Serbia becomes latest country to join China’s ILRS moon base project
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NASA Field Geology Training Enhances Artemis Mission Support
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:27
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024
In preparation for the Artemis missions, NASA staff including engineers, managers, and flight directors, recently engaged in a field geology course in Northern Arizona's volcanic terrain. This training is designed to equip the Artemis mission support teams with a practical understanding of lunar geology. The two-and-a-half-day program mirrors aspects of the intensive training that astronau
In preparation for the Artemis missions, NASA staff including engineers, managers, and flight directors, recently engaged in a field geology course in Northern Arizona's volcanic terrain. This training is designed to equip the Artemis mission support teams with a practical understanding of lunar geology. The two-and-a-half-day program mirrors aspects of the intensive training that astronau
A perfect tidal storm: HD 104067 planetary architecture creating an incandescent world
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:27
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024
In an eye-opening revelation, University of California - Riverside astrophysicist Stephen Kane was taken aback by the extreme conditions of a newly studied planet. Initial disbelief prompted him to reevaluate his data concerning the fiery world. Kane discovered that the planet, situated in a distant star system, is so heavily dotted with active volcanoes that it appears as a luminous red o
In an eye-opening revelation, University of California - Riverside astrophysicist Stephen Kane was taken aback by the extreme conditions of a newly studied planet. Initial disbelief prompted him to reevaluate his data concerning the fiery world. Kane discovered that the planet, situated in a distant star system, is so heavily dotted with active volcanoes that it appears as a luminous red o
Evidence of atmosphere discovered on rocky exoplanet 55 Cancri e
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:27
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024
A collaborative study involving multiple research institutions including NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of New Mexico, recently published in Nature, reveals that the exoplanet 55 Cancri e may possess an atmosphere-a surprising discovery given its harsh conditions. The exoplanet, situated just 41 light years away, orbits its sun-like star at a close proximity that resul
A collaborative study involving multiple research institutions including NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of New Mexico, recently published in Nature, reveals that the exoplanet 55 Cancri e may possess an atmosphere-a surprising discovery given its harsh conditions. The exoplanet, situated just 41 light years away, orbits its sun-like star at a close proximity that resul
HKU scientists develop new method to detect universe's earliest stars
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:27
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2024
Astrophysicists from The University of Hong Kong have unveiled a new technique to detect the universe's first stars, known as Population III stars. These stars, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, differ significantly from modern stars like our Sun and those forming today. Despite their massive size and high temperature, Population III stars were ephemeral and critical in the synthesis of
Astrophysicists from The University of Hong Kong have unveiled a new technique to detect the universe's first stars, known as Population III stars. These stars, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, differ significantly from modern stars like our Sun and those forming today. Despite their massive size and high temperature, Population III stars were ephemeral and critical in the synthesis of
Novel Methodology Reveals Early X-ray Emissions of Gamma-Ray Bursts Across Cosmic Distances
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:27
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Paris, France (SPX) May 10, 2024
Scientists at ICRA and ICRANet have developed an innovative approach that significantly enhances the observation of early X-ray emissions from gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), utilizing the cosmological time dilation effect. This method allows for the detection of events occurring at the very edge of the observable universe, around 500 million years post-big bang, providing a new lens through which to s
Scientists at ICRA and ICRANet have developed an innovative approach that significantly enhances the observation of early X-ray emissions from gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), utilizing the cosmological time dilation effect. This method allows for the detection of events occurring at the very edge of the observable universe, around 500 million years post-big bang, providing a new lens through which to s
China Encourages BeiDou System Integration in Electric Bicycles
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:27
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2024
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has urged domestic manufacturers of electric mopeds and scooters to integrate the BeiDou high-precision satellite positioning system into their products. This initiative aims to enhance the technological advancement and efficiency of these vehicles. The ministry emphasized the importance of electric bicycle producers increasing their
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has urged domestic manufacturers of electric mopeds and scooters to integrate the BeiDou high-precision satellite positioning system into their products. This initiative aims to enhance the technological advancement and efficiency of these vehicles. The ministry emphasized the importance of electric bicycle producers increasing their
Mu Space Secures Key Thai Government Approvals to Enhance Space Tech and Smart Electronics
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:27
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 10, 2024
mu Space has recently obtained two critical approvals from the Board of Investment (BOI) in Thailand, signifying major advancements in space technology and smart electronics. These endorsements highlight the company's dedication to fostering innovation and boosting investment in these sectors. The initial approval supports the enhancement of small satellite systems essential for cloud proc
mu Space has recently obtained two critical approvals from the Board of Investment (BOI) in Thailand, signifying major advancements in space technology and smart electronics. These endorsements highlight the company's dedication to fostering innovation and boosting investment in these sectors. The initial approval supports the enhancement of small satellite systems essential for cloud proc
Enabled Intelligence partners with Pixxel for advanced hyperspectral data solutions
Friday, 10 May 2024 09:27
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024
Enabled Intelligence, known for its scalable and secure AI data solutions, has formed a partnership with Pixxel, a company focused on constructing a network of the highest-resolution hyperspectral earth imaging satellites. This collaboration will provide customers, particularly those engaged in critical national security missions at the Pentagon and in the Intelligence Community, with acce
Enabled Intelligence, known for its scalable and secure AI data solutions, has formed a partnership with Pixxel, a company focused on constructing a network of the highest-resolution hyperspectral earth imaging satellites. This collaboration will provide customers, particularly those engaged in critical national security missions at the Pentagon and in the Intelligence Community, with acce
Earth from Space: Bolivian salt lakes
Friday, 10 May 2024 07:00
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This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image features salt flats and lakes in southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes Mountains.