There are 28 small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on ESA’s Hera planetary defence mission, which involves about 100 companies in total. These SMEs are building European cutting-edge technologies for the spacecraft, its instruments and two CubeSats.

Andreas Mogensen is taking part in a virtual reality experiment to make exercising on the Space Station bicycle more immersive and exciting. 

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2023
In an ambitious move to harness solar energy more efficiently, Chinese scientists and engineers are working on a pioneering project - a space-based solar power facility. This innovative endeavor, led by the China Academy of Space Technology in Beijing, aims to capture the sun's energy in space and wirelessly beam it back to Earth, a feat not possible with terrestrial solar panels. Senior r

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2023
Macao has initiated a series of public activities aimed at spreading knowledge about China's space, marine, and polar explorations, reflecting a growing interest in these advanced scientific fields within the region. The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, in collaboration with the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR and the China National Space

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2023
In a significant acknowledgment of regional contributions to national space efforts, a delegation from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), led by Deputy Director Lin Xiqiang, praised the involvement of the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) in China's space programs. The delegation, which included key astronauts from recent Shenzhou missions to the Tiangong space station

Church Falls VA (SPX) Nov 27, 2023
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on a proliferated low-Earth orbit constellation of 16 missile tracking satellites for the Space Development Agency, clearing the way to begin production work on the space vehicles. The CDR maintained an accelerated pace and was completed within 13 months of the award announcement. The satelli

Austin TX (SPX) Nov 28, 2023
Particle accelerators hold great potential for semiconductor applications, medical imaging and therapy, and research in materials, energy and medicine. But conventional accelerators require plenty of elbow room - kilometers - making them expensive and limiting their presence to a handful of national labs and universities. Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, several national

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 29, 2023
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in the field of space-based data and analytics, has recently announced a significant advancement in weather forecasting technology. The company unveiled its High-Resolution Weather Forecast model, a specialized regional weather forecasting service tailored to meet the intricate needs of the energy and commodity markets. This fresh solution from Spi

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 29, 2023
NASA's ambitious Dragonfly mission, aiming to send a groundbreaking rotorcraft to Saturn's moon Titan, has recently been given the green light to proceed into its next critical phase. Entering Phase C, the mission will focus on finalizing its design and fabrication during the fiscal year (FY) 2024. However, NASA has delayed the formal confirmation of the mission, including its total cost and sch

Xichang (XNA) Nov 27, 2023
China on Thursday sent a technology experiment satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The experiment satellite for satellite internet technologies was launched at 6:00 p.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-2D carrier rocket, and entered its planned orbit successfully. The launch is the 498th mission of the Long March carrier