Air Force selects space programs for ‘quick start’ initiative
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 17:12
Maxar Intelligence looks to evolve beyond traditional imagery business
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 16:00
Aerojet Rocketdyne advances space maneuver with new propulsion tech
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
From the early days of space exploration, objects in orbit have followed the predictable trajectories described by Johannes Kepler's laws. These paths, while historically reliable, no longer meet the strategic demands of today's complex and contested Space Area of Operations (AOR). The need for agility and unpredictability in satellite movements has become paramount as space becomes a more conte
From the early days of space exploration, objects in orbit have followed the predictable trajectories described by Johannes Kepler's laws. These paths, while historically reliable, no longer meet the strategic demands of today's complex and contested Space Area of Operations (AOR). The need for agility and unpredictability in satellite movements has become paramount as space becomes a more conte Flight Works creates modular propulsion system for AFRL with $5.7M contract
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
Flight Works has entered into a $5.7 million contract with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop a green, refuelable propulsion unit known as the Propulsion Unit with Modular Applications (PUMA). This initiative marks the beginning of a series of systems aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the United States Space Force (USSF), NASA, and various commercial entities engaged in complex sp
Flight Works has entered into a $5.7 million contract with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop a green, refuelable propulsion unit known as the Propulsion Unit with Modular Applications (PUMA). This initiative marks the beginning of a series of systems aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the United States Space Force (USSF), NASA, and various commercial entities engaged in complex sp UK Space Agency supports Rolls-Royce and BWX Technologies in developing space reactors
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
London, UK (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Rolls-Royce today secured Phase 2 funding from the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund (IBF), which promotes strategic research partnerships between the UK space sector and emerging space nations.
The company received a GBP 1.18 million award from the fund, supporting collaboration to enhance the technologies for a fission nuclear system, benefiting both UK and U.S. space nuclea
Rolls-Royce today secured Phase 2 funding from the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund (IBF), which promotes strategic research partnerships between the UK space sector and emerging space nations.
The company received a GBP 1.18 million award from the fund, supporting collaboration to enhance the technologies for a fission nuclear system, benefiting both UK and U.S. space nuclea NASA confirms space station debris hit Florida man's home
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
Washington (AFP) April 15, 2024
An object that crashed from the sky into an American man's home was a hunk of debris ejected from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed Monday.
The strange tale came to light last month when Alejandro Otero of Naples, Florida posted on X that a metallic item "tore through the roof and went (through) 2 floors" of his house, almost striking his son, on March 8.
It occurred at a t
An object that crashed from the sky into an American man's home was a hunk of debris ejected from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed Monday.
The strange tale came to light last month when Alejandro Otero of Naples, Florida posted on X that a metallic item "tore through the roof and went (through) 2 floors" of his house, almost striking his son, on March 8.
It occurred at a t Satellogic secures $30 million from Tether Investments for strategic expansion
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL) has announced a significant capital injection of $30 million through a Note Purchase Agreement with Tether Investments Limited, marking a pivotal step in its expansion efforts. The agreement allows Nettar Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Satellogic, to issue Secured Convertible Notes to the investor with the potential for issuing additional notes up to a t
Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL) has announced a significant capital injection of $30 million through a Note Purchase Agreement with Tether Investments Limited, marking a pivotal step in its expansion efforts. The agreement allows Nettar Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Satellogic, to issue Secured Convertible Notes to the investor with the potential for issuing additional notes up to a t EarthCARE satellite to launch with advanced climate instruments
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
Scheduled for a May launch, the EarthCARE satellite is equipped with four advanced instruments aimed at studying Earth's clouds and their impact on climate. This joint effort by Airbus, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) seeks to deepen our understanding of climate dynamics and temperature regulation via cloud behavior.
Maximilian Sauer, Eart
Scheduled for a May launch, the EarthCARE satellite is equipped with four advanced instruments aimed at studying Earth's clouds and their impact on climate. This joint effort by Airbus, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) seeks to deepen our understanding of climate dynamics and temperature regulation via cloud behavior.
Maximilian Sauer, Eart Satellite Studies Reveal Isolated Convection Patterns Over Tibetan Plateau
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
The Tibetan Plateau, noted for its unique thermodynamic environment, hosts frequent deep convection activities. Recent studies by Dr. Ying Na of Wuxi University and Dr. Chaofan Li of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have shifted focus from commonly observed mesoscale convective systems to isolated deep convection (IDC) phenomena in the region. Their research, co
The Tibetan Plateau, noted for its unique thermodynamic environment, hosts frequent deep convection activities. Recent studies by Dr. Ying Na of Wuxi University and Dr. Chaofan Li of the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have shifted focus from commonly observed mesoscale convective systems to isolated deep convection (IDC) phenomena in the region. Their research, co NASA's New Satellite Unveils First Data on Ocean Health and Climate Change
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
NASA's newest Earth-observing satellite, the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE), has begun distributing science-quality data essential for studying ocean health, air quality, and climate change effects. Launched on February 8, PACE underwent extensive in-orbit testing to ensure its instruments function correctly. The public can now access this data through the dedicated portal.
NASA's newest Earth-observing satellite, the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE), has begun distributing science-quality data essential for studying ocean health, air quality, and climate change effects. Launched on February 8, PACE underwent extensive in-orbit testing to ensure its instruments function correctly. The public can now access this data through the dedicated portal. SSTL to lead AquaWatch-AUK under UK-Australia space collaboration
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has been chosen by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and Australian Space Agency (ASA) to spearhead AquaWatch-AUK, a collaborative water-focused space initiative.
AquaWatch-AUK consists of a set of activities designed to enhance water quality monitoring and facilitate better management of vital water resources. This initiative, part of the International Bila
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has been chosen by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and Australian Space Agency (ASA) to spearhead AquaWatch-AUK, a collaborative water-focused space initiative.
AquaWatch-AUK consists of a set of activities designed to enhance water quality monitoring and facilitate better management of vital water resources. This initiative, part of the International Bila RTX Satellite Launch Aids in Global Methane Emission Reduction Efforts
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:43
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Blue Canyon Technologies, a subsidiary of RTX and small satellite manufacturer, recently announced the successful deployment of the MethaneSAT satellite. This initiative marks the first instance a satellite funded by a nonprofit, the Environmental Defense Fund's MethaneSAT LLC, has been launched to enhance the monitoring and reduction of methane emissions, a significant contributor to global war
Blue Canyon Technologies, a subsidiary of RTX and small satellite manufacturer, recently announced the successful deployment of the MethaneSAT satellite. This initiative marks the first instance a satellite funded by a nonprofit, the Environmental Defense Fund's MethaneSAT LLC, has been launched to enhance the monitoring and reduction of methane emissions, a significant contributor to global war Citizen science project classifying gamma-ray bursts
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:30
When faraway stars explode, they send out flashes of energy called gamma-ray bursts that are bright enough that telescopes back on Earth can detect them. Studying these pulses, which can also come from mergers of some exotic astronomical objects such as black holes and neutron stars, can help astronomers like me understand the history of the universe.
Space telescopes detect on average one gamma-ray burst per day, adding to thousands of bursts detected throughout the years, and a community of volunteers are making research into these bursts possible.
On Nov. 20, 2004, NASA launched the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, also known as Swift. Swift is a multiwavelength space telescope that scientists are using to find out more about these mysterious gamma-ray flashes from the universe.
Gamma-ray bursts usually last for only a very short time, from a few seconds to a few minutes, and the majority of their emission is in the form of gamma rays, which are part of the light spectrum that our eyes cannot see.
Space exploration: A luxury or a necessity?
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 14:51
"Oh, come on Daniel, space travel is so expensive, and pointless!" These were the words of my friend Max, during a Christmas party where I was discussing my thesis project: studying places on Earth where the living conditions are so extreme, they could hold lessons for future space missions.
Ariane 6 launches: is it a plane? Aircraft spotting with ISTSat
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 12:23