NASA gathering tools that can assess damage, verify parts made in space
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 13:32
An ensemble of microscopes, medical-style equipment, and other 3D scanners is providing insights that could help human and robotic explorers survive the harsh environments of deep space, the moon, Mars and beyond.
Galileo in space – infographic
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 12:51
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Galileo in space – infographic ISS dodges commercial imaging satellite
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 12:22
The International Space Station adjusted its orbit March 6 to avoid a close approach by an imaging satellite operated by Satellogic, the latest evidence of growing congestion in low Earth orbit.
Navigation Lab exploring Galileo’s future – and beyond
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 11:00
Would you like to know the future of satellite navigation? Try ESA’s Navigation Laboratory. This is a site where navigation engineers test prototypes of tomorrow's user receivers, using simulated versions of the navigation signals planned for the coming decade, such as set to be transmitted from Galileo’s Second Generation satellites.
Quantum detector achieves world-leading milestone
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 06, 2023
Quantum computers hold the promise of operating millions of times faster than conventional computers. But to communicate over long distances, quantum computers will need a dedicated quantum communications network.
To help form such a network, a device has been developed by scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech that can count huge numbers of single photons - quantum par
Quantum computers hold the promise of operating millions of times faster than conventional computers. But to communicate over long distances, quantum computers will need a dedicated quantum communications network.
To help form such a network, a device has been developed by scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech that can count huge numbers of single photons - quantum par Department of Energy and NASA join forces on innovative lunar experiment
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 08, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are working together to develop a science instrument that will survive the harsh and unforgiving environment of the nighttime lunar surface on the far side of the Moon to attempt first-of-its-kind measurements of the so-called Dark Ages of the Universe.
The instrument is named the Lunar Surface
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are working together to develop a science instrument that will survive the harsh and unforgiving environment of the nighttime lunar surface on the far side of the Moon to attempt first-of-its-kind measurements of the so-called Dark Ages of the Universe.
The instrument is named the Lunar Surface Lonestar successfully completes $5m in oversubscribed seed financing
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
St Petersburg FL (SPX) Mar 08, 2023
Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. has successfully closed its $5m Seed with this financing round being oversubscribed. The round has been led by Scout Ventures and joined by Seldor Capital, 2 Future Holding, The Veteran Fund, Irongate Capital, Atypical Ventures, and KittyHawk Ventures. Lonestar is scheduled to launch a series of data centers to the lunar surface in 2023.
"We are thrilled to have
Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. has successfully closed its $5m Seed with this financing round being oversubscribed. The round has been led by Scout Ventures and joined by Seldor Capital, 2 Future Holding, The Veteran Fund, Irongate Capital, Atypical Ventures, and KittyHawk Ventures. Lonestar is scheduled to launch a series of data centers to the lunar surface in 2023.
"We are thrilled to have Upcoming Artemis II plans on track, NASA says
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 7, 2023
NASA's Artemis I mission was a resounding success, and the program managers behind it say it reaffirms their plan to send a crew back to the moon in 2024.
NASA held a teleconference on Tuesday to discuss the findings from the unmanned mission that launched on Nov. 16 for a 25 day mission to orbit the moon. The message was twofold: The mission accomplished its objectives and there are st
NASA's Artemis I mission was a resounding success, and the program managers behind it say it reaffirms their plan to send a crew back to the moon in 2024.
NASA held a teleconference on Tuesday to discuss the findings from the unmanned mission that launched on Nov. 16 for a 25 day mission to orbit the moon. The message was twofold: The mission accomplished its objectives and there are st First the Moon, now Jupiter
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 08, 2023
Following humankind's successful first steps back toward the Moon with last year's Artemis mission - powered by the Airbus-built European Service Module - the company is now ready for a key role in another important new space venture: a flight to Jupiter that is set to start this spring.
JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) is the first European spacecraft to go to Jupiter. Its primary goal
Following humankind's successful first steps back toward the Moon with last year's Artemis mission - powered by the Airbus-built European Service Module - the company is now ready for a key role in another important new space venture: a flight to Jupiter that is set to start this spring.
JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) is the first European spacecraft to go to Jupiter. Its primary goal NASA gathering tools to assess damage, verify parts made in space
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 08, 2023
An ensemble of microscopes, medical-style equipment, and other 3D scanners is providing insights that could help human and robotic explorers survive the harsh environments of deep space, the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Earth's atmosphere protects us from the threat of tiny meteors - micro-meteorites no bigger around than the thickness of a fingernail and traveli
An ensemble of microscopes, medical-style equipment, and other 3D scanners is providing insights that could help human and robotic explorers survive the harsh environments of deep space, the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Earth's atmosphere protects us from the threat of tiny meteors - micro-meteorites no bigger around than the thickness of a fingernail and traveli Japan's new H3 rocket fails during maiden flight
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 08, 2023
The second attempt to launch Japan's next-generation H3 rocket failed on Tuesday as its second-stage engine did not ignite, forcing officials to command that it self-destruct.
Liftoff of the Asian nation's new flagship launch vehicle occurred as scheduled at 10:37 a.m., Japanese standard time, from the Tanegashima Space Center, located on the island of Tanegashima, south of Kyushu.
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The second attempt to launch Japan's next-generation H3 rocket failed on Tuesday as its second-stage engine did not ignite, forcing officials to command that it self-destruct.
Liftoff of the Asian nation's new flagship launch vehicle occurred as scheduled at 10:37 a.m., Japanese standard time, from the Tanegashima Space Center, located on the island of Tanegashima, south of Kyushu.
But mi SAM Wants More Sample: Sol 3762
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 06, 2023
This morning's plan started a bit uncertain as we waited for the SAM team to decide whether to proceed with further analysis of the Tapo Caparo drill sample. Just in case they decided against it, last Friday's team put together two options for our plan today - the second option requiring Rover Planner, MAHLI, and APXS activities to help wrap up this drill campaign.
We started planning toda
This morning's plan started a bit uncertain as we waited for the SAM team to decide whether to proceed with further analysis of the Tapo Caparo drill sample. Just in case they decided against it, last Friday's team put together two options for our plan today - the second option requiring Rover Planner, MAHLI, and APXS activities to help wrap up this drill campaign.
We started planning toda Yahsat and MBRSC partner on remote sensing and earth observation
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
Abu Dhabi, UAE (SPX) Mar 06, 2023
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre ("MBRSC") to collaborate on the commercialization of remote sensing data and earth observation images for Yahsat's commercial and government customers, as well as the potential to collaborate in R and D and in-country manufacturing.
Under the partnership, MB
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre ("MBRSC") to collaborate on the commercialization of remote sensing data and earth observation images for Yahsat's commercial and government customers, as well as the potential to collaborate in R and D and in-country manufacturing.
Under the partnership, MB The Roman Space Telescope will rewind the Universe
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:29
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 06, 2023
A new simulation shows how NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will turn back the cosmic clock, unveiling the evolving universe in ways that have never been possible before when it launches by May 2027. With its ability to rapidly image enormous swaths of space, Roman will help us understand how the universe transformed from a primordial sea of charged particles to the intricate network of
A new simulation shows how NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will turn back the cosmic clock, unveiling the evolving universe in ways that have never been possible before when it launches by May 2027. With its ability to rapidly image enormous swaths of space, Roman will help us understand how the universe transformed from a primordial sea of charged particles to the intricate network of Italian airline signs up for space-enabled flights
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:00
Passengers flying on Italy’s national carrier ITA Airways will experience fewer flight delays and greener travel thanks to pilots being able to use satellites to route their planes.