Our understanding of planet formation in the Universe’s early days is challenged by new data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope. Webb solved a puzzle by proving a controversial finding made with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope more than 20 years ago.

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 16, 2024
The EU's flagship satellite constellation project officially took off Monday, as the bloc signed a concession contract with a European consortium to develop a secure space-based communication system. Envisaging a multi-orbital network of almost 300 satellites, Iris? aims to rival US satellite internet service providers such as Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. "This cutti

Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
The most effective way to prove a new idea is to start small, test, learn, and test again. A team of researchers developing an atmospheric probe at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, are taking that approach. The concept could offer future scientists a potentially better and more economical way to collect data on other planets.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
The AstroRad vest, a cutting-edge wearable designed to shield astronauts from harmful solar radiation, has taken center stage in the latest issue of *Upward*, the official magazine of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory. This innovative technology, developed by StemRad in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has undergone rigorous testing aboard the ISS, resulting in substanti

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
China has successfully launched a Long March 2D rocket, deploying five experimental satellites into orbit, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The rocket took off at 3:17 p.m. from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in Inner Mongolia's autonomous region. The satellites are part of the Diamond Constellation, a high-speed laser communication

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a prominent provider of sub-meter resolution Earth observation data, has announced a private placement agreement with a single institutional investor. The agreement involves the issuance and sale of 3,571,429 Class A Ordinary Shares at a price of $2.80 per share. The transaction will generate approximately $10 million in gross proceeds before deducting associated

A multi-orbit constellation of about 300 satellites that will deliver resilient, secure and fast communications for EU governments, European companies and citizens will be put in orbit after two contracts were confirmed today in Brussels.

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