New Satellite Launch Marks a Milestone in China's Commercial Space Sector
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55The recent launch of the "Xunming Hometown I" satellite in Yangjiang, Guangdong province, signifies a notable advancement in China's commercial space sector. This low-earth orbit satellite, having successfully entered its target orbit, exemplifies the country's growing prowess in space technology, coupled with a unique cultural integration. The "Xunming Hometown I" is a product of collabor
Dream Chaser Spaceplane Undergoes Extreme Testing at NASA's Armstrong Facility
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55At NASA's Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane, paired with its Shooting Star cargo module, has captivated media and space industry professionals alike. Illuminated by soft blue lights, the 55-foot-tall assembly stands ready, undergoing a series of tests designed to simulate the harsh realities of space travel. Dr. Jimmy Kenyon, the center
Sidus Space Enhances IP Portfolio with New Patent Application for Modular LizzieSat System
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a leader in satellite manufacturing, has recently made a significant move to bolster its intellectual property portfolio with the publication of a new U.S. patent application by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The application, numbered 2023/0406548-A1 (the '548 patent application), seeks to provide comprehensive protection for the innovative functionalitie
Space Pioneer and LandSpace Lead China's Private Sector to New Heights in Space
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55In the dynamic arena of global space exploration and satellite technology, China's private space sector marked a pivotal year of achievements and breakthroughs, firmly establishing itself as a formidable force on the international stage. The journey from state-dominated endeavors to the flourishing of private enterprises in space technology showcases not only the technological prowess but also t
Space Beach Law Lab: Shaping the Future of Space Law at Queen Mary Conference
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55In a world where the final frontier is becoming as much a domain of lawyers and legislators as it is of astronauts and engineers, the inaugural Space Beach Law Lab conference is poised to mark a significant milestone in the evolving discourse of space law and policy. Set against the historical backdrop of the Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach, California, from February 27 to 29, 2024, this ev
US to launch next Moon mission on Valentine's Day
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55US companies are set to launch for the Moon on February 14, less than a month since a similar mission ended in failure with the spaceship burning up in the Earth's atmosphere, NASA said Wednesday. The upcoming attempt features a lander built by Houston-based Intuitive Machines fixed to the top of a SpaceX rocket, while the last try involved a United Launch Alliance rocket and Astrobotics lan
Rocket Lab Boosts Capital with $355 Million in Convertible Senior Notes Amid Growth Plans
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a key player in the aerospace manufacturing and satellite launch sectors, has successfully closed its private offering of $355 million in 4.250% convertible senior notes due in 2029. This offering combines an upsized initial offering of $300 million with an additional $55 million option fully exercised by initial purchasers, underscoring strong investor confi
Unveiling Lunar Secrets: Chang'e-5 Mission's Groundbreaking Findings
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55The moon's cratered surface, reminiscent of Swiss cheese, narrates a tale of celestial bombardment. These craters, however, are just the beginning of the story. The intense collisions that formed them also transformed the lunar regolith-the layer of loose, heterogeneous material covering solid rock-altering its mineral composition and structure. The Chang'e-5 mission, China's latest venture in l
Carbon Monoxide Dynamics Offer New Insights into Exoplanet Habitability
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55In the ongoing quest to discover habitable worlds beyond our solar system, a groundbreaking study spearheaded by Associate Professor Kazumi Ozaki from Tokyo Institute of Technology and Associate Researcher Yasuto Watanabe from The University of Tokyo introduces a novel criterion for identifying potentially habitable exoplanets. Published in the Astrophysical Journal on January 10, 2024, th
Electron Rocket to Deploy Astroscale's Debris Inspection Satellite in Space Sustainability Effort
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced a launch window for a landmark mission in collaboration with Astroscale Japan Inc. The mission, dubbed 'On Closer Inspection,' is set to commence during a 14-day window opening on February 19th NZDT, marking a significant step in the quest for orbital sustainability. The mission's focal point, the deployment of the Active Debris Removal by
L3Harris Demonstrates Advanced SATCOM Prototype, Enhancing Satellite Data Access
Thursday, 08 February 2024 21:55L3Harris Technologies has recently concluded a pivotal demonstration of its Digital Beamforming Phased Array Antenna System (DPAAS) prototype, marking a significant advancement in satellite communications (SATCOM) technology. This prototype, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, has demonstrated a remarkable capability to handle an average of more than 300 satellite contacts per day, including t
ESA shipping container's laser link to space
Thursday, 08 February 2024 13:50ESA’s very latest laboratory extension is portable in nature: hosted within a standard shipping container, this ESA Transportable Optical Ground Station, ETOGS, can be transported all across Europe as needed, to perform laser-based optical communications with satellites – including NASA’s Psyche mission, millions of kilometres away in space.
Day and night cycle on the Space Station
Thursday, 08 February 2024 12:30As part of his Huginn mission, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen tested the Circadian Light experiment in his crew quarters where he sleeps. The light panel was installed above him and is designed to mimic the Sun’s light to give him a better day/night cycle, also known as the circadian rhythm.
Made by SAGA Space Architects in Denmark, the light changes colour over the day, turning on in the early morning to wake up Andreas to then turn a whiter colour during the day. Like the sunset, the panel changes into a more reddish colour before turning off for
Muninn Mission highlights
Thursday, 08 February 2024 08:15Highlights of the Muninn mission with ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt, from the countdown to launch to his work on the International Space Station.