Beer-Sheva, Israel (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), developed by NASA and ESA, has just obtained the first spectra of very low-mass galaxies less than a billion years after the Big Bang. A technological feat made possible by the unique combination of JWST sensitivity and the gravitational lensing effect of the Abell 2744 cluster: nearby galaxies act like cosmic magnifiers, distorting space and amplifying the

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
In a groundbreaking development poised to redefine the landscape of satellite communications, Antaris, a front-runner in software platforms for space missions, has joined forces with the US-based Almagest Space Corporation and India's XDLINX Labs. This strategic alliance aims to pioneer the delivery of cutting-edge software for XDLINX's forthcoming XDSAT-NS satellite, which will be equippe

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) is on a fast track to enhance its missile detection and tracking capabilities, with L3Harris Technologies playing a pivotal role in this advancement. The company recently achieved a significant milestone in the development of a state-of-the-art infrared sensor payload, designed for the SSC's upcoming Missile Track Custody (MTC) satellite constel

Adelaide, Australia (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
In a significant development for the global space industry, Australia and the United States have formalized a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), marking a pivotal moment for both nations' space sectors. This treaty-level agreement, signed in October last year and recently detailed by the Australian Government, sets the stage for enhanced cooperation in space technology and exploration, parti

Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
In a significant move towards modernizing its military communication infrastructure, the Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of Defense has officially integrated Iridium Communications Inc.'s (NASDAQ: IRDM) satellite connectivity into its operational framework. This strategic adoption of Iridium's comprehensive suite of communication solutions marks a pivotal advancement in the ROK Army's capabilit

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
In a pivotal development for U.S. national security, BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been chosen by the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) to spearhead the development of a prototype ground system for the U.S. Space Force. This system, part of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Command and Control (FORGE C2) project, aims to overhaul the current ground arch

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
In an impressive stride toward advancing its space research capabilities, China has unveiled its first Space Environment Simulation and Research Infrastructure (SESRI) facility, marking a significant milestone in the nation's aerospace endeavors. This cutting-edge facility, developed through a collaboration between the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) and the China Aerospace Science an

Sendai, Japan (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
In a groundbreaking study that could redefine our understanding of life's potential on ancient Mars, scientists from Tohoku University have unveiled research indicating that organic materials discovered on the Red Planet may have originated from atmospheric formaldehyde. This discovery, published in Scientific Reports, suggests a plausible pathway for the formation of biomolecules-organic compou

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
In a pivotal advancement for lunar exploration, NASA and SpaceX have recently concluded qualification testing for a docking system integral to the Artemis campaign's success. This campaign aims to lay the groundwork for sustained scientific exploration on the Moon, requiring seamless transfers between spacecraft for lunar landings. The testing phase marks a significant step forward in ensuring t

Koeln, Germany (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
On 27 February 2024 at 8:27 CET the MAPHEUS 14 high-altitude research rocket, operated by the German Aerospace Center, successfully launched from the Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden. The high-altitude rocket reached an altitude of 265 kilometres and provided approximately six and a half minutes of microgravity for its scientific payload - a total of 14 experiments which were all safely