Juice trajectory reset with historic Lunar-Earth flyby
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 21:17
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 21, 2024
ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has achieved a significant milestone by completing the world's first lunar-Earth flyby. This maneuver utilized Earth's gravity to set Juice on a course toward Venus, facilitating its journey to Jupiter by navigating through the inner Solar System.
The spacecraft made its closest approach to the Moon at 23:15 CEST (21:15 UTC) on August 19, followed b
ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has achieved a significant milestone by completing the world's first lunar-Earth flyby. This maneuver utilized Earth's gravity to set Juice on a course toward Venus, facilitating its journey to Jupiter by navigating through the inner Solar System.
The spacecraft made its closest approach to the Moon at 23:15 CEST (21:15 UTC) on August 19, followed b New data on radiation show missions to Jupiter's moon Europa are possible
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 18:19
Scientists from NASA's Juno mission have developed the first complete 3D radiation map of the Jupiter system, including characterizing the intensity of the high-energy particles near the orbit of the icy moon Europa, and how the radiation environment is sculpted by the smaller Jovian moons orbiting near Jupiter's rings.
The work relies on data collected by Juno's star camera Advanced Stellar Compass (ASC) designed and built by Technical University of Denmark, and Stellar Reference Unit (SRU), which was built by Leonardo, S.p.A. in Florence, Italy. The two datasets complement one another, helping Juno scientists characterize the radiation environment at different energies.
Planets Hold More Water in Their Interiors Than Previously Believed
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:51
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 21, 2024
For years, scientists have modeled planets based on Earth's structure-an iron core, a silicate mantle, and surface water. This model has often been applied to exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system. However, "it is only in recent years that we have begun to realize that planets are more complex than we had thought," explains Caroline Dorn, Professor for Exoplanets at ETH Zurich.
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For years, scientists have modeled planets based on Earth's structure-an iron core, a silicate mantle, and surface water. This model has often been applied to exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system. However, "it is only in recent years that we have begun to realize that planets are more complex than we had thought," explains Caroline Dorn, Professor for Exoplanets at ETH Zurich.
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Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
In the future, teams of smaller satellites, referred to by scientists as a "swarm," may collaborate to offer enhanced accuracy, agility, and autonomy, replacing large, costly individual space satellites. Researchers at Stanford University's Space Rendezvous Lab are at the forefront of this development, having recently completed the inaugural in-orbit test of a prototype system that navigates a s
In the future, teams of smaller satellites, referred to by scientists as a "swarm," may collaborate to offer enhanced accuracy, agility, and autonomy, replacing large, costly individual space satellites. Researchers at Stanford University's Space Rendezvous Lab are at the forefront of this development, having recently completed the inaugural in-orbit test of a prototype system that navigates a s NASA Awards $1.25 Million to Teams Innovating Space Food Production
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024
NASA has granted $1.25 million to three U.S. teams during the final round of the Deep Space Food Challenge, recognizing their pioneering technologies designed to produce safe, nutritious, and flavorful food for long-term space missions.
These innovative food production systems aim to support the sustainability of food supplies for future space exploration, including NASA's Artemis missions
NASA has granted $1.25 million to three U.S. teams during the final round of the Deep Space Food Challenge, recognizing their pioneering technologies designed to produce safe, nutritious, and flavorful food for long-term space missions.
These innovative food production systems aim to support the sustainability of food supplies for future space exploration, including NASA's Artemis missions A Baby Planet Reveals Its Hiding Place
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:51
Washington DC (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
A new analysis of archival data reveals shocked gas in the protoplanetary disk surrounding the young star TW Hydrae. This discovery hints at the presence of a 4-Earth-mass planet and gives researchers a rare opportunity to study the earliest stages of planet formation.
Baby planets form in disks surrounding young stars, but the details of this process remain unclear - especially because th
A new analysis of archival data reveals shocked gas in the protoplanetary disk surrounding the young star TW Hydrae. This discovery hints at the presence of a 4-Earth-mass planet and gives researchers a rare opportunity to study the earliest stages of planet formation.
Baby planets form in disks surrounding young stars, but the details of this process remain unclear - especially because th Venus' Mesosphere Shows Sharp Rise in Deuterium to Hydrogen Ratio
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:51
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 21, 2024
Researchers using the Solar Occultation in the Infrared (SOIR) instrument aboard the European Space Agency's Venus Express probe have observed a significant and unexpected increase in the deuterium to hydrogen ratio (HDO/H2O) in Venus' mesosphere. This discovery adds a new layer of complexity to our understanding of Venus' water history, raising questions about whether the planet may have once h
Researchers using the Solar Occultation in the Infrared (SOIR) instrument aboard the European Space Agency's Venus Express probe have observed a significant and unexpected increase in the deuterium to hydrogen ratio (HDO/H2O) in Venus' mesosphere. This discovery adds a new layer of complexity to our understanding of Venus' water history, raising questions about whether the planet may have once h Hubble Investigates a Dwarf Galaxy Beyond the Local Group
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:51
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 21, 2024
The NASA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of UGC 4879, a dwarf irregular galaxy also known as VV124. The high-resolution capabilities of Hubble allow astronomers to observe individual stars within the galaxy, even in its most densely populated regions. This detailed view aids in accurately determining the galaxy's distance and analyzing the composition and age of its stars.
The NASA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of UGC 4879, a dwarf irregular galaxy also known as VV124. The high-resolution capabilities of Hubble allow astronomers to observe individual stars within the galaxy, even in its most densely populated regions. This detailed view aids in accurately determining the galaxy's distance and analyzing the composition and age of its stars. NASA's PUNCH mission engages with blind and low-vision communities
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:51
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 15, 2024
For thousands of years, humans have observed the Sun and stars, relying primarily on visual tools and recordings. However, recent developments are expanding this experience beyond just the visual realm, enabling a multisensory exploration of the cosmos.
Students from the Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society (ATLAS) Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder have partnered wit
For thousands of years, humans have observed the Sun and stars, relying primarily on visual tools and recordings. However, recent developments are expanding this experience beyond just the visual realm, enabling a multisensory exploration of the cosmos.
Students from the Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society (ATLAS) Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder have partnered wit New Study Showcases Enhanced GNSS Accuracy in Smartphones for Urban and Open-Sky Navigation
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:51
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 20, 2024
A recent study has highlighted the advancements in smartphone positioning technology, specifically examining the multi-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities of the Redmi K60 Ultra. The research underscores major improvements in positioning accuracy, speed, and reliability, representing a key development in the field of high-precision navigation for consumer devices.
A recent study has highlighted the advancements in smartphone positioning technology, specifically examining the multi-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities of the Redmi K60 Ultra. The research underscores major improvements in positioning accuracy, speed, and reliability, representing a key development in the field of high-precision navigation for consumer devices. UK Ministry of Defence's TYCHE ISR satellite launched
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:51
London, UK (SPX) Aug 17, 2024
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has successfully launched TYCHE, the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) first sovereign Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) satellite. This milestone represents a significant achievement for UK Space Command, which oversees space operations and capabilities.
TYCHE, weighing approximately 160 kg, was one of 116 satellites deployed into Low
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has successfully launched TYCHE, the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) first sovereign Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) satellite. This milestone represents a significant achievement for UK Space Command, which oversees space operations and capabilities.
TYCHE, weighing approximately 160 kg, was one of 116 satellites deployed into Low SpaceX sends 22 Starlink satellites into orbit using new first stage booster
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 13:10
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 20, 2024
SpaceX debuted a new Falcon 9 first stage booster as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites on Tuesday morning.
The Falcon 9 lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex in Florida at about 9:20 a.m. EDT, near the end of the launch window, as weather conditions improved. The rocket was carrying 22 Starlink satellites.
Lifting off with a new first stage, the Falcon
SpaceX debuted a new Falcon 9 first stage booster as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites on Tuesday morning.
The Falcon 9 lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex in Florida at about 9:20 a.m. EDT, near the end of the launch window, as weather conditions improved. The rocket was carrying 22 Starlink satellites.
Lifting off with a new first stage, the Falcon Axiom Space and Nokia partner to develop high-speed wireless communications for spacesuits
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 12:38
Can AI detect anomalies in orbital astrodynamics? Managing a complex challenge
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 12:00
EarthCARE profiles atmospheric particles in detail
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 11:00
Launched in May, ESA’s EarthCARE satellite has been making waves, with the first images from three of its scientific instruments already delivered. Now, the spotlight is firmly on the atmospheric lidar, the most advanced of the satellite’s four instruments.
This cutting-edge sensor has captured detailed 20 km-high vertical profiles of atmospheric aerosols – tiny particles and droplets from natural sources like wildfires, dust, and sea spray, and from human activities like industrial emissions or burning of wood – and clouds across various regions of the globe.