GAO affirms NASA's decision on Intuitive Machines' $719M lunar contract
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
In a recent move, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has corroborated NASA's evaluation of the OMES III proposals, which subsequently resulted in a significant award to Intuitive Machines. The nod from GAO further reinforces the confidence in the selection process.
The contract, a hefty five-year deal valued at up to $719 million, was awarded to Space and Technology Solutions.
In a recent move, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has corroborated NASA's evaluation of the OMES III proposals, which subsequently resulted in a significant award to Intuitive Machines. The nod from GAO further reinforces the confidence in the selection process.
The contract, a hefty five-year deal valued at up to $719 million, was awarded to Space and Technology Solutions. Mars exploration reveals evidence of life-conducive environment
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Paris, France (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
Mars, often dubbed the 'Red Planet', has long been a focal point for scientists in the quest to uncover extraterrestrial life. Unlike Earth, Mars' surface is not subjected to the perpetual shifting and renewing influences of plate tectonics. This lack of tectonic activity has bequeathed Mars with expanses of land showcasing remnants of fossil rivers and lakes that date back billions of years.
Mars, often dubbed the 'Red Planet', has long been a focal point for scientists in the quest to uncover extraterrestrial life. Unlike Earth, Mars' surface is not subjected to the perpetual shifting and renewing influences of plate tectonics. This lack of tectonic activity has bequeathed Mars with expanses of land showcasing remnants of fossil rivers and lakes that date back billions of years. Pulsar Fusion forms partnership with University of Michigan for electric propulsion
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London, UK (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
Electric propulsion, with a specific focus on Hall effect thrusters, has long been recognized as a foundational technology for space missions. Recognizing its potential, the UK Space Agency has recently announced a collaboration with the Plasma dynamics and Electric Propulsion Lab at the University of Michigan, one of the premier Hall thruster research centres worldwide.
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Electric propulsion, with a specific focus on Hall effect thrusters, has long been recognized as a foundational technology for space missions. Recognizing its potential, the UK Space Agency has recently announced a collaboration with the Plasma dynamics and Electric Propulsion Lab at the University of Michigan, one of the premier Hall thruster research centres worldwide.
This international USTC scientists discover quasar-induced superbubbles
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
In groundbreaking research led by Prof. LIU Guilin and Prof. HE Zhicheng of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) under the aegis of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the existence of superbubble pairs instigated by quasar-induced outflows in three red quasars has been confirmed. This revolutionary study has been unveiled in the journal Science Advances.
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In groundbreaking research led by Prof. LIU Guilin and Prof. HE Zhicheng of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) under the aegis of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the existence of superbubble pairs instigated by quasar-induced outflows in three red quasars has been confirmed. This revolutionary study has been unveiled in the journal Science Advances.
A prevailin Airgain expands line of ultra-low-profile RECON13 5G rugged antenna
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a provider of wireless connectivity solutions globally, has introduced the RECON13 5G antenna, adding to its line of rugged outdoor 5G antennas. The RECON13 is specifically tailored for fleet and public safety vehicles, marking Airgain's latest venture into ultra-low-profile antennas intended for applications needing optimal connectivity in compact spaces.
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Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a provider of wireless connectivity solutions globally, has introduced the RECON13 5G antenna, adding to its line of rugged outdoor 5G antennas. The RECON13 is specifically tailored for fleet and public safety vehicles, marking Airgain's latest venture into ultra-low-profile antennas intended for applications needing optimal connectivity in compact spaces.
The De-orbiting PS4 stage in PSLV-C56 Mission
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished a milestone in its latest mission PSLV-C56. Not only did the PSLV-C56 vehicle precisely place the DS-SAR satellite and six accompanying satellites into a 536 km circular Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with a 5-degree inclination, but it also took commendable steps in addressing the rising concern of space debris.
Within 20 minutes of lift-o
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished a milestone in its latest mission PSLV-C56. Not only did the PSLV-C56 vehicle precisely place the DS-SAR satellite and six accompanying satellites into a 536 km circular Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with a 5-degree inclination, but it also took commendable steps in addressing the rising concern of space debris.
Within 20 minutes of lift-o RTX and Blue Canyon unveil new high-capacity XB16 CubeSat
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
In response to the ever-growing demand in the satellite industry for greater payload size, weight, and power (SWaP), RTX's satellite manufacturer arm, Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), has recently unveiled the XB16 CubeSat. This new offering stands as the most sizable form factor within its current CubeSat product portfolio.
The XB16 CubeSat is a testament to the technological strides the i
In response to the ever-growing demand in the satellite industry for greater payload size, weight, and power (SWaP), RTX's satellite manufacturer arm, Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), has recently unveiled the XB16 CubeSat. This new offering stands as the most sizable form factor within its current CubeSat product portfolio.
The XB16 CubeSat is a testament to the technological strides the i ICEYE US receives first NASA commercial smallsat data task order
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
ICEYE US Inc, renowned for its persistent Earth monitoring through radar imaging satellites, has secured its inaugural Task Order as a part of a previously announced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with NASA. This accord grants NASA the capacity to procure and assess ICEYE's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) data. This evaluation is intended to serve the scientific and academic spheres, assisting
ICEYE US Inc, renowned for its persistent Earth monitoring through radar imaging satellites, has secured its inaugural Task Order as a part of a previously announced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with NASA. This accord grants NASA the capacity to procure and assess ICEYE's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) data. This evaluation is intended to serve the scientific and academic spheres, assisting China's commercial CERES-1 Y7 rocket launches 7 satellites
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Jiuquan (XNA) Aug 11, 2023
China on Thursday launched the CERES-1 Y7 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, sending seven satellites into a planned orbit.
The commercial rocket blasted off at 12:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the launch site, carrying seven satellites, including the Xiguang-1 01 satellite.
Xiguang-1 01, equipped with hyperspectral, infrared, and panchromatic c
China on Thursday launched the CERES-1 Y7 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, sending seven satellites into a planned orbit.
The commercial rocket blasted off at 12:03 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the launch site, carrying seven satellites, including the Xiguang-1 01 satellite.
Xiguang-1 01, equipped with hyperspectral, infrared, and panchromatic c UAH to develop propulsion system to boost surveillance between Earth and Moon
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Huntsville AL (SPX) Aug 09, 2023
Dr. John Bennewitz, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a $650,000, 45-month Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) grant to develop an advanced propulsion system that will facilitate surveillance of space between the Earth and the Moon by the United States Space Force. The re
Dr. John Bennewitz, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been awarded a $650,000, 45-month Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) grant to develop an advanced propulsion system that will facilitate surveillance of space between the Earth and the Moon by the United States Space Force. The re Phoenix's Red Planet Selfie
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Pasadena CA (JPL) Aug 11, 2023
NASA's Mars Phoenix Lander gathered images of itself for this selfie from June 5 through July 12, 2008, with its Surface Stereo Imager (SSI). This mosaic is made up of more than 100 different SSI pointings, with images taken through three different filters at each pointing. 15 years ago in August 2008, Phoenix completed its three-month mission studying Martian ice, soil, and atmosphere.
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NASA's Mars Phoenix Lander gathered images of itself for this selfie from June 5 through July 12, 2008, with its Surface Stereo Imager (SSI). This mosaic is made up of more than 100 different SSI pointings, with images taken through three different filters at each pointing. 15 years ago in August 2008, Phoenix completed its three-month mission studying Martian ice, soil, and atmosphere.
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Pasadena CA (JPL) Aug 08, 2023
Perseverance spent this week on Mars roving across the top of the Jezero fan- from Mount Meeker to Dream Lake- in search of yet another sample for return to Earth. This upper region known as Lobe K is expected to contain some of the most recently deposited materials within the delta sequence, providing the opportunity to place both upper and lower bounds on the timing of aqueous activity that bu
Perseverance spent this week on Mars roving across the top of the Jezero fan- from Mount Meeker to Dream Lake- in search of yet another sample for return to Earth. This upper region known as Lobe K is expected to contain some of the most recently deposited materials within the delta sequence, providing the opportunity to place both upper and lower bounds on the timing of aqueous activity that bu Blazing a path to the Gediz Vallis Ridge: Sols 3914-3915
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Pasadena CA (JPL) Aug 08, 2023
Earth planning date: Wednesday August 8, 2023: Curiosity continues her steady winter drive through the Kalavryta quadrangle with her sights set on the Gediz Vallis ridge ahead! Behind her, Curiosity leaves evidence of her route as wheel tracks in the sand and dust - a robotic version of footprints on the Martian surface. Interestingly, the gaps in the rover wheels were designed with a pattern th
Earth planning date: Wednesday August 8, 2023: Curiosity continues her steady winter drive through the Kalavryta quadrangle with her sights set on the Gediz Vallis ridge ahead! Behind her, Curiosity leaves evidence of her route as wheel tracks in the sand and dust - a robotic version of footprints on the Martian surface. Interestingly, the gaps in the rover wheels were designed with a pattern th New insights into the potential for early steps of biological evolution on Mars
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Bloomington IN (SPX) Aug 11, 2023
That the planet Mars had habitable surface environments early in its existence has been firmly established by the scientific community. These environments provided water, energy sources, elements like carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur, as well as critical catalytic transition metals associated with life as we know it. However, whether that potential stimulated further pr
That the planet Mars had habitable surface environments early in its existence has been firmly established by the scientific community. These environments provided water, energy sources, elements like carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur, as well as critical catalytic transition metals associated with life as we know it. However, whether that potential stimulated further pr Telesat’s initial LEO constellation fully funded after manufacturer switch
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Telesat has the funding to move forward with plans for a low Earth orbit broadband network after saving $2 billion by pivoting to smaller satellites from MDA following production delays at Thales Alenia Space, the Canadian operator said Aug.