U of A-built instrument reveals pictures of 'baby planets
Wednesday, 05 March 2025 11:12
Tucson AZ (SPX) Mar 05, 2025
With a sun more than 4.5 billion years old, our solar system is considered "middle-aged," and the pictures of what it might have looked like in its infancy are lost to time. Taking advantage of a sophisticated adaptive optics instrument, a team of astronomers at the University of Arizona made observations that reveal unprecedented details of planets when they are very young.
The instrument
With a sun more than 4.5 billion years old, our solar system is considered "middle-aged," and the pictures of what it might have looked like in its infancy are lost to time. Taking advantage of a sophisticated adaptive optics instrument, a team of astronomers at the University of Arizona made observations that reveal unprecedented details of planets when they are very young.
The instrument Mysterious Icy Objects in Interstellar Space Defy Known Classifications
Wednesday, 05 March 2025 11:12
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 05, 2025
The origins of organic molecules-key components of life-remain an open question in astronomy and planetary science. Ice in interstellar environments plays a crucial role in this puzzle, as atoms and molecules accumulate on microscopic dust particles in the frigid, dense regions of space, forming interstellar ices. This process mirrors how snow forms in Earth's clouds.
A team of astronomers
The origins of organic molecules-key components of life-remain an open question in astronomy and planetary science. Ice in interstellar environments plays a crucial role in this puzzle, as atoms and molecules accumulate on microscopic dust particles in the frigid, dense regions of space, forming interstellar ices. This process mirrors how snow forms in Earth's clouds.
A team of astronomers Goonhilly Provides Critical Communications for Lunar Mission, Advancing Moon Economy
Wednesday, 05 March 2025 11:12
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2025
Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd continues to play a pivotal role in lunar exploration and infrastructure expansion, reinforcing its importance in humanity's return to the Moon.
Goonhilly is delivering essential communications support for Intuitive Machines' IM-2 mission, which launched on February 27, 2025 (UK time). This marks one of several key lunar missions that Goonhilly will support in 2
Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd continues to play a pivotal role in lunar exploration and infrastructure expansion, reinforcing its importance in humanity's return to the Moon.
Goonhilly is delivering essential communications support for Intuitive Machines' IM-2 mission, which launched on February 27, 2025 (UK time). This marks one of several key lunar missions that Goonhilly will support in 2 Call for interest: Biomass launch media event at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana
Wednesday, 05 March 2025 08:42
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Biomass launch media event at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana
First CubeSat joins ESA's Ramses mission to asteroid Apophis
Wednesday, 05 March 2025 08:00
ESA signs new chip development for more resilient satnav
Wednesday, 05 March 2025 08:00
It is impossible to imagine our everyday lives – and Europe’s economy – without reliable satellite navigation. Accordingly, ESA prioritises developing and delivering more resilient positioning, navigation and timing technologies and systems into the future. NAVISP Industry Days saw the signing of an industrial contract between ESA and UK’s EnSilica Plc to develop a novel multi-band radio frequency receiver on a single chip, designed to simultaneously receive dual signal streams from all current and future satnav constellations to help overcome interference.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Establish Joint Venture for European Satellite Mobile Services
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 09:30
London, UK (SPX) Mar 04, 2025
Vodafone Group Plc (LSE: VOD), a leading telecommunications provider in Europe and Africa, and AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company developing the first space-based cellular broadband network directly accessible by standard mobile devices, have announced a strategic agreement to form a new European satellite service business, "SatCo."
SatCo aims to deliver seamless satellite-ba
Vodafone Group Plc (LSE: VOD), a leading telecommunications provider in Europe and Africa, and AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company developing the first space-based cellular broadband network directly accessible by standard mobile devices, have announced a strategic agreement to form a new European satellite service business, "SatCo."
SatCo aims to deliver seamless satellite-ba Rocket Lab Sets Launch Window for First of Multiple iQPS Missions
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 09:30
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2025
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global provider of launch and space systems, has announced the scheduled launch window for its 61st Electron mission, dedicated to Japan's Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS).
This mission, titled "The Lightning God Reigns," is set to lift off from Rocket Lab's private launch facility, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, in New Zealand. The la
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global provider of launch and space systems, has announced the scheduled launch window for its 61st Electron mission, dedicated to Japan's Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS).
This mission, titled "The Lightning God Reigns," is set to lift off from Rocket Lab's private launch facility, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, in New Zealand. The la Spire Establishes Two-Way Optical Link Between Satellites in Orbit
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 09:30
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2025
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leading provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, has successfully demonstrated a two-way optical communication link between two satellites in orbit. This milestone advances the capability of high-speed, secure, and low-latency space communications.
The satellites, launched in June 2023, are equipped with optical inter-satellite link (O
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leading provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, has successfully demonstrated a two-way optical communication link between two satellites in orbit. This milestone advances the capability of high-speed, secure, and low-latency space communications.
The satellites, launched in June 2023, are equipped with optical inter-satellite link (O Maxar Space Systems Secures Contract for New High-Power Communications Satellite
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 09:30
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2025
Maxar Space Systems, a leader in satellite manufacturing and advanced space solutions, has been awarded a contract to develop a geostationary (GEO) high-power communications satellite for a private commercial client.
The new satellite will be constructed on Maxar's proven 1300 platform at its state-of-the-art production facilities in Palo Alto and San Jose, California. Designed with a high
Maxar Space Systems, a leader in satellite manufacturing and advanced space solutions, has been awarded a contract to develop a geostationary (GEO) high-power communications satellite for a private commercial client.
The new satellite will be constructed on Maxar's proven 1300 platform at its state-of-the-art production facilities in Palo Alto and San Jose, California. Designed with a high SpaceX calls off Starship test flight at last minute
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 09:30
Washington (AFP) Mar 4, 2025
Elon Musk's SpaceX called off the latest test flight of its Starship rocket just before its scheduled launch on Monday, citing an unspecified problem with the behemoth spacecraft.
"Standing down from today's flight test attempt," SpaceX posted on X, also owned by Musk. "Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly."
The world's biggest and most powerful rocket
Elon Musk's SpaceX called off the latest test flight of its Starship rocket just before its scheduled launch on Monday, citing an unspecified problem with the behemoth spacecraft.
"Standing down from today's flight test attempt," SpaceX posted on X, also owned by Musk. "Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly."
The world's biggest and most powerful rocket SpaceX deploys a batch of 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 09:30
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 2, 2025
SpaceX on Sunday night launched a Falcon 9 rocket with 21 Starlink satellites into space from Florida's coast.
The rocket launched on schedule at 9:24 p.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, though backup opportunities were available until 12:21 a.m. Monday with an additional opportunity that night.
The launch was intended to put 21 Starlink communication satellites int
SpaceX on Sunday night launched a Falcon 9 rocket with 21 Starlink satellites into space from Florida's coast.
The rocket launched on schedule at 9:24 p.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, though backup opportunities were available until 12:21 a.m. Monday with an additional opportunity that night.
The launch was intended to put 21 Starlink communication satellites int UK's Royal Society of top scientists mulls call to oust Elon Musk
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 09:30
London (AFP) Mar 3, 2025
Britain's Royal Society will hold a crunch meeting on Monday following calls to expel technology billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, from the prestigious institute of scientists.
Founded in 1660, the Royal Society describes itself as a "fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists" and is a key voice in the global scientific community.
Past members have included
Britain's Royal Society will hold a crunch meeting on Monday following calls to expel technology billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, from the prestigious institute of scientists.
Founded in 1660, the Royal Society describes itself as a "fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists" and is a key voice in the global scientific community.
Past members have included Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launch postponed due to 'anomaly'
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 09:30
Kourou (AFP) Mar 4, 2025
Minutes before it was scheduled to launch Monday, the first commercial mission of Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 was called off due to an "anomaly" on the ground.
It was the latest of several postponements for the rocket as Europe seeks to secure independent access to space amid a shock rapprochement between Moscow and Washington.
"An anomaly was detected... a valve was found to
Minutes before it was scheduled to launch Monday, the first commercial mission of Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 was called off due to an "anomaly" on the ground.
It was the latest of several postponements for the rocket as Europe seeks to secure independent access to space amid a shock rapprochement between Moscow and Washington.
"An anomaly was detected... a valve was found to UAE sends AI-equipped drones to spot Ramadan moon
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 09:30
Dubai (AFP) Feb 28, 2025
The United Arab Emirates is flying AI-equipped drones to help spot the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, official media said on Friday.
The "world-first" innovation puts a new twist on a centuries-old tradition where people scan the skies for the first glimpse of the newly visible moon.
"The use of AI-powered drones extends the concept of direct visual ob
The United Arab Emirates is flying AI-equipped drones to help spot the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, official media said on Friday.
The "world-first" innovation puts a new twist on a centuries-old tradition where people scan the skies for the first glimpse of the newly visible moon.
"The use of AI-powered drones extends the concept of direct visual ob