Lunar science entering new phase with commercial missions to conduct research
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 19:02
Boulder CO (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
For the first time since 1972, NASA is putting science experiments on the Moon in 2024. And thanks to new technologies and public-private partnerships, these projects will open up new realms of scientific possibility. As parts of several projects launching this year, teams of scientists, including myself, will conduct radio astronomy from the south pole and the far side of the Moon.
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For the first time since 1972, NASA is putting science experiments on the Moon in 2024. And thanks to new technologies and public-private partnerships, these projects will open up new realms of scientific possibility. As parts of several projects launching this year, teams of scientists, including myself, will conduct radio astronomy from the south pole and the far side of the Moon.
NASA's NASA's Laser Navigation Tech Enables Commercial Lunar Exploration
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 19:02
Hampton VA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024
Later this month, NASA's commercial lunar delivery services provider Intuitive Machines will launch its Nova-C lunar lander carrying several NASA science and technology payloads, including the Navigation Doppler Lidar (NDL). This innovative guidance system, developed by NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, under the agency's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), can potent
Later this month, NASA's commercial lunar delivery services provider Intuitive Machines will launch its Nova-C lunar lander carrying several NASA science and technology payloads, including the Navigation Doppler Lidar (NDL). This innovative guidance system, developed by NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, under the agency's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), can potent Revolutionary Time Crystal Developed by Dortmund Physicists Lasts Over 40 Minutes
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 19:02
Dortmund, Germany (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
In a groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Physics, a research team from TU Dortmund University has made a significant leap forward in the development of time crystals, achieving a lifespan millions of times longer than any previously recorded. This development not only brings to life a concept that Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek theorized about a decade ago but also mirrors the fantas
In a groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Physics, a research team from TU Dortmund University has made a significant leap forward in the development of time crystals, achieving a lifespan millions of times longer than any previously recorded. This development not only brings to life a concept that Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek theorized about a decade ago but also mirrors the fantas Cool upgrade for deep-space dish
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 08:00
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Cool upgrade for deep-space dish Direct detection of amino acids and hydrocarbons in meteorites
Monday, 05 February 2024 20:07
Munster, Germany (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
The recent study conducted by Dr. Christian Vollmer and his team, in collaboration with British colleagues, marks a significant advancement in the field of astrobiology and planetary science. By examining the Winchcombe meteorite, a rare and quickly collected celestial visitor, they have achieved a groundbreaking feat in demonstrating the presence of key nitrogen compounds, including amino acids
The recent study conducted by Dr. Christian Vollmer and his team, in collaboration with British colleagues, marks a significant advancement in the field of astrobiology and planetary science. By examining the Winchcombe meteorite, a rare and quickly collected celestial visitor, they have achieved a groundbreaking feat in demonstrating the presence of key nitrogen compounds, including amino acids ESA's cloud mission in the limelight
Monday, 05 February 2024 20:07
Paris (ESA) Feb 02, 2024
Dedicated to delivering a wealth of new information on exactly how clouds and aerosols affect Earth's climate, ESA's EarthCARE satellite has had the chance to show off prior to engineers embarking upon the careful task of packing it up for its journey to the launch site in the US.
Carrying four different instruments, this remarkable satellite is the most complex of ESA's Earth Explorer mis
Dedicated to delivering a wealth of new information on exactly how clouds and aerosols affect Earth's climate, ESA's EarthCARE satellite has had the chance to show off prior to engineers embarking upon the careful task of packing it up for its journey to the launch site in the US.
Carrying four different instruments, this remarkable satellite is the most complex of ESA's Earth Explorer mis ESA Engineer Challenges Satellite Simulator with Unique Hover-Machine Test
Monday, 05 February 2024 20:07
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
In an innovative step towards advancing space technology, the European Space Agency's (ESA) ORBIT laboratory at the ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands has become the stage for a unique experiment. Jules Noirant, an ESA engineer, recently conducted a noteworthy test involving a satellite simulator platform that floats on a cushion of air, showcasing the lab's capabilities in simulating the
In an innovative step towards advancing space technology, the European Space Agency's (ESA) ORBIT laboratory at the ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands has become the stage for a unique experiment. Jules Noirant, an ESA engineer, recently conducted a noteworthy test involving a satellite simulator platform that floats on a cushion of air, showcasing the lab's capabilities in simulating the Integrated design of Global Ocean Observing System essential to monitor climate change
Monday, 05 February 2024 20:07
Beijing, China (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
We know that our climate is changing. Extreme weather events are becoming more common, sea levels are rising and overall, our planet is getting warmer. Monitoring these changes is critical. One of the best indicators of climate change is the Ocean Heat Content (OHC) estimate, a measurement of overall oceanic temperature calculated by gathering water temperature data in oceans around the world in
We know that our climate is changing. Extreme weather events are becoming more common, sea levels are rising and overall, our planet is getting warmer. Monitoring these changes is critical. One of the best indicators of climate change is the Ocean Heat Content (OHC) estimate, a measurement of overall oceanic temperature calculated by gathering water temperature data in oceans around the world in Beyond Gravity supports NASA in enhancing climate data accuracy with PACE satellite
Monday, 05 February 2024 20:07
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
Beyond Gravity, Europe's leading space supplier, has been selected by NASA to provide crucial navigation technology for a new climate satellite, the PACE mission, set to launch on February 6, 2024. This collaboration underscores the importance of precision in space missions, especially those monitoring the Earth's environmental health.
The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem) m
Beyond Gravity, Europe's leading space supplier, has been selected by NASA to provide crucial navigation technology for a new climate satellite, the PACE mission, set to launch on February 6, 2024. This collaboration underscores the importance of precision in space missions, especially those monitoring the Earth's environmental health.
The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem) m OpenET Moisture Measurement Tool is Proving Highly Accurate
Monday, 05 February 2024 20:07
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
As the world looks for sustainable solutions, a system tapping into NASA satellite data for water management has passed a critical test.
Called OpenET, the system uses an ensemble of six satellite-driven models that harness publicly available data from the Landsat program to calculate evapotranspiration (ET)-the movement of water vapor from soil and plant leaves into the atmosphere. OpenET
As the world looks for sustainable solutions, a system tapping into NASA satellite data for water management has passed a critical test.
Called OpenET, the system uses an ensemble of six satellite-driven models that harness publicly available data from the Landsat program to calculate evapotranspiration (ET)-the movement of water vapor from soil and plant leaves into the atmosphere. OpenET Space Force Guardian to Pilot Historic NASA Mission to ISS
Monday, 05 February 2024 20:07
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2024
In a historic collaboration between the United States Space Force and NASA, Col. Nick Hague, a distinguished Guardian of the U.S. Space Force, is set to embark on a monumental journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission. This mission marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time a member of the U.S. Space Force participates in a NASA miss
In a historic collaboration between the United States Space Force and NASA, Col. Nick Hague, a distinguished Guardian of the U.S. Space Force, is set to embark on a monumental journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission. This mission marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time a member of the U.S. Space Force participates in a NASA miss Sidus Space Joins Solis Applied Science Team on NGA's $794M R and D contract
Monday, 05 February 2024 20:07
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a noted player in the space industry, has recently announced its inclusion in the Solis Applied Science, LLC team, selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for a pivotal research and development (R and D) contract. This collaboration is set to make significant contributions to the NGA's R and D directorate, furthering advancements in geospat
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a noted player in the space industry, has recently announced its inclusion in the Solis Applied Science, LLC team, selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for a pivotal research and development (R and D) contract. This collaboration is set to make significant contributions to the NGA's R and D directorate, furthering advancements in geospat Heritage ERS-2 satellite to reenter Earth’s atmosphere
Monday, 05 February 2024 10:00
Throughout its 16-year working life, the second European Remote Sensing satellite, ERS-2, returned a wealth of information that revolutionised our perspective of our planet and understanding of climate change. As well as leaving a remarkable legacy of data that still continue to advance science, this outstanding mission set the stage for many of today’s satellites and ESA’s position at the forefront of Earth observation.
In 2011, ESA retired ERS-2 and began the process of deorbiting – and now it’s time for this pioneering satellite to reenter the atmosphere naturally and start to burn up.
China's Smart Dragon 3 launches satellites from South China Sea
Sunday, 04 February 2024 22:25
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
China's growing prowess in the arena of space exploration and satellite deployment was once again on display as the nation successfully launched the Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning. Taking off from a launch service ship off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, this mission marked a significant milestone by placing nine satellites into their designated orbits in space.
China's growing prowess in the arena of space exploration and satellite deployment was once again on display as the nation successfully launched the Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning. Taking off from a launch service ship off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, this mission marked a significant milestone by placing nine satellites into their designated orbits in space. NASA's xEVAS contract with RTX moves forward with successful spacesuit test
Sunday, 04 February 2024 22:25
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2024
Collins Aerospace, a business segment of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), in collaboration with ILC Dover and Oceaneering, has announced a significant advancement in the development of its next-generation spacesuit designed for use on the International Space Station (ISS). This development comes as part of NASA's Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) contract, markin
Collins Aerospace, a business segment of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), in collaboration with ILC Dover and Oceaneering, has announced a significant advancement in the development of its next-generation spacesuit designed for use on the International Space Station (ISS). This development comes as part of NASA's Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) contract, markin