Hypergolic rocket engine with advanced throttling tested by Sierra Space
Sunday, 12 November 2023 00:08
Louisville CO (SPX) Nov 13, 2023
Sierra Space, a leader in the commercial space sector, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of its new VRM5500-H hypergolic rocket engine, promising to revolutionize the current propulsion systems in space. This engine, with its high thrust and exceptional throttling abilities, is poised to set new standards in space propulsion technology.
The VRM5500-H engine,
Sierra Space, a leader in the commercial space sector, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of its new VRM5500-H hypergolic rocket engine, promising to revolutionize the current propulsion systems in space. This engine, with its high thrust and exceptional throttling abilities, is poised to set new standards in space propulsion technology.
The VRM5500-H engine, NASA's Mars Missions Persist Through Solar Conjunction
Sunday, 12 November 2023 00:08
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2023
As Earth and Mars find themselves on opposite sides of the Sun - a biennial astronomical event known as the Mars solar conjunction - NASA's intrepid Mars fleet braces for a two-week communication hiatus, from November 11 to 25. This period, marked by the potential for solar interference, necessitates a pause in sending commands to the fleet, but it's far from a standstill for the Martian explore
As Earth and Mars find themselves on opposite sides of the Sun - a biennial astronomical event known as the Mars solar conjunction - NASA's intrepid Mars fleet braces for a two-week communication hiatus, from November 11 to 25. This period, marked by the potential for solar interference, necessitates a pause in sending commands to the fleet, but it's far from a standstill for the Martian explore SpaceX Launches Planet Lab's Pelican-1 and SuperDoves
Sunday, 12 November 2023 00:08
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2023
In a significant advancement for Earth observation technology, Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) achieved a major milestone with the successful launch and commissioning of Pelican-1, its first technology demonstration satellite for the upcoming high-resolution Pelican fleet. This historic event, conducted in collaboration with space industry leader SpaceX on their Transporter-9 mission, took place from
In a significant advancement for Earth observation technology, Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) achieved a major milestone with the successful launch and commissioning of Pelican-1, its first technology demonstration satellite for the upcoming high-resolution Pelican fleet. This historic event, conducted in collaboration with space industry leader SpaceX on their Transporter-9 mission, took place from Spire Global's Major Leap: 11 Satellites Launched on SpaceX's Transporter-9 Mission
Sunday, 12 November 2023 00:08
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2023
In a significant advancement for space-based data and analytics, Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in this domain, has successfully launched eleven satellites as part of SpaceX's Transporter-9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This launch includes a blend of ten satellites for Space Services customers and one for Spire's own data and analytics solutions, marking a milestone for t
In a significant advancement for space-based data and analytics, Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in this domain, has successfully launched eleven satellites as part of SpaceX's Transporter-9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This launch includes a blend of ten satellites for Space Services customers and one for Spire's own data and analytics solutions, marking a milestone for t How to avoid getting disoriented in space
Sunday, 12 November 2023 00:08
Waltham MA (SPX) Nov 13, 2023
When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their orientation - they might not be able to tell which way is up. This disorientation can lead to fatal accidents.
Even on Earth, between 1993 and 2013, spatial disorientation led to the loss of 65 aircraft, US$2.32 billion of damages and 101 deaths in the U.S.
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When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their orientation - they might not be able to tell which way is up. This disorientation can lead to fatal accidents.
Even on Earth, between 1993 and 2013, spatial disorientation led to the loss of 65 aircraft, US$2.32 billion of damages and 101 deaths in the U.S.
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SpaceX Achieves On-Time Launch for Ambitious Transporter-9 Mission
Saturday, 11 November 2023 19:08
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 11, 2023
In a textbook launch, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket flawlessly lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking yet another successful step in the company's journey to revolutionize space travel. The launch, which occurred precisely within the planned 55-minute window at 10:49 a.m. PT, marks the ninth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission under the
In a textbook launch, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket flawlessly lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking yet another successful step in the company's journey to revolutionize space travel. The launch, which occurred precisely within the planned 55-minute window at 10:49 a.m. PT, marks the ninth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission under the SpaceX hopes for second Starship flight test next week
Saturday, 11 November 2023 19:08
Washington (AFP) Nov 11, 2023
SpaceX is hoping to re-launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, next week, the company said, after an attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion.
"Starship preparing to launch as early as November 17, pending final regulatory approval," SpaceX said on X Friday evening.
SpaceX foresees Starship as a next-generation, fully reusable spaceship that will eventually carry b
SpaceX is hoping to re-launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, next week, the company said, after an attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion.
"Starship preparing to launch as early as November 17, pending final regulatory approval," SpaceX said on X Friday evening.
SpaceX foresees Starship as a next-generation, fully reusable spaceship that will eventually carry b SpaceX Dragon docks with International Space Station carrying new gear
Saturday, 11 November 2023 19:08
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 11, 2023
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on Saturday carrying equipment for the station's crew.
The Dragon docked with the ISS's Harmony module at 5:07 a.m., according to NASA.
The Dragon was launched Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at Florida's Kennedy Space Center atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
The spacecraft carried 6,500 pounds of s
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on Saturday carrying equipment for the station's crew.
The Dragon docked with the ISS's Harmony module at 5:07 a.m., according to NASA.
The Dragon was launched Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at Florida's Kennedy Space Center atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
The spacecraft carried 6,500 pounds of s First release of images demonstrates Euclid space telescope's potential
Saturday, 11 November 2023 16:40
Transportation Department official suggests industry help pay for FAA commercial space office
Friday, 10 November 2023 23:07
Avanti in LEO talks to become a multi-orbit connectivity provider
Friday, 10 November 2023 19:41
Qualcomm ends partnership for connecting Android phones to Iridium satellites
Friday, 10 November 2023 18:08
Experiments launching aboard SpaceX-29 will help humans go farther and stay longer in space
Friday, 10 November 2023 16:59
The SpaceX-29 commercial resupply spacecraft will deliver numerous physical sciences and space biology experiments, along with other cargo, to the International Space Station. The research aboard this resupply services mission will help researchers learn how humans, and the plants needed to sustain them, can thrive in deep space.
The biological and physical sciences investigations headed to the Space Station are:
Plant Water Management-5 and 6 (PWM-5 and 6)
NASA has grown plants on the Space Station even without the help of gravity. But microgravity does present challenges and affects Space Station plants' ability to receive adequate hydration and nutrition. The Plant Water Management-5 and 6 (PWM-5 and 6) investigation uses the physical properties of fluids, such as surface tension and wetting, as a mechanism to provide hydration and aeration for plants. Results could advance understanding of the physical aspects of fluid flow and inform designs of fluid delivery systems for reduced gravity environments.