GITAI gets funds to develop in-orbit robotic servicer
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 13:01
Introducing the Smile mission – Let’s Smile (episode 1)
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 13:00
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Smile is the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer, a brand-new space mission currently in the making. It will study space weather and the interaction between the solar wind and Earth’s environment.
Unique about Smile is that it will take the first X-ray images and videos of the solar wind slamming into Earth’s protective magnetic bubble, and its complementary ultraviolet images will provide the longest-ever continuous look at the northern lights.
In this first of several short videos, David Agnolon (Smile Project Manager) and Philippe Escoubet (Smile Project Scientist) talk about the why and the how of Smile. You’ll
Getting Proba-3 fit for flight
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NASA faces disruptive presidential transition
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 09:15
A new model estimates odds of intelligent life across universes
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London, UK (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
A fresh theoretical model developed by astrophysicists at Durham University offers a method to assess the likelihood of intelligent life appearing in our Universe, as well as in possible alternate universes. This concept builds on the legacy of the famous Drake Equation, devised in the 1960s by Dr. Frank Drake to estimate the number of detectable extraterrestrial civilizations within the Milky W
A fresh theoretical model developed by astrophysicists at Durham University offers a method to assess the likelihood of intelligent life appearing in our Universe, as well as in possible alternate universes. This concept builds on the legacy of the famous Drake Equation, devised in the 1960s by Dr. Frank Drake to estimate the number of detectable extraterrestrial civilizations within the Milky W 
Extreme heat weakens land’s power to absorb carbon
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A new European Space Agency-backed study shows that the extreme heatwaves of 2023, which fuelled huge wildfires and severe droughts, also undermined the land’s capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon. This diminished carbon uptake drove atmospheric carbon dioxide levels to new highs, intensifying concerns about accelerating climate change.
Peculiar Pale Pebbles
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Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 13, 2024
During its recent exploration of the crater rim, Perseverance diverted to explore a strange, scattered field of bright white rocks which sparked the interest of the team scientists.
Perseverance has been climbing up the steep slopes of the Jezero crater rim for over two months now, and ever since approaching the edge of the crater has been spying increasingly diverse and strange-looking ro
During its recent exploration of the crater rim, Perseverance diverted to explore a strange, scattered field of bright white rocks which sparked the interest of the team scientists.
Perseverance has been climbing up the steep slopes of the Jezero crater rim for over two months now, and ever since approaching the edge of the crater has been spying increasingly diverse and strange-looking ro Sidus Space chosen to build Lunar Data Storage Spacecraft for Lonestar
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has been appointed to design and construct the initial fleet of Data Storage Spacecraft for Lonestar, a premier provider of data storage and Resiliency As A Service (RAAS). With this selection, Sidus becomes Lonestar's exclusive satellite manufacturing partner for a series of six spacecraft intended for lunar orbit. These satellites will deliver sophisticated data stor
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has been appointed to design and construct the initial fleet of Data Storage Spacecraft for Lonestar, a premier provider of data storage and Resiliency As A Service (RAAS). With this selection, Sidus becomes Lonestar's exclusive satellite manufacturing partner for a series of six spacecraft intended for lunar orbit. These satellites will deliver sophisticated data stor Millennium spacecraft readies for key NASA TRACERS mission tests
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing (NYSE: BA) subsidiary, has successfully completed two spacecraft for NASA's TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) mission, aimed at studying the interaction between solar wind and Earth's magnetic field.
"TRACERS will ultimately inform how we understand space weather," said Dave Machuga, CEO of Millennium Space S
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing (NYSE: BA) subsidiary, has successfully completed two spacecraft for NASA's TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) mission, aimed at studying the interaction between solar wind and Earth's magnetic field.
"TRACERS will ultimately inform how we understand space weather," said Dave Machuga, CEO of Millennium Space S Breakthrough in photonic time crystals may transform light control technologies
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
An international team of researchers has achieved a significant milestone by designing practical photonic time crystals-unique materials capable of exponentially amplifying light. This advancement paves the way for new opportunities in fields such as communications, imaging, and sensing, promising faster and more compact optical devices, including lasers and sensors.
"This work could lead
An international team of researchers has achieved a significant milestone by designing practical photonic time crystals-unique materials capable of exponentially amplifying light. This advancement paves the way for new opportunities in fields such as communications, imaging, and sensing, promising faster and more compact optical devices, including lasers and sensors.
"This work could lead Firefly Aerospace secures $175M Series D Funding led by RPM Ventures
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Firefly Aerospace has announced the completion of an oversubscribed $175 million Series D funding round, elevating the company's valuation beyond $2 billion. The funding was led by RPM Ventures, a venture capital firm known for backing innovative and industry-leading enterprises for over two decades. The round also attracted participation from existing backers as well as new investors, such as G
Firefly Aerospace has announced the completion of an oversubscribed $175 million Series D funding round, elevating the company's valuation beyond $2 billion. The funding was led by RPM Ventures, a venture capital firm known for backing innovative and industry-leading enterprises for over two decades. The round also attracted participation from existing backers as well as new investors, such as G Kibo Robot Programming Challenge breaks new ground in robotics
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Houston TX (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
On Sept. 20, 2024, four students experienced the wonder of space exploration at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, taking part in an international competition that brought their work to life aboard the International Space Station.
Now in its fifth year, the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Kibo-RPC) continues to push the boundaries of robotics, bringing together the world's brightest
On Sept. 20, 2024, four students experienced the wonder of space exploration at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, taking part in an international competition that brought their work to life aboard the International Space Station.
Now in its fifth year, the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Kibo-RPC) continues to push the boundaries of robotics, bringing together the world's brightest