How we made history by landing on a comet
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On 12 November 2014, after a ten-year journey through the Solar System and over 500 million kilometres from home, Rosetta’s lander Philae made space exploration history by touching down on a comet for the first time. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of this extraordinary feat, we celebrate by taking a look back over the mission's highlights.
Rosetta was an ESA mission with contributions from its Member States and NASA. It studied Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko for over two years, including delivering lander Philae to the comet’s surface. Philae was provided by a consortium led by DLR, MPS, CNES
China’s space agency to boost support for commercial space sector
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Einstein's predictions face new challenges with universe's expanding puzzle
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Why is the Universe's expansion speeding up? This question has baffled scientists for over 25 years since its discovery. Addressing it requires re-examining fundamental physics, particularly Einstein's general relativity. Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Universite Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier have compared Einstein's theoretical predictions with empirical data from the
Why is the Universe's expansion speeding up? This question has baffled scientists for over 25 years since its discovery. Addressing it requires re-examining fundamental physics, particularly Einstein's general relativity. Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Universite Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier have compared Einstein's theoretical predictions with empirical data from the OpTech secures $4.5 million U.S. Space Force contract for TacRS mission
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Optimum Technologies LLC (OpTech), known for its expertise in space mission design and advanced space hardware services, has secured a $4.5 million contract from the United States Space Force (USSF)'s Space Systems Command (SSC)'s Space Safari Office. The agreement, awarded on October 28, 2024, under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 3 initiative, funds the development of an opti
Optimum Technologies LLC (OpTech), known for its expertise in space mission design and advanced space hardware services, has secured a $4.5 million contract from the United States Space Force (USSF)'s Space Systems Command (SSC)'s Space Safari Office. The agreement, awarded on October 28, 2024, under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 3 initiative, funds the development of an opti N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, aircraft in South
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Seoul (AFP) Nov 9, 2024
North Korea staged GPS jamming attacks on Friday and Saturday, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea, Seoul's military said.
The jamming allegations come about a week after the North test-fired what it said was its most advanced and powerful solid-fuel ICBM missile, its first such launch since being accused of sending soldiers to help Ru
North Korea staged GPS jamming attacks on Friday and Saturday, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea, Seoul's military said.
The jamming allegations come about a week after the North test-fired what it said was its most advanced and powerful solid-fuel ICBM missile, its first such launch since being accused of sending soldiers to help Ru Ariane 6 upper stage visits ESA’s temple of boom
Tuesday, 12 November 2024 07:48
Philae’s extraordinary comet landing relived
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On 12 November 2014, after a ten year journey through the Solar System and over 500 million kilometres from home, Rosetta’s lander Philae made space exploration history by touching down on a comet for the first time. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of this extraordinary feat, we celebrate Philae’s impressive achievements at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
Mining Voyager 2 data unlocks long-standing Uranus mysteries
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Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 12, 2024
NASA's groundbreaking flyby of Uranus by Voyager 2 in 1986 provided a wealth of data that puzzled scientists for decades. Recent analysis of that data has shed light on some of those mysteries.
During its historic 1986 approach, Voyager 2 captured the first detailed images and readings of Uranus, revealing an unconventional planet with a tilted axis and unique characteristics, including un
NASA's groundbreaking flyby of Uranus by Voyager 2 in 1986 provided a wealth of data that puzzled scientists for decades. Recent analysis of that data has shed light on some of those mysteries.
During its historic 1986 approach, Voyager 2 captured the first detailed images and readings of Uranus, revealing an unconventional planet with a tilted axis and unique characteristics, including un China's CAS Space achieves milestone with 15-satellite launch, including Oman's first
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Beijing-headquartered CAS Space, an affiliate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully launched 15 satellites on Monday, including Oman's first satellite, marking a significant achievement for China's commercial space sector in international partnerships.
The Kinetica 1-Y5 rocket took off at 12:03 pm from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, according to CAS Spac
Beijing-headquartered CAS Space, an affiliate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully launched 15 satellites on Monday, including Oman's first satellite, marking a significant achievement for China's commercial space sector in international partnerships.
The Kinetica 1-Y5 rocket took off at 12:03 pm from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, according to CAS Spac UP Aerospace and Los Alamos lab achieve successful suborbital launch at Spaceport America
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
UP Aerospace successfully launched its SpaceLoft-20 rocket on Nov. 8, marking the company's second suborbital mission this year from Spaceport America. The flight, conducted for Los Alamos National Laboratory, aimed to test new technologies and components through its Cyclone-1 payload.
"Congratulations to both UP Aerospace and Los Alamos," said Scott McLaughlin, Executive Director of the N
UP Aerospace successfully launched its SpaceLoft-20 rocket on Nov. 8, marking the company's second suborbital mission this year from Spaceport America. The flight, conducted for Los Alamos National Laboratory, aimed to test new technologies and components through its Cyclone-1 payload.
"Congratulations to both UP Aerospace and Los Alamos," said Scott McLaughlin, Executive Director of the N SpaceX signs battery deal with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to power Starship
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Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX has reportedly struck a deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for Elon Musk's Starship rocket, expected to launch early next year, according to industry sources.
"We have signed a contract to supply power supply batteries for SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and are currently developing the product," a spokesperson for LG Energy Solution told Tesl
SpaceX has reportedly struck a deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for Elon Musk's Starship rocket, expected to launch early next year, according to industry sources.
"We have signed a contract to supply power supply batteries for SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and are currently developing the product," a spokesperson for LG Energy Solution told Tesl SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A, highlights booster's 23rd successful mission
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Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched South Korea's Koreasat-6A communications satellite on Monday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch commenced at approximately 12:20 p.m. EST.
This mission aimed to place the KT SAT Corp.'s satellite into orbit and was initially slated for 12:07 p.m. The Falcon 9's second stage ascended smoothly and deployed the KoreaSat-6A into orbit about
SpaceX successfully launched South Korea's Koreasat-6A communications satellite on Monday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch commenced at approximately 12:20 p.m. EST.
This mission aimed to place the KT SAT Corp.'s satellite into orbit and was initially slated for 12:07 p.m. The Falcon 9's second stage ascended smoothly and deployed the KoreaSat-6A into orbit about ispace, GISTDA, and mu Space Partner for Thai Lunar Exploration Initiative
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
ispace, inc. (TOKYO: 9348), a leader in global lunar exploration, has entered a collaborative agreement with Thailand's national space agency, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), and mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd, a Thai satellite and communications firm. This agreement is aimed at evaluating the feasibility of a lunar mission as part of Thailand's "
ispace, inc. (TOKYO: 9348), a leader in global lunar exploration, has entered a collaborative agreement with Thailand's national space agency, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), and mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd, a Thai satellite and communications firm. This agreement is aimed at evaluating the feasibility of a lunar mission as part of Thailand's " Model of Haoloong Space Cargo Shuttle to Be Unveiled at Airshow China
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle is set to be showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, according to an announcement from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Monday.
This new reusable space cargo vehicle, developed independently in China, aims to reduce the cost of transporting supplies to and from t
A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle is set to be showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, according to an announcement from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Monday.
This new reusable space cargo vehicle, developed independently in China, aims to reduce the cost of transporting supplies to and from t Swirling polar vortices may exist on the Sun, research suggests
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Recent research led by the National Science Foundation's National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) indicates that the Sun, like Earth, may have swirling polar vortices. Unlike Earth's, these solar vortices are influenced by magnetic fields, impacting the solar cycle and space weather prediction.
The findings, detailed in the *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
Recent research led by the National Science Foundation's National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) indicates that the Sun, like Earth, may have swirling polar vortices. Unlike Earth's, these solar vortices are influenced by magnetic fields, impacting the solar cycle and space weather prediction.
The findings, detailed in the *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)