Researchers find clues to the mysterious heating of the sun's atmosphere
Sunday, 13 October 2024 10:39
Plainsboro NJ (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
There is a profound mystery in our sun. While the sun's surface temperature measures around 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, its outer atmosphere, known as the solar corona, measures more like 2 million degrees Fahrenheit, about 200 times hotter. This increase in temperature away from the sun is perplexing and has been an unsolved mystery since 1939, when the high temperature of the corona was first i

Space Business Insights Explored in New Book
Sunday, 13 October 2024 10:39
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
A new book titled 'Space Business: Emerging Theory and Practice', edited by Professor Arto Ojala from the University of Vaasa, Finland, and Professor William W. Baber from the University of Kyoto, provides an in-depth analysis of the rapidly evolving space industry. The book covers business models, key players, ecosystems, and emerging networks, offering a timely resource for understanding the f

Vector Space Biosciences and Advacam team up for AI-powered cubesat payloads
Sunday, 13 October 2024 10:39
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
Advacam, a provider of advanced radiation detectors for mapping radiation aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and Vector Space Biosciences (crypto symbol: SBIO), a company specializing in AI models for space industry data, have entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on developing satellite payloads and CubeSats. The partnership aims to support radiation measurement and la

GMV GSharp leads globally in precise GNSS corrections
Sunday, 13 October 2024 10:39
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
GMV, a leader in global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) services, has solidified its position at the forefront of real-time GNSS corrections for precise orbits and clocks through its solution, GMV GSharp. As a key player in the International GNSS Service (IGS), GMV contributes to this global initiative aimed at supporting positioning, navigation, timing (PNT) applications, and geodetic refer

China successfully retrieves first reusable test satellite Shijian-19
Sunday, 13 October 2024 10:39
Beijing (SPX) Oct 13, 2024
China has successfully retrieved its first reusable and returnable test satellite, Shijian-19, marking a significant achievement in the country's space program. According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the satellite was recovered at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia at 10:39 a.m. Beijing Time on Friday.
"All the returnable payloads in fields like plant and mic

NASA says comet expected to put on show in Earth fly-by
Saturday, 12 October 2024 17:54
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 11, 2024
A comet just discovered last year by observers will whizz past Earth from 44 million miles away but leave a trail of dust and gases visible to the naked eye, NASA said.
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday and won't be back for about 80,000 years, the space agency said. It is about two miles in diameter and its tail extends millions of miles.

'Party atmosphere': Skygazers treated to another aurora show
Saturday, 12 October 2024 17:54
Paris (AFP) Oct 11, 2024
Scientist Jim Wild has travelled to the Arctic Circle numerous times to study the northern lights, but on Thursday night he only needed to look out of his bedroom window in the English city of Lancaster.
For at least the second time this year, skygazers in many parts of the world were treated to colourful auroras at latitudes beyond the polar extremes where they normally light up the skies.

NASA and SpaceX Set for Europa Clipper Launch on October 14
Saturday, 12 October 2024 14:44
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 12, 2024
NASA and SpaceX are now targeting Monday, October 14, 2024, for the launch of the Europa Clipper mission. Following the impact of Hurricane Milton, teams have been carrying out system checks to ensure the spacecraft is ready for flight. The launch will take place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
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Anduril and Impulse Space to collaborate on AI-driven satellite mobility
Saturday, 12 October 2024 09:05

What's behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal
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Space business is evolving fast—a new book provides much-needed insight
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Journey Through Stars with NASA in New Minecraft Game
Friday, 11 October 2024 15:44
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 10, 2024
NASA invites gamers, educators, and students to grab their pickaxe and check out its latest collaboration with Minecraft exploring a new world inspired by the agency's James Webb Space Telescope. The partnership allows creators to experience NASA's discoveries with interactive modules on star formation, planets, and galaxy types, modeled using real Webb images.
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Momentus chosen by NASA for upcoming launch missions
Friday, 11 October 2024 15:44
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 10, 2024
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a company specializing in satellite buses and in-space infrastructure services, including transportation and hosted payloads, has been selected by NASA to provide launch services for future missions through the VADR (Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare) contract.
This contract allows Momentus to support NASA's efforts to increase space access
