Contract signed for new Arctic Ocean Surveillance Precursor mission
Tuesday, 05 November 2024 11:14
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On Friday 1st November, 2024 ESA’s General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA), Norway, have signed a contract to develop the Arctic Ocean Surveillance precursor (AOS-p) mission.
CRISTAL prepares to sparkle
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The structure of the first Copernicus Sentinel CRISTAL satellite is now ready to be equipped with the hardware that will allow it to function in orbit. Then, engineers will be able to install the advanced instruments that will provide ‘crystal clear’ insights into environmental changes in the world’s remote icy regions.
Latest space station science reveals news for astronaut health and telescope longevity
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World's first wooden satellite launched into space
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Moon waves goodbye to Hera
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Moon waves goodbye to Hera Final Venus Flyby sets up Parker Solar Probe for closest sun skim
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Greenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will complete its final Venus gravity assist maneuver, passing within 233 miles (376 km) of Venus' surface. The flyby will adjust Parker's trajectory into its final orbital configuration, bringing the spacecraft to within an unprecedented 3.86 million miles of the solar surface on Dec. 24, 2024. It will be the closest any human made object ha
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will complete its final Venus gravity assist maneuver, passing within 233 miles (376 km) of Venus' surface. The flyby will adjust Parker's trajectory into its final orbital configuration, bringing the spacecraft to within an unprecedented 3.86 million miles of the solar surface on Dec. 24, 2024. It will be the closest any human made object ha SpaceX launches resupply mission to International Space Station
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night, sending over 6,000 pounds of essential cargo, including a range of science and student-led experiments, to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 9:29 p.m. EST and is scheduled to reach the station by 10:15 a.m. EST on Tuesday.
The Dragon capsule on this 31st Commercial Res
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night, sending over 6,000 pounds of essential cargo, including a range of science and student-led experiments, to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 9:29 p.m. EST and is scheduled to reach the station by 10:15 a.m. EST on Tuesday.
The Dragon capsule on this 31st Commercial Res Gilmour Space secures historic Australian permit for Eris orbital launch test flight
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Australia's first-ever orbital launch permit has been awarded to Gilmour Space Technologies, enabling the company to proceed with its Eris rocket's maiden flight from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in north Queensland. Granted by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic MP and the Australian Space Agency, the permit represents a landmark in Australia's space exploration capabilities.
The launch
Australia's first-ever orbital launch permit has been awarded to Gilmour Space Technologies, enabling the company to proceed with its Eris rocket's maiden flight from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in north Queensland. Granted by Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic MP and the Australian Space Agency, the permit represents a landmark in Australia's space exploration capabilities.
The launch NASA, NOAA rank the 2024 Ozone Hole as 7th-smallest since recovery began
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Greenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
Healing continues in the atmosphere over the Antarctic: a hole that opens annually in the ozone layer over Earth's southern pole was relatively small in 2024 compared to other years. Scientists with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) project the ozone layer could fully recover by 2066.
During the peak of ozone depletion season from Sept. 7 through Oct. 13,
Healing continues in the atmosphere over the Antarctic: a hole that opens annually in the ozone layer over Earth's southern pole was relatively small in 2024 compared to other years. Scientists with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) project the ozone layer could fully recover by 2066.
During the peak of ozone depletion season from Sept. 7 through Oct. 13, SNOWWI completes successful airborne tests for NASA snow measuring program
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
In the mountainous areas of the western United States, summer heat triggers snowmelt from peaks, sending vital water flows into rivers and reservoirs that supply fresh water to millions of people. In fact, in certain states, snowmelt accounts for up to 75% of the annual water supply. However, with climate change driving warmer winter temperatures, these crucial summer water flows have become inc
In the mountainous areas of the western United States, summer heat triggers snowmelt from peaks, sending vital water flows into rivers and reservoirs that supply fresh water to millions of people. In fact, in certain states, snowmelt accounts for up to 75% of the annual water supply. However, with climate change driving warmer winter temperatures, these crucial summer water flows have become inc Scientists prepare for the most ambitious sky survey yet
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Lemont IL (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
On a mountain in northern Chile, scientists are carefully assembling the intricate components of the NSF - DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science (DOE/SC), one of the most advanced astronomical facilities in history. Equipped with an innovative telescope and the world's largest digital camera, the
On a mountain in northern Chile, scientists are carefully assembling the intricate components of the NSF - DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science (DOE/SC), one of the most advanced astronomical facilities in history. Equipped with an innovative telescope and the world's largest digital camera, the Space could revolutionize stem cell research for treating disease
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Stem cell research conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is revealing promising therapeutic potential that could transform biotherapies for complex diseases, according to two Mayo Clinic scientists. The analysis, led by Fay Abdul Ghani and Dr. Abba Zubair and published in 'NPJ Microgravity', demonstrates how microgravity can enhance the regenerative power of stem cells. Dr. Zuba
Stem cell research conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is revealing promising therapeutic potential that could transform biotherapies for complex diseases, according to two Mayo Clinic scientists. The analysis, led by Fay Abdul Ghani and Dr. Abba Zubair and published in 'NPJ Microgravity', demonstrates how microgravity can enhance the regenerative power of stem cells. Dr. Zuba Niger inks deal with Russia for three satellites
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Niamey, Niger (AFP) Nov 1, 2024
Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, all under military rule following a string of coups since 2020, joined together in September 2023 under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), after severing tie
Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, all under military rule following a string of coups since 2020, joined together in September 2023 under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), after severing tie Texas A&M to train machine learning tools to design materials for fusion power plants
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College Station TX (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
As the search for renewable energy sources continues, fusion energy emerges as a strong candidate. Researchers from the Texas A and M Engineering Experiment Station have received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to train machine learning tools in the discovery of new materials for fusion power plants.
An integral part of a fusion
As the search for renewable energy sources continues, fusion energy emerges as a strong candidate. Researchers from the Texas A and M Engineering Experiment Station have received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to train machine learning tools in the discovery of new materials for fusion power plants.
An integral part of a fusion Telesat awards SatixFy $39M contract for baseband units in Lightspeed network expansion
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Paris, France (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), a major satellite operator, has entered into a US$39 million agreement with SatixFy Communications Ltd. ("SatixFy") (NYSE American: SATX), a developer of advanced satellite communication technologies, to design and supply Landing Station Baseband Units for Telesat's Lightspeed Network.
Under the agreement, SatixFy will develop the baseband systems that facil
Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), a major satellite operator, has entered into a US$39 million agreement with SatixFy Communications Ltd. ("SatixFy") (NYSE American: SATX), a developer of advanced satellite communication technologies, to design and supply Landing Station Baseband Units for Telesat's Lightspeed Network.
Under the agreement, SatixFy will develop the baseband systems that facil