BepiColombo’s fourth Mercury flyby: the movie
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Watch the closest flyby of a planet ever, as the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft sped past Mercury during its latest encounter on 4 September 2024.
This flyby marked BepiColombo’s closest approach to Mercury yet, and for the first time, the spacecraft had a clear view of Mercury’s south pole.
This timelapse is made up of 128 different images captured by all three of BepiColombo’s monitoring cameras, M-CAM 1, 2 and 3. We see the planet move in and out of the fields of view of M-CAM 2 and 3, before M-CAM 1 sees the planet receding into the distance at the end
Earth from Space: Adriatic bloom
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This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captures algal bloom swirls in the north Adriatic Sea, along the coast of Italy. SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew complete first private spacewalk
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Washington (AFP) Sept 12, 2024
A pioneering private crew made history Thursday with the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts, marking a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry.
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, led by fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman, launched early Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in the past 50 years, since t
A pioneering private crew made history Thursday with the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts, marking a giant leap forward for the commercial space industry.
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, led by fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman, launched early Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in the past 50 years, since t Continued success at NASA in jeopardy due to budget strains, aging infrastructure, and short-term focus
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
NASA's contributions to technological innovation and its ability to inspire future STEM leaders are at risk due to critical issues related to infrastructure, budgetary mismatches, and a focus on short-term goals, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Commissioned by Congress as part of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, the report highlight
NASA's contributions to technological innovation and its ability to inspire future STEM leaders are at risk due to critical issues related to infrastructure, budgetary mismatches, and a focus on short-term goals, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Commissioned by Congress as part of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, the report highlight Reusable spacecraft returns to Earth after 268-day mission
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 11, 2024
China's reusable experimental spacecraft successfully returned to Earth on Friday, following a 268-day orbital mission, as announced by the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This marks a significant step in the development of China's reusable spacecraft technologies, paving the way for more affordable and efficient space travel between Earth and outer space, according to a statement from the laun
China's reusable experimental spacecraft successfully returned to Earth on Friday, following a 268-day orbital mission, as announced by the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This marks a significant step in the development of China's reusable spacecraft technologies, paving the way for more affordable and efficient space travel between Earth and outer space, according to a statement from the laun Mars Cloud Atlas offers key insights into atmospheric dynamics
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
Researchers and cloud enthusiasts now have a new resource to explore unique cloud formations on Mars. The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Berlin has developed a comprehensive 20-year database of cloud and storm images, providing scientists with deeper insights into Martian atmospheric features. The "Mars Cloud Atlas" is now available to the public at https://hrscteam.dlr.de/public/data.php. Dan
Researchers and cloud enthusiasts now have a new resource to explore unique cloud formations on Mars. The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Berlin has developed a comprehensive 20-year database of cloud and storm images, providing scientists with deeper insights into Martian atmospheric features. The "Mars Cloud Atlas" is now available to the public at https://hrscteam.dlr.de/public/data.php. Dan Ceres may have formed in the asteroid belt
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New research by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) challenges previous assumptions about the origins of the dwarf planet Ceres. The study, published in the 'Journal of Geophysical Research Planets', reveals evidence that Ceres may have formed in the asteroid belt rather than migrating from the outer reaches of the Solar System. The key findings are based on
New research by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) challenges previous assumptions about the origins of the dwarf planet Ceres. The study, published in the 'Journal of Geophysical Research Planets', reveals evidence that Ceres may have formed in the asteroid belt rather than migrating from the outer reaches of the Solar System. The key findings are based on LandSpace moves closer to reusable rocket capability with successful landing test
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
LandSpace, one of China's leading private rocket manufacturers, made significant progress toward developing a reusable rocket with a successful vertical takeoff and vertical landing (VTVL) test on Wednesday.
The Beijing-based company used an experimental rocket for the test at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert of northwestern China. In this test, the rocket ascended to
LandSpace, one of China's leading private rocket manufacturers, made significant progress toward developing a reusable rocket with a successful vertical takeoff and vertical landing (VTVL) test on Wednesday.
The Beijing-based company used an experimental rocket for the test at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert of northwestern China. In this test, the rocket ascended to Mathematical Proof Confirms Five Satellites Required for Precise GPS Navigation
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 11, 2024
GPS technology typically provides location accuracy within a few meters, but many of us have experienced moments where it drifts by hundreds of meters or produces entirely wrong coordinates. One contributing factor to this inaccuracy is the number and alignment of satellites in the receiver's line of sight.
GPS satellites are equipped with precise atomic clocks and constantly broadcast the
GPS technology typically provides location accuracy within a few meters, but many of us have experienced moments where it drifts by hundreds of meters or produces entirely wrong coordinates. One contributing factor to this inaccuracy is the number and alignment of satellites in the receiver's line of sight.
GPS satellites are equipped with precise atomic clocks and constantly broadcast the OneWeb Technologies unveils Astra PNT Solution for GPS-Denied Environments
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
OneWeb Technologies, Inc., a leader in secure commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions, has announced the commercial availability of Astra, a new solution aimed at maintaining LEO SATCOM connectivity and operational performance when GPS or other global navigation satellite signals (GNSS) are unavailable or compromised. Astra became commercially available earlier this month.
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OneWeb Technologies, Inc., a leader in secure commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions, has announced the commercial availability of Astra, a new solution aimed at maintaining LEO SATCOM connectivity and operational performance when GPS or other global navigation satellite signals (GNSS) are unavailable or compromised. Astra became commercially available earlier this month.
T Ramon.Space to develop next-gen digital onboard communication processors for UK constellations
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 12, 2024
Ramon.Space has been awarded a key program to develop next-generation digital onboard processors for large-scale communication constellations. Funded by the UK Space Agency, this program promotes collaboration among UK space technology companies to drive innovation in digital payload technologies.
At the heart of this initiative is Ramon.Space's cutting-edge onboard processor, NuComm, desi
Ramon.Space has been awarded a key program to develop next-generation digital onboard processors for large-scale communication constellations. Funded by the UK Space Agency, this program promotes collaboration among UK space technology companies to drive innovation in digital payload technologies.
At the heart of this initiative is Ramon.Space's cutting-edge onboard processor, NuComm, desi High-Speed Plasmonic Modulators Could Boost Space Communication Capabilities
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 11, 2024
Researchers have successfully achieved data transmission rates of up to 424 Gbit/s across a 53-km free-space optical link using plasmonic modulators, which control optical signals through surface plasmon polaritons. This advancement paves the way for high-speed optical communication links that can transmit data through open air or space.
Free-space optical communication networks offer sign
Researchers have successfully achieved data transmission rates of up to 424 Gbit/s across a 53-km free-space optical link using plasmonic modulators, which control optical signals through surface plasmon polaritons. This advancement paves the way for high-speed optical communication links that can transmit data through open air or space.
Free-space optical communication networks offer sign PathFinder Digital Secures US Air Force Contract for Satellite Terminals
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024
PathFinder Digital has been awarded a contract by the United States Air Force to supply its Global Broadcast Service (GBS) satellite terminals. PathFinder's BAT-GBS-85 terminal, a Ka/Ku band, airline-checkable, flyaway system, will be delivered under this contract.
The BAT-GBS-85 has undergone and passed Army Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) testing and is certified
PathFinder Digital has been awarded a contract by the United States Air Force to supply its Global Broadcast Service (GBS) satellite terminals. PathFinder's BAT-GBS-85 terminal, a Ka/Ku band, airline-checkable, flyaway system, will be delivered under this contract.
The BAT-GBS-85 has undergone and passed Army Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) testing and is certified ICEYE US Chosen by NASA to Provide Radar Data for Earth Science Research
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024
ICEYE US, a leading provider of radar satellite imaging for Earth monitoring, announced its selection by NASA to supply synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data for the Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program. The agreement is a 5-year fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to multiple companies.
Since 2020, NASA's CSDA program has been acquirin
ICEYE US, a leading provider of radar satellite imaging for Earth monitoring, announced its selection by NASA to supply synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data for the Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program. The agreement is a 5-year fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to multiple companies.
Since 2020, NASA's CSDA program has been acquirin ICEYE to provide SAR satellites and data for Greece's national satellite program in collaboration with ESA
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024
ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations, has signed a contract for the Greek National Satellite Space Project Axis 1.2. This agreement, involving the Greek Space Agency, the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance, and the European Space Agency (ESA), focuses on Greece's SAR Space Segment. The contract will deliver radar imagery and support the development of a
ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations, has signed a contract for the Greek National Satellite Space Project Axis 1.2. This agreement, involving the Greek Space Agency, the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance, and the European Space Agency (ESA), focuses on Greece's SAR Space Segment. The contract will deliver radar imagery and support the development of a