ready to fly,' as SpaceX prepares for fourth test launch in Texas
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Washington DC (UPI) Jun 5, 2024
SpaceX is gearing up to launch Starship's fourth test flight just after sunrise Thursday from Texas, two days after the Federal Aviation Administration gave the mega rocket a license to fly.
"The FAA has approved a license authorization for SpaceX Starship Flight 4," the agency said in a statement Tuesday. "SpaceX met all safety and other licensing requirements for this test flight."
SpaceX is gearing up to launch Starship's fourth test flight just after sunrise Thursday from Texas, two days after the Federal Aviation Administration gave the mega rocket a license to fly.
"The FAA has approved a license authorization for SpaceX Starship Flight 4," the agency said in a statement Tuesday. "SpaceX met all safety and other licensing requirements for this test flight." Newly Discovered Planet Retains Atmosphere Despite Star's Intense Radiation
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 06, 2024
A rare exoplanet near its host star has retained a puffy atmosphere, defying expectations of being stripped down to bare rock due to the star's intense radiation. This discovery is challenging current theories about planetary evolution in extreme environments.
Nicknamed "Phoenix," the newly discovered planet shows the vast diversity of solar systems and the complexity of planetary evolutio
A rare exoplanet near its host star has retained a puffy atmosphere, defying expectations of being stripped down to bare rock due to the star's intense radiation. This discovery is challenging current theories about planetary evolution in extreme environments.
Nicknamed "Phoenix," the newly discovered planet shows the vast diversity of solar systems and the complexity of planetary evolutio NASA's Webb Telescope Observes Potentially Habitable Exoplanets
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 06, 2024
Exoplanets are common in our galaxy, with some located in the habitable zone of their stars. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is currently observing several of these small, potentially habitable planets. Drs. Knicole Colon and Christopher Stark, Webb project scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, discuss the challenges in studying these worlds.
"A potentially habitable planet i
Exoplanets are common in our galaxy, with some located in the habitable zone of their stars. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is currently observing several of these small, potentially habitable planets. Drs. Knicole Colon and Christopher Stark, Webb project scientists at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, discuss the challenges in studying these worlds.
"A potentially habitable planet i Photographer's Discovery and Swarm Data Reveal Steve's Twin
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Paris, France (SPX) Jun 06, 2024
Ever since aurora chasers discovered Steve, a mysterious ribbon of purple light in the night sky, scientists have wondered whether it might have a secret twin. Thanks to a photographer's keen eye and data from ESA's Swarm satellites, we may have found it.
Steve was first identified a few years ago by the Alberta Aurora Chasers Facebook group. Its mauve hue and fleeting appearance different
Ever since aurora chasers discovered Steve, a mysterious ribbon of purple light in the night sky, scientists have wondered whether it might have a secret twin. Thanks to a photographer's keen eye and data from ESA's Swarm satellites, we may have found it.
Steve was first identified a few years ago by the Alberta Aurora Chasers Facebook group. Its mauve hue and fleeting appearance different Scientists Find Slowest-Spinning Radio Neutron Star
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London, UK (SPX) Jun 06, 2024
Scientists have detected what they believe to be a neutron star spinning at an unprecedentedly slow rate - slower than any of the more than 3,000 radio-emitting neutron stars measured to date.
Neutron stars, the dense remnants of a dead star, typically rotate at extremely high speeds, taking just seconds or even less to fully spin on their axis. However, the newly discovered neutron star,
Scientists have detected what they believe to be a neutron star spinning at an unprecedentedly slow rate - slower than any of the more than 3,000 radio-emitting neutron stars measured to date.
Neutron stars, the dense remnants of a dead star, typically rotate at extremely high speeds, taking just seconds or even less to fully spin on their axis. However, the newly discovered neutron star, Europe's Largest Ground Segment Upgraded Without User Disruption
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Paris, France (SPX) Jun 06, 2024
Over 200 professionals from ESA, EUSPA, and European industry across four Galileo centres and seven external entities have successfully upgraded Galileo's extensive ground segment. This operation involved the deployment of 400 items and five months of rehearsals, culminating in the seamless transition to System Build 2.0.
With 30 satellites in orbit, Galileo provides metre-level accuracy t
Over 200 professionals from ESA, EUSPA, and European industry across four Galileo centres and seven external entities have successfully upgraded Galileo's extensive ground segment. This operation involved the deployment of 400 items and five months of rehearsals, culminating in the seamless transition to System Build 2.0.
With 30 satellites in orbit, Galileo provides metre-level accuracy t 
Europe's long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket set for July 9 launch
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Paris (AFP) June 5, 2024
The next-generation Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial programme for Europe's space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday.
The launch will take place in Europe's spacesport in Kourou, French Guiana, which borders Brazil.
The inaugural flight was originally planned for 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic and repeated technical issu
The next-generation Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial programme for Europe's space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday.
The launch will take place in Europe's spacesport in Kourou, French Guiana, which borders Brazil.
The inaugural flight was originally planned for 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic and repeated technical issu Take three for Boeing Starliner crewed launch attempt
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Cape Canaveral (AFP) June 5, 2024
Boeing will be hoping the third time's a charm on Wednesday as they try once more to launch astronauts aboard a Starliner capsule bound for the International Space Station.
Liftoff is targeted for 10:52 am (1452 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, for a roughly one-week stay at the orbital laboratory.
The last attempt, on Saturday, was dramatically aborted with l
Boeing will be hoping the third time's a charm on Wednesday as they try once more to launch astronauts aboard a Starliner capsule bound for the International Space Station.
Liftoff is targeted for 10:52 am (1452 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, for a roughly one-week stay at the orbital laboratory.
The last attempt, on Saturday, was dramatically aborted with l Two Terran Orbital Space Vehicles Added to NASA's $6 Billion Rapid IV Contract
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2024
Terran Orbital has expanded its offerings under NASA's multi-participant Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. NASA has added two additional space vehicle platforms, positioning Terran Orbital as a key partner for the space agency with a broader range of solutions for various missions.
Terran Orbital has been part of this contra
Terran Orbital has expanded its offerings under NASA's multi-participant Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. NASA has added two additional space vehicle platforms, positioning Terran Orbital as a key partner for the space agency with a broader range of solutions for various missions.
Terran Orbital has been part of this contra SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities
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Washington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2024
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Tuesday night with 20 Starlink satellites, including some with Direct to Cell capabilities that will improve access to text and voice data here on Earth.
"Ignition and liftoff. Go Falcon. Go Starlink," mission control said as the rocket blasted off at 10:16 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Statio
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Tuesday night with 20 Starlink satellites, including some with Direct to Cell capabilities that will improve access to text and voice data here on Earth.
"Ignition and liftoff. Go Falcon. Go Starlink," mission control said as the rocket blasted off at 10:16 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Statio ESA Invites Launch Providers for European Launcher Challenge
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Paris, France (SPX) Jun 05, 2024
ESA has launched a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at European launch service providers in preparation for the European Launcher Challenge. This initiative, unveiled in Seville, Spain, in November 2023, aims to enhance Europe's space access by promoting a variety of launch options and boosting the competitiveness of European launch services.
The European Launcher Challenge, to be funde
ESA has launched a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at European launch service providers in preparation for the European Launcher Challenge. This initiative, unveiled in Seville, Spain, in November 2023, aims to enhance Europe's space access by promoting a variety of launch options and boosting the competitiveness of European launch services.
The European Launcher Challenge, to be funde Boeing Starliner's first astronaut mission scheduled to launch Wednesday
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Washington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2024
After several scrubbed liftoffs, Boeing's first Starliner crewed mission will try again Wednesday to launch NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on a critical, week-long test flight to the International Space Station.
NASA and Boeing confirmed Monday that the Starliner capsule, United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and ground support equipment are in good shape and ready for
After several scrubbed liftoffs, Boeing's first Starliner crewed mission will try again Wednesday to launch NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on a critical, week-long test flight to the International Space Station.
NASA and Boeing confirmed Monday that the Starliner capsule, United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and ground support equipment are in good shape and ready for Chang'e 6 Mission Completes Lunar Sample Collection
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 05, 2024
China's Chang'e 6 mission achieved a critical milestone as its sample-loaded ascender launched from the moon's far side on Tuesday morning.
"According to the China National Space Administration, the ascender, one of the four major components of the Chang'e 6 robotic probe, started its ascent engine at 7:38 am and flew nearly 6 minutes before reaching a lunar orbit."
The mission gathe
China's Chang'e 6 mission achieved a critical milestone as its sample-loaded ascender launched from the moon's far side on Tuesday morning.
"According to the China National Space Administration, the ascender, one of the four major components of the Chang'e 6 robotic probe, started its ascent engine at 7:38 am and flew nearly 6 minutes before reaching a lunar orbit."
The mission gathe NASA seeks faster, more affordable Mars sample return mission
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Space Coast FL (SPX) Jun 05, 2024
NASA officials want a new Mars sample return mission plan that is faster, costs less and isn't as complex than one scrapped in April.
The space agency doesn't want to wait until 2040 and spend $11 billion to return core samples being collected on Mars, which the recently scrapped plan would have required.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in April canceled the lengthy mission plan, saying he
NASA officials want a new Mars sample return mission plan that is faster, costs less and isn't as complex than one scrapped in April.
The space agency doesn't want to wait until 2040 and spend $11 billion to return core samples being collected on Mars, which the recently scrapped plan would have required.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson in April canceled the lengthy mission plan, saying he