SAFE Orbit Act: A Step Towards Safer and More Efficient Space Operations
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 20:55
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
In a major move to enhance space situational awareness (SSA) and manage the increasingly congested low-Earth orbit, US Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Gary Peters (D-MI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) have introduced the Situational Awareness of Flying Elements in (SAFE) Orbit Act. This bipartisan bill is aimed at dir
In a major move to enhance space situational awareness (SSA) and manage the increasingly congested low-Earth orbit, US Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Gary Peters (D-MI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) have introduced the Situational Awareness of Flying Elements in (SAFE) Orbit Act. This bipartisan bill is aimed at dir General Atomics to Showcase Optical Communication Terminals in Space with SDA Contract
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 20:55
San Diego CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a pivotal contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA). This contract mandates GA-EMS to demonstrate the capabilities of its Optical Communication Terminals (OCTs), which are to be hosted on their GA-75 spacecraft, a 75-kilogram class satellite, in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS, expressed enthusi
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a pivotal contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA). This contract mandates GA-EMS to demonstrate the capabilities of its Optical Communication Terminals (OCTs), which are to be hosted on their GA-75 spacecraft, a 75-kilogram class satellite, in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS, expressed enthusi Unibap to Supply Advanced Data Handling Computer for NASA's HyTI-2 ACMES Mission
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 20:55
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 26, 2024
Unibap AB (publ) has announced securing an important order for its SpaceCloud iX10 platform, earmarked for NASA's forthcoming Hyperspectral Thermal Imaging satellite mission, HyTI-2. Valued at $350,000 USD, this order marks a significant milestone for Unibap, reinforcing its position in the field of advanced space computing.
The SpaceCloud iX10, Unibap's cutting-edge onboard payload data h
Unibap AB (publ) has announced securing an important order for its SpaceCloud iX10 platform, earmarked for NASA's forthcoming Hyperspectral Thermal Imaging satellite mission, HyTI-2. Valued at $350,000 USD, this order marks a significant milestone for Unibap, reinforcing its position in the field of advanced space computing.
The SpaceCloud iX10, Unibap's cutting-edge onboard payload data h Weather forecasting, from space to your smartphone
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 20:55
Friedrichshafen, Germany (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
Have you ever wondered how weather forecasts are created? Without satellites observing the Earth, accurate weather prediction wouldn't be possible. The MetOp-SG* satellites, built by Airbus in Friedrichshafen and Toulouse for the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSAT, will provide a broader range of more accurate data to improve numerical models used in forecasting, as well as observations fo
Have you ever wondered how weather forecasts are created? Without satellites observing the Earth, accurate weather prediction wouldn't be possible. The MetOp-SG* satellites, built by Airbus in Friedrichshafen and Toulouse for the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSAT, will provide a broader range of more accurate data to improve numerical models used in forecasting, as well as observations fo Japan's Moon lander comes back to life
Monday, 29 January 2024 22:11
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 29, 2024
Japan's Moon lander has come back to life, the space agency said Monday, enabling the craft to proceed with its mission of investigating the lunar surface despite its rocky start.
The surprise announcement was a boost to Japan's space programme, nine days after the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way.
Japan's Moon lander has come back to life, the space agency said Monday, enabling the craft to proceed with its mission of investigating the lunar surface despite its rocky start.
The surprise announcement was a boost to Japan's space programme, nine days after the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way. Iran launches a trio of low Earth orbit satellites
Monday, 29 January 2024 22:11
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 28, 2024
Iran has launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had failed multiple times before, Iranian officials announced Sunday. Western authorities have said the move improves Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities.
Iran has claimed the launch is part its peaceful civilian space program, but U.S. officials said in a 2023 worldwide threat assessment said launches like this one an
Iran has launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had failed multiple times before, Iranian officials announced Sunday. Western authorities have said the move improves Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities.
Iran has claimed the launch is part its peaceful civilian space program, but U.S. officials said in a 2023 worldwide threat assessment said launches like this one an Webb reveals structure in 19 spiral galaxies
Monday, 29 January 2024 14:00
A new treasure trove of images from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope showcases near- and mid-infrared portraits of 19 face-on spiral galaxies. This new set of exquisite images show stars, gas, and dust on the smallest scales ever observed beyond our own galaxy.
Teams of researchers are studying these images to uncover the origins of these intricate structures. The research community’s collective analysis will ultimately inform theorists’ simulations, and advance our understanding of star formation and the evolution of spiral galaxies.
Galileo, now fit for aviation
Monday, 29 January 2024 12:20
Galileo, already the world’s most precise satellite navigation system, now meets international standards to guide civil aviation from take-off to landing, complementing Europe’s EGNOS for the most critical operations. Galileo was not designed to comply with these strict safety requirements, so how did engineers at ESA achieve this feat? This is a tale of engineering excellence.
New insights into Lunar evolution with revised geological time scale proposed
Sunday, 28 January 2024 21:13
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
In a significant development in lunar science, a team of renowned scientists, including Dr. Dijun Guo from the National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dr. Jianhzong Liu from the Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dr. James W Head from Brown University, have proposed an updated time scale for the Earth's Moon. This
In a significant development in lunar science, a team of renowned scientists, including Dr. Dijun Guo from the National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dr. Jianhzong Liu from the Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dr. James W Head from Brown University, have proposed an updated time scale for the Earth's Moon. This What the next solar maximum means for you
Sunday, 28 January 2024 21:13
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
Much like the Earth, our Sun is a dynamic body with a complex - and sometimes violent - weather system. Solar storms eject highly energetic radiation that can impact our planet, forming strong auroras and disrupting power grids, electronics, and satellites.
The scientific study of space weather attempts to understand, track, and forecast this solar activity, which peaks with the solar maxi
Much like the Earth, our Sun is a dynamic body with a complex - and sometimes violent - weather system. Solar storms eject highly energetic radiation that can impact our planet, forming strong auroras and disrupting power grids, electronics, and satellites.
The scientific study of space weather attempts to understand, track, and forecast this solar activity, which peaks with the solar maxi Confirmation of ancient lake on Mars builds excitement for Perseverance rover's samples
Sunday, 28 January 2024 21:13
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover's verification of lake sediments at the base of the Jezero crater reinforces the hope that traces might be found in the crater.
In new research published in the journal Science Advances, a team led by UCLA and The University of Oslo shows that at some point, the crater filled with water, depositing layers of sediments on the crater floor
If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover's verification of lake sediments at the base of the Jezero crater reinforces the hope that traces might be found in the crater.
In new research published in the journal Science Advances, a team led by UCLA and The University of Oslo shows that at some point, the crater filled with water, depositing layers of sediments on the crater floor NorthStar's situational awareness satellite constellation set for first launch
Sunday, 28 January 2024 21:13
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a renowned global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, has recently announced an exciting new mission. The company is set to launch four satellites dedicated to Space Situational Awareness (SSA) for NorthStar Earth and Space, a significant step in commercial space surveillance. This mission, named 'Four of a Kind,' is scheduled to lift off
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a renowned global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, has recently announced an exciting new mission. The company is set to launch four satellites dedicated to Space Situational Awareness (SSA) for NorthStar Earth and Space, a significant step in commercial space surveillance. This mission, named 'Four of a Kind,' is scheduled to lift off Virgin Galactic Marks 11th Spaceflight with Full Passenger Manifest
Sunday, 28 January 2024 21:13
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE), a pioneer in the field of commercial space travel, has completed its first spaceflight of 2024, marking its 11th mission overall. The 'Galactic 06' flight is notable for being the first to carry a full complement of private astronauts on board the VSS Unity.
Michael Colglazier, the CEO of Virgin Galactic, expressed his pride and confidence in th
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE), a pioneer in the field of commercial space travel, has completed its first spaceflight of 2024, marking its 11th mission overall. The 'Galactic 06' flight is notable for being the first to carry a full complement of private astronauts on board the VSS Unity.
Michael Colglazier, the CEO of Virgin Galactic, expressed his pride and confidence in th MITRE and MDC team up to advance at Midland Spaceport
Sunday, 28 January 2024 21:13
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 28, 2024
The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) and MITRE have recently inked an agreement aiming to synergize their efforts towards enhancing commercial space and high-speed flight operations at the Midland International Air and Space Port. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing the United States' capabilities in both aviation and space travel sectors.
MDC, a key economic deve
The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) and MITRE have recently inked an agreement aiming to synergize their efforts towards enhancing commercial space and high-speed flight operations at the Midland International Air and Space Port. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing the United States' capabilities in both aviation and space travel sectors.
MDC, a key economic deve