Boeing and NASA Collaborate on New ISS Experiment to Enhance Genes in Space Program
Friday, 26 January 2024 06:36Boeing (NYSE: BA), in collaboration with NASA and the ISS National Laboratory, is embarking on a novel investigation aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Genes in Space toolkit, a cornerstone program for student researchers in spaceflight biotechnology. The Genes in Space program, co-founded by Boeing and miniPCRbio, has for almost a decade challenged students to develop experiments
Hubble finds water vapour in small exoplanet’s atmosphere
Thursday, 25 January 2024 14:00Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope observed the smallest exoplanet where water vapour has been detected in its atmosphere. At only approximately twice Earth’s diameter, the planet GJ 9827d could be an example of potential planets with water-rich atmospheres elsewhere in our galaxy.
World’s largest iceberg drifts beyond Antarctic waters
Thursday, 25 January 2024 12:50In November 2023, the A23a mega iceberg set sail after being grounded on the ocean floor for well over 40 years. Now, driven by winds and currents, A23a is heading away from Antarctic waters as seen in this new animation.
The iceberg calved from West Antarctica in 1986 but quickly grounded itself in the Weddell Sea where it remained for over four decades. At around 4000 sq km in area, more than four times the size of New York City, and just over 280 m thick, the berg currently holds the title for world’s largest iceberg.
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Capturing the ripples of spacetime: LISA gets go-ahead
Thursday, 25 January 2024 12:01Today, ESA’s Science Programme Committee approved the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission, the first scientific endeavour to detect and study gravitational waves from space.
We're heading for Venus: ESA approves EnVision
Thursday, 25 January 2024 12:00ESA’s next mission to Venus was officially ‘adopted’ today by the Agency’s Science Programme Committee. EnVision will study Venus from its inner core to its outer atmosphere, giving important new insight into the planet's history, geological activity and climate.
Asteroid 2024 BX1 spotted three hours before impact
Thursday, 25 January 2024 08:00Sierra Space unveils full-scale prototype of expandable space station structure
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53Sierra Space has completed an important test of its full-scale, expandable space station structure. The company, known for its innovative approach to space technology, alongside its exclusive softgoods technology partner ILC Dover, has been at the forefront of developing the LIFE (Large Integrated Flexible Environment) habitat. This structure, notable for its expandable "softgoods" design, has r
Equatorial Launch Australia unveils advanced horizontal integration facility
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has unveiled the completed designs for its Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) buildings at the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC). These state-of-the-art facilities are tailored to meet the sophisticated demands of up to seven rocket launch companies, solidifying ELA's commitment to supporting a broad spectrum of space missions. The newly designed HIF buildings,
China sets sights on Lunar South Pole with Chang'e 7 Mission
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53China has unveiled detailed plans for the Chang'e 7 mission, aimed at probing the moon's south pole, particularly focusing on water ice. This revelation, detailed in a paper in the National Science Review, outlines the mission's scientific goals and the sophisticated array of payloads aboard the lunar probe. Slated for launch around 2026, the Chang'e 7 mission represents a new chapter in C
NASA unveils progress in Moon to Mars Strategy
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53NASA has released the outcomes of its 2023 Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review. This significant step reflects the agency's ongoing commitment to advancing humanity's exploration of the solar system. The 2023 Moon to Mars review, a comprehensive process incorporating insights from U.S. industry, academia, international partners, and NASA's own workforce, has refined the existing strat
Booz Allen Ventures Invests in Albedo's groundbreaking VLEO satellite technology
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has announced a strategic investment through its venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, LLC, in Albedo. This investment marks a significant step in the deployment of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite constellations, offering ultra-high resolution commercial imagery from space. Chris Bogdan, executive vice president at Booz Allen and leader of the firm
CAS Space achieves new milestone with Kinetica 1 Y3 launch deploying 5 satellites
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53Beijing-based CAS Space, an enterprise under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully conducted the third flight of its Kinetica 1 rocket, previously known as ZK 1A. This launch, which took place on Tuesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marks a significant step in China's burgeoning space industry. The Kinetica 1 Y3 rocket, notable for its designation indicating the th
ISS set to receive enhanced HPE Supercomputer
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is poised to take a significant step forward in the realm of space computing by launching an updated version of the HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 to the International Space Station (ISS). This move represents a pivotal moment in the advancement of high-performance computing in space, leveraging HPE EdgeLine and ProLiant servers in a commercial off-the-shelf supercomp
Anritsu and Skylo Partner to Enhance Non-Terrestrial Network Device Testing
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53Skylo Technologies, a leader in non-terrestrial network (NTN) services, has announced a collaboration with Anritsu Corporation. This partnership marks a strategic initiative to enable Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and third-party test houses to conduct Skylo-defined testing of NTN devices using Anritsu's sophisticated test platforms. Skylo's mission to revolutionize connectivity,
GMV led consortium advances public health analytics with EO4HEALTH Project
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 17:53GMV, in collaboration with institutions including Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise, GMATICS, Brockmann Consult, and a host of eminent scientists, has embarked on a novel initiative named EO4HEALTH. This project, led by GMV in Portugal, represents a convergence of expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology, aimed at enhancing the analyt