The aurora of Enceladus reveals itself one last time to Cassini
Friday, 26 January 2024 06:36
Paris, France (SPX) Jan 25, 2024
On September 14, 2017, during its final orbit around Saturn, the Cassini space probe observed the ultraviolet auroral imprint of the moon Enceladus in the atmosphere of its host planet. This detection, only the second in 13 years of observations in orbit, was analyzed simultaneously by two teams of researchers, including one at the Paris-PSL Observatory. It reveals an atypical type of planet-sat
On September 14, 2017, during its final orbit around Saturn, the Cassini space probe observed the ultraviolet auroral imprint of the moon Enceladus in the atmosphere of its host planet. This detection, only the second in 13 years of observations in orbit, was analyzed simultaneously by two teams of researchers, including one at the Paris-PSL Observatory. It reveals an atypical type of planet-sat GITAI's S2 Robotic Arm Set for SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch to ISS on January 29
Friday, 26 January 2024 06:36
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 25, 2024
GITAI USA Inc., a leader in space robotics, is gearing up for a significant advancement in space technology with its 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system, known as S2. This novel robotic system is scheduled for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX's renowned Falcon 9 rocket (NG-20) on January 29.
The S2 robotic system has successfully passed the string
GITAI USA Inc., a leader in space robotics, is gearing up for a significant advancement in space technology with its 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system, known as S2. This novel robotic system is scheduled for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX's renowned Falcon 9 rocket (NG-20) on January 29.
The S2 robotic system has successfully passed the string Japan craft made successful pin-point Moon landing, space agency says
Friday, 26 January 2024 06:36
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 25, 2024
Japan's "Moon Sniper" craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said Thursday as it released the first images from the mission.
A photo taken by a mini-rover showed the boxy yellow lander sitting intact at a slight angle on the rocky grey surface, lunar slopes rising in the distance.
Saturday's touchdown made Japan only the fifth nation to
Japan's "Moon Sniper" craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said Thursday as it released the first images from the mission.
A photo taken by a mini-rover showed the boxy yellow lander sitting intact at a slight angle on the rocky grey surface, lunar slopes rising in the distance.
Saturday's touchdown made Japan only the fifth nation to Boeing and NASA Collaborate on New ISS Experiment to Enhance Genes in Space Program
Friday, 26 January 2024 06:36
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 25, 2024
Boeing (NYSE: BA), in collaboration with NASA and the ISS National Laboratory, is embarking on a novel investigation aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Genes in Space toolkit, a cornerstone program for student researchers in spaceflight biotechnology.
The Genes in Space program, co-founded by Boeing and miniPCRbio, has for almost a decade challenged students to develop experiments
Boeing (NYSE: BA), in collaboration with NASA and the ISS National Laboratory, is embarking on a novel investigation aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Genes in Space toolkit, a cornerstone program for student researchers in spaceflight biotechnology.
The Genes in Space program, co-founded by Boeing and miniPCRbio, has for almost a decade challenged students to develop experiments Hubble finds water vapour in small exoplanet’s atmosphere
Thursday, 25 January 2024 14:00
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope observed the smallest exoplanet where water vapour has been detected in its atmosphere. At only approximately twice Earth’s diameter, the planet GJ 9827d could be an example of potential planets with water-rich atmospheres elsewhere in our galaxy.
World’s largest iceberg drifts beyond Antarctic waters
Thursday, 25 January 2024 12:50
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In November 2023, the A23a mega iceberg set sail after being grounded on the ocean floor for well over 40 years. Now, driven by winds and currents, A23a is heading away from Antarctic waters as seen in this new animation.
The iceberg calved from West Antarctica in 1986 but quickly grounded itself in the Weddell Sea where it remained for over four decades. At around 4000 sq km in area, more than four times the size of New York City, and just over 280 m thick, the berg currently holds the title for world’s largest iceberg.
The animation uses
Capturing the ripples of spacetime: LISA gets go-ahead
Thursday, 25 January 2024 12:01
Today, ESA’s Science Programme Committee approved the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission, the first scientific endeavour to detect and study gravitational waves from space.
We're heading for Venus: ESA approves EnVision
Thursday, 25 January 2024 12:00
ESA’s next mission to Venus was officially ‘adopted’ today by the Agency’s Science Programme Committee. EnVision will study Venus from its inner core to its outer atmosphere, giving important new insight into the planet's history, geological activity and climate.
Sierra Space unveils full-scale prototype of expandable space station structure
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2024
Sierra Space has completed an important test of its full-scale, expandable space station structure. The company, known for its innovative approach to space technology, alongside its exclusive softgoods technology partner ILC Dover, has been at the forefront of developing the LIFE (Large Integrated Flexible Environment) habitat. This structure, notable for its expandable "softgoods" design, has r
Sierra Space has completed an important test of its full-scale, expandable space station structure. The company, known for its innovative approach to space technology, alongside its exclusive softgoods technology partner ILC Dover, has been at the forefront of developing the LIFE (Large Integrated Flexible Environment) habitat. This structure, notable for its expandable "softgoods" design, has r Equatorial Launch Australia unveils advanced horizontal integration facility
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2024
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has unveiled the completed designs for its Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) buildings at the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC). These state-of-the-art facilities are tailored to meet the sophisticated demands of up to seven rocket launch companies, solidifying ELA's commitment to supporting a broad spectrum of space missions.
The newly designed HIF buildings,
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has unveiled the completed designs for its Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) buildings at the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC). These state-of-the-art facilities are tailored to meet the sophisticated demands of up to seven rocket launch companies, solidifying ELA's commitment to supporting a broad spectrum of space missions.
The newly designed HIF buildings, China sets sights on Lunar South Pole with Chang'e 7 Mission
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2024
China has unveiled detailed plans for the Chang'e 7 mission, aimed at probing the moon's south pole, particularly focusing on water ice. This revelation, detailed in a paper in the National Science Review, outlines the mission's scientific goals and the sophisticated array of payloads aboard the lunar probe.
Slated for launch around 2026, the Chang'e 7 mission represents a new chapter in C
China has unveiled detailed plans for the Chang'e 7 mission, aimed at probing the moon's south pole, particularly focusing on water ice. This revelation, detailed in a paper in the National Science Review, outlines the mission's scientific goals and the sophisticated array of payloads aboard the lunar probe.
Slated for launch around 2026, the Chang'e 7 mission represents a new chapter in C NASA unveils progress in Moon to Mars Strategy
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2024
NASA has released the outcomes of its 2023 Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review. This significant step reflects the agency's ongoing commitment to advancing humanity's exploration of the solar system.
The 2023 Moon to Mars review, a comprehensive process incorporating insights from U.S. industry, academia, international partners, and NASA's own workforce, has refined the existing strat
NASA has released the outcomes of its 2023 Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review. This significant step reflects the agency's ongoing commitment to advancing humanity's exploration of the solar system.
The 2023 Moon to Mars review, a comprehensive process incorporating insights from U.S. industry, academia, international partners, and NASA's own workforce, has refined the existing strat Booz Allen Ventures Invests in Albedo's groundbreaking VLEO satellite technology
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2024
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has announced a strategic investment through its venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, LLC, in Albedo. This investment marks a significant step in the deployment of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite constellations, offering ultra-high resolution commercial imagery from space.
Chris Bogdan, executive vice president at Booz Allen and leader of the firm
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has announced a strategic investment through its venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, LLC, in Albedo. This investment marks a significant step in the deployment of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite constellations, offering ultra-high resolution commercial imagery from space.
Chris Bogdan, executive vice president at Booz Allen and leader of the firm CAS Space achieves new milestone with Kinetica 1 Y3 launch deploying 5 satellites
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2024
Beijing-based CAS Space, an enterprise under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully conducted the third flight of its Kinetica 1 rocket, previously known as ZK 1A. This launch, which took place on Tuesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marks a significant step in China's burgeoning space industry.
The Kinetica 1 Y3 rocket, notable for its designation indicating the th
Beijing-based CAS Space, an enterprise under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully conducted the third flight of its Kinetica 1 rocket, previously known as ZK 1A. This launch, which took place on Tuesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marks a significant step in China's burgeoning space industry.
The Kinetica 1 Y3 rocket, notable for its designation indicating the th