New 3D printed metal alloy enhances durability for space exploration
Thursday, 31 October 2024 06:41
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Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
The research team at Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by Dr. Jeong Min Park of the Nano Materials Research Division, has developed a highly durable metal 3D-printed alloy designed to meet the demands of space exploration. Collaborating with Professor Jung Gi Kim of Gyeongsang National University and Professor Hyoung Seop Kim of POSTECH, the team created an alloy optimized for the
The research team at Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by Dr. Jeong Min Park of the Nano Materials Research Division, has developed a highly durable metal 3D-printed alloy designed to meet the demands of space exploration. Collaborating with Professor Jung Gi Kim of Gyeongsang National University and Professor Hyoung Seop Kim of POSTECH, the team created an alloy optimized for the SwRI unveils new facility for advanced EMC EMI testing for spacecraft
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded its Space System Spacecraft and Payload Processing Facility with a newly installed semi-anechoic shielded chamber dedicated to spacecraft electromagnetic compatibility and interference (EMC/EMI) testing. This addition marks an essential advancement in SwRI's strategy to offer a fully integrated spacecraft test and processing center within its 74,0
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded its Space System Spacecraft and Payload Processing Facility with a newly installed semi-anechoic shielded chamber dedicated to spacecraft electromagnetic compatibility and interference (EMC/EMI) testing. This addition marks an essential advancement in SwRI's strategy to offer a fully integrated spacecraft test and processing center within its 74,0 Aerodata earns EASA certification for GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing tech
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Aerodata AG has secured a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing system. This newly certified technology is compatible with Garmin 5000 avionics and is installed in Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft.
In response to the rising risk of GPS jamming and spoofing affecting civil and military aviation,
Aerodata AG has secured a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing system. This newly certified technology is compatible with Garmin 5000 avionics and is installed in Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft.
In response to the rising risk of GPS jamming and spoofing affecting civil and military aviation, Axient secures contract for Resilient GPS Constellation under USSF Initiative
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Axient, now operating under Astrion following its recent acquisition, has received a Performer Agreement through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) established between the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) and Space Systems Command. This contract supports the U.S. Space Force's mission by advancing a next-generation Resilient GPS (R-GPS) satellite constellation, designed to enhance space infr
Axient, now operating under Astrion following its recent acquisition, has received a Performer Agreement through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) established between the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) and Space Systems Command. This contract supports the U.S. Space Force's mission by advancing a next-generation Resilient GPS (R-GPS) satellite constellation, designed to enhance space infr AXIS mission selected as NASA Astrophysics Probe competition finalist
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Boston MA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
The MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) is a project lead for one of two finalist missions recently selected for NASA's new Probe Explorers program. Working with collaborators at the University of Maryland and Goddard Space Flight Research Center, the team will produce a one-year concept study to launch the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) in 2032.
Erin Kar
The MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) is a project lead for one of two finalist missions recently selected for NASA's new Probe Explorers program. Working with collaborators at the University of Maryland and Goddard Space Flight Research Center, the team will produce a one-year concept study to launch the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) in 2032.
Erin Kar China progresses in full-scale efforts for manned Moon landing by 2030
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
China is accelerating its mission to place astronauts on the Moon by 2030, with substantial progress across development, testing, and infrastructure construction. In a recent press briefing, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) detailed the work underway to achieve this ambitious lunar objective, highlighting both technical advancements and testing milestones.
CMSA's strategy involves depl
China is accelerating its mission to place astronauts on the Moon by 2030, with substantial progress across development, testing, and infrastructure construction. In a recent press briefing, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) detailed the work underway to achieve this ambitious lunar objective, highlighting both technical advancements and testing milestones.
CMSA's strategy involves depl Gateway HALO unit to support vital space science on lunar missions
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Stephanie Dudley, who leads mission integration and utilization for NASA's Gateway, is at the forefront of merging human space exploration and science aboard the upcoming lunar orbiting outpost. Set to serve as humanity's first space station orbiting the Moon, Gateway will offer a platform for astronauts to live, perform experiments, and prepare for extended missions, particularly targeting the
Stephanie Dudley, who leads mission integration and utilization for NASA's Gateway, is at the forefront of merging human space exploration and science aboard the upcoming lunar orbiting outpost. Set to serve as humanity's first space station orbiting the Moon, Gateway will offer a platform for astronauts to live, perform experiments, and prepare for extended missions, particularly targeting the Explanation found for encrusting of the Martian soil
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
For four years, the Martian "Mole" HP3 experiment made notable contributions to planetary research on Mars. Named after the burrowing animal, the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package (HP3), developed by the German Aerospace Center and European partners, was deployed on Mars in January 2019 as part of NASA's InSight mission. Its goal was to dig up to five meters into the Martian soil and mea
For four years, the Martian "Mole" HP3 experiment made notable contributions to planetary research on Mars. Named after the burrowing animal, the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package (HP3), developed by the German Aerospace Center and European partners, was deployed on Mars in January 2019 as part of NASA's InSight mission. Its goal was to dig up to five meters into the Martian soil and mea NASA's Lunar Trailblazer will map and analyze moon water
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission is poised to answer longstanding questions about the distribution and composition of water on the Moon. While scientists have long suspected the presence of lunar water, the details of where it resides, its forms, and its movement across the Moon's surface remain unknown.
Launching next year, Lunar Trailblazer will circle the Moon to create a high-resolutio
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission is poised to answer longstanding questions about the distribution and composition of water on the Moon. While scientists have long suspected the presence of lunar water, the details of where it resides, its forms, and its movement across the Moon's surface remain unknown.
Launching next year, Lunar Trailblazer will circle the Moon to create a high-resolutio Water extraction from Moon rocks advances for astronaut support
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Water extraction in space is critical for expanding human exploration of the Solar System. Led by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), a new technique is being validated to harvest water from the Moon. Through the LUWEX research project, dedicated to testing lunar water extraction and purification for in-situ resource use, researchers at the Technical University (TU) Braunschweig have conducted la
Water extraction in space is critical for expanding human exploration of the Solar System. Led by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), a new technique is being validated to harvest water from the Moon. Through the LUWEX research project, dedicated to testing lunar water extraction and purification for in-situ resource use, researchers at the Technical University (TU) Braunschweig have conducted la Uranus moon Miranda may hold a hidden ocean below its surface
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Laurel MD (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
A recent study indicates that Uranus' small moon Miranda may contain a subsurface ocean, challenging prior assumptions about the moon's formation and characteristics and positioning it among a select few worlds in our solar system with potential habitats for life.
"To find evidence of an ocean inside a small object like Miranda is incredibly surprising," said Tom Nordheim, a planetary scie
A recent study indicates that Uranus' small moon Miranda may contain a subsurface ocean, challenging prior assumptions about the moon's formation and characteristics and positioning it among a select few worlds in our solar system with potential habitats for life.
"To find evidence of an ocean inside a small object like Miranda is incredibly surprising," said Tom Nordheim, a planetary scie Shenzhou XIX Crew Joins Tiangong Space Station for Crew Rotation
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
The crew of China's Shenzhou 19 mission successfully docked with the Tiangong space station on Wednesday, commencing their tenure aboard the orbital outpost. Mission Commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, along with Lieutenant Colonels Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, were warmly greeted by the Shenzhou 18 crew, initiating a five-day transition period before the current occupants return to Earth early next week.
The crew of China's Shenzhou 19 mission successfully docked with the Tiangong space station on Wednesday, commencing their tenure aboard the orbital outpost. Mission Commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, along with Lieutenant Colonels Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, were warmly greeted by the Shenzhou 18 crew, initiating a five-day transition period before the current occupants return to Earth early next week. SpaceX liftoff is 201st mission to expand its Starlink constellation
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Miami FL (UPI) Oct 31, 2024
SpaceX on Wednesday successfully launched a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit after previously launching 200 similar missions.
A Falcon 9 rocket fitted with 23 Starlink satellites launched into low-Earth orbit on time at approximately 5:10 p.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 40 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The space mission's live-stream began minutes prio
SpaceX on Wednesday successfully launched a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit after previously launching 200 similar missions.
A Falcon 9 rocket fitted with 23 Starlink satellites launched into low-Earth orbit on time at approximately 5:10 p.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 40 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The space mission's live-stream began minutes prio Official opening of the DLR BALIS test centre
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
As part of its BALIS project, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has inaugurated a pioneering test facility in Empfingen dedicated to advancing fuel cell propulsion systems for various modes of transportation. The BALIS project focuses on developing fuel cell systems with an output of approximately 1.5 megawatts, aimed at future applications in shipping and aviation.
This state-of-the-art f
As part of its BALIS project, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has inaugurated a pioneering test facility in Empfingen dedicated to advancing fuel cell propulsion systems for various modes of transportation. The BALIS project focuses on developing fuel cell systems with an output of approximately 1.5 megawatts, aimed at future applications in shipping and aviation.
This state-of-the-art f Ariel spacecraft prepares for rigorous tests at Airbus facility
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Paris, France (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
The European Space Agency's Ariel mission has officially entered its assembly phase at Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse, France. The structural model of the Ariel spacecraft, designed to advance our understanding of distant exoplanet atmospheres, is now under construction. This model will undergo intense tests that are critical to validating the spacecraft's readiness for the conditions it w
The European Space Agency's Ariel mission has officially entered its assembly phase at Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse, France. The structural model of the Ariel spacecraft, designed to advance our understanding of distant exoplanet atmospheres, is now under construction. This model will undergo intense tests that are critical to validating the spacecraft's readiness for the conditions it w