OK, the eclipse was cool, but those glasses aren't. Now what?
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 16:20
OK, you hopped on the eclipse bandwagon, did your research and viewed the celestial miracle responsibly. But now what are you going to do with those odd-looking glasses?
Fact is, you won't need them again in most of the U.S. for a couple of decades, and some glasses are good only for about three years. (The next total solar eclipse that will be visible from the contiguous U.S. is in 2044, according to NASA.)
That's where a group called Astronomers Without Borders comes in. Instead of letting the goofy goggles pile up in landfills, they're collecting them to send around the world so people in Africa, Asia and South and Central America will have a safe way to stare in awe as the moon blots out the sun over their homes.
Another group, Eclipse Glasses U.S., focuses on kids in developing countries who will have learned about an upcoming eclipse in school but might not have access to the glasses they'll need to safely take a long, hard look.
"It's not just about viewing an eclipse; it's about bridging gaps, connecting people through a shared experience and igniting a passion for the cosmos in young hearts," according to the Eclipse Glasses website.
Space Force unveils strategy to leverage commercial tech innovation
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 16:08
After delay, Delta IV Heavy lifts off for the last time
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:40
The storied career of the Delta family of rockets had to wait a little longer than planned to turn the page on its final chapter, but the last of its kind lifted off on the Space Coast on April 9.
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy, the largest and most powerful version of Delta rockets, launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37 at 12:53 p.m. Eastern time. Dubbed the NROL-70 mission, the classified payload is for the National Reconnaissance Office.
The rocket had come within four minutes of the countdown clock hitting zero back on March 28, but teams discovered an issue with a pipeline of gaseous nitrogen used to supply the inert gas needed for safe operations on liftoff that took several days to remedy before ULA and its customer were OK to try again.
U.S. government plans review of space technology export controls
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:24
Russia aborts second attempt to launch a heavy-lift rocket from Far East
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:18
Delta IV Heavy Completes Its Final Mission with NROL-70 Launch by US Space Force and ULA
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
The US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), together with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and United Launch Alliance (ULA), has successfully launched the NROL-70 mission. This launch, utilizing the Delta IV Heavy rocket for its final mission, occurred at 12:53 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Col. Jim Horne, SSC's senior m ExoMars 2028 Mission Secures euro 522 Million Contract for Mars Exploration
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
Thales Alenia Space has finalized a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), valued at euro 522m, to progress the ExoMars 2028 mission. The contract encompasses the Mars Entry, Descent and Landing Module (EDLM) development and sustaining activities for vehicles from the 2022 mission.
Scheduled for an October to December 2028 launch at Kennedy Space Center, the mission aims to uncove Planetary Fates as Sun Transitions to White Dwarf Explored in New Study
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
As our Sun ages and evolves into a white dwarf, the planets within our solar system face drastically different futures.
While Earth's destiny-whether engulfed or spared by the expanding Sun-remains uncertain, it's clear that Mercury and Venus are likely to be consumed, according to insights from a new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Although Georgia State's CHARA Array Adds Versatile Mobile Telescope
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
A new mobile telescope has been installed at the Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) at Georgia State University, enhancing global scientific access to advanced astronomical studies.
This telescope, the seventh at the CHARA Array, is uniquely mounted on a trailer, allowing for dynamic positioning in proximity to six other fixed telescopes. This adaptability facilitates var ReOrbit Advances ESA InCubed Programme with In-Orbit Demonstration of EO Technologies
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
ReOrbit, based in Helsinki and a leader in software-first satellite technology, is advancing to the next phase of the European Space Agency's InCubed programme. This stage, part of the UKKO project, focuses on developing and demonstrating technologies for future Earth Observation satellites and includes an independent in-orbit demonstration scheduled for the second quarter of 2025. This demonstr Iridium Secures Contract to Enhance FAA Network Resilience with L3Harris
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has entered into a five-year commercial agreement with L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] to provide the Iridium Satellite Time and Location (STL) service. This service will be deployed across over thirty L3Harris-operated network backbone nodes and numerous Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities nationwide.
L3Harris manages a proprietary Space ISAC Launches Affinity Group for LEO Commercial Operators
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) has successfully launched the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Owner Operators Affinity Group. This new group aims to unite Commercial Owner Operators to tackle shared threat and security concerns effectively. Space ISAC's Affinity Groups are aligned by market sector, with a clear focus on fostering collaboration among Commercial Owner Operator NASA Expands Collaboration with Commercial Partners on Space Station Medical Protocols
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
As the aerospace community expands beyond governmental boundaries, NASA is leveraging its comprehensive human spaceflight experience to guide the development of new commercial space stations. By working with private partners, NASA aims to make space more accessible, ensuring that the cumulative know-how of over a quarter-century at the International Space Station translates into safer future mis NASA Unveils Comprehensive Space Sustainability Strategy
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
NASA has introduced the first installment of its Space Sustainability Strategy, initiating a comprehensive approach to ensure the long-term viability of space for future generations. This development positions the agency as a pivotal force in global space sustainability efforts.
NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy emphasized the urgency and necessity of the initiative. "The release of thi Ariane 6 Set for Maiden Voyage with Robusta-3A Satellite Aboard
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
Europe's latest heavy-lift launcher, Ariane 6, is set to embark on its inaugural flight, carrying a diverse array of missions including Earth observation, deep space exploration, and critical technology testing. The versatility of Ariane 6 will be demonstrated as it undertakes its first mission with varied payloads and objectives.
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