The Exploration Company outlines plans for human spaceflight
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 09:25
European startup The Exploration Company, which is developing a cargo vehicle with a key test flight launching within days, says it has long-term plans to fly people as well.
Construction of ESA’s ambitious LISA mission begins
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:30
Today, the European Space Agency (ESA) and OHB System AG sealed their agreement to build ESA's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, LISA. A bold scientific enterprise, the triple-spacecraft mission will be the first space-based observatory to study gravitational waves: ripples in spacetime caused by the most powerful events in the Universe, such as pairs of supermassive black holes colliding and merging.
Proba-3 reveals breakthrough images of the solar corona from space
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Proba-3, the European Space Agency's dual-satellite mission, has achieved a historic milestone by capturing its first images of the Sun's outer atmosphere during an artificial solar eclipse in orbit. Using advanced formation flying, the mission's two spacecraft aligned with millimeter-level precision to simulate a total eclipse, enabling high-resolution observations of the elusive solar corona.
Proba-3, the European Space Agency's dual-satellite mission, has achieved a historic milestone by capturing its first images of the Sun's outer atmosphere during an artificial solar eclipse in orbit. Using advanced formation flying, the mission's two spacecraft aligned with millimeter-level precision to simulate a total eclipse, enabling high-resolution observations of the elusive solar corona. Detection of ancient water ice suggests interstellar origins predating the Sun
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
A team of astronomers from Leiden University and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory has confirmed the first robust detection of semi-heavy water ice surrounding a young sunlike star, strengthening the hypothesis that some of the solar system's water predates the Sun itself. Their study, based on observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, was published in The Astrophysical Journal Le
A team of astronomers from Leiden University and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory has confirmed the first robust detection of semi-heavy water ice surrounding a young sunlike star, strengthening the hypothesis that some of the solar system's water predates the Sun itself. Their study, based on observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, was published in The Astrophysical Journal Le UP Aerospace debuts Spyder rocket with successful hypersonic test launch
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
UP Aerospace has completed the inaugural launch of its Spyder hypersonic rocket, marking a major advancement in rapid-response flight capabilities. The launch occurred at 7:00 AM MST from Launch Complex 36 and achieved hypersonic velocities similar to those of the long-operating SpaceLoft missions.
The test was supported by the Navy White Sands Detachment and funded by the Stockpile Respon
UP Aerospace has completed the inaugural launch of its Spyder hypersonic rocket, marking a major advancement in rapid-response flight capabilities. The launch occurred at 7:00 AM MST from Launch Complex 36 and achieved hypersonic velocities similar to those of the long-operating SpaceLoft missions.
The test was supported by the Navy White Sands Detachment and funded by the Stockpile Respon Rocket Lab books two responsive Electron missions for 2025 including launch this week
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Rocket Lab has confirmed it will launch two dedicated Electron missions in 2025 for an undisclosed commercial client, with the first liftoff scheduled for as early as June 20. This rapid turnaround highlights the company's growing reputation for fast, tailored access to space.
The inaugural flight, named "Symphony In The Stars," will lift off from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, placing a
Rocket Lab has confirmed it will launch two dedicated Electron missions in 2025 for an undisclosed commercial client, with the first liftoff scheduled for as early as June 20. This rapid turnaround highlights the company's growing reputation for fast, tailored access to space.
The inaugural flight, named "Symphony In The Stars," will lift off from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, placing a Ethical and legal clarity urged as planetary defense faces asteroid threats
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
A potentially catastrophic asteroid impact may seem like science fiction, yet the possibility remains real. Earlier this year, asteroid 2024 YR4 briefly raised alarms with a 1-2 percent chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. Although updated calculations have ruled out a threat in this instance, future threats remain a pressing concern.
A new research paper from Swinburne University of Te
A potentially catastrophic asteroid impact may seem like science fiction, yet the possibility remains real. Earlier this year, asteroid 2024 YR4 briefly raised alarms with a 1-2 percent chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. Although updated calculations have ruled out a threat in this instance, future threats remain a pressing concern.
A new research paper from Swinburne University of Te Missing Matter in Universe Found
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Pasadena CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
The vast majority of matter in the universe is dark-it is entirely invisible and detected only through its gravitational effects. Ordinary matter-everything from protons to planets to people-makes up only 16 percent. Unlike dark matter, ordinary matter emits light of various wavelengths and thus can be seen. But a large chunk of it is diffuse and spread thinly among halos that surround galaxies
The vast majority of matter in the universe is dark-it is entirely invisible and detected only through its gravitational effects. Ordinary matter-everything from protons to planets to people-makes up only 16 percent. Unlike dark matter, ordinary matter emits light of various wavelengths and thus can be seen. But a large chunk of it is diffuse and spread thinly among halos that surround galaxies What if the Big Bang wasn't the beginning? Our research suggests it may have taken place inside a black hole
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Portsmouth UK (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
The Big Bang is often described as the explosive birth of the universe - a singular moment when space, time and matter sprang into existence. But what if this was not the beginning at all? What if our universe emerged from something else - something more familiar and radical at the same time?
In a new paper, published in Physical Review D (full preprint here), my colleagues and I propose a
The Big Bang is often described as the explosive birth of the universe - a singular moment when space, time and matter sprang into existence. But what if this was not the beginning at all? What if our universe emerged from something else - something more familiar and radical at the same time?
In a new paper, published in Physical Review D (full preprint here), my colleagues and I propose a Cosmic magnifying effect to unlock dark matter mysteries with Roman telescope
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Louis, MO (SPX) Mon Jun 17, 2025
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to begin science operations in 2027, is expected to uncover more than 160,000 gravitational lenses-cosmic alignments where a foreground galaxy bends and magnifies the light of a background galaxy. Researchers led by Bryce Wedig, a physics graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis, aim to harness these rare phenomena to probe the structur
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to begin science operations in 2027, is expected to uncover more than 160,000 gravitational lenses-cosmic alignments where a foreground galaxy bends and magnifies the light of a background galaxy. Researchers led by Bryce Wedig, a physics graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis, aim to harness these rare phenomena to probe the structur Millennium Space Ships TRACERS Spacecraft to Launch Site for NASA Mission
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing subsidiary, has delivered two spacecraft for NASA's Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission to Vandenberg Space Force Base. The milestone sets the stage for final integration and launch preparations ahead of the scheduled summer 2025 window.
"This achievement highlights the dedication of our team and collab
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing subsidiary, has delivered two spacecraft for NASA's Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission to Vandenberg Space Force Base. The milestone sets the stage for final integration and launch preparations ahead of the scheduled summer 2025 window.
"This achievement highlights the dedication of our team and collab A cosmic map emerges as astronomers trace missing matter to intergalactic space
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Astronomers have successfully traced the bulk of the Universe's "missing" ordinary matter to the intergalactic medium, using fast radio bursts (FRBs) as cosmic probes. Researchers from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian and Caltech leveraged these powerful signals to detect the faint, elusive gas long suspected to float between galaxies, finally providing a detailed census of
Astronomers have successfully traced the bulk of the Universe's "missing" ordinary matter to the intergalactic medium, using fast radio bursts (FRBs) as cosmic probes. Researchers from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian and Caltech leveraged these powerful signals to detect the faint, elusive gas long suspected to float between galaxies, finally providing a detailed census of Astroscale to lead UK Orpheus mission with GBP 5.15M defence contract
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
London, UK (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Astroscale Ltd. has secured a GBP 5.15 million contract from the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), via the BAE Systems-led Serapis framework, to spearhead the Orpheus mission aimed at advancing space situational awareness and weather monitoring capabilities.
As reliance on space-based infrastructure increases, the threat from space weather, hostile activity, and orbita
Astroscale Ltd. has secured a GBP 5.15 million contract from the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), via the BAE Systems-led Serapis framework, to spearhead the Orpheus mission aimed at advancing space situational awareness and weather monitoring capabilities.
As reliance on space-based infrastructure increases, the threat from space weather, hostile activity, and orbita Redwire launches 200 million dollar public stock offering to accelerate growth and reduce dilution
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
Redwire Corporation has announced the launch of a $200 million underwritten public offering of its common stock. The company plans to grant underwriters a 30-day option to acquire up to 15% more shares than initially offered. The final size and completion of the offering will depend on market and other conditions.
Redwire intends to allocate the net proceeds toward general corporate initia
Redwire Corporation has announced the launch of a $200 million underwritten public offering of its common stock. The company plans to grant underwriters a 30-day option to acquire up to 15% more shares than initially offered. The final size and completion of the offering will depend on market and other conditions.
Redwire intends to allocate the net proceeds toward general corporate initia NASA seeks industry input to expand space relay and navigation services
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 08:00
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025
NASA has issued a formal request for information from domestic and international companies on their capabilities to provide satellite-based communication and navigation services near Earth. The effort aims to transition space mission support from government-operated systems to commercial satellite services.
This call is part of the agency's broader Communications Services Project, which se
NASA has issued a formal request for information from domestic and international companies on their capabilities to provide satellite-based communication and navigation services near Earth. The effort aims to transition space mission support from government-operated systems to commercial satellite services.
This call is part of the agency's broader Communications Services Project, which se