Durable Parker Solar Probe going strong after first five years
Monday, 14 August 2023 11:55
On Aug. 12, 2018—five years ago this week—NASA's Parker Solar Probe blasted off atop a powerful Delta IV rocket from what is now Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The predawn launch into the skies over the Florida coast marked the start of a game-changing mission to unlock the secrets of the solar wind—and the culmination of decades of development to craft a robotic explorer able to withstand the heat and radiation near the sun like no other spacecraft before it.
Designs for a "solar probe" started coming together in 1962, just four years after the National Research Council's Space Studies Board first proposed a mission to explore the environment near the sun.
China launches first geosynchronous orbit radar satellite
Monday, 14 August 2023 11:14
China launched what is thought to be the world’s first geosynchronous orbit synthetic aperture radar satellite on Saturday.
Rocket Lab sees Virgin Orbit facility as “scaling enabler” for Neutron
Monday, 14 August 2023 10:45
Illuminating Earth’s shine
Monday, 14 August 2023 06:00
A climate experiment called Earthshine is part of ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen’s Huginn mission. The experiment aims to understand how Earth reflects sunlight to improve climate models. And you can help Andreas and the scientists!
U.S. military and allies get a feel for the value of commercial satellite imagery
Sunday, 13 August 2023 12:54
U.S. Space Force imagery specialists during a recent military exercise in South America helped locate illegal fishing boats and track other activities using commercial sensor satellites.
New technique measures structured light in a single shot
Sunday, 13 August 2023 10:11
Washington DC (SPX) Aug 09, 2023
Structured light waves with spiral phase fronts carry orbital angular momentum (OAM), attributed to the rotational motion of photons. Recently, scientists have been using light waves with OAM, and these special "helical" light beams have become very important in various advanced technologies like communication, imaging, and quantum information processing. In these technologies, it's crucial to k
Structured light waves with spiral phase fronts carry orbital angular momentum (OAM), attributed to the rotational motion of photons. Recently, scientists have been using light waves with OAM, and these special "helical" light beams have become very important in various advanced technologies like communication, imaging, and quantum information processing. In these technologies, it's crucial to k Gaia telescope data challenges long-held gravity theories
Sunday, 13 August 2023 10:11
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
A groundbreaking study, harnessing observations from the European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope, has revealed evidence of discrepancies between observed stellar motions and predictions from Newton's universal law of gravitation and Einstein's general relativity.
The research, spearheaded by Professor Kyu-Hyun Chae of Sejong University, Seoul, scrutinized the orbital dynamics of appro
A groundbreaking study, harnessing observations from the European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope, has revealed evidence of discrepancies between observed stellar motions and predictions from Newton's universal law of gravitation and Einstein's general relativity.
The research, spearheaded by Professor Kyu-Hyun Chae of Sejong University, Seoul, scrutinized the orbital dynamics of appro GAO affirms NASA's decision on Intuitive Machines' $719M lunar contract
Saturday, 12 August 2023 09:15
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
In a recent move, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has corroborated NASA's evaluation of the OMES III proposals, which subsequently resulted in a significant award to Intuitive Machines. The nod from GAO further reinforces the confidence in the selection process.
The contract, a hefty five-year deal valued at up to $719 million, was awarded to Space and Technology Solutions.
In a recent move, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has corroborated NASA's evaluation of the OMES III proposals, which subsequently resulted in a significant award to Intuitive Machines. The nod from GAO further reinforces the confidence in the selection process.
The contract, a hefty five-year deal valued at up to $719 million, was awarded to Space and Technology Solutions. Mars exploration reveals evidence of life-conducive environment
Saturday, 12 August 2023 09:15
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
Mars, often dubbed the 'Red Planet', has long been a focal point for scientists in the quest to uncover extraterrestrial life. Unlike Earth, Mars' surface is not subjected to the perpetual shifting and renewing influences of plate tectonics. This lack of tectonic activity has bequeathed Mars with expanses of land showcasing remnants of fossil rivers and lakes that date back billions of years.
Mars, often dubbed the 'Red Planet', has long been a focal point for scientists in the quest to uncover extraterrestrial life. Unlike Earth, Mars' surface is not subjected to the perpetual shifting and renewing influences of plate tectonics. This lack of tectonic activity has bequeathed Mars with expanses of land showcasing remnants of fossil rivers and lakes that date back billions of years. Pulsar Fusion forms partnership with University of Michigan for electric propulsion
Saturday, 12 August 2023 09:15
London, UK (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
Electric propulsion, with a specific focus on Hall effect thrusters, has long been recognized as a foundational technology for space missions. Recognizing its potential, the UK Space Agency has recently announced a collaboration with the Plasma dynamics and Electric Propulsion Lab at the University of Michigan, one of the premier Hall thruster research centres worldwide.
This international
Electric propulsion, with a specific focus on Hall effect thrusters, has long been recognized as a foundational technology for space missions. Recognizing its potential, the UK Space Agency has recently announced a collaboration with the Plasma dynamics and Electric Propulsion Lab at the University of Michigan, one of the premier Hall thruster research centres worldwide.
This international USTC scientists discover quasar-induced superbubbles
Saturday, 12 August 2023 09:15
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
In groundbreaking research led by Prof. LIU Guilin and Prof. HE Zhicheng of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) under the aegis of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the existence of superbubble pairs instigated by quasar-induced outflows in three red quasars has been confirmed. This revolutionary study has been unveiled in the journal Science Advances.
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In groundbreaking research led by Prof. LIU Guilin and Prof. HE Zhicheng of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) under the aegis of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the existence of superbubble pairs instigated by quasar-induced outflows in three red quasars has been confirmed. This revolutionary study has been unveiled in the journal Science Advances.
A prevailin Airgain expands line of ultra-low-profile RECON13 5G rugged antenna
Saturday, 12 August 2023 09:15
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a provider of wireless connectivity solutions globally, has introduced the RECON13 5G antenna, adding to its line of rugged outdoor 5G antennas. The RECON13 is specifically tailored for fleet and public safety vehicles, marking Airgain's latest venture into ultra-low-profile antennas intended for applications needing optimal connectivity in compact spaces.
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Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a provider of wireless connectivity solutions globally, has introduced the RECON13 5G antenna, adding to its line of rugged outdoor 5G antennas. The RECON13 is specifically tailored for fleet and public safety vehicles, marking Airgain's latest venture into ultra-low-profile antennas intended for applications needing optimal connectivity in compact spaces.
The De-orbiting PS4 stage in PSLV-C56 Mission
Saturday, 12 August 2023 09:15
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished a milestone in its latest mission PSLV-C56. Not only did the PSLV-C56 vehicle precisely place the DS-SAR satellite and six accompanying satellites into a 536 km circular Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with a 5-degree inclination, but it also took commendable steps in addressing the rising concern of space debris.
Within 20 minutes of lift-o
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished a milestone in its latest mission PSLV-C56. Not only did the PSLV-C56 vehicle precisely place the DS-SAR satellite and six accompanying satellites into a 536 km circular Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with a 5-degree inclination, but it also took commendable steps in addressing the rising concern of space debris.
Within 20 minutes of lift-o RTX and Blue Canyon unveil new high-capacity XB16 CubeSat
Saturday, 12 August 2023 09:15
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
In response to the ever-growing demand in the satellite industry for greater payload size, weight, and power (SWaP), RTX's satellite manufacturer arm, Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), has recently unveiled the XB16 CubeSat. This new offering stands as the most sizable form factor within its current CubeSat product portfolio.
The XB16 CubeSat is a testament to the technological strides the i
In response to the ever-growing demand in the satellite industry for greater payload size, weight, and power (SWaP), RTX's satellite manufacturer arm, Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), has recently unveiled the XB16 CubeSat. This new offering stands as the most sizable form factor within its current CubeSat product portfolio.
The XB16 CubeSat is a testament to the technological strides the i ICEYE US receives first NASA commercial smallsat data task order
Saturday, 12 August 2023 09:15
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
ICEYE US Inc, renowned for its persistent Earth monitoring through radar imaging satellites, has secured its inaugural Task Order as a part of a previously announced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with NASA. This accord grants NASA the capacity to procure and assess ICEYE's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) data. This evaluation is intended to serve the scientific and academic spheres, assisting
ICEYE US Inc, renowned for its persistent Earth monitoring through radar imaging satellites, has secured its inaugural Task Order as a part of a previously announced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with NASA. This accord grants NASA the capacity to procure and assess ICEYE's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) data. This evaluation is intended to serve the scientific and academic spheres, assisting