellite Technology Demonstration on LizzieSat Mission
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 18:54
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has announced a significant collaboration with ASPINA, a Japanese technology company, for its upcoming LizzieSat mission. Scheduled for launch with SpaceX in the second quarter of 2025, this mission marks a notable step in the evolution of space technology.
Under the terms of this agreement, Sidus Space will host a payload mission in partnership with ASPINA, focu
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has announced a significant collaboration with ASPINA, a Japanese technology company, for its upcoming LizzieSat mission. Scheduled for launch with SpaceX in the second quarter of 2025, this mission marks a notable step in the evolution of space technology.
Under the terms of this agreement, Sidus Space will host a payload mission in partnership with ASPINA, focu China Prepares to Launch Tianzhou 7 Cargo Ship to Tiangong Space Station
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 18:54
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 17, 2024
The China Manned Space Agency recently announced that the Tianzhou 7, the first spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year, is scheduled for an imminent launch. This event marks a significant step in China's ongoing space endeavors, as Tianzhou 7 is poised to become the 12th spacecraft to rendezvous with the Tiangong station.
Equipped for the mission, the Long March 7 car
The China Manned Space Agency recently announced that the Tianzhou 7, the first spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year, is scheduled for an imminent launch. This event marks a significant step in China's ongoing space endeavors, as Tianzhou 7 is poised to become the 12th spacecraft to rendezvous with the Tiangong station.
Equipped for the mission, the Long March 7 car Filecoin Foundation and Lockheed Martin Pioneer IPFS Technology in Space
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 18:54
Davos, Switzerland (SPX) Jan 17, 2024
The Filecoin Foundation (FF) has recently made a significant stride in space communication technology by successfully deploying the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in space, marking a first-of-its-kind mission. This groundbreaking initiative involved transmitting files to and from an orbiting satellite using a space-adapted version of the IPFS protocol.
In collaboration with Lockheed Mar
The Filecoin Foundation (FF) has recently made a significant stride in space communication technology by successfully deploying the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in space, marking a first-of-its-kind mission. This groundbreaking initiative involved transmitting files to and from an orbiting satellite using a space-adapted version of the IPFS protocol.
In collaboration with Lockheed Mar Turkey's first astronaut brandishes Erdogan's ambitions
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 18:54
Istanbul (AFP) Jan 17, 2024
When Turkey's first astronaut blasts off for the International Space Station (ISS) this week, he will embody his country's pride and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's outsized geopolitical ambitions.
Alper Gezeravci, a 43-year-old fighter pilot and colonel in Turkey's air force, is due to take off on Wednesday from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida for a two-week mission.
When Turkey's first astronaut blasts off for the International Space Station (ISS) this week, he will embody his country's pride and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's outsized geopolitical ambitions.
Alper Gezeravci, a 43-year-old fighter pilot and colonel in Turkey's air force, is due to take off on Wednesday from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida for a two-week mission.