Blob-like home of farthest-known fast radio burst is collection of seven galaxies
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Evanston IL (SPX) Jan 10, 2024
In summer 2022, astronomers detected the most powerful fast radio burst (FRB) ever observed. And coming from a location that dates halfway back to the Big Bang, it also was the farthest known FRB spotted to date. Now, astronomers led by Northwestern University have pinpointed the extraordinary object's birthplace - and it's rather curious, indeed.
Using images from NASA's Hubble Space Tele
In summer 2022, astronomers detected the most powerful fast radio burst (FRB) ever observed. And coming from a location that dates halfway back to the Big Bang, it also was the farthest known FRB spotted to date. Now, astronomers led by Northwestern University have pinpointed the extraordinary object's birthplace - and it's rather curious, indeed.
Using images from NASA's Hubble Space Tele WASP-69b has comet-like tail that's very long
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Maunakea HI (SPX) Jan 10, 2024
New data from W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawai?i Island confirms exoplanet WASP-69b, known for its escaping atmosphere, is forming a comet-like tail that is even longer than previously observed.
Named WASP-69b, scientists have studied this Jupiter-sized planet in the past, focusing on its escaping atmosphere and observing only a small trail of helium gas. But during a press confer
New data from W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawai?i Island confirms exoplanet WASP-69b, known for its escaping atmosphere, is forming a comet-like tail that is even longer than previously observed.
Named WASP-69b, scientists have studied this Jupiter-sized planet in the past, focusing on its escaping atmosphere and observing only a small trail of helium gas. But during a press confer Unlocking the secrets of a "hot Saturn" and its spotted star
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Montreal, Canada (SPX) Jan 10, 2024
Led by researchers from Universite de Montreal's Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), a team of astronomers has harnessed the power of the revolutionary James Webb Space Webb Telescope (JWST) to study the "hot Saturn" exoplanet HAT-P-18 b.
Their findings, published last month in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, paint a complete picture of the
Led by researchers from Universite de Montreal's Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), a team of astronomers has harnessed the power of the revolutionary James Webb Space Webb Telescope (JWST) to study the "hot Saturn" exoplanet HAT-P-18 b.
Their findings, published last month in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, paint a complete picture of the Week in images: 08-12 January 2024
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Watch live: Marcus Wandt docks to the Space Station
Thursday, 11 January 2024 23:28
UPDATE: Tune in on Saturday 20 January from 07:30 GMT (08:30 CET) to see ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt dock to the International Space Station for his first mission, Muninn. Watch the action live on ESA Web TV 2 and ESA YouTube.
Watch live: liftoff of Marcus Wandt to space
Thursday, 11 January 2024 23:28
Tune in from Wednesday 17 January from 20:15 GMT/21:15 CET to see ESA project astronaut Marcus Wadnt take off to the International Space Station for his first mission, Muninn. Live coverage will run on ESA Web TV channel two.
Researchers release open-source space debris model
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Boston MA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
MIT's Astrodynamics, Space Robotics, and Controls Laboratory (ARCLab) announced the public beta release of the MIT Orbital Capacity Assessment Tool (MOCAT) during the 2023 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Space Forum Workshop on Dec. 14. MOCAT enables users to model the long-term future space environment to understand growth in space debris and assess the effectivenes
MIT's Astrodynamics, Space Robotics, and Controls Laboratory (ARCLab) announced the public beta release of the MIT Orbital Capacity Assessment Tool (MOCAT) during the 2023 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Space Forum Workshop on Dec. 14. MOCAT enables users to model the long-term future space environment to understand growth in space debris and assess the effectivenes China's Chang'e 6 set for historic Lunar Sample Return mission from far side
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
China is set to make space exploration history with its upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, which aims to be the first to collect samples from the far side of the moon. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced that the Chang'e 6 spacecraft is scheduled to land on the lunar surface in the first half of this year, marking a new milestone in lunar research.
Components of the Chang
China is set to make space exploration history with its upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, which aims to be the first to collect samples from the far side of the moon. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced that the Chang'e 6 spacecraft is scheduled to land on the lunar surface in the first half of this year, marking a new milestone in lunar research.
Components of the Chang HERA Mission: NASA's 45-Day Mars Simulation to Study Human Responses
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
NASA has embarked on its latest 'analog mission' to simulate a journey to Mars, using the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) facility at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. On January 26, a selected crew of four volunteers, comprising Abhishek Bhagat, Kamak Ebadi, Susan Hilbig, and Ariana Lutsic, will enter HERA for a 45-day mission that mimics the conditions of a Mars expedition. This si
NASA has embarked on its latest 'analog mission' to simulate a journey to Mars, using the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) facility at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. On January 26, a selected crew of four volunteers, comprising Abhishek Bhagat, Kamak Ebadi, Susan Hilbig, and Ariana Lutsic, will enter HERA for a 45-day mission that mimics the conditions of a Mars expedition. This si Iridium announces Project Stardust for Global, Standards-Based IoT Connectivity
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the development of Project Stardust, marking a significant evolution in its direct-to-device (D2D) strategy. This initiative aligns with the 3GPP 5G standards, embracing Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) Non-Terrestrial Network (NB-NTN) service development. By incorporating these advancements into its existing satellite network, Iridi
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the development of Project Stardust, marking a significant evolution in its direct-to-device (D2D) strategy. This initiative aligns with the 3GPP 5G standards, embracing Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) Non-Terrestrial Network (NB-NTN) service development. By incorporating these advancements into its existing satellite network, Iridi NASA Collaborates with Small Businesses on Laser Communications for Artemis Missions
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
In a significant move to enhance space exploration, NASA is actively collaborating with private industry partners and small businesses in the context of its Artemis program. This collaboration aims to develop scalable, affordable, and advanced laser communication systems, which promise to significantly expand the boundaries of space exploration and discovery for the collective benefit.
Las
In a significant move to enhance space exploration, NASA is actively collaborating with private industry partners and small businesses in the context of its Artemis program. This collaboration aims to develop scalable, affordable, and advanced laser communication systems, which promise to significantly expand the boundaries of space exploration and discovery for the collective benefit.
Las Redwire's advanced solar panels power Ovzon 3 satellite
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) has reported the successful deployment and operation of its Roll-Out Solar Arrays (ROSA) on the Ovzon 3 communications satellite. This event marks the first-ever use of Redwire's ROSA technology in a commercial geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite, representing a major step forward in solar power technology for space applications.
The Ovzon 3 satellite, const
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) has reported the successful deployment and operation of its Roll-Out Solar Arrays (ROSA) on the Ovzon 3 communications satellite. This event marks the first-ever use of Redwire's ROSA technology in a commercial geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite, representing a major step forward in solar power technology for space applications.
The Ovzon 3 satellite, const Skeyeon unveils novel patent for Enhanced VLEO satellite communication
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
Skeyeon, a developer of very low earth orbiting (VLEO) satellite technology, has recently announced the issuance of a new patent, US11,671,169, significantly advancing the field of orbital satellite communications. The patent, titled "Radio frequency data downlink for a high revisit rate, near earth orbit satellite system," was officially issued on June 6, 2023, and represents a novel step forwa
Skeyeon, a developer of very low earth orbiting (VLEO) satellite technology, has recently announced the issuance of a new patent, US11,671,169, significantly advancing the field of orbital satellite communications. The patent, titled "Radio frequency data downlink for a high revisit rate, near earth orbit satellite system," was officially issued on June 6, 2023, and represents a novel step forwa Skylo Endorses Quectel's New Satellite IoT Module, Expanding Global Reach
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
In a significant development for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry, Quectel Wireless Solutions, a developer of IoT solutions, has announced the successful certification of its novel CC660D-LS module for use on the Skylo network. This module, distinguished as the first to receive such certification from Skylo, is set to revolutionize IoT connectivity.
Designed to facilitate robust two-w
In a significant development for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry, Quectel Wireless Solutions, a developer of IoT solutions, has announced the successful certification of its novel CC660D-LS module for use on the Skylo network. This module, distinguished as the first to receive such certification from Skylo, is set to revolutionize IoT connectivity.
Designed to facilitate robust two-w Voyager Space and Airbus forge new path with Starlab Space LLC Joint Venture
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus have officially completed the formation of Starlab Space LLC. This new transatlantic joint venture is set to design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial space station. Alongside this landmark completion, the Starlab team has achieved a significant technical milestone by concluding the station-level System Definition Review (SDR), which critically assesses
Voyager Space (Voyager) and Airbus have officially completed the formation of Starlab Space LLC. This new transatlantic joint venture is set to design, build, and operate the Starlab commercial space station. Alongside this landmark completion, the Starlab team has achieved a significant technical milestone by concluding the station-level System Definition Review (SDR), which critically assesses