Ariane 6 Set for Maiden Voyage with Robusta-3A Satellite Aboard
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Europe's latest heavy-lift launcher, Ariane 6, is set to embark on its inaugural flight, carrying a diverse array of missions including Earth observation, deep space exploration, and critical technology testing. The versatility of Ariane 6 will be demonstrated as it undertakes its first mission with varied payloads and objectives.
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Astrobotic Collaborates with LZH and TU Berlin on Lunar 3D Printing Project
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Astrobotic, in collaboration with Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) and Technical University Berlin (TU Berlin), is embarking on the MOONRISE project, aiming to implement 3D printing technology on the Moon. LZH has engaged Astrobotic for a lunar mission scheduled for late 2026, focusing on the utilization of laser technology to create lunar structures from regolith.
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Chang'e 6 Mission to Include European Science Instruments
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission is set to carry significant European scientific instruments, adding a layer of international collaboration to its ambitious objectives. The mission aims to collect samples from the less-explored lunar far side, a feat not yet accomplished by previous missions.
The China National Space Administration highlights the inclusion of three European payloads. A rado

New Multidirectional Electron Detector to Advance Aurora Studies
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
The enigmatic aurora borealis, known for its visual spectacle, is propelled by energetic electrons whose complex dynamics are not yet fully comprehended. Current tools used to study these electrons are limited by their capability to sample multiple energies swiftly. To address this, NASA has developed a new tool that drastically improves the frequency and detail of measurements by a significant

SwRI Advances Robotics for In-Space Manufacturing at Annual Space Symposium
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Southwest Research Institute has enhanced its investment in space robotics to support the space industry's progress in in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). At the 38th Space Symposium from April 8-11 in Colorado Springs, the Intelligent Systems Division of SwRI will showcase their latest ISAM-oriented research at Booth #237.
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Q-Tech Introduces AXTAL OCXOs for Enhanced Satellite Bandwidth and Radiation Hardness
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:14
Cypress CA (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
Q-Tech Corporation, a prominent provider of space-qualified crystal oscillators and high-performance frequency control systems, has unveiled the AXTAL AXIOM75Sx Series oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs). These are specifically engineered for high-performance timing and frequency generation in low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite applications.
The AXIOM75Sx Series, developed by Q-Tech's

How the merger of satellite and terrestrial cell services could offer the best of both worlds
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 15:11

ESA awards contract to Thales Alenia Space to restart ExoMars
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 10:17

L3Harris taps Mercury Systems to supply solid-state data recorders for missile-warning satellites
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 10:00

Small satellites aim to fill big shoes for military weather data
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 09:00

Relativity Space delays NSSL bid, focuses on 2026 Terran R debut
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 09:00

Total solar eclipse 8 April 2024
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 07:00
Investment banks take stock of evolving space finance challenges
Tuesday, 09 April 2024 22:51

Astrobotic and Mission Control to partner on lunar rover mission
Tuesday, 09 April 2024 21:39
