This US-Indian Satellite Will Monitor Earth's Changing Frozen Regions
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 11, 2024
NISAR, the soon-to-launch radar satellite from NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will measure some key Earth vital signs, from the health of wetlands to ground deformation by volcanoes to the dynamics of land and sea ice.
This last capability will help researchers decipher how small-scale processes can cause monumental changes in the ice sheets covering Antarctica and
NISAR, the soon-to-launch radar satellite from NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will measure some key Earth vital signs, from the health of wetlands to ground deformation by volcanoes to the dynamics of land and sea ice.
This last capability will help researchers decipher how small-scale processes can cause monumental changes in the ice sheets covering Antarctica and Spire Global sets to revolutionize space traffic management with Northstar's SSA satellites
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) in collaboration with NorthStar Earth and Space, is set to launch the first commercial SSA satellite constellation, marking a significant milestone in space safety and sustainability.
The mission, dubbed 'Four of a Kind', is scheduled for no earlier than January 18, with a launch window between 19:15-20:00 NZT (06:15-07:00 UTC). The launch will take place at
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) in collaboration with NorthStar Earth and Space, is set to launch the first commercial SSA satellite constellation, marking a significant milestone in space safety and sustainability.
The mission, dubbed 'Four of a Kind', is scheduled for no earlier than January 18, with a launch window between 19:15-20:00 NZT (06:15-07:00 UTC). The launch will take place at Space Force invests $49.9 Million in university-based space technology research
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024
The United States Space Force (USSF), in a significant move to bolster its capabilities in space operations, has announced the selection of two prominent institutions under the Space Strategic Technology Institute 2 (SSTI 2) program. This initiative, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), aims to advance applied research in critical areas of In-Space Operations, notably
The United States Space Force (USSF), in a significant move to bolster its capabilities in space operations, has announced the selection of two prominent institutions under the Space Strategic Technology Institute 2 (SSTI 2) program. This initiative, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), aims to advance applied research in critical areas of In-Space Operations, notably Meteorite analysis shows Earth's building blocks contained water
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2024
When our Sun was a young star, 4.56 billion years ago, what is now our solar system was just a disk of rocky dust and gas. Over tens of millions of years, tiny pebbles of dust coalesced, like a snowball rolling larger and larger, to become kilometer-sized "planetesimals"-the building blocks of Earth and the other inner planets.
Researchers have long tried to understand the ancient environm
When our Sun was a young star, 4.56 billion years ago, what is now our solar system was just a disk of rocky dust and gas. Over tens of millions of years, tiny pebbles of dust coalesced, like a snowball rolling larger and larger, to become kilometer-sized "planetesimals"-the building blocks of Earth and the other inner planets.
Researchers have long tried to understand the ancient environm Blob-like home of farthest-known fast radio burst is collection of seven galaxies
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Evanston IL (SPX) Jan 10, 2024
In summer 2022, astronomers detected the most powerful fast radio burst (FRB) ever observed. And coming from a location that dates halfway back to the Big Bang, it also was the farthest known FRB spotted to date. Now, astronomers led by Northwestern University have pinpointed the extraordinary object's birthplace - and it's rather curious, indeed.
Using images from NASA's Hubble Space Tele
In summer 2022, astronomers detected the most powerful fast radio burst (FRB) ever observed. And coming from a location that dates halfway back to the Big Bang, it also was the farthest known FRB spotted to date. Now, astronomers led by Northwestern University have pinpointed the extraordinary object's birthplace - and it's rather curious, indeed.
Using images from NASA's Hubble Space Tele WASP-69b has comet-like tail that's very long
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Maunakea HI (SPX) Jan 10, 2024
New data from W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawai?i Island confirms exoplanet WASP-69b, known for its escaping atmosphere, is forming a comet-like tail that is even longer than previously observed.
Named WASP-69b, scientists have studied this Jupiter-sized planet in the past, focusing on its escaping atmosphere and observing only a small trail of helium gas. But during a press confer
New data from W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawai?i Island confirms exoplanet WASP-69b, known for its escaping atmosphere, is forming a comet-like tail that is even longer than previously observed.
Named WASP-69b, scientists have studied this Jupiter-sized planet in the past, focusing on its escaping atmosphere and observing only a small trail of helium gas. But during a press confer Unlocking the secrets of a "hot Saturn" and its spotted star
Friday, 12 January 2024 21:23
Montreal, Canada (SPX) Jan 10, 2024
Led by researchers from Universite de Montreal's Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), a team of astronomers has harnessed the power of the revolutionary James Webb Space Webb Telescope (JWST) to study the "hot Saturn" exoplanet HAT-P-18 b.
Their findings, published last month in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, paint a complete picture of the
Led by researchers from Universite de Montreal's Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (iREx), a team of astronomers has harnessed the power of the revolutionary James Webb Space Webb Telescope (JWST) to study the "hot Saturn" exoplanet HAT-P-18 b.
Their findings, published last month in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, paint a complete picture of the Week in images: 08-12 January 2024
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Watch live: Marcus Wandt docks to the Space Station
Thursday, 11 January 2024 23:28
UPDATE: Tune in on Saturday 20 January from 07:30 GMT (08:30 CET) to see ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt dock to the International Space Station for his first mission, Muninn. Watch the action live on ESA Web TV 2 and ESA YouTube.
Watch live: liftoff of Marcus Wandt to space
Thursday, 11 January 2024 23:28
Tune in from Wednesday 17 January from 20:15 GMT/21:15 CET to see ESA project astronaut Marcus Wadnt take off to the International Space Station for his first mission, Muninn. Live coverage will run on ESA Web TV channel two.
Researchers release open-source space debris model
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Boston MA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
MIT's Astrodynamics, Space Robotics, and Controls Laboratory (ARCLab) announced the public beta release of the MIT Orbital Capacity Assessment Tool (MOCAT) during the 2023 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Space Forum Workshop on Dec. 14. MOCAT enables users to model the long-term future space environment to understand growth in space debris and assess the effectivenes
MIT's Astrodynamics, Space Robotics, and Controls Laboratory (ARCLab) announced the public beta release of the MIT Orbital Capacity Assessment Tool (MOCAT) during the 2023 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Space Forum Workshop on Dec. 14. MOCAT enables users to model the long-term future space environment to understand growth in space debris and assess the effectivenes China's Chang'e 6 set for historic Lunar Sample Return mission from far side
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
China is set to make space exploration history with its upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, which aims to be the first to collect samples from the far side of the moon. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced that the Chang'e 6 spacecraft is scheduled to land on the lunar surface in the first half of this year, marking a new milestone in lunar research.
Components of the Chang
China is set to make space exploration history with its upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, which aims to be the first to collect samples from the far side of the moon. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced that the Chang'e 6 spacecraft is scheduled to land on the lunar surface in the first half of this year, marking a new milestone in lunar research.
Components of the Chang HERA Mission: NASA's 45-Day Mars Simulation to Study Human Responses
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
NASA has embarked on its latest 'analog mission' to simulate a journey to Mars, using the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) facility at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. On January 26, a selected crew of four volunteers, comprising Abhishek Bhagat, Kamak Ebadi, Susan Hilbig, and Ariana Lutsic, will enter HERA for a 45-day mission that mimics the conditions of a Mars expedition. This si
NASA has embarked on its latest 'analog mission' to simulate a journey to Mars, using the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) facility at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. On January 26, a selected crew of four volunteers, comprising Abhishek Bhagat, Kamak Ebadi, Susan Hilbig, and Ariana Lutsic, will enter HERA for a 45-day mission that mimics the conditions of a Mars expedition. This si Iridium announces Project Stardust for Global, Standards-Based IoT Connectivity
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the development of Project Stardust, marking a significant evolution in its direct-to-device (D2D) strategy. This initiative aligns with the 3GPP 5G standards, embracing Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) Non-Terrestrial Network (NB-NTN) service development. By incorporating these advancements into its existing satellite network, Iridi
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the development of Project Stardust, marking a significant evolution in its direct-to-device (D2D) strategy. This initiative aligns with the 3GPP 5G standards, embracing Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) Non-Terrestrial Network (NB-NTN) service development. By incorporating these advancements into its existing satellite network, Iridi NASA Collaborates with Small Businesses on Laser Communications for Artemis Missions
Thursday, 11 January 2024 21:51
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2024
In a significant move to enhance space exploration, NASA is actively collaborating with private industry partners and small businesses in the context of its Artemis program. This collaboration aims to develop scalable, affordable, and advanced laser communication systems, which promise to significantly expand the boundaries of space exploration and discovery for the collective benefit.
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In a significant move to enhance space exploration, NASA is actively collaborating with private industry partners and small businesses in the context of its Artemis program. This collaboration aims to develop scalable, affordable, and advanced laser communication systems, which promise to significantly expand the boundaries of space exploration and discovery for the collective benefit.
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