Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
China has successfully launched a Long March 2D rocket, deploying five experimental satellites into orbit, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The rocket took off at 3:17 p.m. from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in Inner Mongolia's autonomous region. The satellites are part of the Diamond Constellation, a high-speed laser communication

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
The AstroRad vest, a cutting-edge wearable designed to shield astronauts from harmful solar radiation, has taken center stage in the latest issue of *Upward*, the official magazine of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory. This innovative technology, developed by StemRad in partnership with Lockheed Martin, has undergone rigorous testing aboard the ISS, resulting in substanti

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 16, 2024
A central aspect of ESA's mission is fostering innovation by welcoming new players into the space industry. A prime example is N7 Mobile, a Polish software company that transitioned from creating smartphone apps to developing critical software for Proba-3, ESA's dual-spacecraft mission aimed at studying the Sun's corona. Proba-3, launched on December 5, 2024, consists of two satellites tha

Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
The most effective way to prove a new idea is to start small, test, learn, and test again. A team of researchers developing an atmospheric probe at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, are taking that approach. The concept could offer future scientists a potentially better and more economical way to collect data on other planets.

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 16, 2024
The EU's flagship satellite constellation project officially took off Monday, as the bloc signed a concession contract with a European consortium to develop a secure space-based communication system. Envisaging a multi-orbital network of almost 300 satellites, Iris? aims to rival US satellite internet service providers such as Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. "This cutti

A multi-orbit constellation of about 300 satellites that will deliver resilient, secure and fast communications for EU governments, European companies and citizens will be put in orbit after two contracts were confirmed today in Brussels.

Relive Europe’s greatest space achievements of the year

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 15, 2024
People have always been mesmerized by the mysterious space because it is a world that is far away from our everyday lives. Therefore, it is not surprising that software developers used this interest to create online slots. These slot machines are extremely popular because they include impressive visuals, up-to-date mechanics, and fun sounds. Another fact that makes these games even more attractive is that they come up with no deposit free spins.

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
The Sun, known for its volatile nature, has exhibited unusually intense solar storms this year, creating auroras visible even at lower latitudes. However, new research suggests that the Sun and its stellar relatives are capable of even more powerful events called superflares, which release over one octillion joules of energy in brief bursts. These findings come from a study analyzing data from N

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
The Sun powers life on Earth, generating immense energy through nuclear fusion and continuously releasing neutrinos - particles that provide insight into its inner workings. While modern neutrino detectors capture the Sun's present behavior, questions about its long-term stability over millions of years remain unanswered. Addressing this challenge is the focus of the LORandite EXperiment (LOREX)