Marcus and Muninn are flying
Saturday, 20 January 2024 13:30
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ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt took off on 18 January 2024 as part of the Axiom-3 crew for a 14-day mission to the International Space Station. After 36 hours catching up to the Space Station, the Dragon docked to the Space Station, the seal between the two tested and finally Marcus started his Muninn mission as he entered the International Space Station. ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen along with the rest of the crew of Expedition 70 was waiting to welcome them to space!
Muninn: First space mission for ESA’s Marcus Wandt begins
Saturday, 20 January 2024 08:21
Japan 'Moon Sniper' lands but 'not generating power'
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 20, 2024
Japan on Saturday became only the fifth nation to achieve a soft Moon landing, but the craft's long-term fate was in doubt after space agency officials said its solar cells were not generating power.
With the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), Japan followed the United States, the Soviet Union, China and India in landing on the lunar surface.
After initial uncertainty, space
Japan on Saturday became only the fifth nation to achieve a soft Moon landing, but the craft's long-term fate was in doubt after space agency officials said its solar cells were not generating power.
With the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), Japan followed the United States, the Soviet Union, China and India in landing on the lunar surface.
After initial uncertainty, space AST SpaceMobile Launches $100 Million Stock Offering Amid Strategic Tech Investments
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2024
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS), a pioneering company in space-based cellular broadband technology, has recently made two significant announcements that mark a substantial leap in its quest to deliver global connectivity. The company has launched a public offering of $100 million of its Class A common stock and secured a strategic investment from industry giants AT&T, Google, and Vodafone.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS), a pioneering company in space-based cellular broadband technology, has recently made two significant announcements that mark a substantial leap in its quest to deliver global connectivity. The company has launched a public offering of $100 million of its Class A common stock and secured a strategic investment from industry giants AT&T, Google, and Vodafone. Axiom launches third mission to ISS, carrying European space hopes
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Kennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Jan 18, 2024
An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut launched for the International Space Station on Thursday with Axiom Space, as countries increasingly look to the private sector to fulfill their ambitions in the cosmos.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon fixed to the top of a Falcon 9 rocket blasted off Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 4:49 pm local time (2149 GMT), and should reach its destinatio
An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut launched for the International Space Station on Thursday with Axiom Space, as countries increasingly look to the private sector to fulfill their ambitions in the cosmos.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon fixed to the top of a Falcon 9 rocket blasted off Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 4:49 pm local time (2149 GMT), and should reach its destinatio US spaceship lost over S. Pacific following failed Moon mission
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Washington (AFP) Jan 19, 2024
A crippled American spaceship has been lost over a remote region of the South Pacific, probably burning up in the atmosphere in a fiery end to its failed mission to land on the Moon.
Astrobotic's Peregrine lander was launched on January 8 under an experimental new partnership between NASA and private industry intended to reduce costs for American taxpayers and seed a lunar economy.
But
A crippled American spaceship has been lost over a remote region of the South Pacific, probably burning up in the atmosphere in a fiery end to its failed mission to land on the Moon.
Astrobotic's Peregrine lander was launched on January 8 under an experimental new partnership between NASA and private industry intended to reduce costs for American taxpayers and seed a lunar economy.
But To the Moon and back: modern lunar exploration
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 18, 2024
Japan, whose unmanned "sniper" probe will attempt a lunar landing on Saturday, is one of many countries and private companies launching new missions to the Moon.
It is a feat so far only achieved by four nations - the United States, the Soviet Union, China and most recently India - with spacecraft often losing communication or crash-landing.
Modern lunar exploration programmes include
Japan, whose unmanned "sniper" probe will attempt a lunar landing on Saturday, is one of many countries and private companies launching new missions to the Moon.
It is a feat so far only achieved by four nations - the United States, the Soviet Union, China and most recently India - with spacecraft often losing communication or crash-landing.
Modern lunar exploration programmes include Mars Express unveils potential water resource for future Mars missions at equator
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
London, UK (SPX) Jan 18, 2024
ESA's Mars Express spacecraft has made a significant breakthrough in our understanding of Mars's hydrological history by uncovering extensive layers of water ice at the planet's equator. This finding, derived from new data analysis by the Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionosphere Sounding (MARSIS), suggests the presence of ice layers stretching several kilometers below the surface in the
ESA's Mars Express spacecraft has made a significant breakthrough in our understanding of Mars's hydrological history by uncovering extensive layers of water ice at the planet's equator. This finding, derived from new data analysis by the Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionosphere Sounding (MARSIS), suggests the presence of ice layers stretching several kilometers below the surface in the Sidus Space launches innovative Multi-Material 3D Printing Division for Space Applications
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2024
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), recently marked a significant milestone in its growth trajectory by introducing an innovative Multi-Material 3D Printing Division. This new venture signifies a strategic expansion of the Company's capabilities beyond its traditional scope of hardware and satellite manufacturing, delving into the realm of advanced engineering and 3D printing services.
Utili
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), recently marked a significant milestone in its growth trajectory by introducing an innovative Multi-Material 3D Printing Division. This new venture signifies a strategic expansion of the Company's capabilities beyond its traditional scope of hardware and satellite manufacturing, delving into the realm of advanced engineering and 3D printing services.
Utili Sasken's Novel Satellite Product Enhances Communication in Disaster Scenarios
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 19, 2024
Sasken Technologies Limited (Sasken), a prominent player in system design and integration, has recently announced a significant milestone in satellite communication technology. The company unveiled the world's first LTE-technology-based satellite product, named the Mobile Satellite Equipment (MSE). This novel product is set to revolutionize the field of critical communications, particularly in s
Sasken Technologies Limited (Sasken), a prominent player in system design and integration, has recently announced a significant milestone in satellite communication technology. The company unveiled the world's first LTE-technology-based satellite product, named the Mobile Satellite Equipment (MSE). This novel product is set to revolutionize the field of critical communications, particularly in s SDA awards contracts for 54 Tranche 2 Tracking Layer satellites in missile defense push
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 18, 2024
The Space Development Agency (SDA), in a significant move to enhance the United States' missile defense capabilities, has announced the award of three prototype agreements for the construction of 54 satellites. These satellites will form the Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer, a key component of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), designed to improve missile warning, tracking, and
The Space Development Agency (SDA), in a significant move to enhance the United States' missile defense capabilities, has announced the award of three prototype agreements for the construction of 54 satellites. These satellites will form the Tranche 2 (T2) Tracking Layer, a key component of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), designed to improve missile warning, tracking, and NASA's Transition to Commercial Space Networks: A Leap in Wideband Communication
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2024
As NASA's venerable Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) constellation nears retirement, a fresh era of space communication is on the horizon. The Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program, a cornerstone of NASA's communication strategy, is spearheading efforts to transition NASA missions towards utilizing commercial space-based relay services for their near-Earth communications nee
As NASA's venerable Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) constellation nears retirement, a fresh era of space communication is on the horizon. The Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program, a cornerstone of NASA's communication strategy, is spearheading efforts to transition NASA missions towards utilizing commercial space-based relay services for their near-Earth communications nee NASA's STTR Program Funds Innovative Small Business and Research Partnerships
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2024
NASA, in its continuous effort to turn groundbreaking research into tangible technology, has announced a significant boost for small businesses through its Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. This initiative plays a pivotal role in supporting small enterprises and their research partners, particularly during the critical early stages of technological development.
In a recent
NASA, in its continuous effort to turn groundbreaking research into tangible technology, has announced a significant boost for small businesses through its Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. This initiative plays a pivotal role in supporting small enterprises and their research partners, particularly during the critical early stages of technological development.
In a recent First European takes off on commercial flight to Space Station
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Paris (ESA) Jan 18, 2024
ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt from Sweden blasted into space tonight from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, at 21:49 GMT (22:49 CET, 16:49 local time). A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew of four astronauts from launch pad 39A.
Marcus is sharing the ride on the Dragon capsule to the International Space Station with Walter Villadei from Italy, A
ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt from Sweden blasted into space tonight from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, at 21:49 GMT (22:49 CET, 16:49 local time). A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) crew of four astronauts from launch pad 39A.
Marcus is sharing the ride on the Dragon capsule to the International Space Station with Walter Villadei from Italy, A NASA, Partners to welcome private crew aboard Space Station
Saturday, 20 January 2024 05:03
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Jan 18, 2024
As part of NASA's efforts to enable more access to space, four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch of the third all private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Axiom Space astronauts lifted off at 4:49 p.m. EST on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket propelled the company's Dragon
As part of NASA's efforts to enable more access to space, four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch of the third all private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Axiom Space astronauts lifted off at 4:49 p.m. EST on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket propelled the company's Dragon