A step closer to Martian survival as lichens endure harsh red planet conditions
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
For the first time, scientists have confirmed that certain species of lichen can remain metabolically active while exposed to simulated Martian conditions, including levels of ionizing radiation equivalent to those expected during intense solar activity on Mars.
The findings, published in the open-access journal IMA Fungus, point to the extraordinary resilience of lichens and their potenti
For the first time, scientists have confirmed that certain species of lichen can remain metabolically active while exposed to simulated Martian conditions, including levels of ionizing radiation equivalent to those expected during intense solar activity on Mars.
The findings, published in the open-access journal IMA Fungus, point to the extraordinary resilience of lichens and their potenti Four Small Worlds Discovered Orbiting Nearby Star
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
A quartet of diminutive planets has been confirmed in orbit around Barnard's Star, a nearby red dwarf long known for stirring debate over questionable planet sightings. Thanks to cutting-edge observational tools, scientists now say the new detection is solid. The discovery marks a milestone in tracking down small exoplanets across vast interstellar distances.
Barnard's Star, just six light
A quartet of diminutive planets has been confirmed in orbit around Barnard's Star, a nearby red dwarf long known for stirring debate over questionable planet sightings. Thanks to cutting-edge observational tools, scientists now say the new detection is solid. The discovery marks a milestone in tracking down small exoplanets across vast interstellar distances.
Barnard's Star, just six light Bacterial bio-repair method strengthens lunar construction bricks
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have devised an innovative method to repair bricks made from lunar soil using bacteria, a technique that could prove essential for maintaining structures built in the moon's extreme environment.
As lunar exploration shifts toward permanent settlement, exemplified by NASA's Artemis initiative, reducing dependence on Earth-supplied buildi
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have devised an innovative method to repair bricks made from lunar soil using bacteria, a technique that could prove essential for maintaining structures built in the moon's extreme environment.
As lunar exploration shifts toward permanent settlement, exemplified by NASA's Artemis initiative, reducing dependence on Earth-supplied buildi Aventura launches first fund with $9.5M SpaceX investment vehicle
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
Aventura Private Wealth has completed its first fundraise, securing $9.5 million in just over a week for a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) exclusively dedicated to SpaceX. The rapid close of Aventura Space Fund 1, LLC highlights the growing investor appetite for access to high-growth private tech firms.
"This milestone reflects both the trust our clients place in Aventura Private Wealth and
Aventura Private Wealth has completed its first fundraise, securing $9.5 million in just over a week for a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) exclusively dedicated to SpaceX. The rapid close of Aventura Space Fund 1, LLC highlights the growing investor appetite for access to high-growth private tech firms.
"This milestone reflects both the trust our clients place in Aventura Private Wealth and Biomass satellite prepped for launch fuel load
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
With its scheduled launch date of 29 April fast approaching, ESA's Biomass satellite has reached a critical stage in final preparations at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. After three weeks of detailed pre-launch activities, the satellite's propulsion subsystem has been fully checked and deemed ready for fuelling.
Led by the OHB-Sweden team, engineers completed the checkout of the prop
With its scheduled launch date of 29 April fast approaching, ESA's Biomass satellite has reached a critical stage in final preparations at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. After three weeks of detailed pre-launch activities, the satellite's propulsion subsystem has been fully checked and deemed ready for fuelling.
Led by the OHB-Sweden team, engineers completed the checkout of the prop China launches experimental satellites to enhance mobile space internet
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
China has deployed four experimental satellites into orbit as part of efforts to advance integrated space-based internet capabilities, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
Launched aboard a Long March 2D rocket at noon on Saturday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, the satellites belong to the Space-based Internet Technology Demonstrator p
China has deployed four experimental satellites into orbit as part of efforts to advance integrated space-based internet capabilities, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
Launched aboard a Long March 2D rocket at noon on Saturday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, the satellites belong to the Space-based Internet Technology Demonstrator p MDA Space moves to acquire SatixFy in digital satellite expansion
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted partner in the global space sector, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE American: SATX), a provider of advanced satellite communications technology. The all-cash deal values SatixFy at approximately US$193 million (C$278 million), with shareholders receiving US$2.10 per share. The acquisition aims to broaden MDA Spac
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted partner in the global space sector, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE American: SATX), a provider of advanced satellite communications technology. The all-cash deal values SatixFy at approximately US$193 million (C$278 million), with shareholders receiving US$2.10 per share. The acquisition aims to broaden MDA Spac Wearable tech and fitness routines guide health strategies for astronauts
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week by strapping on wearable sensors and engaging in workout regimens designed to help researchers understand how the human body adjusts to spaceflight. These investigations not only monitor health but also shape future countermeasures for long-duration missions in microgravity.
NASA Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers wore a biometric vest and headband o
Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week by strapping on wearable sensors and engaging in workout regimens designed to help researchers understand how the human body adjusts to spaceflight. These investigations not only monitor health but also shape future countermeasures for long-duration missions in microgravity.
NASA Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers wore a biometric vest and headband o MDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation production
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 14:32
Canada’s MDA Space announced plans April 1 to buy Israeli satellite chipmaker SatixFy in a $269 million deal to further vertically integrate its constellation manufacturing capabilities.
Fixing cracks in space bricks with bacteria
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FAA closes investigation into Blue Origin New Glenn booster failure
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Could crustal churning power Venus volcanoes
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 10:09
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
Venus, a searing world cloaked in dense clouds and blanketed by volcanic structures, may possess a geologically dynamic crust far more active than previously believed. New findings from scientists at Washington University in St. Louis suggest that the planet's outer layer could be undergoing convection, a process rarely associated with planetary crusts, offering fresh insight into the planet's r
Venus, a searing world cloaked in dense clouds and blanketed by volcanic structures, may possess a geologically dynamic crust far more active than previously believed. New findings from scientists at Washington University in St. Louis suggest that the planet's outer layer could be undergoing convection, a process rarely associated with planetary crusts, offering fresh insight into the planet's r ICEYE to supply radar satellite imagery for NATO decision support
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 10:09
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025
ICEYE, a global frontrunner in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology, has revealed a new partnership to deliver satellite imagery to the Situation Center (SITCEN) at NATO Headquarters.
This strategic agreement will provide SITCEN with direct access to ICEYE's advanced Earth observation capabilities, significantly enhancing its ability to supply timely, data-backed insights to
ICEYE, a global frontrunner in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology, has revealed a new partnership to deliver satellite imagery to the Situation Center (SITCEN) at NATO Headquarters.
This strategic agreement will provide SITCEN with direct access to ICEYE's advanced Earth observation capabilities, significantly enhancing its ability to supply timely, data-backed insights to Safely back on Earth, once-stranded US astronauts ready to fly again
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 10:09
Houston (AFP) Mar 31, 2025
After spending more than nine months stranded in space, two American astronauts confirmed Monday that they're ready to blast off again aboard a Boeing Starliner, the very spacecraft that could not return them to Earth.
In their first NASA press conference since their long-awaited splashdown on March 18, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams responded to the question of whether they woul
After spending more than nine months stranded in space, two American astronauts confirmed Monday that they're ready to blast off again aboard a Boeing Starliner, the very spacecraft that could not return them to Earth.
In their first NASA press conference since their long-awaited splashdown on March 18, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams responded to the question of whether they woul GITAI to Design Robotic Arm for JAXA Crewed Lunar Rover
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 10:09
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
GITAI, a robotics firm with headquarters in the United States, has announced that its Japanese division, GITAI Japan Inc., has secured a contract with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to develop a concept study for a robotic arm system designed for a pressurized crewed lunar rover. This rover project forms part of Japan's broader involvement in NASA's Artemis initiative, focusing on
GITAI, a robotics firm with headquarters in the United States, has announced that its Japanese division, GITAI Japan Inc., has secured a contract with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to develop a concept study for a robotic arm system designed for a pressurized crewed lunar rover. This rover project forms part of Japan's broader involvement in NASA's Artemis initiative, focusing on