'Explosive' Quadrantids meteor shower heading into peak
Thursday, 04 January 2024 22:07
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 3, 2024
The annual Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to peak early Thursday, dazzling viewers where cloud cover allows across the United States.
The Quadrantids is one of the best and most active meteor showers with up to 120 meteors every hour, NASA says. The meteors travel at a velocity of 25.5 miles per second and are most active from Dec. 26 through Jan. 18.
The peak this year is
The annual Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to peak early Thursday, dazzling viewers where cloud cover allows across the United States.
The Quadrantids is one of the best and most active meteor showers with up to 120 meteors every hour, NASA says. The meteors travel at a velocity of 25.5 miles per second and are most active from Dec. 26 through Jan. 18.
The peak this year is The Challenge of Joint Space Operations
Thursday, 04 January 2024 22:07
Washington DC (USNI) Jan 03, 2024
For the United States and its allies and partners, using space to obtain an information advantage is a key aspect of joint operations. The joint force uses space operations to understand the battlespace, exercise command and control (C2), and conduct joint integrated fires. For decades, the United States has enjoyed a significant operational advantage in space, but China is challenging that.
For the United States and its allies and partners, using space to obtain an information advantage is a key aspect of joint operations. The joint force uses space operations to understand the battlespace, exercise command and control (C2), and conduct joint integrated fires. For decades, the United States has enjoyed a significant operational advantage in space, but China is challenging that. Hubble observes a changing exoplanet atmosphere
Thursday, 04 January 2024 14:00
An international team of astronomers has assembled and reprocessed observations of the exoplanet WASP-121 b that were collected with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope in the years 2016, 2018 and 2019. This provided them with a unique dataset that allowed them not only to analyse the atmosphere of WASP-121 b, but also to compare the state of the exoplanet’s atmosphere across several years.
The team found clear evidence that the observations of WASP-121 b were varying in time. Using sophisticated modelling techniques, they demonstrated that these temporal variations could be explained by weather patterns in the exoplanet's atmosphere.
Designing the 'perfect' meal to feed long-term space travelers
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 19:27
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they're grappling with the challenge of how to best feed people. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Food Science and Technology have designed the optimal "space meal": a tasty vegetarian salad. They chose fresh ingredients that meet male astronauts' special
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they're grappling with the challenge of how to best feed people. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Food Science and Technology have designed the optimal "space meal": a tasty vegetarian salad. They chose fresh ingredients that meet male astronauts' special Orion Space Solutions Achieves Milestone in Tetra-5 Program with Successful Critical Design Review
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 19:27
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
Orion Space Solutions (Orion) has recently achieved a significant milestone in its collaboration with the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The company, along with its team, has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Tetra-5 program, a pivotal step in advancing U.S. space capabilities.
The Tetra-5 mission,
Orion Space Solutions (Orion) has recently achieved a significant milestone in its collaboration with the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The company, along with its team, has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Tetra-5 program, a pivotal step in advancing U.S. space capabilities.
The Tetra-5 mission, Phased Array Antennas: Revolutionizing Connectivity in the Sky and Beyond
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 19:27
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
In a significant advancement for satellite communications (SATCOM), Viasat, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible with phased array antenna technology. This innovative leap was demonstrated vividly during an April 2021 test flight over Europe, where the team aboard a Cessna Citation business jet showcased the robust capabilities
In a significant advancement for satellite communications (SATCOM), Viasat, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible with phased array antenna technology. This innovative leap was demonstrated vividly during an April 2021 test flight over Europe, where the team aboard a Cessna Citation business jet showcased the robust capabilities Viasat Secures Major U.S. Air Force Contract for Advanced Tech Integration
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 19:27
Carlsbad CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, has announced a significant collaboration with the U.S. Air Force's Life Cycle Management Center (USAF LCMC). This partnership comes in the form of a $900 million ceiling, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, termed LCMC XA IDIQ, under which Viasat will integrate innovative technologies and capabilities for the Air
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, has announced a significant collaboration with the U.S. Air Force's Life Cycle Management Center (USAF LCMC). This partnership comes in the form of a $900 million ceiling, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, termed LCMC XA IDIQ, under which Viasat will integrate innovative technologies and capabilities for the Air Terran Orbital Reports Key Payment from Rivada and Strong Year-End Cash Position
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 19:27
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) has recently announced a significant financial update, confirming the receipt of a payment from Rivada Space Networks ("Rivada"). This payment, as per the company's disclosure, is tied to a milestone completion under the existing contract between Terran Orbital and Rivada, known as the "Rivada Contract."
This development is particularly noteworthy as
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) has recently announced a significant financial update, confirming the receipt of a payment from Rivada Space Networks ("Rivada"). This payment, as per the company's disclosure, is tied to a milestone completion under the existing contract between Terran Orbital and Rivada, known as the "Rivada Contract."
This development is particularly noteworthy as L-SAR 01 Satellite Group Begins Operations, Enhancing China's Disaster Response
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 19:27
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced the official commencement of operations for the L-SAR 01 satellite group, following the successful completion of in-orbit tests. This significant development marks a major step forward in China's capabilities in earth observation and environmental monitoring.
Comprising two satellites, L-SAR 01A and L-SAR 01B, the L-SAR 01 group
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced the official commencement of operations for the L-SAR 01 satellite group, following the successful completion of in-orbit tests. This significant development marks a major step forward in China's capabilities in earth observation and environmental monitoring.
Comprising two satellites, L-SAR 01A and L-SAR 01B, the L-SAR 01 group AST SpaceMobile nears funding milestone for cellular broadband in space
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 19:27
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has recently shared an interim update regarding its ongoing fundraising efforts. Known for their ambitious initiative to establish the first and only space-based cellular broadband network directly accessible by conventional smartphones, AST SpaceMobile is currently in a strategic investment process involving multiple parties.
As the company moves forwa
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has recently shared an interim update regarding its ongoing fundraising efforts. Known for their ambitious initiative to establish the first and only space-based cellular broadband network directly accessible by conventional smartphones, AST SpaceMobile is currently in a strategic investment process involving multiple parties.
As the company moves forwa Is oxygen the cosmic key to alien technology?
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 19:27
Rochester NY (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
In the quest to understand the potential for life beyond Earth, researchers are widening their search to encompass not only biological markers, but also technological ones. While astrobiologists have long recognized the importance of oxygen for life as we know it, oxygen could also be a key to unlocking advanced technology on a planetary scale.
In a new study published in Nature Astronomy,
In the quest to understand the potential for life beyond Earth, researchers are widening their search to encompass not only biological markers, but also technological ones. While astrobiologists have long recognized the importance of oxygen for life as we know it, oxygen could also be a key to unlocking advanced technology on a planetary scale.
In a new study published in Nature Astronomy, India launches New Years rocket to study black holes
Tuesday, 02 January 2024 21:48
New Delhi (UPI) Jan 02, 2024
India's space agency successfully launched a rocket Monday from Sriharikota spaceport to help scientists improve their "knowledge of black holes."
"2024 lifted off majestically," the Indian Space Research Organization wrote Monday in a post on X, formerly Twitter. "XPoSat health is normal. Power generation has commenced."
The launch is only the second mission to focus on studying
India's space agency successfully launched a rocket Monday from Sriharikota spaceport to help scientists improve their "knowledge of black holes."
"2024 lifted off majestically," the Indian Space Research Organization wrote Monday in a post on X, formerly Twitter. "XPoSat health is normal. Power generation has commenced."
The launch is only the second mission to focus on studying Further evidence for quark-matter cores in massive neutron stars
Tuesday, 02 January 2024 21:48
Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
New theoretical analysis places the likelihood of massive neutron stars hiding cores of deconfined quark matter between 80 and 90 percent. The result was reached through massive supercomputer runs utilizing Bayesian statistical inference.
Neutron-star cores contain matter at the highest densities reached in our present-day Universe, with as much as two solar masses of matter compressed ins
New theoretical analysis places the likelihood of massive neutron stars hiding cores of deconfined quark matter between 80 and 90 percent. The result was reached through massive supercomputer runs utilizing Bayesian statistical inference.
Neutron-star cores contain matter at the highest densities reached in our present-day Universe, with as much as two solar masses of matter compressed ins Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. mark historic milestone with Blue Origin's New Shepard Launch
Tuesday, 02 January 2024 21:48
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023
In a significant advancement for space technology, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. has successfully executed its NASA-funded Advanced Modular Power and Energy System (AMPES) Tipping Point fuel cell experiment aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard 24 sub-orbital launch. This landmark event marks the first time a fuel cell has been used in space since the retirement of the Space Shuttle Orbiter i
In a significant advancement for space technology, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. has successfully executed its NASA-funded Advanced Modular Power and Energy System (AMPES) Tipping Point fuel cell experiment aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard 24 sub-orbital launch. This landmark event marks the first time a fuel cell has been used in space since the retirement of the Space Shuttle Orbiter i It's all relative
Tuesday, 02 January 2024 21:48
Paris (ESA) Jan 01, 2024
This Hubble Picture of the Week features a richness of spiral galaxies: the large, prominent spiral galaxy on the right side of the image is NGC 1356; the two apparently smaller spiral galaxies flanking it are LEDA 467699 (above it) and LEDA 95415 (very close at its left) respectively; and finally, IC 1947 sits along the left side of the image.
This image is a really interesting example of
This Hubble Picture of the Week features a richness of spiral galaxies: the large, prominent spiral galaxy on the right side of the image is NGC 1356; the two apparently smaller spiral galaxies flanking it are LEDA 467699 (above it) and LEDA 95415 (very close at its left) respectively; and finally, IC 1947 sits along the left side of the image.
This image is a really interesting example of