Eutelsat OneWeb partners with Imperial College London for space weather monitoring
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
London UK (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
Eutelsat OneWeb, part of the Eutelsat Group and a pioneer as the world's first GEO-LEO satellite operator, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Imperial College London. This partnership aims to leverage the power of its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to enable comprehensive global space weather monitoring. Such monitoring is essential to safeguard satellite operations
Eutelsat OneWeb, part of the Eutelsat Group and a pioneer as the world's first GEO-LEO satellite operator, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Imperial College London. This partnership aims to leverage the power of its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to enable comprehensive global space weather monitoring. Such monitoring is essential to safeguard satellite operations Groundbreaking satellite study reveals local temperature impacts of land cover modifications
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
A groundbreaking study, led by Prof. Li and his team, has leveraged high-resolution satellite data to investigate the local temperature responses to actual land cover changes (LCCs) across various latitudes. Traditionally, research in this area was hindered by the coarse resolution of available data, which often necessitated the use of a space-for-time substitution to hypothesize potential effec
A groundbreaking study, led by Prof. Li and his team, has leveraged high-resolution satellite data to investigate the local temperature responses to actual land cover changes (LCCs) across various latitudes. Traditionally, research in this area was hindered by the coarse resolution of available data, which often necessitated the use of a space-for-time substitution to hypothesize potential effec SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys PlanetiQ's High-Precision Weather Satellite, GNOMES-4
Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023
PlanetiQ, a pioneer in global atmospheric observation, has launched its latest satellite, GNOMES-4. This event occurred aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 10:36 am PT on December 1, 2023. The successful deployment of GNOMES-4 into Low-Earth Orbit represents a leap forward in atmospheric research and weather prediction accuracy.
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PlanetiQ, a pioneer in global atmospheric observation, has launched its latest satellite, GNOMES-4. This event occurred aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 10:36 am PT on December 1, 2023. The successful deployment of GNOMES-4 into Low-Earth Orbit represents a leap forward in atmospheric research and weather prediction accuracy.
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Thursday, 07 December 2023 06:40
Sydney, Australiaq (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
Cultivate Space, a Beijing-based private satellite company, has commenced the construction of a meteorological satellite network, as announced by a company executive.
The inaugural satellite in this ambitious network, named Tianyan 16, was successfully launched on Tuesday using a Ceres 1 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert.
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Cultivate Space, a Beijing-based private satellite company, has commenced the construction of a meteorological satellite network, as announced by a company executive.
The inaugural satellite in this ambitious network, named Tianyan 16, was successfully launched on Tuesday using a Ceres 1 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert.
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LunA-10 Initiative: Charting a New Course for Commercial Lunar Operations
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
In a significant move towards fostering a robust lunar economy, DARPA has announced the selection of 14 companies for the 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study. This groundbreaking initiative is set to redefine the approach to lunar infrastructure, transitioning from isolated, self-sufficient systems to an integrated, commercially viable framework.
Dr. Michael "Orbit" Nayak
In a significant move towards fostering a robust lunar economy, DARPA has announced the selection of 14 companies for the 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study. This groundbreaking initiative is set to redefine the approach to lunar infrastructure, transitioning from isolated, self-sufficient systems to an integrated, commercially viable framework.
Dr. Michael "Orbit" Nayak Iran sends biological capsule into space in step toward human launch
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 6, 2023
Iran took a step closer to sending humans into space on Wednesday as its space agency said it successfully launched a biological capsule into space with animals on board.
Officials said the capsule was sent 80 miles into space using an Iranian-built Salman rocket meant to test its launch, recovery and speed control system technologies, along with the capsule's impact shields, aerodynami
Iran took a step closer to sending humans into space on Wednesday as its space agency said it successfully launched a biological capsule into space with animals on board.
Officials said the capsule was sent 80 miles into space using an Iranian-built Salman rocket meant to test its launch, recovery and speed control system technologies, along with the capsule's impact shields, aerodynami China's sea-based rocketry expands with Smart Dragon 3's success
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
In a historic event that marked a significant milestone in space exploration, the South China Sea became the backdrop for its very first space launch mission. The early morning of Wednesday witnessed the awe-inspiring spectacle of a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket lifting off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province.
The clock read 3:24 am as the rocket, a creation of the China Academy o
In a historic event that marked a significant milestone in space exploration, the South China Sea became the backdrop for its very first space launch mission. The early morning of Wednesday witnessed the awe-inspiring spectacle of a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket lifting off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province.
The clock read 3:24 am as the rocket, a creation of the China Academy o Digging Deeper to Find Life on Ocean Worlds
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
In February 2023, leading researchers convened at a NASA-sponsored workshop at the California Institute of Technology to discuss a transformative mission concept: deploying a cryobot to penetrate the icy crusts of Europa and Enceladus in the search for extraterrestrial life. This ambitious initiative is part of NASA's ongoing efforts to explore the potential habitability of these distant ocean w
In February 2023, leading researchers convened at a NASA-sponsored workshop at the California Institute of Technology to discuss a transformative mission concept: deploying a cryobot to penetrate the icy crusts of Europa and Enceladus in the search for extraterrestrial life. This ambitious initiative is part of NASA's ongoing efforts to explore the potential habitability of these distant ocean w Momentus updates on Transporter-9 with triumphs and challenges in satellite deployment
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has provided an update on its recent mission, which was part of the SpaceX Transporter-9 launch on November 11. In this mission, Momentus utilized a third-party deployer system to place payloads into orbit, a common practice in the space industry. This approach allows for multiple satellites to be deployed using a single launch vehicle, thereby optimizing resources a
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has provided an update on its recent mission, which was part of the SpaceX Transporter-9 launch on November 11. In this mission, Momentus utilized a third-party deployer system to place payloads into orbit, a common practice in the space industry. This approach allows for multiple satellites to be deployed using a single launch vehicle, thereby optimizing resources a Iridium's New GMDSS Academy to Bolster Safety Training for Maritime Professionals
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leader in global voice and data satellite communications, has announced the launch of the Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy). This new initiative represents a significant advancement in maritime safety education, providing specialized curricula focused on GMDSS and related safety services. The GMDSS Academy is
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leader in global voice and data satellite communications, has announced the launch of the Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy). This new initiative represents a significant advancement in maritime safety education, providing specialized curricula focused on GMDSS and related safety services. The GMDSS Academy is Professionals Satellite YPSat Ready for Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
ESA's Young Professionals Satellite (YPSat) is making significant progress as it approaches its crucial phase of electromagnetic compatibility testing. The YPSat project, led entirely by ESA Young Professionals, aims to provide them with hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing hardware for space applications while contributing to the upcoming Ariane 6 launch. The latest testing m
ESA's Young Professionals Satellite (YPSat) is making significant progress as it approaches its crucial phase of electromagnetic compatibility testing. The YPSat project, led entirely by ESA Young Professionals, aims to provide them with hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing hardware for space applications while contributing to the upcoming Ariane 6 launch. The latest testing m NASA identifies probable reason for OSIRIS-REx capsule parachute deployment issue
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
NASA's OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule successfully touched down under parachute in Utah's desert on September 24, 2023, delivering a container filled with rocks and dust from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. Despite the successful delivery, the landing sequence encountered a minor hiccup. A smaller parachute, known as a drogue, did not deploy as planned.
A detailed analysis of the descent
NASA's OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule successfully touched down under parachute in Utah's desert on September 24, 2023, delivering a container filled with rocks and dust from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. Despite the successful delivery, the landing sequence encountered a minor hiccup. A smaller parachute, known as a drogue, did not deploy as planned.
A detailed analysis of the descent CisLunar Industries Joins DARPA's Innovative LunA-10 Lunar Infrastructure Program
Thursday, 07 December 2023 00:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
CisLunar Industries, an emerging name in space technology, has secured a significant contract with DARPA for the LunA-10 capability study, marking a major step in advancing lunar infrastructure development. This contract positions CisLunar Industries at the forefront of efforts to redefine lunar operations and services.
The LunA-10 program, undertaken by DARPA, is a forward-looking initiat
CisLunar Industries, an emerging name in space technology, has secured a significant contract with DARPA for the LunA-10 capability study, marking a major step in advancing lunar infrastructure development. This contract positions CisLunar Industries at the forefront of efforts to redefine lunar operations and services.
The LunA-10 program, undertaken by DARPA, is a forward-looking initiat Pentagon advisors: Despite reforms, Space Force still shackled to sluggish procurement system
Wednesday, 06 December 2023 21:20
