NASA updates list of Artemis 3 landing sites
Thursday, 31 October 2024 10:11
Solid-fuel ICBM? What we know about Kim Jong Un's arsenal
Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:59
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Seoul (AFP) Oct 31, 2024
North Korea said Thursday it had test-fired one of its newest and most powerful weapons to boost its nuclear deterrent, with Seoul warning it could be a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile.
AFP takes a look at what we know:
What is a solid-fuel missile?
Solid-fuel missiles are powered by a chemical mixture which is cast into the missile's airframe when it is built - like a
North Korea said Thursday it had test-fired one of its newest and most powerful weapons to boost its nuclear deterrent, with Seoul warning it could be a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile.
AFP takes a look at what we know:
What is a solid-fuel missile?
Solid-fuel missiles are powered by a chemical mixture which is cast into the missile's airframe when it is built - like a How marine heatwaves impact phytoplankton and ocean health
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Marine heatwaves – periods of prolonged, unusually warm seawater – are increasingly threatening marine ecosystems around the world. A recent study, led by the Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISMAR) as part of ESA’s CAREHeat project, specifically examined these effects in the North-Western Mediterranean Sea.
By combining satellite data from ESA’s Climate Change Initiative (ESA CCI), in situ robotic platforms called BioGeoChemical-Argo floats and Copernicus Marine’s biogeochemical models, the research highlights how these heatwaves significantly disrupt the spring phytoplankton bloom – a vital process for marine life.
Happy Heraween!
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Robots in disguise: our Hera asteroid detective plus her CubeSat buddies – Milani the rock decoder and Juventas the radar visionary – dressed up for Halloween!
To see them out of costume, watch our The Incredible Adventures of the Hera Mission series!
Illuminating ancient origins of 4BN year-old Asteroid Ryugu
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Researchers at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) recently participated in an international study of fragments from asteroid 162173 Ryugu, collected by a Japanese space mission. The APS, a light source facility operated by the Department of Energy, employed Mossbauer spectroscopy - a technique uniquely suited to studying small samples - on specks of dust from Ryugu. The results revealed that the a
Researchers at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) recently participated in an international study of fragments from asteroid 162173 Ryugu, collected by a Japanese space mission. The APS, a light source facility operated by the Department of Energy, employed Mossbauer spectroscopy - a technique uniquely suited to studying small samples - on specks of dust from Ryugu. The results revealed that the a GomSpace selected by Proteus Space to support AI-designed satellite mission
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
GomSpace North America has been awarded a $250,000 (2.6 MSEK) contract to provide critical components and technical expertise for an ambitious new satellite mission led by Proteus Space. The mission aims to establish a world record in satellite design, assembly, and testing speed, enabled by Proteus Space's innovative AI-driven design platform, MERCURY.
Proteus Space, recognized for its ad
GomSpace North America has been awarded a $250,000 (2.6 MSEK) contract to provide critical components and technical expertise for an ambitious new satellite mission led by Proteus Space. The mission aims to establish a world record in satellite design, assembly, and testing speed, enabled by Proteus Space's innovative AI-driven design platform, MERCURY.
Proteus Space, recognized for its ad New 3D printed metal alloy enhances durability for space exploration
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Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
The research team at Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by Dr. Jeong Min Park of the Nano Materials Research Division, has developed a highly durable metal 3D-printed alloy designed to meet the demands of space exploration. Collaborating with Professor Jung Gi Kim of Gyeongsang National University and Professor Hyoung Seop Kim of POSTECH, the team created an alloy optimized for the
The research team at Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by Dr. Jeong Min Park of the Nano Materials Research Division, has developed a highly durable metal 3D-printed alloy designed to meet the demands of space exploration. Collaborating with Professor Jung Gi Kim of Gyeongsang National University and Professor Hyoung Seop Kim of POSTECH, the team created an alloy optimized for the SwRI unveils new facility for advanced EMC EMI testing for spacecraft
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded its Space System Spacecraft and Payload Processing Facility with a newly installed semi-anechoic shielded chamber dedicated to spacecraft electromagnetic compatibility and interference (EMC/EMI) testing. This addition marks an essential advancement in SwRI's strategy to offer a fully integrated spacecraft test and processing center within its 74,0
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded its Space System Spacecraft and Payload Processing Facility with a newly installed semi-anechoic shielded chamber dedicated to spacecraft electromagnetic compatibility and interference (EMC/EMI) testing. This addition marks an essential advancement in SwRI's strategy to offer a fully integrated spacecraft test and processing center within its 74,0 Aerodata earns EASA certification for GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing tech
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Aerodata AG has secured a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing system. This newly certified technology is compatible with Garmin 5000 avionics and is installed in Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft.
In response to the rising risk of GPS jamming and spoofing affecting civil and military aviation,
Aerodata AG has secured a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing system. This newly certified technology is compatible with Garmin 5000 avionics and is installed in Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft.
In response to the rising risk of GPS jamming and spoofing affecting civil and military aviation, Axient secures contract for Resilient GPS Constellation under USSF Initiative
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Axient, now operating under Astrion following its recent acquisition, has received a Performer Agreement through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) established between the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) and Space Systems Command. This contract supports the U.S. Space Force's mission by advancing a next-generation Resilient GPS (R-GPS) satellite constellation, designed to enhance space infr
Axient, now operating under Astrion following its recent acquisition, has received a Performer Agreement through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) established between the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) and Space Systems Command. This contract supports the U.S. Space Force's mission by advancing a next-generation Resilient GPS (R-GPS) satellite constellation, designed to enhance space infr AXIS mission selected as NASA Astrophysics Probe competition finalist
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Boston MA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
The MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) is a project lead for one of two finalist missions recently selected for NASA's new Probe Explorers program. Working with collaborators at the University of Maryland and Goddard Space Flight Research Center, the team will produce a one-year concept study to launch the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) in 2032.
Erin Kar
The MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) is a project lead for one of two finalist missions recently selected for NASA's new Probe Explorers program. Working with collaborators at the University of Maryland and Goddard Space Flight Research Center, the team will produce a one-year concept study to launch the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) in 2032.
Erin Kar China progresses in full-scale efforts for manned Moon landing by 2030
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
China is accelerating its mission to place astronauts on the Moon by 2030, with substantial progress across development, testing, and infrastructure construction. In a recent press briefing, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) detailed the work underway to achieve this ambitious lunar objective, highlighting both technical advancements and testing milestones.
CMSA's strategy involves depl
China is accelerating its mission to place astronauts on the Moon by 2030, with substantial progress across development, testing, and infrastructure construction. In a recent press briefing, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) detailed the work underway to achieve this ambitious lunar objective, highlighting both technical advancements and testing milestones.
CMSA's strategy involves depl Gateway HALO unit to support vital space science on lunar missions
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
Stephanie Dudley, who leads mission integration and utilization for NASA's Gateway, is at the forefront of merging human space exploration and science aboard the upcoming lunar orbiting outpost. Set to serve as humanity's first space station orbiting the Moon, Gateway will offer a platform for astronauts to live, perform experiments, and prepare for extended missions, particularly targeting the
Stephanie Dudley, who leads mission integration and utilization for NASA's Gateway, is at the forefront of merging human space exploration and science aboard the upcoming lunar orbiting outpost. Set to serve as humanity's first space station orbiting the Moon, Gateway will offer a platform for astronauts to live, perform experiments, and prepare for extended missions, particularly targeting the Explanation found for encrusting of the Martian soil
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
For four years, the Martian "Mole" HP3 experiment made notable contributions to planetary research on Mars. Named after the burrowing animal, the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package (HP3), developed by the German Aerospace Center and European partners, was deployed on Mars in January 2019 as part of NASA's InSight mission. Its goal was to dig up to five meters into the Martian soil and mea
For four years, the Martian "Mole" HP3 experiment made notable contributions to planetary research on Mars. Named after the burrowing animal, the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package (HP3), developed by the German Aerospace Center and European partners, was deployed on Mars in January 2019 as part of NASA's InSight mission. Its goal was to dig up to five meters into the Martian soil and mea NASA's Lunar Trailblazer will map and analyze moon water
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission is poised to answer longstanding questions about the distribution and composition of water on the Moon. While scientists have long suspected the presence of lunar water, the details of where it resides, its forms, and its movement across the Moon's surface remain unknown.
Launching next year, Lunar Trailblazer will circle the Moon to create a high-resolutio
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission is poised to answer longstanding questions about the distribution and composition of water on the Moon. While scientists have long suspected the presence of lunar water, the details of where it resides, its forms, and its movement across the Moon's surface remain unknown.
Launching next year, Lunar Trailblazer will circle the Moon to create a high-resolutio