Webb makes first detection of crucial carbon molecule
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Baltimore MD (SPX) Jun 27, 2023
A team of international scientists has used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to detect a new carbon compound in space for the first time. Known as methyl cation (pronounced cat-eye-on) (CH3+), the molecule is important because it aids the formation of more complex carbon-based molecules. Methyl cation was detected in a young star system, with a protoplanetary disk, known as d203-506, which is l
A team of international scientists has used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to detect a new carbon compound in space for the first time. Known as methyl cation (pronounced cat-eye-on) (CH3+), the molecule is important because it aids the formation of more complex carbon-based molecules. Methyl cation was detected in a young star system, with a protoplanetary disk, known as d203-506, which is l Purdue-launched solid rocket motor-maker Adranos flies off with Anduril
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jun 27, 2023
Adranos Inc., a Purdue-originated company that grew from a doctoral project into an impactful company, has been acquired by a major Costa Mesa, California-based defense products company, Anduril Industries.
Terms of the deal were settled, and the acquisition was announced on Sunday (June 25) in The Wall Street Journal that Anduril Industries is to purchase Adranos, manufacturer of solid ro
Adranos Inc., a Purdue-originated company that grew from a doctoral project into an impactful company, has been acquired by a major Costa Mesa, California-based defense products company, Anduril Industries.
Terms of the deal were settled, and the acquisition was announced on Sunday (June 25) in The Wall Street Journal that Anduril Industries is to purchase Adranos, manufacturer of solid ro Nanophotonics: Coupling light and matter
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Munich, Germany (SPX) Jun 24, 2023
The interaction of light and matter on the nanoscale is a vital aspect of nanophotonics. Resonant nanosystems allow scientists to control and enhance electromagnetic energy at volumes smaller than the wavelength of the incident light.
As well as allowing sunlight to be captured much more effectively, they also facilitate improved optical wave-guiding and emissions control. The strong coupl
The interaction of light and matter on the nanoscale is a vital aspect of nanophotonics. Resonant nanosystems allow scientists to control and enhance electromagnetic energy at volumes smaller than the wavelength of the incident light.
As well as allowing sunlight to be captured much more effectively, they also facilitate improved optical wave-guiding and emissions control. The strong coupl China-funded prototype satellites delivered to Egypt
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Cairo (XNA) Jun 27, 2023
Two China-funded prototype satellites of the MisrSat II satellite project were delivered to the Egyptian side on Sunday, making Egypt the first African country with the capacity to assemble, integrate and test satellites.
During the delivery ceremony held at the Egyptian Space Agency near the country's New Administrative Capital, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mash
Two China-funded prototype satellites of the MisrSat II satellite project were delivered to the Egyptian side on Sunday, making Egypt the first African country with the capacity to assemble, integrate and test satellites.
During the delivery ceremony held at the Egyptian Space Agency near the country's New Administrative Capital, Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mash China's first low-Earth-orbit broadband network tested at sea
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Beijing (XNA) Jun 27, 2023
GalaxySpace, a private satellite maker in Beijing, has carried out sea-based tests to verify the capability of its Mini Spider Constellation, China's first low-orbit broadband internet network.
The company said in a news release sent to China Daily on Friday that the tests took place in mid-June aboard the CETC 1 comprehensive testing ship in the South China Sea and demonstrated the commun
GalaxySpace, a private satellite maker in Beijing, has carried out sea-based tests to verify the capability of its Mini Spider Constellation, China's first low-orbit broadband internet network.
The company said in a news release sent to China Daily on Friday that the tests took place in mid-June aboard the CETC 1 comprehensive testing ship in the South China Sea and demonstrated the commun Astroscale expands operations to France and secures contract with CNES
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Jindabyne, Australia (SPX) Jun 27, 2023
Astroscale, a leading player in orbital sustainability and on-orbit servicing, has announced the opening of Astroscale France SAS ("Astroscale France") and a significant contract win with the French national space agency, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES).
Astroscale's growth into France and its collaboration with CNES represent a pivotal stride in the quest for a safe and sustaina
Astroscale, a leading player in orbital sustainability and on-orbit servicing, has announced the opening of Astroscale France SAS ("Astroscale France") and a significant contract win with the French national space agency, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES).
Astroscale's growth into France and its collaboration with CNES represent a pivotal stride in the quest for a safe and sustaina Will AI really destroy humanity?
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Paris (AFP) June 27, 2023
The warnings are coming from all angles: artificial intelligence poses an existential risk to humanity and must be shackled before it is too late.
But what are these disaster scenarios and how are machines supposed to wipe out humanity?
- Paperclips of doom -
Most disaster scenarios start in the same place: machines will outstrip human capacities, escape human control and refuse to b
The warnings are coming from all angles: artificial intelligence poses an existential risk to humanity and must be shackled before it is too late.
But what are these disaster scenarios and how are machines supposed to wipe out humanity?
- Paperclips of doom -
Most disaster scenarios start in the same place: machines will outstrip human capacities, escape human control and refuse to b GMV to head up Galileo ground segment after securing a new contract
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jun 27, 2023
GMV was recently been awarded a major contract by the European Space Agency (ESA). The contract entails newly developing the ground control segment for the in-orbit validation (IOV) system of the Galileo Second Generation (G2G). Galileo, Europe's global navigation satellite system, is the proud flagship of the European Union's growing space activity.
The primary objectives of the Galileo S
GMV was recently been awarded a major contract by the European Space Agency (ESA). The contract entails newly developing the ground control segment for the in-orbit validation (IOV) system of the Galileo Second Generation (G2G). Galileo, Europe's global navigation satellite system, is the proud flagship of the European Union's growing space activity.
The primary objectives of the Galileo S Fugro and GomSpace deliver world class position and timing accuracy onboard LEO satellites
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Aalborg, Denmark (SPX) Jun 27, 2023
Fugro and GomSpace announced a cooperation around the SpaceStarTM product in 2020. Since then, the first SpaceStar systems have gained flight heritage and proven a stunning performance: Real time, sub-decimetre absolute positioning on board a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite without additional ground-infrastructure for the satellite operator.
SpaceStar relies on GomSpace's Software Defined
Fugro and GomSpace announced a cooperation around the SpaceStarTM product in 2020. Since then, the first SpaceStar systems have gained flight heritage and proven a stunning performance: Real time, sub-decimetre absolute positioning on board a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite without additional ground-infrastructure for the satellite operator.
SpaceStar relies on GomSpace's Software Defined X-57 project creates paths toward electric aviation
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Jun 24, 2023
NASA's X-57 Maxwell all-electric aircraft project will conclude aircraft operational activities by the end of September, with documentation and close-out activities continuing for several months afterwards. The research from the X-57 provides aviation researchers with hundreds of lessons learned, as well as revolutionary development in areas ranging from battery technology to cruise motor contro
NASA's X-57 Maxwell all-electric aircraft project will conclude aircraft operational activities by the end of September, with documentation and close-out activities continuing for several months afterwards. The research from the X-57 provides aviation researchers with hundreds of lessons learned, as well as revolutionary development in areas ranging from battery technology to cruise motor contro Researchers develop a new source of quantum light
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 10:51
Boston MA (SPX) Jun 23, 2023
Using novel materials that have been widely studied as potential new solar photovoltaics, researchers at MIT have shown that nanoparticles of these materials can emit a stream of single, identical photons.
While the work is currently a fundamental discovery of these materials' capabilities, it might ultimately pave the way to new optically based quantum computers, as well as possible quant
Using novel materials that have been widely studied as potential new solar photovoltaics, researchers at MIT have shown that nanoparticles of these materials can emit a stream of single, identical photons.
While the work is currently a fundamental discovery of these materials' capabilities, it might ultimately pave the way to new optically based quantum computers, as well as possible quant Compact electric thruster cleared for space firing
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 08:04
An innovative compact electric propulsion system has recently completed its extended qualification firing test campaign in space-representative vacuum and temperature conditions, leaving it ready to be deployed aboard the ESA-supported µHETSat technology demonstration microsatellite mission, slated for launch by the end of this year.
D-Orbit wins contracts to test optical links and fly mini space lab
Monday, 26 June 2023 22:14
D-Orbit will supply a small orbiting lab and test optical intersatellite links under the latest contracts awarded through Italy’s billion-euro National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
ESA, European companies back “zero debris” agreement
Monday, 26 June 2023 22:08
ESA and three European satellite manufacturers have announced plans to work together to develop “ambitious and meaningful targets” for dealing with orbital debris.
SES bid for equal split of C-band proceeds back in play
Monday, 26 June 2023 22:06
Satellite operator SES has another shot at getting a larger share of Intelsat's C-band clearing cash after an appeals court made a judgment in its favor.