NASA extends exploration for 8 planetary science missions
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 03:00
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Washington DC (SPX) Apr 26, 2022
Following a thorough evaluation, NASA has extended the planetary science missions of eight of its spacecraft due to their scientific productivity and potential to deepen our knowledge and understanding of the solar system and beyond.
The missions - Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MAVEN, Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity rover), InSight lander, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, OSIR
Following a thorough evaluation, NASA has extended the planetary science missions of eight of its spacecraft due to their scientific productivity and potential to deepen our knowledge and understanding of the solar system and beyond.
The missions - Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MAVEN, Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity rover), InSight lander, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, OSIR IHI AEROSPACE received its first commercial launch service order
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Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 26, 2022
IHI Co., Ltd (IA) received order for launching the small SAR satellites(*1) owned by Institute for Q-Shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (hereinafter 'iQPS'). IA and iQPS signed the contract for launch service of QPS-SAR-3 and QPS-SAR-4 (*2) on April 18, 2022.
QPS-SAR-3 and QPS-SAR-4 are under manufacturing by iQPS with more than 25 partner companies in northern Kyushu and other parts of Japan. Tw
IHI Co., Ltd (IA) received order for launching the small SAR satellites(*1) owned by Institute for Q-Shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (hereinafter 'iQPS'). IA and iQPS signed the contract for launch service of QPS-SAR-3 and QPS-SAR-4 (*2) on April 18, 2022.
QPS-SAR-3 and QPS-SAR-4 are under manufacturing by iQPS with more than 25 partner companies in northern Kyushu and other parts of Japan. Tw Artemis I, Crew-4, and Starlink Rockets on the Pad
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Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Apr 26, 2022
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a batch of the company's Starlink internet satellites lifts off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on April 21, 2022.
On the right, NASA's Space Launch System rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard sits atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, wh
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a batch of the company's Starlink internet satellites lifts off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on April 21, 2022.
On the right, NASA's Space Launch System rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard sits atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, wh Rad Rock Rumblings Sols 3453-3555
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Pasadena CA (JPL) Apr 26, 2022
Entering the weekend, we have a few more 'rad' rocks we'd like to get some science on before we drive farther away from the Greenheugh pediment and begin our journey again up Mt. Sharp.
Starting on sol 3453, we break out our arm instruments for contact science with APXS and MAHLI on "Rumblings," a rock with an interesting knobby texture, followed by a delta over to "Delting," a flat area o
Entering the weekend, we have a few more 'rad' rocks we'd like to get some science on before we drive farther away from the Greenheugh pediment and begin our journey again up Mt. Sharp.
Starting on sol 3453, we break out our arm instruments for contact science with APXS and MAHLI on "Rumblings," a rock with an interesting knobby texture, followed by a delta over to "Delting," a flat area o Nation mulls mission on far side of moon
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Beijing (XNA) Apr 26, 2022
Chinese scientists and engineers are considering sending a robotic probe to collect dust and rocks from the far side of the moon, an ambitious endeavor that would likely be a world first, according to a senior space agency official.
Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration, said the United States, Russia and China have brought lunar substances back to Earth, bu
Chinese scientists and engineers are considering sending a robotic probe to collect dust and rocks from the far side of the moon, an ambitious endeavor that would likely be a world first, according to a senior space agency official.
Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration, said the United States, Russia and China have brought lunar substances back to Earth, bu Two largest Marsquakes to date recorded from planet's far side
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Albany CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2022
The seismometer placed on Mars by NASA's InSight lander has recorded its two largest seismic events to date: a magnitude 4.2 and a magnitude 4.1 marsquake. The pair are the first recorded events to occur on the planet's far side from the lander and are five times stronger than the previous largest event recorded.
Seismic wave data from the events could help researchers learn more about the
The seismometer placed on Mars by NASA's InSight lander has recorded its two largest seismic events to date: a magnitude 4.2 and a magnitude 4.1 marsquake. The pair are the first recorded events to occur on the planet's far side from the lander and are five times stronger than the previous largest event recorded.
Seismic wave data from the events could help researchers learn more about the Future of Earth's defense is ground-based planetary radar
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Charlottesville VA (SPX) Apr 26, 2022
Powerful radar systems have played a major role in the study of planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects in our Solar System for several decades, and now have a "unique role" to play in planetary defense - "providing protection to the nations of the world from devastating asteroid and comet impacts," according to the newly released Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032.
Powerful radar systems have played a major role in the study of planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects in our Solar System for several decades, and now have a "unique role" to play in planetary defense - "providing protection to the nations of the world from devastating asteroid and comet impacts," according to the newly released Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032. Mars may have less water than previously estimated
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Austin TX (SPX) Apr 26, 2022
Researchers from the Oden Institute and Jackson School of Geosciences have developed an improved model for planet-wide groundwater flow prediction on Mars that is not only more accurate but, according to its author, more elegant too.
Mars is believed to have collided with a huge astral entity around four billion years ago.
The Late Heavy Bombardment refers to a period where it is bel
Researchers from the Oden Institute and Jackson School of Geosciences have developed an improved model for planet-wide groundwater flow prediction on Mars that is not only more accurate but, according to its author, more elegant too.
Mars is believed to have collided with a huge astral entity around four billion years ago.
The Late Heavy Bombardment refers to a period where it is bel Meteorites from the red desert of Australia support search for life on the red planet Mars
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Lucas Heights, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2022
Monash University, University of Queensland and Australian National University researchers have used ANSTO's Australian Synchrotron in their study of meteorites found on Earth that could be used in future to find evidence of life on the planet Mars.
The examination of meteorites recovered from the Nullarbor Plain in western South Australia by a joint team that included Dr Andrew Langendam
Monash University, University of Queensland and Australian National University researchers have used ANSTO's Australian Synchrotron in their study of meteorites found on Earth that could be used in future to find evidence of life on the planet Mars.
The examination of meteorites recovered from the Nullarbor Plain in western South Australia by a joint team that included Dr Andrew Langendam New geological research shows Mars may have been more habitable than we thought
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Toronot, Canada (SPX) Apr 26, 2022
New research by Dr. Steve Grasby, Research Scientist at Natural Resource Canada's Geological Survey of Canada, could indicate a more habitable environment than previously thought for the red planet, Mars.
Located on the northernmost point of mainland Northwest Territories, Canada, the Smoking Hills (Inuvialuit name "Ingniryuat") are a unique geological formation. Named after the smoke crea
New research by Dr. Steve Grasby, Research Scientist at Natural Resource Canada's Geological Survey of Canada, could indicate a more habitable environment than previously thought for the red planet, Mars.
Located on the northernmost point of mainland Northwest Territories, Canada, the Smoking Hills (Inuvialuit name "Ingniryuat") are a unique geological formation. Named after the smoke crea China looking at sending robotic probe to far side of moon
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Beijing (XNA) Apr 26, 2022
Chinese scientists and engineers are considering sending a robotic probe to collect dust and rocks from the far side of the moon, an ambitious endeavor that will likely make it a world's first, said a senior space agency official.
Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration, said on Friday that the United States, Russia and China have brought lunar substances back
Chinese scientists and engineers are considering sending a robotic probe to collect dust and rocks from the far side of the moon, an ambitious endeavor that will likely make it a world's first, said a senior space agency official.
Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration, said on Friday that the United States, Russia and China have brought lunar substances back China starts engineering development of lunar exploration program's fourth phase
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Beijing (XNA) Apr 26, 2022
China will start engineering development of the fourth phase of its lunar exploration program this year, according to a senior official of the China National Space Administration on Sunday.
The Chang'e 6, Chang'e 7 and Chang'e-8 lunar probes will be launched successively, and the country will endeavor to make breakthroughs in key technologies and build an international lunar research stati
China will start engineering development of the fourth phase of its lunar exploration program this year, according to a senior official of the China National Space Administration on Sunday.
The Chang'e 6, Chang'e 7 and Chang'e-8 lunar probes will be launched successively, and the country will endeavor to make breakthroughs in key technologies and build an international lunar research stati China developing defense against near-Earth asteroids
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Beijing (XNA) Apr 26, 2022
China has begun to develop a defense system against near-Earth asteroids that could potentially hit Earth, according to a key figure in the country's space industry.
Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration, said on Friday that China has started forming a research and development system for defense against near-Earth asteroids, to improve the world's capability
China has begun to develop a defense system against near-Earth asteroids that could potentially hit Earth, according to a key figure in the country's space industry.
Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration, said on Friday that China has started forming a research and development system for defense against near-Earth asteroids, to improve the world's capability China mulls building defense system against near-Earth asteroids
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Beijing (XNA) Apr 26, 2022
China is set to build monitoring and defense systems protecting the planet from the dangers of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs).
Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), told China's CCTV News recently that China will start to build an Earth-based and space-based NEA monitoring and warning system, in order to ensure the safe, stable and orderly operation of
China is set to build monitoring and defense systems protecting the planet from the dangers of near-Earth asteroids (NEAs).
Wu Yanhua, deputy director of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), told China's CCTV News recently that China will start to build an Earth-based and space-based NEA monitoring and warning system, in order to ensure the safe, stable and orderly operation of Vice Adm. Sharp: Commercial satellites a key counterforce to Russian disinformation
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Geospatial intelligence has been "instrumental to those fighting in Ukraine, and to shaping worldviews of the crisis,” said Vice Adm. Robert Sharp, director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency.
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