Rocket Lab aborts New Zealand launch of Electron rocket
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2024
Rocket Lab was set to launch an Electron rocket with 25 new satellites in what would have been the U.S.-based company's 53rd liftoff.
That is, until the countdown clock hit T-0. At that point, Rocket Lab aborted the launch. There was no immediate word on rescheduling.
The mission, nicknamed "Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star,' initially had been delayed from Sept. 16-17 due to poor
Rocket Lab was set to launch an Electron rocket with 25 new satellites in what would have been the U.S.-based company's 53rd liftoff.
That is, until the countdown clock hit T-0. At that point, Rocket Lab aborted the launch. There was no immediate word on rescheduling.
The mission, nicknamed "Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star,' initially had been delayed from Sept. 16-17 due to poor Space Perspective completes major uncrewed test flight of Neptune
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Space Perspective, known for offering carbon-neutral spaceflight experiences, has successfully conducted a full flight profile of its uncrewed Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, marking another milestone toward crewed missions. The flight took off from Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager near St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 15, 2024. This demonstration showcased the capabilities of the vehicle that wi
Space Perspective, known for offering carbon-neutral spaceflight experiences, has successfully conducted a full flight profile of its uncrewed Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, marking another milestone toward crewed missions. The flight took off from Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager near St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 15, 2024. This demonstration showcased the capabilities of the vehicle that wi Lunar X-ray images and farside soil analysis enhance understanding of Moon
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
The Einstein Probe X-ray astronomical satellite recently captured and transmitted detailed X-ray images of the moon back to Earth on Tuesday, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
This achievement marks the first instance in which Chinese scientists have successfully produced a comprehensive X-ray image of the moon using a domestically developed space telescope.
Chen Yong, a resea
The Einstein Probe X-ray astronomical satellite recently captured and transmitted detailed X-ray images of the moon back to Earth on Tuesday, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
This achievement marks the first instance in which Chinese scientists have successfully produced a comprehensive X-ray image of the moon using a domestically developed space telescope.
Chen Yong, a resea Study reveals surprising behavior of Mars' induced magnetosphere
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Researchers at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) in Kiruna have discovered that the induced magnetosphere of Mars can break down under certain conditions. These findings were recently published in 'Nature', a prominent scientific journal.
Mars, lacking a natural internal magnetic field, forms an induced magnetosphere as its atmosphere interacts directly with the solar wind. This
Researchers at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) in Kiruna have discovered that the induced magnetosphere of Mars can break down under certain conditions. These findings were recently published in 'Nature', a prominent scientific journal.
Mars, lacking a natural internal magnetic field, forms an induced magnetosphere as its atmosphere interacts directly with the solar wind. This Gargantuan black hole jets are biggest seen yet
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Astronomers have spotted the biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen, spanning 23 million light-years in total length. That's equivalent to lining up 140 Milky Way galaxies back to back.
"This pair is not just the size of a solar system, or a Milky Way; we are talking about 140 Milky Way diameters in total," says Martijn Oei, a Caltech postdoctoral scholar and lead author of a new Nature
Astronomers have spotted the biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen, spanning 23 million light-years in total length. That's equivalent to lining up 140 Milky Way galaxies back to back.
"This pair is not just the size of a solar system, or a Milky Way; we are talking about 140 Milky Way diameters in total," says Martijn Oei, a Caltech postdoctoral scholar and lead author of a new Nature UTA physicists publish study on habitability of F-Type Star Systems
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Arlington, TX (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Physicists at The University of Texas at Arlington have published a study of F-type star systems, in which they explored systems where the planets spend at least part of their orbits in the stellar habitable zones.
The paper, titled "Statistics and Habitability of F-type Star-Planet Systems", is published in the September 12 edition of The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. Shaan Pat
Physicists at The University of Texas at Arlington have published a study of F-type star systems, in which they explored systems where the planets spend at least part of their orbits in the stellar habitable zones.
The paper, titled "Statistics and Habitability of F-type Star-Planet Systems", is published in the September 12 edition of The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. Shaan Pat Advanced instrument offers new insights into Van Allen Radiation Belts
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
A cutting-edge instrument is using innovative detection techniques and a specially designed orbit to expand our knowledge of the Van Allen belts - regions around Earth filled with energetic particles that can threaten space missions. Recently, the instrument delivered unique observations of the region's changes following a major magnetic storm in May 2024.
The Van Allen radiation belts wer
A cutting-edge instrument is using innovative detection techniques and a specially designed orbit to expand our knowledge of the Van Allen belts - regions around Earth filled with energetic particles that can threaten space missions. Recently, the instrument delivered unique observations of the region's changes following a major magnetic storm in May 2024.
The Van Allen radiation belts wer Cinetcomm expands connectivity with Eutelsat OneWeb LEO integration
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
London, UK (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Cinetcomm, a supplier of global satellite communication services, has entered a distribution agreement with Eutelsat OneWeb to incorporate OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions into its broad network. This collaboration highlights Cinetcomm's ongoing commitment to enhancing connectivity for its varied clientele in critical infrastructure sectors.
For years, Cinetcomm has ad
Cinetcomm, a supplier of global satellite communication services, has entered a distribution agreement with Eutelsat OneWeb to incorporate OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions into its broad network. This collaboration highlights Cinetcomm's ongoing commitment to enhancing connectivity for its varied clientele in critical infrastructure sectors.
For years, Cinetcomm has ad Orion spacecraft radiation protection tested
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Space radiation presents major health risks to astronauts, potentially causing cancer and other degenerative diseases. As space missions extend in duration and distance, it becomes critical to develop effective protective measures for crews operating beyond Earth's magnetic shield. Detailed data on radiation exposure during deep space missions is essential for designing these protections.
Space radiation presents major health risks to astronauts, potentially causing cancer and other degenerative diseases. As space missions extend in duration and distance, it becomes critical to develop effective protective measures for crews operating beyond Earth's magnetic shield. Detailed data on radiation exposure during deep space missions is essential for designing these protections. Satellite launches set to average seven tons daily through 2033
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
The latest edition of the "Satellites to be Built and Launched" report forecasts a dramatic increase in satellite demand through 2033, with an average of over 3,700 satellites to be launched annually. This projection equals about 10 satellites per day, with a total mass of seven tons. The surge highlights the expansion of satellite-powered connectivity and data services, underscoring long-term g
The latest edition of the "Satellites to be Built and Launched" report forecasts a dramatic increase in satellite demand through 2033, with an average of over 3,700 satellites to be launched annually. This projection equals about 10 satellites per day, with a total mass of seven tons. The surge highlights the expansion of satellite-powered connectivity and data services, underscoring long-term g Widespread Water and Hydroxyl Found Across the Moon
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2024
A recent analysis of lunar maps has revealed multiple sources of water and hydroxyl in the sunlit regions of the Moon's surface, including water-rich rocks uncovered by meteor impacts across various latitudes.
"Future astronauts may be able to find water even near the equator by exploiting these water-rich areas. Previously, it was thought that only the polar region, particularly the deepl
A recent analysis of lunar maps has revealed multiple sources of water and hydroxyl in the sunlit regions of the Moon's surface, including water-rich rocks uncovered by meteor impacts across various latitudes.
"Future astronauts may be able to find water even near the equator by exploiting these water-rich areas. Previously, it was thought that only the polar region, particularly the deepl NASA transport nearly complete for Roman Space Telescope deployment
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 17, 2024
NASA has finished building its spacecraft bus to deploy the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope into orbit after the space agency finishes installing its scientific instruments and the telescope.
"They call it a spacecraft bus for a reason," said Jackie Townsend, deputy project manager for the Roman Telescope. "It gets the telescope to where it needs to be in space."
Townsend said
NASA has finished building its spacecraft bus to deploy the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope into orbit after the space agency finishes installing its scientific instruments and the telescope.
"They call it a spacecraft bus for a reason," said Jackie Townsend, deputy project manager for the Roman Telescope. "It gets the telescope to where it needs to be in space."
Townsend said SoftBank and Intelsat Partner to Develop Global 5G-Satellite Hybrid Network
Thursday, 19 September 2024 19:29
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2024
SoftBank and Intelsat have entered into a major collaboration that will create a "Ubiquitous Network," enabling continuous connectivity across the globe. Together, they will lead research and development aimed at integrating 5G terrestrial mobile networks with satellite communication systems.
In today's world, connectivity is critical, especially as technologies like autonomous vehicles an
SoftBank and Intelsat have entered into a major collaboration that will create a "Ubiquitous Network," enabling continuous connectivity across the globe. Together, they will lead research and development aimed at integrating 5G terrestrial mobile networks with satellite communication systems.
In today's world, connectivity is critical, especially as technologies like autonomous vehicles an Astranis secures $13.2 million U.S. military contract for satellite upgrades
Thursday, 19 September 2024 17:17
Artemis I mission data show astronauts sent to the moon aboard Orion will be protected from radiation
Thursday, 19 September 2024 13:57
According to a large team of technical and health specialists, astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft will be well protected from radiation when the Artemis II mission travels to the moon and back next year.
In their study published in the journal Nature, the group analyzed data collected from sensors inside and outside the Orion spacecraft as it made two moon flybys in 2022. They also studied data from sensors on the spacesuits worn by two dummies that went along for the ride.
NASA plans to send four astronauts to the moon next year as part of the Artemis II mission. The astronauts will be carried to the moon in the Orion spacecraft, where they will conduct a flyby before returning to Earth.
For this new study, the research team studied data from the Artemis I mission, which conducted a similar trip with dummies instead of human astronauts.