New triple star system sets shortest orbital period record
Wednesday, 02 October 2024 15:58Your request has been blocked by our server's security policies.
If you believe this is an error, please contact our support team.
ESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 grounding
Wednesday, 02 October 2024 13:51Companies seek more opportunities to send private astronaut missions to ISS
Wednesday, 02 October 2024 09:55Uplifting news! ESA crowns new deep space antenna in Australia
Wednesday, 02 October 2024 07:00This September saw the completion of a critical milestone for the construction of ESA's new deep space communication antenna in New Norcia, Australia: the lifting of the 122-tonne reflector dish.
ESA and Honeywell join forces for ultra-secure data protection with quantum-enabled satellites
Wednesday, 02 October 2024 06:27In today's complex digital landscape, ensuring secure communications and data protection has become increasingly challenging. Recognising the need to safeguard sensitive information, ESA has partnered with Honeywell UK, a global technology leader in aerospace and digital solutions, to develop quantum satellite technology that could revolutionise data protection for citizens, businesses and governments across Europe and beyond.
Yahsat and Bayanat forge AI-powered space technology champion
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 21:10DoD seeks innovations in small-satellite propulsion
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 18:18NASA funds Starfish Space's satellite debris inspection mission
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 17:45NASA has awarded Starfish Space a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to advance the Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY) mission. Based in Seattle, Washington, Starfish Space will receive $15 million over the next three years to complete the mission, which aims to enable commercial inspection of defunct satellites in low Earth orbit - a key ste
BlackSky secures US Navy contract for Gen-3 Optical Intersatellite Links
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 17:45BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been awarded a U.S. Navy research contract to explore the use of advanced optical intersatellite link terminals on its Gen-3 imaging satellites. This project will help deliver real-time satellite imagery to military personnel during critical operations around the world. The contract supports the Navy's Project Overmatch and the Department of Defense's Jo
RIT selected to receive $9.9 million for U.S. Space Force research
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 17:45RIT has been selected to lead the United States Space Force University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 3 (SSTI) research regarding advanced space power and propulsion, which includes $9.9 million in funding. The research is in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory and will enable game-changing space power and propulsion technology that will transition to the U.
Viasat partners with CYSEC for satellite cybersecurity solutions
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 17:45Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global provider of satellite communications, announced its collaboration with CYSEC, a European cybersecurity company, under Viasat's ELEVATE program. The partnership aims to deliver advanced cybersecurity services for satellite communications. CYSEC, based in France and Switzerland, is a leader in cybersecurity for the space internet. The company offers robu
Artificial intelligence and satellite data advancing climate modeling
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 17:45Satellite-based Earth observation data is a key element in climate and environmental research. These data play a vital role in both monitoring the climate and enhancing climate and Earth system models, which are critical tools for projecting climate changes and assessing technology impacts in sectors like energy, aviation, and transport. A new approach, developed by a team led by Prof. Ver
SpaceX Crew Dragon that will take Starliner astronauts home docks at ISS
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 17:45The SpaceX crew that will ferry back in February two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station docked with the orbiting laboratory on Sunday, a live stream of the mission showed. The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 1:17 pm (1717 GMT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, with the Crew-9 mission aboard a Dragon spacecraft making contact with the ISS at 5:30 pm Sunday. After d
Asteroid Ryugu's formation region may be closer than previously thought
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 17:45In December 2020, the Hayabusa 2 space probe returned with samples from asteroid Ryugu. Since then, the few grams of material have undergone extensive analysis at laboratories worldwide, including the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS). One of the key studies at MPS focused on metal isotopes within the samples, which can help pinpoint Ryugu's origin within the Solar System.