Astronomy's 10-year wish list
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:30
Tucson AZ (SPX) Mar 29, 2022
It takes expensive tools to learn about the universe, but projects like the Very Large Array for radio astronomy in New Mexico and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which orbits Earth, have pushed scientific knowledge forward in ways that would not have been possible without these instruments.
Every 10 years, astronomers and astrophysicists outline priorities for the hardware they need in the
It takes expensive tools to learn about the universe, but projects like the Very Large Array for radio astronomy in New Mexico and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which orbits Earth, have pushed scientific knowledge forward in ways that would not have been possible without these instruments.
Every 10 years, astronomers and astrophysicists outline priorities for the hardware they need in the Surface simulation lab launches new chapter in Australian space research
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:30
Adelaide, Australia (SPX) Mar 29, 2022
the University of Adelaide launched its new Exterres Laboratory. The lab, which is the first of its kind in Australia, is an off-Earth surface testing environment for space technology like rovers, which are destined for the furthest reaches of the universe.
The Extraterrestrial Environmental Simulation (Exterres) Laboratory, located on North Terrace campus, provides a crucial stepping st
the University of Adelaide launched its new Exterres Laboratory. The lab, which is the first of its kind in Australia, is an off-Earth surface testing environment for space technology like rovers, which are destined for the furthest reaches of the universe.
The Extraterrestrial Environmental Simulation (Exterres) Laboratory, located on North Terrace campus, provides a crucial stepping st SES adds satellite to extend services across Europe, Africa and Asia
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:30
Luxembourg (SPX) Mar 29, 2022
SES has ordered SES-26 a fully software-defined geostationary (GEO) satellite from Thales Alenia Space, joint venture between Thales (67 %) and Leonardo (33 %). SES-26 will maintain and expand the wide range of content delivery and connectivity services to broadcasters, media companies, telco operators, internet service providers and governmental organisations across Europe, Africa, the Middle E
SES has ordered SES-26 a fully software-defined geostationary (GEO) satellite from Thales Alenia Space, joint venture between Thales (67 %) and Leonardo (33 %). SES-26 will maintain and expand the wide range of content delivery and connectivity services to broadcasters, media companies, telco operators, internet service providers and governmental organisations across Europe, Africa, the Middle E Momentus' Vigoride vehicle completes thermal vacuum testing
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:30
San Jose NJ (SPX) Mar 29, 2022
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company that plans to offer transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, recently completed Thermal Vacuum Testing (TVAC) on its Vigoride vehicle in preparation for its inaugural mission.
Thermal vacuum testing allows for the simulation of space conditions, including the temperature and altitude that the Vigoride spacecraf
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. commercial space company that plans to offer transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, recently completed Thermal Vacuum Testing (TVAC) on its Vigoride vehicle in preparation for its inaugural mission.
Thermal vacuum testing allows for the simulation of space conditions, including the temperature and altitude that the Vigoride spacecraf Researchers earn NASA grant to reinvent electronics manufacturing in space
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:30
Auburn AL (SPX) Mar 29, 2022
Manufacturing electronics and sensors in space are becoming an inevitable part of future space exploration and activities. But even today's state-of-the-art liquid-based printing machines present challenges within microgravity or antigravity environments. That's a problem.
A team of Auburn multi-disciplinary researchers, however, have a proposed solution.
Masoud Mahjouri-Samani, assi
Manufacturing electronics and sensors in space are becoming an inevitable part of future space exploration and activities. But even today's state-of-the-art liquid-based printing machines present challenges within microgravity or antigravity environments. That's a problem.
A team of Auburn multi-disciplinary researchers, however, have a proposed solution.
Masoud Mahjouri-Samani, assi Next steps for ExoMars with the rover ready
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:30
Paris (ESA) Mar 29, 2022
The ESA-led Rosalind Franklin rover has a unique potential to search for evidence of past life on Mars thanks to its drill and laboratory. It will be the first rover to drill 2 m below the surface, and the first to use novel driving techniques, including wheel-walking, to overcome obstacles.
Although the 2022 launch window for the mission is no longer possible following the suspension of c
The ESA-led Rosalind Franklin rover has a unique potential to search for evidence of past life on Mars thanks to its drill and laboratory. It will be the first rover to drill 2 m below the surface, and the first to use novel driving techniques, including wheel-walking, to overcome obstacles.
Although the 2022 launch window for the mission is no longer possible following the suspension of c Sample Tally for the Crater Floor Campaign
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:30
Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 29, 2022
Perseverance has spent a little over one Earth year in Jezero crater. In the last week, the team reached a very special milestone as we officially completed our first science campaign focused on the Jezero crater floor.
During our crater floor campaign, we kept Perseverance busy! As we learned more about our surroundings, we characterized the rocks that make up the crater floor into two fo
Perseverance has spent a little over one Earth year in Jezero crater. In the last week, the team reached a very special milestone as we officially completed our first science campaign focused on the Jezero crater floor.
During our crater floor campaign, we kept Perseverance busy! As we learned more about our surroundings, we characterized the rocks that make up the crater floor into two fo Sols 3425-3427: Vuggy Buggy
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:30
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 29, 2022
I learned a new word today: vug. Vugs are small cavities or pits on a rock surface and the rock in our workspace today was noticeably "vuggy." Particularly, the triangular rock face in the bottom center portion of this Navcam image.
This vuggy rock in the "Hartle Loup" outcrop seemed particularly unique relative to the other rocks on the Greenheugh Pediment that we've seen to-date. We chos
I learned a new word today: vug. Vugs are small cavities or pits on a rock surface and the rock in our workspace today was noticeably "vuggy." Particularly, the triangular rock face in the bottom center portion of this Navcam image.
This vuggy rock in the "Hartle Loup" outcrop seemed particularly unique relative to the other rocks on the Greenheugh Pediment that we've seen to-date. We chos How a major volcanic eruption paved the way for the rise of the dinosaurs
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 07:30
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 25, 2022
The supercontinent Pangaea, which was a combination of today's continents, broke apart at the end of the Triassic period due to large-scale volcanic activity. This volcanic activity was thought to be the most likely cause of the fourth mass extinction, but studies were inconclusive and provided no explanation of the environmental changes that occurred at that time.
Therefore, the research
The supercontinent Pangaea, which was a combination of today's continents, broke apart at the end of the Triassic period due to large-scale volcanic activity. This volcanic activity was thought to be the most likely cause of the fourth mass extinction, but studies were inconclusive and provided no explanation of the environmental changes that occurred at that time.
Therefore, the research Satellites around the Moon come another step closer
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 06:30
ESA is going to the Moon – in collaboration with its international partners – and seeks to build a lasting lunar link to enable sustainable space exploration.
Declaración del administrador de la NASA sobre la solicitud de presupuesto del presidente para el año fiscal 2023
Monday, 28 March 2022 16:53
El presupuesto del presidente para el año fiscal 2023 permitiría a la NASA mantener el liderazgo en innovación global de Estados Unidos y mantener a la NASA a la vanguardia de la exploración y el descubrimiento al regresar a la Luna con el programa Artemis, entre otros esfuerzos. Biden’s 2023 defense budget adds billions for U.S. Space Force
Monday, 28 March 2022 16:30
President Biden’s $773 billion budget request for the Defense Department for fiscal year 2023 includes $24.5 billion for the U.S. Space Force
SES orders software-defined replacement satellite from Thales
Monday, 28 March 2022 15:55
SES said March 28 that it ordered a software-defined geostationary satellite from Thales Alenia Space to extend content and connectivity services across Europe, Africa and Asia.
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NASA Administrator Statement on President’s FY 2023 Budget Request
Monday, 28 March 2022 14:51
The President’s fiscal year 2023 budget would allow NASA to sustain America’s global innovation leadership and keep NASA at the forefront of exploration and discovery by returning to the Moon with the Artemis program, among other efforts. White House requests $26 billion for NASA for 2023
Monday, 28 March 2022 14:50
The Biden administration’s fiscal year 2023 budget proposal seeks nearly $26 billion for NASA, with increases for exploration, Earth science and space technology.
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