Boston MA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
In April 2019, a group of astronomers from around the globe stunned the world when they revealed the first image of a black hole - the monstrous accumulation of collapsed stars and gas that lets nothing escape, not even light. The image, which was of the black hole that sits at the core of a galaxy called Messier 87 (M87), revealed glowing gas around the center of the black hole. In March 2021,

University Park PA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
As energy from the sun reaches Earth, some solar radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere, leading to chemical reactions like the formation of ozone and the breakup of gas molecules. A new approach for modeling these reactions, developed by a team led by scientists at Penn State, may improve our understanding of the atmosphere on early Earth and help in the search for habitable conditions on plan

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
Quadsat has partnered with mmt to expand the reach of its electromagnetic emulation services as part of the newly launched Quadsat Service Partner Network. This network is designed to provide global customers with fast and cost-efficient access to Quadsat's specialized services. These services include comprehensive characterization of teleport and user terminal antennas, full satellite net

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
As the space sector experiences rapid growth in satellite operations and diversified space missions, the demand for in-orbit servicing has risen. PIAP Space has met this need with its innovative Docking System, aimed at boosting satellite longevity, serviceability, and sustainability. This system facilitates satellite operators in extending missions, performing essential repairs, refuelling, and

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
Beyond Gravity, a prominent space industry supplier based in Switzerland, has launched a modular electronics platform called FoX, designed for satellites and featuring off-the-shelf components. This new platform includes single-board computers, navigation receivers, mass memory units, and time-sensitive networking (TSN) Ethernet switches, among other components. Tom Seeman, Director of Marketing

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft concluded its mission as it burned up upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere on Sunday night, the China Manned Space Agency reported. According to the agency, ground control guided the robotic craft, which reentered at 9:25 pm, leading to most of the vehicle disintegrating, with only minor debris landing in designated sea zones. Tianzhou 7 had separa

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the nation's state-owned space industry leader, has successfully tested a key component of its Long March 10 rocket, an essential part of China's manned lunar exploration mission. The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), a CASC subsidiary and the nation's primary rocket manufacturer, announced the completion of a sepa

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
Aalyria, a leader in advanced networking and laser communications technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Impact Space Expedition and Exploration Global (iSEE) to deliver an advanced space traffic management solution. By combining iSEE's cutting-edge space domain awareness tools with Aalyria's powerful network routing software, the collaboration aims to enhance satellite operati