China Implements Mitigation Measures Following Long March 6A Rocket Breakup
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12China has initiated necessary measures and is closely observing the affected orbital area following the breakup of a Chinese rocket, according to a statement by Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Wednesday. Reports indicate that a Long March 6A rocket, which was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center on August 6, disintegrated in low-Earth orbit last week, creating a debris
Autonomous mini robot captures historic photo on Lunar Far Side
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12A stunning image recently released by the China National Space Administration has captivated audiences, showing the desolate landscape of the far side of the moon. The photograph, taken after China's Chang'e 6 probe collected lunar samples in June, quickly went viral across Chinese social media, sparking widespread curiosity about the photographer behind the lens. Chinese space engineers h
NASA's Cold Atom Lab Uses Quantum Sensor for First Time in Space
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12NASA's Cold Atom Lab, an innovative facility aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has made a significant advancement by using ultra-cold atoms to detect environmental changes in space. For the first time, the lab measured the International Space Station's subtle vibrations, showcasing the potential of quantum science in space applications. The recent study, published in 'Nature Co
Researchers Develop Advanced Silicon Photonic Chip for GPS-Free Navigation
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12Inside devices like smartphones, fitness trackers, and virtual reality headsets, small motion sensors track movement. Larger, more sophisticated versions of these sensors, about the size of a grapefruit and significantly more accurate, are used to help navigate ships, airplanes, and other vehicles with GPS assistance. Scientists are now working to create a motion sensor so precise that it
Cosmic Ray Data from AMS Reveals Unexpected Deuteron Surplus
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12Scientists analyzing data from the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) aboard the International Space Station have encountered an unexpected abundance of cosmic rays composed of deuterons - atomic nuclei containing a proton and a neutron. This surprising discovery adds to the growing list of unanticipated findings from AMS, which has been operational since 2011 and has detected over 238 billion co
Viasat Enhances L-TAC Satellite Service with On-Demand Features
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, has introduced the next phase of its L-band tactical satellite service, L-TAC, offering new capabilities that allow users to access the service on-demand when and where needed. The L-TAC service, facilitated through Viasat's extensive L-band network, connects radio users and command centers across the globe by utilizing ta
New Interactive TEMPO Data Story Offers Public Access to Air Quality Information
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12NASA and the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian have announced the public availability of "high-quality, near real-time air quality data" from NASA's TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution) mission. Launched on May 30, 2024, this data release is part of an ongoing effort to enhance public understanding of air quality. The NASA Science Activation program's Cosmic Da
Maritime Launch Services Partners with Global Launch Vehicle Developer for Orbital Launches at Spaceport Nova Scotia
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a leading international launch vehicle operator to initiate the deployment of a small-class orbital vehicle from Spaceport Nova Scotia. This MOU is a pivotal development for Canada's growing role in global space activities, enhancing Spaceport Nova Scotia's position as a premier
NASA Opens Submissions for 2025 Human Lander Challenge Targeting Cryogenic Solutions
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12NASA's Human Lander Challenge (HuLC) is now accepting submissions for its second year. As part of NASA's Artemis campaign, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon and prepare for future Mars missions, the agency is seeking innovative ideas from college and university students. This year, the focus is on developing cryogenic propellant technologies for human landing systems. For the 202
Evidence of Hydration Found on Asteroid Psyche by SwRI-Led Team
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12A team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified hydroxyl molecules on the surface of the metallic asteroid Psyche using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The discovery of these hydrated minerals suggests that Psyche has a more complex history than previously understood, providing key insights as NASA's Psyche spacecraft makes its way to the asteroid, currently orb
Innovative Sound-Based System Enhances Wind Measurement on Mars
Thursday, 15 August 2024 21:12Mars presents a challenging environment for measuring wind speeds due to its extreme temperatures, thin atmosphere, and dusty terrain. Traditional methods, such as gauging the cooling rate of heated materials or using cameras to observe "tell-tales" swayed by the wind, have provided valuable data on Martian weather. However, as plans to send astronauts to the red planet progress, there is a grow
AST SpaceMobile starts work on 17 larger direct-to-smartphone satellites
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Thursday, 15 August 2024 19:00International astronomy group joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon
Thursday, 15 August 2024 15:34Time moves a tad faster on the moon. Now an international group of astronomers has joined calls to give the moon its own clock so that future space missions can keep track of minutes on the celestial body.
The International Astronomical Union voted Thursday encouraging space organizations across the globe to collaborate on a timekeeping standard for the moon, where one day lasts 29.5 Earth days.
"That's the crux of our resolution: to work together to establish this standard time," U.S. Naval Observatory's Susan Stewart said this week at the group's conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch
Thursday, 15 August 2024 15:28The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth's constant companion.
Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky.
"I like to think of the supermoon as a good excuse to start looking at the moon more regularly," said Noah Petro, project scientist for NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
August's supermoon kicks off a string of lunar spectacles. September's supermoon will coincide with a partial lunar eclipse.