Astronauts set for spacewalk: Starliner crew staying at ISS longer
Thursday, 13 June 2024 10:10
A pair of NASA astronauts are scheduled to do a 6.5 hour spacewalk on the morning of June 13 outside the International Space Station.
At 8 a.m. Eastern time, astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick are expected to enter the vacuum of space to perform station maintenance and science work.
NASA said the two will remove some communications equipment from one of the ISS' laboratory modules, getting help from a robotic arm on the station. Astronauts Mike Barratt and Jeanette Epps will be maneuvering the Canadarm2 to assist Dyson and Dominick in their work.
Then, Dyson and Dominick will move on to a science experiment involving microorganisms. They will swab surfaces on the ISS to "determine if microorganisms released through station vents can survive the external microgravity environment," NASA said in a statement.
NASA TV will begin its spacewalk broadcast at 6:30 a.m. Thursday. Live coverage will air on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency's website.
Among those watching the spacewalk up close will be Butch Whitmore and Suni Williams, the crew of the Boeing Starliner which launched from the Kennedy Space Center on June 5 en route to the ISS.
Hughes Europe Enters Defense and Government Markets with Konnect VHTS Services
Thursday, 13 June 2024 08:30
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 12, 2024
Hughes Europe, a subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), announces its strategic expansion into the military, defense, and government sectors across pan-European nations. Troy Truman has joined Hughes and will act as the head of this initiative.
The initiative will meet the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity and the growing security concern
Hughes Europe, a subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), announces its strategic expansion into the military, defense, and government sectors across pan-European nations. Troy Truman has joined Hughes and will act as the head of this initiative.
The initiative will meet the increasing demand for high-speed connectivity and the growing security concern NASA Selects Proposals for Space Weather Study
Thursday, 13 June 2024 08:30
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 12, 2024
NASA has selected three proposals for concept studies of missions to investigate the complex system of space weather that surrounds our planet and its connection to Earth's atmosphere.
The three concepts propose how to implement the DYNAMIC (Dynamical Neutral Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling) mission, recommended by the 2013 Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics. The DYNAMIC mission aim
NASA has selected three proposals for concept studies of missions to investigate the complex system of space weather that surrounds our planet and its connection to Earth's atmosphere.
The three concepts propose how to implement the DYNAMIC (Dynamical Neutral Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling) mission, recommended by the 2013 Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics. The DYNAMIC mission aim First Camera Integrated for Plato Exoplanet Explorer
Thursday, 13 June 2024 08:30
Bremen, Germany (SPX) Jun 12, 2024
The integration of Plato's cameras has commenced at OHB's Space Centre and Optics facility in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. The first of 26 cameras has been successfully attached to Plato's optical bench, ensuring precise alignment for the mission.
"Plato will use 24 'normal' cameras and 2 'fast' cameras to look at more than 100 000 stars and search for planets around them." The mission uses
The integration of Plato's cameras has commenced at OHB's Space Centre and Optics facility in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. The first of 26 cameras has been successfully attached to Plato's optical bench, ensuring precise alignment for the mission.
"Plato will use 24 'normal' cameras and 2 'fast' cameras to look at more than 100 000 stars and search for planets around them." The mission uses Thales, Spire and ESSP to develop air traffic surveillance constellation
Thursday, 13 June 2024 07:00
NASA and ESA explore habitability of exoplanets with Chandra and XMM-Newton
Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:37
Boston MA (SPX) Jun 13, 2024
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA's XMM-Newton are investigating nearby stars to determine if they could host habitable exoplanets. This research will aid future telescopes in making the first images of Earth-like planets.
Researchers examined stars close enough to Earth for future telescopes to capture images of planets in their habitable zones, where liquid water
Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA's XMM-Newton are investigating nearby stars to determine if they could host habitable exoplanets. This research will aid future telescopes in making the first images of Earth-like planets.
Researchers examined stars close enough to Earth for future telescopes to capture images of planets in their habitable zones, where liquid water Green light for Galileo 2nd Generation satellite design
Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:37
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 13, 2024
Production of Galileo Second Generation satellites advances as two independent Satellite Critical Design Review boards confirm the satellite designs meet all mission and performance requirements. This milestone is part of the schedule to develop the first 12 satellites of the Galileo Second Generation fleet.
The European Galileo navigation system, known for its precision, is preparing for
Production of Galileo Second Generation satellites advances as two independent Satellite Critical Design Review boards confirm the satellite designs meet all mission and performance requirements. This milestone is part of the schedule to develop the first 12 satellites of the Galileo Second Generation fleet.
The European Galileo navigation system, known for its precision, is preparing for Blue Canyon to supply spacecraft buses for NASA's PolSIR mission
Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:37
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 13, 2024
RTX's (NYSE: RTX) small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, Blue Canyon Technologies, has been chosen to construct two 12U CubeSat buses for NASA's PolSIR mission. This mission aims to study ice clouds that form at high altitudes in tropical and sub-tropical regions.
Blue Canyon will design and manufacture the bus platforms and provide mission operations services.
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RTX's (NYSE: RTX) small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, Blue Canyon Technologies, has been chosen to construct two 12U CubeSat buses for NASA's PolSIR mission. This mission aims to study ice clouds that form at high altitudes in tropical and sub-tropical regions.
Blue Canyon will design and manufacture the bus platforms and provide mission operations services.
T Skyband chooses Hughes JUPITER for digital transformation of Saudi Arabia
Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:37
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 13, 2024
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), announced that Luna Space Telecommunications Co. Ltd., a leading Saudi Arabia service provider under the Skyband Holding company, has purchased a JUPITER System Gateway and 1,200 Hughes JUPITER Terminals to transform its VSAT network. With the latest JUPITER technology, Skyband can provide higher speeds and throughput, rea
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), announced that Luna Space Telecommunications Co. Ltd., a leading Saudi Arabia service provider under the Skyband Holding company, has purchased a JUPITER System Gateway and 1,200 Hughes JUPITER Terminals to transform its VSAT network. With the latest JUPITER technology, Skyband can provide higher speeds and throughput, rea Satellite megaconstellations could impact ozone hole recovery
Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:37
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 13, 2024
When old satellites fall into Earth's atmosphere and burn up, they leave behind tiny particles of aluminum oxide, which eat away at Earth's protective ozone layer. A new study finds these oxides have increased 8-fold between 2016 and 2022 and will continue to accumulate as the number of low-Earth-orbit satellites increases.
The 1987 Montreal Protocol successfully regulated ozone-damaging C
When old satellites fall into Earth's atmosphere and burn up, they leave behind tiny particles of aluminum oxide, which eat away at Earth's protective ozone layer. A new study finds these oxides have increased 8-fold between 2016 and 2022 and will continue to accumulate as the number of low-Earth-orbit satellites increases.
The 1987 Montreal Protocol successfully regulated ozone-damaging C FAA seeks public input on SpaceX Starship's environmental impact in Florida
Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:37
Washington DC (UPI) Jun 12, 2024
Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration are preparing an environmental impact statement regarding licensing for the SpaceX Starship and its super-heavy launch vehicle and want public input.
SpaceX wants a commercial launch vehicle operator license to use Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the FAA says.
SpaceX also wants to build launch and landing s
Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration are preparing an environmental impact statement regarding licensing for the SpaceX Starship and its super-heavy launch vehicle and want public input.
SpaceX wants a commercial launch vehicle operator license to use Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the FAA says.
SpaceX also wants to build launch and landing s Ariane 6 to launch RAMI Deployer for interplanetary missions
Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:37
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 13, 2024
Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch soon, carrying multiple space missions. This flight will demonstrate the rocket's ability to launch various payloads, including new satellites for Earth observation, deep space exploration, and technology testing.
UARX Space's advanced mission injector, RAMI, will be part of the launch. This payload, about the size of a small suitcase, is
Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch soon, carrying multiple space missions. This flight will demonstrate the rocket's ability to launch various payloads, including new satellites for Earth observation, deep space exploration, and technology testing.
UARX Space's advanced mission injector, RAMI, will be part of the launch. This payload, about the size of a small suitcase, is Laser tests reveal new insights into key mineral for super-Earths
Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:37
Baltimore MD (SPX) Jun 13, 2024
Scientists have for the first time observed how atoms in magnesium oxide morph and melt under ultra-harsh conditions, providing new insights into this key mineral within Earth's mantle that is known to influence planet formation.
High-energy laser experiments-which subjected tiny crystals of the mineral to the type of heat and pressure found deep inside a rocky planet's mantle-suggest the
Scientists have for the first time observed how atoms in magnesium oxide morph and melt under ultra-harsh conditions, providing new insights into this key mineral within Earth's mantle that is known to influence planet formation.
High-energy laser experiments-which subjected tiny crystals of the mineral to the type of heat and pressure found deep inside a rocky planet's mantle-suggest the Apex secures $95M in Series B Funding to Scale Satellite Bus Production
Thursday, 13 June 2024 06:37
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 13, 2024
Apex, a Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company, announced its $95 million Series B funding round. The round was led by XYZ Venture Capital and co-led by CRV, with participation from new investors Upfront, 8VC, Toyota Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Mirae Asset Capital, Outsiders Fund, GSBackers, and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Shield Capital, J2 Ventures, Ravelin, Baiju Bhatt
Apex, a Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company, announced its $95 million Series B funding round. The round was led by XYZ Venture Capital and co-led by CRV, with participation from new investors Upfront, 8VC, Toyota Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Mirae Asset Capital, Outsiders Fund, GSBackers, and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Shield Capital, J2 Ventures, Ravelin, Baiju Bhatt