L3Harris’ sensor satellite for medium Earth orbit constellation passes review
Monday, 04 March 2024 22:34
BlackSky wins defense contract to supply satellite data to train AI models
Monday, 04 March 2024 20:56
New study addresses how lunar missions will kick up moondust
Monday, 04 March 2024 18:42
Before the end of this decade, NASA plans to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. But this time, through the Artemis Program, it won't be a "footprints and flags" affair.
With other space agencies and commercial partners, the long-term aim is to create the infrastructure that will allow for a "sustained program of lunar exploration and development.
NASA tests the new Starship docking system
Monday, 04 March 2024 18:30
SpaceX launches new crew to ISS
Monday, 04 March 2024 17:50
Kennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) March 4, 2024
Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut blasted off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station.
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10:53 pm (0353 GMT Monday) from the Kennedy Space Center, lighting up the night sky with a long, bright plume of orange flame.
Just minutes after the launch, as the rocket soared over the Atlantic, it
Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut blasted off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station.
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10:53 pm (0353 GMT Monday) from the Kennedy Space Center, lighting up the night sky with a long, bright plume of orange flame.
Just minutes after the launch, as the rocket soared over the Atlantic, it NASA largely satisfied with Intuitive Machines lunar deliveries despite 'challenges'
Monday, 04 March 2024 17:50
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2024
In a significant milestone for lunar exploration, NASA has once again left its mark on the Moon, facilitated by the historic landing of Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, Odysseus. This event, occurring on February 22, 2024, not only underscores the evolving landscape of space exploration partnerships but also represents the resilience and innovative spirit driving the new era of lunar explorati
In a significant milestone for lunar exploration, NASA has once again left its mark on the Moon, facilitated by the historic landing of Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, Odysseus. This event, occurring on February 22, 2024, not only underscores the evolving landscape of space exploration partnerships but also represents the resilience and innovative spirit driving the new era of lunar explorati Iran launches imaging satellite from Russia
Monday, 04 March 2024 17:50
Tehran (AFP) Feb 29, 2024
Iran announced on Thursday the launch of a remote sensing and imaging satellite into orbit from Russia, according to state media.
The launch of "Pars-I" with the Russian Soyuz-2.1b launcher was broadcast live by state television in Iran.
The satellite was launched "from Russia's Vostochny launch base", some 8,000 kilometres (5,000 miles) east of Moscow, according to the official IRNA new
Iran announced on Thursday the launch of a remote sensing and imaging satellite into orbit from Russia, according to state media.
The launch of "Pars-I" with the Russian Soyuz-2.1b launcher was broadcast live by state television in Iran.
The satellite was launched "from Russia's Vostochny launch base", some 8,000 kilometres (5,000 miles) east of Moscow, according to the official IRNA new Military Leaders Say Maintaining U.S. Strategic Edge Requires Continued Investment
Monday, 04 March 2024 17:50
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 29, 2024
Senior military officials told lawmakers today that the United States remains ready to deter strategic and space-based threats, but continued investment is critical amid increasing competition.
Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, U.S. Strategic Command commander, and Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, said recent investments by Russia and China underscore the
Senior military officials told lawmakers today that the United States remains ready to deter strategic and space-based threats, but continued investment is critical amid increasing competition.
Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, U.S. Strategic Command commander, and Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, said recent investments by Russia and China underscore the Northrop Grumman Selects Viasat for Defense Space Internet Integration Project
Monday, 04 March 2024 17:50
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 01, 2024
In a significant development for military satellite communications, Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has secured a contract from Northrop Grumman to participate in a pioneering U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) initiative.
The initiative, known as the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) Call 003 program, or more colloquially as 'Global Lightning,' aims to ex
In a significant development for military satellite communications, Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has secured a contract from Northrop Grumman to participate in a pioneering U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) initiative.
The initiative, known as the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) Call 003 program, or more colloquially as 'Global Lightning,' aims to ex SDGSAT-1 aids in identifying urban light pollution sources
Monday, 04 March 2024 17:50
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 01, 2024
In a groundbreaking study, Chinese scientists have harnessed the capabilities of the science satellite SDGSAT-1 to address the challenges posed by modern illumination sources in urban environments. This research, spearheaded by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, represents a significant step forward in the management of urban light pollution.
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In a groundbreaking study, Chinese scientists have harnessed the capabilities of the science satellite SDGSAT-1 to address the challenges posed by modern illumination sources in urban environments. This research, spearheaded by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, represents a significant step forward in the management of urban light pollution.
P Fixing space-physics mistake enhances satellite safety
Monday, 04 March 2024 17:36
Correcting 50-year-old errors in the math used to understand how electromagnetic waves scatter electrons trapped in Earth's magnetic fields will lead to better protection for technology in space.
Webb unlocks secrets of primeval galaxy
Monday, 04 March 2024 14:00
Looking deep into space and time, two teams using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have studied the exceptionally luminous galaxy GN-z11, which existed when our 13.8 billion-year-old Universe was only about 430 million years old.
Space Force eyes smaller, cheaper GPS satellites to augment constellation
Monday, 04 March 2024 11:54
SpaceX set to launch new crew to ISS
Monday, 04 March 2024 11:52
Kennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) March 4, 2024
Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are due to blast off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station.
After an attempt was called off Saturday night due to strong winds, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is due to lift the travelers into orbit at 10:53 pm (0353 GMT Monday) from the Kennedy Space Center.
If forced to abort before launch agai
Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are due to blast off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station.
After an attempt was called off Saturday night due to strong winds, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is due to lift the travelers into orbit at 10:53 pm (0353 GMT Monday) from the Kennedy Space Center.
If forced to abort before launch agai