ReOrbit: autonomous and inter-networking satellites for data flow needs in space. What, Why, How
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 15:53When designing satellites, ReOrbit puts software in the spotlight. What is the rationale behind that approach? Typically, following the initial evolution of technology, you can see a prevailing pattern of […]
Exotrail establishes U.S. presence
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 14:40French space mobility company Exotrail has created two U.S. subsidiaries as part of efforts to serve a growing number of American customers.
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How to change an asteroid into a space habitat, in just 12 years
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 14:13The basic idea of turning an asteroid into a rotating space habitat has existed for a while. Despite that, it's always seemed relatively far off regarding technologies, so the concept hasn't received much attention over the years. But, if you're retired and have an underlying interest in researching space habitats, developing a detailed plan for turning an asteroid into one seems like a great use of time.
And that is precisely what David W. Jensen, a retired Technical Fellow at Rockwell Collins, recently did. He released a 65-page paper on the arXiv preprint server that details an easy-to-understand, relatively inexpensive, and feasible plan to turn an asteroid into a space habitat.
Dish and EchoStar agree terrestrial and space connectivity merger
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 13:42Satellite TV broadcaster and terrestrial wireless operator Dish Network announced plans Aug.
Portugal blaze
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 13:10Space Development Agency to expand satellite ground operations in North Dakota
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 12:56The Space Development Agency announced plans to build a new satellite testing facility at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota.
ExoTerra gains flight heritage for Halo thrusters
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 12:00ExoTerra Resources has demonstrated its first Halo Hall-effect thrusters in orbit on DARPA Blackjack satellites.
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Funded for further growth, Leaf Space prepares its ground station network for the upcoming SpaceX’s Transporter-9 mission and shares excitement for the sector
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 11:39As recently announced by Leaf Space, the Italian company has now secured EUR 20M (USD 22M) in Series B funding, positioning itself among the world’s leading Ground Segment-as-a-Service (GSaaS) providers.
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter flies again after unscheduled landing
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 11:32NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter successfully completed its 54th flight on Aug. 3, the first flight since the helicopter cut its July 22 flight short. The 25-second up-and-down hop provided data that could help the Ingenuity team determine why its 53rd flight ended early.
Flight 53 was planned as a 136-second scouting flight dedicated to collecting imagery of the planet's surface for the Perseverance Mars rover science team.
Boeing says troubled Starliner will be ready to fly crew by March
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 11:23Boeing on Monday said its Starliner spaceship will now be ready to carry out its first crewed flight by March - though the actual launch date will depend on space calendar constraints. The troubled program has experienced numerous postponements but was finally meant to send astronauts to the International Space Station on July 21. During testing, however, Boeing engineers identified new
Hypersonics Capability Center: Northrop Grumman's next step beyond Mach 5
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 11:23Northrop Grumman Corporation has unveiled its Hypersonics Capability Center (HCC) in Elkton, Maryland. This innovative facility is primed to deliver cutting-edge propulsion systems that will propel hypersonic missiles at speeds surpassing Mach 5. In response to the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) increasing need for long-range and swift-response weapons, the HCC is purpose-built as a ne
Nuclear spin's impact on biological processes uncovered
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 11:23A research team led by Prof. Yossi Paltiel at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with groups from HUJI, Weizmann and IST Austria new study reveals the influence of nuclear spin on biological processes. This discovery challenges long-held assumptions and opens up exciting possibilities for advancements in biotechnology and quantum biology. Scientists have long believed that nuclear spin had
IBM collaborates with NASA to launch Geospatial AI on Hugging Face
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 11:23IBM, in partnership with Hugging Face, has released its advanced geospatial foundation model developed using NASA's satellite data, marking it as the most extensive geospatial model on the Hugging Face platform. Notably, it's also the premier open-source AI foundation model that boasts a collaborative creation process with NASA. The contemporary world of climate science is characterized by
Ionospheric study reveals surprising protection by Earth's magnetic field
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 11:23The ionosphere, that expansive layer suspended between 60 and over 600 kilometers above Earth, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding crucial communication systems, satellites, and the vital ozone layer. A recent simulation study delves deeper into the intricacies of this region, particularly its interaction with high-energy electrons. Tohoku University's geophysicist Yuto Katoh spearheaded