ExoMars rover to land on Mars aboard European-built platform
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 08:19
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Airbus the contract to design and construct the landing platform for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover, marking a major step forward for the mission targeting a 2028 launch. The European-led initiative will search for traces of life, past or present, on Mars.
Airbus teams in the UK will handle development of the platform's mechanical systems, t
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Airbus the contract to design and construct the landing platform for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover, marking a major step forward for the mission targeting a 2028 launch. The European-led initiative will search for traces of life, past or present, on Mars.
Airbus teams in the UK will handle development of the platform's mechanical systems, t Martian dust may endanger astronaut health during surface missions
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 08:19
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
New research involving the University of Colorado Boulder warns that exposure to Martian dust could pose serious health threats to astronauts on future missions. According to the study, prolonged contact with this extraterrestrial dust may result in chronic lung damage, disruptions to thyroid function, and other harmful conditions.
Published in the journal GeoHealth, the study is the first
New research involving the University of Colorado Boulder warns that exposure to Martian dust could pose serious health threats to astronauts on future missions. According to the study, prolonged contact with this extraterrestrial dust may result in chronic lung damage, disruptions to thyroid function, and other harmful conditions.
Published in the journal GeoHealth, the study is the first Lunar soundwave tech offers new hope for extracting Moon ice
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 08:19
London, UK (SPX) Apr 01, 2025
The UK Space Agency has announced the winner of its Aqualunar Challenge, a Pounds 150,000 award recognizing pioneering technology to purify water extracted from frozen lunar soil. Gloucestershire-based Naicker Scientific claimed the top prize with its SonoChem System, an innovative device that uses high-frequency sound waves to clean water derived from lunar ice.
The prize, part of a larg
The UK Space Agency has announced the winner of its Aqualunar Challenge, a Pounds 150,000 award recognizing pioneering technology to purify water extracted from frozen lunar soil. Gloucestershire-based Naicker Scientific claimed the top prize with its SonoChem System, an innovative device that uses high-frequency sound waves to clean water derived from lunar ice.
The prize, part of a larg Old Missions, New Discoveries: NASA's Data Archives Accelerate Science
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
Every NASA mission represents a leap into the unknown, collecting data that pushes the boundaries of human understanding. But the story doesn't end when the mission concludes. The data carefully preserved in NASA's archives often finds new purpose decades later, unlocking discoveries that continue to benefit science, technology, and society.
"NASA's science data is one of our most valuable
Every NASA mission represents a leap into the unknown, collecting data that pushes the boundaries of human understanding. But the story doesn't end when the mission concludes. The data carefully preserved in NASA's archives often finds new purpose decades later, unlocking discoveries that continue to benefit science, technology, and society.
"NASA's science data is one of our most valuable Key Component for NASAs NEO Surveyor Returns to JPL
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission is on track for a planned launch in late 2027, with a major milestone recently achieved. A critical part of the spacecraft-its instrument enclosure-returned to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California in early March after completing rigorous environmental testing at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The 12-foot (3.7-me
NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission is on track for a planned launch in late 2027, with a major milestone recently achieved. A critical part of the spacecraft-its instrument enclosure-returned to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California in early March after completing rigorous environmental testing at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The 12-foot (3.7-me A step closer to Martian survival as lichens endure harsh red planet conditions
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
For the first time, scientists have confirmed that certain species of lichen can remain metabolically active while exposed to simulated Martian conditions, including levels of ionizing radiation equivalent to those expected during intense solar activity on Mars.
The findings, published in the open-access journal IMA Fungus, point to the extraordinary resilience of lichens and their potenti
For the first time, scientists have confirmed that certain species of lichen can remain metabolically active while exposed to simulated Martian conditions, including levels of ionizing radiation equivalent to those expected during intense solar activity on Mars.
The findings, published in the open-access journal IMA Fungus, point to the extraordinary resilience of lichens and their potenti Four Small Worlds Discovered Orbiting Nearby Star
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
A quartet of diminutive planets has been confirmed in orbit around Barnard's Star, a nearby red dwarf long known for stirring debate over questionable planet sightings. Thanks to cutting-edge observational tools, scientists now say the new detection is solid. The discovery marks a milestone in tracking down small exoplanets across vast interstellar distances.
Barnard's Star, just six light
A quartet of diminutive planets has been confirmed in orbit around Barnard's Star, a nearby red dwarf long known for stirring debate over questionable planet sightings. Thanks to cutting-edge observational tools, scientists now say the new detection is solid. The discovery marks a milestone in tracking down small exoplanets across vast interstellar distances.
Barnard's Star, just six light Bacterial bio-repair method strengthens lunar construction bricks
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have devised an innovative method to repair bricks made from lunar soil using bacteria, a technique that could prove essential for maintaining structures built in the moon's extreme environment.
As lunar exploration shifts toward permanent settlement, exemplified by NASA's Artemis initiative, reducing dependence on Earth-supplied buildi
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have devised an innovative method to repair bricks made from lunar soil using bacteria, a technique that could prove essential for maintaining structures built in the moon's extreme environment.
As lunar exploration shifts toward permanent settlement, exemplified by NASA's Artemis initiative, reducing dependence on Earth-supplied buildi Aventura launches first fund with $9.5M SpaceX investment vehicle
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
Aventura Private Wealth has completed its first fundraise, securing $9.5 million in just over a week for a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) exclusively dedicated to SpaceX. The rapid close of Aventura Space Fund 1, LLC highlights the growing investor appetite for access to high-growth private tech firms.
"This milestone reflects both the trust our clients place in Aventura Private Wealth and
Aventura Private Wealth has completed its first fundraise, securing $9.5 million in just over a week for a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) exclusively dedicated to SpaceX. The rapid close of Aventura Space Fund 1, LLC highlights the growing investor appetite for access to high-growth private tech firms.
"This milestone reflects both the trust our clients place in Aventura Private Wealth and Biomass satellite prepped for launch fuel load
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
With its scheduled launch date of 29 April fast approaching, ESA's Biomass satellite has reached a critical stage in final preparations at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. After three weeks of detailed pre-launch activities, the satellite's propulsion subsystem has been fully checked and deemed ready for fuelling.
Led by the OHB-Sweden team, engineers completed the checkout of the prop
With its scheduled launch date of 29 April fast approaching, ESA's Biomass satellite has reached a critical stage in final preparations at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. After three weeks of detailed pre-launch activities, the satellite's propulsion subsystem has been fully checked and deemed ready for fuelling.
Led by the OHB-Sweden team, engineers completed the checkout of the prop China launches experimental satellites to enhance mobile space internet
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
China has deployed four experimental satellites into orbit as part of efforts to advance integrated space-based internet capabilities, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
Launched aboard a Long March 2D rocket at noon on Saturday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, the satellites belong to the Space-based Internet Technology Demonstrator p
China has deployed four experimental satellites into orbit as part of efforts to advance integrated space-based internet capabilities, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
Launched aboard a Long March 2D rocket at noon on Saturday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, the satellites belong to the Space-based Internet Technology Demonstrator p MDA Space moves to acquire SatixFy in digital satellite expansion
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted partner in the global space sector, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE American: SATX), a provider of advanced satellite communications technology. The all-cash deal values SatixFy at approximately US$193 million (C$278 million), with shareholders receiving US$2.10 per share. The acquisition aims to broaden MDA Spac
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted partner in the global space sector, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SatixFy Communications Ltd. (NYSE American: SATX), a provider of advanced satellite communications technology. The all-cash deal values SatixFy at approximately US$193 million (C$278 million), with shareholders receiving US$2.10 per share. The acquisition aims to broaden MDA Spac Wearable tech and fitness routines guide health strategies for astronauts
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 02:38
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025
Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week by strapping on wearable sensors and engaging in workout regimens designed to help researchers understand how the human body adjusts to spaceflight. These investigations not only monitor health but also shape future countermeasures for long-duration missions in microgravity.
NASA Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers wore a biometric vest and headband o
Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week by strapping on wearable sensors and engaging in workout regimens designed to help researchers understand how the human body adjusts to spaceflight. These investigations not only monitor health but also shape future countermeasures for long-duration missions in microgravity.
NASA Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers wore a biometric vest and headband o Modeling lunar in-situ resource utilization can help plan future prototypes
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MDA Space buys SatixFy to boost constellation production
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 14:32
Canada’s MDA Space announced plans April 1 to buy Israeli satellite chipmaker SatixFy in a $269 million deal to further vertically integrate its constellation manufacturing capabilities.