Earth from Space: Salty lakes
Friday, 24 November 2023 08:00
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The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captures the colourful waters of two salty lakes in East Africa: Lake Natron in northern Tanzania and Lake Magadi in southern Kenya. Europe's Ariane 6 rocket successfully completes hot-fire test
Friday, 24 November 2023 06:39
The European Space Agency's Ariane 6 rocket successfully completed a dress rehearsal on Thursday, test-firing its engine in preparation for a maiden voyage scheduled for 2024.
The final results of the ignition test, which involved firing up the Vulcain 2.1 engine and running it for more than seven minutes, will not be released until November 30, pending a full analysis.
But manufacturer ArianeGroup already called the rehearsal "successfully completed".
The hot-fire test at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana "simulated a complete launch sequence and thus validated the entire flight phase of Ariane 6's core stage," it said in a statement after Thursday's rehearsal.
ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion praised the team for the "real industrial feat", but added that "a few additional tests", notably fault tolerance, were still needed before the rocket was ready for launch.
A nanosatellite and a hot air balloon for emergency broadband anywhere
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
Ninety-five per cent of the planet's population has access to broadband internet, via cable or a mobile network. However, there are still some places and situations in which staying connected can be very difficult. Quick responses are necessary in emergency situations, such as after an earthquake or during a conflict. So too are reliable telecommunications networks that are not susceptible to ou A major boost for space skills and research in North East England
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
In a significant development for the UK's space sector, Northumbria University, Newcastle, has announced the establishment of a new space skills, research, and technology centre, dubbed the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST). This initiative represents a substantial investment in the region's future in space technology and education, with the centre poised to become a key play Report Forecasts Significant Growth in Hypersonic Flight Market by 2030
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
A recent report titled "Hypersonic Flight Market by Vehicle Type (Hypersonic Aircraft, Hypersonic Spacecraft), Industry (Military, Space, Commercial), Component (Propulsion, Aerostructure, Avionics) and Region (North America, Europe, APAC, RoW) - Global forecast to 2030" has been published by ResearchAndMarkets.com. The report projects the hypersonic flight market to grow from USD 782 million in PRIME-1 Simulation
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
On November 2, 2023, a significant step was taken towards the upcoming Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) mission, as engineers gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for an essential simulation training. The session, held in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building, was crucial for integrating the efforts of the diverse team working on PRIME-1, a mission th GalaxySpace to boost mobile broadband with new-gen satellite technology
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
Chinese commercial space company GalaxySpace is currently developing a new-generation communication satellite, poised to enhance broadband communication capabilities for mobile phones by allowing direct connectivity to satellites. This development was recently reported by the Science and Technology Daily, shedding light on an innovative approach in the field of space-based communication.
G NASA's future space exploration bolstered by major plutonium-238 delivery
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) recent achievement in shipping a substantial amount of heat source plutonium-238 to the Los Alamos National Laboratory signifies a pivotal advancement for NASA's future space missions. This latest shipment, consisting of 0.5 kilograms (a little over 1 pound) of new heat source plutonium oxide, is noteworthy as the largest since the domestic restart of pluton Shanghai Sets Sights on Expanding Space Industry with Ambitious 2025 Goals
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
Shanghai, a growing center for technological advancement, has unveiled a bold plan to develop a comprehensive industrial chain for commercial rocket production, aiming to reach an annual production capacity of 50 commercial rockets and 600 commercial satellites by 2025.
Outlined in an official plan released on Monday, this initiative underscores Shanghai's commitment to reinforcing its pos India opens skies to Eutelsat OneWeb for satellite broadband services
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
In a significant development for India's satellite broadband landscape, OneWeb India, part of the Eutelsat Group (Euronext Paris: ETL), has received the green light from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to launch Eutelsat OneWeb's commercial satellite broadband services in the country. This landmark approval positions OneWeb India as the first organization to a X-59 gets a Patriotic makeover
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, a groundbreaking project aiming to revolutionize supersonic travel, recently marked a significant milestone in its development. The aircraft has been moved to the paint barn at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works' facility in Palmdale, California, indicating progress towards its completion.
The X-59's new paint scheme is not just a cosmetic upgrade but also p Ariane 6 Core Stage fires up for long-duration test
Friday, 24 November 2023 04:30
In a significant step towards the maiden flight of Ariane 6, the collaborative efforts of ArianeGroup, the French Space Agency (CNES), and the European Space Agency (ESA) culminated in the successful execution of a long-duration hot-fire test of the Ariane 6 core stage. This test, conducted on November 23, 2023, at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, marks a pivotal advancement in the launch ve 
Ariane 6 hot-fire test: the replay
Thursday, 23 November 2023 20:30
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On 23 November 2023, in preparation for its first flight, Ariane 6 went through its biggest test to date: a full-scale rehearsal that meant complex fuelling, a launch countdown and ignition of the core stage Vulcain 2.1 engine, followed by over seven minutes of engine burn that covered the entire core stage flight phase, just as would happen during a real launch into space.
The engine roared into action after a slight anomaly meant there was a suspenseful pause to the automated sequence, before the countdown was reset and began to tick again. The live feed continued until
