Japan aborts launch of 1st H3 rocket carrying defense sensor
Friday, 17 February 2023 06:07
The launch of a new flagship series H3 rocket carrying an observation satellite and an experimental infrared sensor that could detect missile launches was aborted Friday after its auxiliary booster engines failed to ignite, Japan's space agency said.
The countdown had started. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency livestream and TV footage showed white smoke billowing from the H3's main engine.
Japan aborts launch of new rocket carrying missile sensor
Friday, 17 February 2023 06:07The launch of a new flagship series H3 rocket carrying an observation satellite and an experimental infrared sensor that could detect missile launches was aborted Friday after its auxiliary booster engines failed to ignite, Japan's space agency said.
The countdown had started. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency livestream and TV footage showed white smoke billowing from the H3's main engine.
Japan's H3 rocket fails to leave the launch pad
Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
Another setback for Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Japan's H3 rocket was scheduled to lift off from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan at 10:37 a.m. Japan Standard Time on February 17th.
It was supposed to launch Advanced Land Observing Satellite-3 (ALOS-3), also known as Daichi-3 into a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). ALOS-3 is an advanced, Earth observing satellite, to be used for Biology and Robotics Research Occupy Crew
Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
A multitude of advanced microgravity research benefitting humans and robotics took precedence aboard the International Space Station on Thursday.
Two Expedition 68 astronauts investigated how living in space affects the way a crew member reaches for and grasps objects. NASA Flight Engineer Josh Cassada has been working in the Columbus laboratory module all week exploring how spaceflight im Study quantifies global impact of electricity in dust storms on Mars
Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
Mars is infamous for its intense dust storms, some of which kick up enough dust to be seen by telescopes on Earth.
When dust particles rub against each other, as they do in Martian dust storms, they can become electrified, transferring positive and negative electric charge in the same way as you build up static electricity if you shuffle across a carpet.
Strong electric fields build New aurorae detected on Jupiter's four largest moons
Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
Astronomers using W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea in Hawai?i have discovered that aurorae at visible wavelengths appear on all 4 major moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Using Keck Observatory's High-Resolution Echelle Spectrometer (HIRES) as well as high-resolution spectrographs at the Large Binocular Telescope and Apache Point Observatory, a team led by Caltech and Boston Does ice in the Universe contain the molecules making up the building blocks of life in planetary systems?
Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
The James Webb Space Telescope - the most precise telescope ever built - was decisive in discovering the frozen forms of a long series of molecules, such as carbon dioxide, ammonia, methane, methanol and even more complex molecules, frozen out as ices on the surface of small dust grains.
The dust grains grow in size when being a part of the discs of gas and dust forming around young stars. Webb reveals intricate networks of gas, dust in nearby galaxies
Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
Peering through obscuring clouds of dust, the MIRI instrument has revealed networks of giant cavities and blown-out bubbles in the gaseous arms of distant galaxies. Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope are getting their first look at star formation, gas, and dust in nearby galaxies with unprecedented resolution at infrared wavelengths.
The data has enabled an initial collect D-Orbit signs launch contract with Patriot Infovention
Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
On the final day of the Global Space and Technology Convention of Singapore, the space transportation and logistics company D-Orbit has announced the signing of a launch contract with Patriot Infovention, a Thai software company specializing in government assistance services, support and assistance, data management and cyber security. This satellite repre New space capability mapping tool unveiled at the 2023 Avalon Airshow
Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
Satellite Applications Catapult, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), and the UK Government have announced a new space supply chain mapping tool to showcase the United Kingdom (UK) and Australian space sector capabilities. Enabled by the Space Bridge, an alliance between the UK and Australia that enhances cooperation across both nations to boost respective space industries, this mapping t SpaceDaily Streamlines Imaging Process with ChatGPT Technology
Friday, 17 February 2023 05:55
SpaceDaily, a leading news organization covering space exploration, astronomy, and technology, has implemented ChatGPT's technology, along with simple rules lists and innovative software development, to streamline its imaging process.
The combination of these technologies has enabled SpaceDaily to generate filenames for image files based on their captions and vice versa, while also enablin Space Force to change how it buys national security launch services
Friday, 17 February 2023 01:28
The U.S. Space Force on Feb. 16 released its procurement strategy for the next national security launch services contracts expected to be awarded in 2024.
Space Force to change how it buys national security launches
Friday, 17 February 2023 01:28The U.S. Space Force on Feb. 16 released its procurement strategy for the next national security launch services contracts expected to be awarded in 2024.
NASA advisers raise concerns about Artemis safety and workforce
Thursday, 16 February 2023 22:59
A NASA safety panel, while congratulating the agency on a successful Artemis 1 mission, said it was worried about the agency’s safety culture and workforce as it prepares for the first crewed Artemis flight.
Analyst: U.S. military space budget likely to get another boost in 2024
Thursday, 16 February 2023 21:47
The Biden administration in its budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 is likely to seek a significant increase for the U.S.