NASA laser comms dmonstration sets new deep space record
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Pasadena CA (JPL) Oct 04, 2024
NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration has set a new record for laser communications in space by sending a laser signal from Earth to NASA's Psyche spacecraft, which was approximately 290 million miles (460 million kilometers) away. This is the same distance as the farthest separation between Earth and Mars.
The milestone, reached on July 29, 2024, conclud
NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration has set a new record for laser communications in space by sending a laser signal from Earth to NASA's Psyche spacecraft, which was approximately 290 million miles (460 million kilometers) away. This is the same distance as the farthest separation between Earth and Mars.
The milestone, reached on July 29, 2024, conclud BlackSky secures $6 million contract expansion for defense sector imagery services
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has won a $6 million contract expansion from an international defense customer, increasing the total annual commitment to nearly $18 million. The contract is for BlackSky's subscription-based access to Gen-2 high-frequency satellite imagery services.
"BlackSky is setting new standards for space-based intelligence operations as a trusted mission partner
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has won a $6 million contract expansion from an international defense customer, increasing the total annual commitment to nearly $18 million. The contract is for BlackSky's subscription-based access to Gen-2 high-frequency satellite imagery services.
"BlackSky is setting new standards for space-based intelligence operations as a trusted mission partner Iron formations in Western Australia's Pinnacles shed light on past climates
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
New research on small iron-rich formations within the Pinnacles in Western Australia, part of the world's largest wind-blown limestone region, has uncovered valuable insights into Earth's ancient climate and shifting landscapes. The study reveals that these formations developed approximately 100,000 years ago during the wettest period experienced in the region over the past half-million years, a
New research on small iron-rich formations within the Pinnacles in Western Australia, part of the world's largest wind-blown limestone region, has uncovered valuable insights into Earth's ancient climate and shifting landscapes. The study reveals that these formations developed approximately 100,000 years ago during the wettest period experienced in the region over the past half-million years, a Satellite data fusion enhances early detection of convective clouds
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 27, 2024
With the increasing frequency of convective weather events due to global warming, detecting these storms early has become essential. The initial phase of such storms, known as convective initiation (CI), can be tracked using geostationary satellites. However, the current methods face challenges due to their high false alarm rates and missed events. This is mainly because the resolution of existi
With the increasing frequency of convective weather events due to global warming, detecting these storms early has become essential. The initial phase of such storms, known as convective initiation (CI), can be tracked using geostationary satellites. However, the current methods face challenges due to their high false alarm rates and missed events. This is mainly because the resolution of existi Scientists find new gamma-ray emission in storm clouds
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Greenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
There's more to thunderclouds than rain and lightning. Along with visible light emissions, thunderclouds can produce intense bursts of gamma rays, the most energetic form of light, that last for millionths of a second. The clouds can also glow steadily with gamma rays for seconds to minutes at a time.
Researchers using NASA airborne platforms have now found a new kind of gamma-ray emission
There's more to thunderclouds than rain and lightning. Along with visible light emissions, thunderclouds can produce intense bursts of gamma rays, the most energetic form of light, that last for millionths of a second. The clouds can also glow steadily with gamma rays for seconds to minutes at a time.
Researchers using NASA airborne platforms have now found a new kind of gamma-ray emission Asteroid impact may have prompted ants to begin farming fungi 66 million years ago
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
The asteroid that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs also set the stage for the evolution of fungus-farming ants, according to a new study published in the journal 'Science'. The low-light conditions that followed the impact 66 million years ago favored the spread of fungi, which thrived on the abundant organic material left by dying plants and animals. This created an opportunity for an anc
The asteroid that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs also set the stage for the evolution of fungus-farming ants, according to a new study published in the journal 'Science'. The low-light conditions that followed the impact 66 million years ago favored the spread of fungi, which thrived on the abundant organic material left by dying plants and animals. This created an opportunity for an anc Sidus Space prepares LizzieSat-2 for launch
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 03, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a vertically integrated satellite manufacturer and operator, has reached an important milestone with the successful completion of environmental testing for its LizzieSat-2 (LS-2) satellite. The company is now moving toward the launch of LS-2 into Low Earth Orbit later this year.
"The completion of environmental testing represents a crucial milestone for Sidus Sp
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a vertically integrated satellite manufacturer and operator, has reached an important milestone with the successful completion of environmental testing for its LizzieSat-2 (LS-2) satellite. The company is now moving toward the launch of LS-2 into Low Earth Orbit later this year.
"The completion of environmental testing represents a crucial milestone for Sidus Sp Hera encapsulated within its launcher fairing
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Hera encapsulated within its launcher fairing What's the best material for a lunar tower?
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ESA's Hera mission takes flight toward the asteroid deflected by NASA's DART probe two years ago
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Impulse Space wins $34.5 million contract for U.S. Space Force missions
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Young professionals invited to join ESA Academy Product Assurance Training Course
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