Young Star Clusters Spawn Free-Floating Planetary-Mass Objects
Friday, 28 February 2025 12:29
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 28, 2025
Planetary-mass objects (PMOs) are celestial wanderers, freely drifting through space without being bound to any star. Weighing less than 13 times the mass of Jupiter, these objects have been observed in abundance within young star clusters like the Trapezium Cluster in Orion. While their origins have long puzzled scientists, prevailing theories have suggested they might be either failed stars or
Planetary-mass objects (PMOs) are celestial wanderers, freely drifting through space without being bound to any star. Weighing less than 13 times the mass of Jupiter, these objects have been observed in abundance within young star clusters like the Trapezium Cluster in Orion. While their origins have long puzzled scientists, prevailing theories have suggested they might be either failed stars or Can we find floating vegetation on ocean planets
Friday, 28 February 2025 12:29
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 28, 2025
Astronomical research has identified nearly 6,000 exoplanets, some of which reside in habitable zones where liquid water may exist on their surfaces. The quest to detect life on these distant worlds remains one of the foremost scientific challenges of the 21st century, with ongoing development of direct imaging technologies aimed at detecting biosignatures.
On Earth-like planets, one of th
Astronomical research has identified nearly 6,000 exoplanets, some of which reside in habitable zones where liquid water may exist on their surfaces. The quest to detect life on these distant worlds remains one of the foremost scientific challenges of the 21st century, with ongoing development of direct imaging technologies aimed at detecting biosignatures.
On Earth-like planets, one of th BAE Systems selected to develop NOAA's next-generation space weather satellite
Friday, 28 February 2025 12:29
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025
BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been chosen to construct the spacecraft bus for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) forthcoming Space Weather Next L1 Series mission. Designed as the successor to the Space Weather Follow-On L1 (SWFO-L1) mission, which is set for launch this year, the new spacecraft will deliver critical data to NOAA's Space We
BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been chosen to construct the spacecraft bus for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) forthcoming Space Weather Next L1 Series mission. Designed as the successor to the Space Weather Follow-On L1 (SWFO-L1) mission, which is set for launch this year, the new spacecraft will deliver critical data to NOAA's Space We NASA's Hubble Captures Andromeda's Dynamic Galactic Ecosystem
Friday, 28 February 2025 12:29
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025
The Andromeda galaxy, situated 2.5 million light-years from Earth, appears to the unaided eye as a dim, spindle-shaped formation comparable in size to the full Moon. However, beyond this faint glow lies a dynamic environment teeming with nearly three dozen small satellite galaxies orbiting Andromeda like a hive of bees.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has provided an unprecedented view of th
The Andromeda galaxy, situated 2.5 million light-years from Earth, appears to the unaided eye as a dim, spindle-shaped formation comparable in size to the full Moon. However, beyond this faint glow lies a dynamic environment teeming with nearly three dozen small satellite galaxies orbiting Andromeda like a hive of bees.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has provided an unprecedented view of th Proposed 'weather control' bans surge across US states
Friday, 28 February 2025 12:29
Washington (AFP) Feb 27, 2025
Fake stories that atmospheric experiments are triggering natural disasters have led to US states pushing blanket bans on weather modification, which experts say may jeopardize current local scientific programs and hinder future research.
From recent deadly flooding in Kentucky to the Florida and North Carolina monster hurricanes of 2024, Americans have amplified increasingly conspiratorial e
Fake stories that atmospheric experiments are triggering natural disasters have led to US states pushing blanket bans on weather modification, which experts say may jeopardize current local scientific programs and hinder future research.
From recent deadly flooding in Kentucky to the Florida and North Carolina monster hurricanes of 2024, Americans have amplified increasingly conspiratorial e Earth from Space: Maha Kumbh Mela festival, India
Friday, 28 February 2025 08:00
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The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured the Maha Kumbh Mela festival, the world’s largest human gathering, which took place in the city of Prayagraj in northern India. Mission accomplished for Integral, ESA’s gamma-ray telescope
Friday, 28 February 2025 08:00
SpaceX plans eighth test of Starship from Texas as early as Friday
Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:41
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 26, 2025
SpaceX is planning to launch the eighth flight test of Starship in Texas as early as Friday, the first launch since the Super Heavy upper-stage booster exploded after launch last month.
The launch is pending regulatory approval, and "as is the case with all developmental testing, the schedule is dynamic and likely to change," SpaceX said.
The private company is planning a live we
SpaceX is planning to launch the eighth flight test of Starship in Texas as early as Friday, the first launch since the Super Heavy upper-stage booster exploded after launch last month.
The launch is pending regulatory approval, and "as is the case with all developmental testing, the schedule is dynamic and likely to change," SpaceX said.
The private company is planning a live we SpaceX set to launch 21 Starlink satellites from Florida after delays
Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:41
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 26, 2025
SpaceX will try again to lift a new round of Starlink satellites into orbit on Wednesday night after a mission for a launch in the morning was scrubbed.
The space company had planned for a 2:26 a.m. ET launch of Starlink 12-13 million from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The same mission was postponed twice on Tuesday.
The new launch time is set for 10:34 p.m. The launch
SpaceX will try again to lift a new round of Starlink satellites into orbit on Wednesday night after a mission for a launch in the morning was scrubbed.
The space company had planned for a 2:26 a.m. ET launch of Starlink 12-13 million from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The same mission was postponed twice on Tuesday.
The new launch time is set for 10:34 p.m. The launch Private US company blasts off for second Moon landing attempt
Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:41
Kennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Feb 27, 2025
A US company is aiming for its second lunar touchdown after a lander carrying a suite of unique experiments successfully launched aboard a SpaceX rocket on Wednesday.
Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private entity to put a robot on the Moon, though the triumph was marred by the lander tipping onto its side - something it hopes to avoid this time around.
The Housto
A US company is aiming for its second lunar touchdown after a lander carrying a suite of unique experiments successfully launched aboard a SpaceX rocket on Wednesday.
Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private entity to put a robot on the Moon, though the triumph was marred by the lander tipping onto its side - something it hopes to avoid this time around.
The Housto Rocket Lab Advances to Production Phase for Space Force's VICTUS HAZE Mission
Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:41
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2025
Rocket Lab National Security LLC, a subsidiary of Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) and a leader in space systems and launch services, has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command's (SSC) Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission, VICTUS HAZE.
Selected in April 2024 for the $32 million contract, Rocket Lab is collaborating w
Rocket Lab National Security LLC, a subsidiary of Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) and a leader in space systems and launch services, has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command's (SSC) Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission, VICTUS HAZE.
Selected in April 2024 for the $32 million contract, Rocket Lab is collaborating w Marble Visions Launches Development of Advanced 3D Earth Observation Satellite System with NTT DATA, PASCO, and Canon Electronics
Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:41
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 26, 2025
Marble Visions Inc., a subsidiary of NTT DATA specializing in Earth observation (EO) satellite services, has commenced the development of a high-resolution, high-frequency satellite system in collaboration with NTT DATA, PASCO CORPORATION, and Canon Electronics Inc. This initiative is aimed at transforming the landscape of geospatial data collection and digital twin technology.
Established
Marble Visions Inc., a subsidiary of NTT DATA specializing in Earth observation (EO) satellite services, has commenced the development of a high-resolution, high-frequency satellite system in collaboration with NTT DATA, PASCO CORPORATION, and Canon Electronics Inc. This initiative is aimed at transforming the landscape of geospatial data collection and digital twin technology.
Established Photographing the Full Moon: Tips, Equipment, and Camera Settings
Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:41
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2025
How can you photograph the moon with all of its details? Discover the necessary equipment, camera settings, and extra tips in this article.
How can you photograph the moon with all of its details? Discover the necessary equipment, camera settings, and extra tips in this article. Mission accomplished for Integral, ESA's gamma-ray telescope
Thursday, 27 February 2025 10:41
Paris (ESA) Feb 27, 2025
The European Space Agency's gamma-ray telescope ends its observations next 28th February. During its 22 years in space, Integral has reshaped our view of the most dramatic events in the Universe. The high-energy observatory played a pivotal role in revealing the nature of the cosmic explosions known as gamma-ray bursts and in uncovering the origin of gravitational wave events. Recently, it deliv
The European Space Agency's gamma-ray telescope ends its observations next 28th February. During its 22 years in space, Integral has reshaped our view of the most dramatic events in the Universe. The high-energy observatory played a pivotal role in revealing the nature of the cosmic explosions known as gamma-ray bursts and in uncovering the origin of gravitational wave events. Recently, it deliv