Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
In a groundbreaking study that leverages the retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) data, scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have made a seminal discovery of water molecules on the surface of asteroids. This finding, derived from the examination of four silicate-rich asteroids with the FORCAST instrument, marks the first time such molecules have

Longmont CO (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
In his youth, NASA technologist Les Johnson was riveted by the 1974 novel "The Mote in God's Eye," by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven, in which an alien spacecraft propelled by solar sails visits humanity. Today, Johnson and a NASA team are preparing to test a similar technology. NASA continues to unfurl plans for solar sail technology as a promising method of deep space transportation. Th

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
Collins Aerospace, a strategic subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies (RTX), recently achieved a significant milestone in the development of a next-generation spacesuit designed for the International Space Station (ISS), marking a pivotal advancement in extravehicular activity technology. This development underscores a concerted effort to enhance the operational capabilities and safety of astronaut

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
Starlab Space LLC, the ambitious transatlantic joint venture formed between aerospace giants Voyager Space and Airbus, has officially announced its leadership lineup, introducing a cadre of accomplished professionals set to steer the company into a new era of space exploration. At the helm as CEO of Starlab Space is retired NASA astronaut and seasoned Voyager executive, Tim Kopra. Kopra's

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024
Spatial Corp, a premier provider of software development toolkits for design, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, and a subsidiary of Dassault Systemes (Euronext Paris: DSY), has announced the alpha release of its latest product, Data Prep. This new add-on for 3D InterOp is designed to enhance the preparation of imported CAD data for downstream workflows, leveraging Spatial's extensive exper

Paris, France (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
The satellite capacity pricing landscape is undergoing significant transformations, driven by the advent of next-generation satellite systems, according to the latest FSS Capacity Pricing Trends report by Euroconsult. This comprehensive analysis reveals how these technological advancements are reshaping industry economics and operational strategies, highlighting the pivotal role of high-throughp

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024
In a key demonstration of U.S. missile defense capabilities, Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies [NYSE:LHX], played a crucial role in the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) latest test, aimed at bolstering the nation's defenses against medium-range ballistic missile threats. The exercise, designated FTX-23, utilized Aerojet Rocketdyne's Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) tar

The Po Valley, nestled in northern Italy, is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich agricultural history. However, the region is also grappling with a persistent environmental challenge: air pollution. The unique geographical and meteorological conditions of the Po Valley contribute to fluctuations in air quality – impacting the health of its residents.

A new application channel is now open for ESA parabolic flights, another way to welcome proposals that study new technologies from both academic institutions and companies.

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See how the Sun changed between February 2021 and October 2023. As the Sun approaches the maximum in its magnetic activity cycle, we see more brilliant explosions, dark sunspots, loops of plasma, and swirls of super-hot gas.

The Sun goes through a cycle of activity that lasts around 11 years. It is caused by the ‘solar dynamo’, the process that generates the Sun’s magnetic field. At the beginning of this cycle (the solar minimum) there is relatively little activity and few sunspots. Activity steadily increases until it peaks (the solar maximum) and then decreases again to a minimum.

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