Sidus Space and Spire Global Satellites Soar into Orbit with SpaceX's Transporter-10 Mission
Thursday, 07 March 2024 13:27
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) and Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) have both reported the successful launch and deployment of their satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 Rideshare mission. The mission, which took to the skies from the Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marked a significant step forward for both companies in expanding their space-based capab

NASA selects Momentus for a five-year contract to enhance space operation technologies.
Thursday, 07 March 2024 13:27
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a leader in the new field of in-space transportation services, has reportes its selection by NASA to receive a significant indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) base contract. This award positions Momentus as a pivotal player among 15 companies chosen to support the United States' space exploration and technology advancement efforts over the next five year

University Experts Call for Enhanced Radiation Warnings in Space Tourism
Thursday, 07 March 2024 13:27
London, UK (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
In a groundbreaking study led by space weather experts at the University of Surrey, there's a growing call for immediate action to safeguard the burgeoning space tourism industry from the invisible threat of cosmic radiation. The study, recently published in Space Policy, emphasizes the urgent need for collaboration between regulators and space tourism companies to enhance passenger and crew pro

Apex Launches Aries SN1, Marks a Milestone in Satellite Bus Production with Record-Breaking Build Time
Thursday, 07 March 2024 13:27
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Apex, the innovative spacecraft manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, reports that 'Aries Serial Number 1 (SN1)', the first production unit of the Aries bus, has established bidirectional communication with ground stations, demonstrating its operational health in orbit. This successful orbital deployment follows its launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket on March 4.
The Aries platfor

Terran Orbital Secures Up to $45 Million NASA Contract for Space Technology Enhancement
Thursday, 07 March 2024 13:27
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) has announced its selection by NASA for an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, boasting a ceiling value of $45 million. This contract is aligned with NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate's goals, which encompasses the Flight Opportunities program and the Small Spacecraft Technology program, pivotal arms in the agency's push for

AI Enhances Detection of Tiny Space Debris, Paving Way for Safer Space Operations
Thursday, 07 March 2024 13:27
London, UK (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
The escalating challenge of space debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) has sparked significant concern among space agencies and operators. With thousands of satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from disintegration and collisions whirling around the Earth, the risk of potentially hazardous collisions has never been higher.
Traditional radar and radio-telescope systems, while effective

Firefly Aerospace Elevates STEM Education with DREAM Payload Launches
Thursday, 07 March 2024 13:27
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Firefly Aerospace has unveiled the latest cohort of educational payloads destined for space aboard its Alpha rocket, marking a significant stride in its mission to broaden access to outer space. Through its pioneering Dedicated Research Education Accelerator Mission (DREAM) program, Firefly is set to propel CubeSats developed by the University of Illinois, Auburn University, and the Aerospace an

Italian space startup Kurs Orbital raises $4 million in seed funding
Thursday, 07 March 2024 09:00

Iceye launches radar satellite service to monitor the high seas
Thursday, 07 March 2024 08:45

Italy in Space: Setting New Records for Electric Propulsion in Routine Operations
Thursday, 07 March 2024 06:00

As Russian Threats Grow, King Warns U.S. Space Command of American Vulnerabilities
Wednesday, 06 March 2024 21:20
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2024
In a move to address vulnerabilities in America's space infrastructure, U.S. Senator Angus King (Ind. ME) has emphasized the urgency of bolstering defenses against potential threats to the nation's extensive satellite fleet. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator King engaged with General Stephen Whiting, the Commander of the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), on the cr

BAE Systems and EDF launch MethaneSAT to revolutionize global methane emissions monitoring
Wednesday, 06 March 2024 21:20
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
BAE Systems (LON: BA) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) have successfully launched MethaneSAT, a cutting-edge satellite designed to provide unprecedented insights into methane emissions across the globe. The launch, which took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marks a significant step forward in the fight against climate change, leveraging advanced satellite technology t

BlackSky Secures Major Contract to Advance DoD's Moving Target Analysis
Wednesday, 06 March 2024 21:20
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
In a significant development for defense technology and space-based surveillance, BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Department of Defense. This collaboration marks a pivotal step forward in the utilization of commercial motion imagery to train artificial intelligence models for tracking moving targets.
Under this contract, Bl

AI-enabled atomic robotic probe to advance quantum material manufacturing
Wednesday, 06 March 2024 21:20
Singapore (SPX) Mar 04, 2024
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have pioneered a new methodology of fabricating carbon-based quantum materials at the atomic scale by integrating scanning probe microscopy techniques and deep neural networks. This breakthrough highlights the potential of implementing artificial intelligence (AI) at the sub-angstrom scale for enhanced control over atomic manufacturing,
