Earth from Space: First seasonal snow
Friday, 06 December 2024 08:00
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This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 21 November 2024 captures the first snow of the season over Denmark and southern Sweden. Europe's Vega-C rocket launches satellite into orbit after delays
Friday, 06 December 2024 07:53
Kourou (AFP) Dec 6, 2024
Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana and put a satellite into orbit in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago.
After two days of delays, the rocket - crucial to Europe's autonomy in reaching space - took off without problems, carrying the Sentinel-1C satellite for the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation programme.
The satellite, which
Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana and put a satellite into orbit in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago.
After two days of delays, the rocket - crucial to Europe's autonomy in reaching space - took off without problems, carrying the Sentinel-1C satellite for the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation programme.
The satellite, which Muon Space secures contract to enhance space-based environmental monitoring
Friday, 06 December 2024 07:53
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024
Muon Space, a comprehensive space systems provider specializing in designing and operating low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, announced its receipt of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract. This award, facilitated by SpaceWERX and Space Systems Command (SSC), supports the advancement of space-based environmental monitoring (SBEM) through the development of a
Muon Space, a comprehensive space systems provider specializing in designing and operating low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, announced its receipt of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract. This award, facilitated by SpaceWERX and Space Systems Command (SSC), supports the advancement of space-based environmental monitoring (SBEM) through the development of a Space Machines expands global partnerships with UK collaboration to address space debris
Friday, 06 December 2024 07:53
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
Space Machines Company, a leading Australian-Indian in-space servicing firm, has announced a strategic collaboration with UK-based ISAM technology developer Lunasa. This partnership aims to tackle the pressing global challenge of space debris and represents a significant step forward under the UK-Australia Space Bridge Arrangement, which promotes innovation and international collaboration within
Space Machines Company, a leading Australian-Indian in-space servicing firm, has announced a strategic collaboration with UK-based ISAM technology developer Lunasa. This partnership aims to tackle the pressing global challenge of space debris and represents a significant step forward under the UK-Australia Space Bridge Arrangement, which promotes innovation and international collaboration within Cubic Telecom and Skylo expand satellite connectivity for vehicles
Friday, 06 December 2024 07:53
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Cubic Telecom, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, has announced a partnership with Skylo Technologies, a pioneer in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications. This collaboration will integrate Skylo's satellite network into Cubic's connectivity platform, expanding its capabilities to include satellite-based global coverage.
The partnership builds on Cubic Telec
Cubic Telecom, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, has announced a partnership with Skylo Technologies, a pioneer in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications. This collaboration will integrate Skylo's satellite network into Cubic's connectivity platform, expanding its capabilities to include satellite-based global coverage.
The partnership builds on Cubic Telec Twin mini satellites provide new insights into polar heat emissions
Friday, 06 December 2024 07:53
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Two compact satellites, part of NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-Infrared Experiment (PREFIRE), are delivering groundbreaking data on the far-infrared radiation emitted from the Arctic and Antarctic regions. This marks the first systematic measurement of this phenomenon, which is critical for understanding Earth's energy balance. These measurements will clarify how atmospheric water vapor
Two compact satellites, part of NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-Infrared Experiment (PREFIRE), are delivering groundbreaking data on the far-infrared radiation emitted from the Arctic and Antarctic regions. This marks the first systematic measurement of this phenomenon, which is critical for understanding Earth's energy balance. These measurements will clarify how atmospheric water vapor Approaching plasma dynamics with advanced data techniques
Friday, 06 December 2024 07:53
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 04, 2024
Fusion energy is emerging as a critical component in achieving a carbon-neutral society by providing a sustainable source of electric power. At the National Institute for Fusion Science, researchers are advancing this effort through studies on magnetically confined plasma using the Large Helical Device (LHD). Unlike other gases, plasma exhibits low density, approximately one-millionth that of at
Fusion energy is emerging as a critical component in achieving a carbon-neutral society by providing a sustainable source of electric power. At the National Institute for Fusion Science, researchers are advancing this effort through studies on magnetically confined plasma using the Large Helical Device (LHD). Unlike other gases, plasma exhibits low density, approximately one-millionth that of at 
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Sparking Ignis Vega-C and Sentinel-1C launch highlights
Friday, 06 December 2024 07:30
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The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite, Sentinel-1C, has launched aboard a Vega-C rocket, flight VV25, from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The rocket lifted off on 5 December 2024 at 22:20 CET (18:20 local time).
Sentinel-1C extends the legacy of its predecessors, delivering high-resolution radar imagery to monitor Earth’s changing environment, supporting a diverse range of applications and advance scientific research. Additionally, Sentinel-1C introduces new capabilities for detecting and monitoring maritime traffic.
The launch also marks Vega-C’s ‘return to flight’, a key step in restoring Europe’s independent access to space. Vega-C is the evolution of the Vega family of rockets and delivers increased performance, greater payload volume and improved competitiveness.
Europe's troubled Vega-C rocket launches after delays
Friday, 06 December 2024 02:12
Kourou (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago, an AFP correspondent said.
After days of delays, the rocket took off without problems, carrying the Sentinel-1C satellite for the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation programme.
It is the first blastoff for the lightweight rocket since December 2022, when it
Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago, an AFP correspondent said.
After days of delays, the rocket took off without problems, carrying the Sentinel-1C satellite for the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation programme.
It is the first blastoff for the lightweight rocket since December 2022, when it China launches third batch of 18 communication satellites
Friday, 06 December 2024 02:12
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024
China launched a group of 18 communication satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Thursday afternoon, deploying the third batch of space-based assets of the Spacesail Constellation in orbit.
Developed by Shanghai-based satellite company Spacesail, the plate-shaped satellites were carried by a Long March 6A rocket that blasted off at 12:41 pm and soon arri
China launched a group of 18 communication satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Thursday afternoon, deploying the third batch of space-based assets of the Spacesail Constellation in orbit.
Developed by Shanghai-based satellite company Spacesail, the plate-shaped satellites were carried by a Long March 6A rocket that blasted off at 12:41 pm and soon arri ESA launches spacecraft that will eventually create artificial solar eclipse
Friday, 06 December 2024 02:12
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 5, 2024
The European Space Agency said that two spacecraft were launched from India on Thursday designed to form a single ship that will create an artificial solar eclipse while in orbit.
Satellites on the Proba-3 rocket will fly in formation to within millimeters of each other as if they were one giant spacecraft, ESA said. The agency said 14 ESA member states came together in what they hope t
The European Space Agency said that two spacecraft were launched from India on Thursday designed to form a single ship that will create an artificial solar eclipse while in orbit.
Satellites on the Proba-3 rocket will fly in formation to within millimeters of each other as if they were one giant spacecraft, ESA said. The agency said 14 ESA member states came together in what they hope t SpaceX reaches milestone with 300th successful booster landing
Friday, 06 December 2024 02:12
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 5, 2024
SpaceX reached another milestone for the reusability of its first-stage boosters as it launched another round of Starlink satellites from California.
The Wednesday night launch marked the 300th time SpaceX successfully returned the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket in the company's history, something unheard of before the space company came into existence. Starlink Mission 9-14 left th
SpaceX reached another milestone for the reusability of its first-stage boosters as it launched another round of Starlink satellites from California.
The Wednesday night launch marked the 300th time SpaceX successfully returned the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket in the company's history, something unheard of before the space company came into existence. Starlink Mission 9-14 left th NASA delays crewed Artemis II launch to April 2026 after heat shield issues
Friday, 06 December 2024 02:12
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 5, 2024
NASA said Thursday it has pushed back the next two launches in its delay-plagued Artemis moon landing program after studying the causes of unexpected charring to the heat shield of Artemis I in 2022.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced the crewed Artemis II mission has been pushed back to April 2026 from a hoped-for September 2025 launch, while Artemis III - which is to land the f
NASA said Thursday it has pushed back the next two launches in its delay-plagued Artemis moon landing program after studying the causes of unexpected charring to the heat shield of Artemis I in 2022.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced the crewed Artemis II mission has been pushed back to April 2026 from a hoped-for September 2025 launch, while Artemis III - which is to land the f NASA delays crewed lunar landing to 2027
Friday, 06 December 2024 02:12
Washington (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
The United States is pushing back its planned return to the Moon from 2026 to "mid-2027" as it deals with heat shield issues and other troubles plaguing its Orion crew capsule, NASA officials said Thursday.
The announcement comes as President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to take office in January and could significantly reshape the direction of the US space agency.
Artemis, named afte
The United States is pushing back its planned return to the Moon from 2026 to "mid-2027" as it deals with heat shield issues and other troubles plaguing its Orion crew capsule, NASA officials said Thursday.
The announcement comes as President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to take office in January and could significantly reshape the direction of the US space agency.
Artemis, named afte