14-inch spacecraft delivers new details about 'hot Jupiters'
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 06:36
Boulder CO (SPX) Dec 13, 2023
A spacecraft the size of a cereal box has collected precise measurements of the atmospheres of large and puffy planets called "hot Jupiters." The findings, led by a team from the University of Colorado Boulder, could help reveal how the atmospheres around these and a host of other worlds are escaping into space.
The observations are the first results to come from a hard-working NASA spacec

Plasma instability study unveils cosmic ray dynamics, altering perceptions of galaxy evolution
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 06:36
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2023
Scientists at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) have discovered a new plasma instability that could dramatically reshape our understanding of cosmic rays and their influence on galaxy dynamics. This novel finding builds upon the foundational work of Victor Hess, who, in the early 20th century, first identified cosmic rays as extraterrestrial in origin, challenging the then-pre

Investor Coalition demands leadership overhaul at Terran Orbital amid CEO controversy
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 06:36
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2023
In a recent development that has stirred the aerospace industry, a group of investors in Terran Orbital Corp. (NYSE: LLAP), collectively known as the "Concerned Investor Group," has called for immediate and significant changes in the company's leadership. This group, comprising Sophis Investments LLC, Roark's Drift LLC, and co-founders of Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems-Jordi Puig-Suari, Roland Coe

Blinky Rejoins Pinky, Inky, and Clyde in NASA's Starling CubeSat Swarm Configuration
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 06:36
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2023
NASA's innovative Starling spacecraft, comprising four CubeSats named Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde, have successfully maneuvered into a swarm configuration, marking a significant milestone in the mission. The Starling team at NASA has devoted the past two months to resolving technical issues and commissioning these spacecraft, ensuring they are operationally ready for their groundbreaking swar

Leidos completes successful Lonestar Tactical Space Support Vehicle demonstration
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 06:36
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2023
Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a Fortune 500 defense and space technology supplier, has recently announced the successful conclusion of its Lonestar program, a pivotal project designed to enhance space-based situational awareness for tactical military operations. The Lonestar tactical space support vehicle (TSSV) has been under the spotlight since its launch on July 1, 2022, from the Mojave Air and Space

USAGM enlists SES Space and Defense for advanced global satellite Broadcasting
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 06:36
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2023
SES Space and Defense, a prominent player in the realm of satellite communications, has recently been awarded a pivotal contract to support the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). This five-year agreement, facilitated through the General Services Administration's (GSA) Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3) contract vehicle, positions SES Space and Defense at the forefront of advan

Sidus Space enhances geospatial data processing with AI integration in LizzieSat
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 06:36
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2023
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a leader in satellite technology, has recently announced significant advancements in its integration of Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into its satellite offerings. This development marks a notable progression in the company's mission to advance satellite technology and broaden its solutions for customers.
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HyImpulse’s cheaper, greener rocket gets second ESA Boost!
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 05:53
Can the private sector plug the weather data gap? Space Force to launch new study
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 00:20

Australian space startup Quasar takes aim at U.S. defense market
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 23:03

Air New Zealand to trial Starlink in key year for LEO-enabled plane Wi-Fi
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 20:50

Images: Moon, asteroids and new rockets topped the world's space news in 2023
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 20:06