Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
A team of researchers at LMU has developed a novel model that explains the formation of giant planets like Jupiter. This model provides deeper insights into planetary formation processes and may broaden our understanding of planetary systems. Our solar system is familiar: the Sun at the center; rocky planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars; the asteroid belt; gas giants Jupiter and Saturn; ice g

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
A recent study published in National Science Review has identified the presence of naturally formed few-layer graphene in a lunar soil sample. This remarkable finding comes from a team of researchers led by Professors Meng Zou, Wei Zhang, and Senior Engineer Xiujuan Li from Jilin University, along with Wencai Ren from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Metal Research. The sample, an o

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
"NASA and Boeing teams continue analyzing data from recent ground and spacecraft testing as they evaluate the Starliner spacecraft's propulsion system during NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test mission." Teams are taking their time to analyze the results of recent docked hot-fire testing, finalize flight rationale for the spacecraft's integrated propulsion system, and confirm system reliability

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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 01, 2024
The first set of medium-frequency antennas built in China for the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) has been shipped to South Africa, marking a major milestone in constructing the world's largest radio telescope array. These antennas were sent from Shijiazhuang, the capital of north China's Hebei Province, to the SKA site in South Africa. The SKA project comprises thousands of radio anten

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have successfully launched the USSF-51 mission on an Atlas V 551 rocket. Liftoff occurred today at 6:45 a.m. EDT (3:45 a.m. PDT) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex-41 in Florida. "Mission success" was confirmed by SSC and ULA teams after spacecraft separation, with the payload achievin

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2024
Umbra, a leader in space technology and remote sensing, has unveiled a new business line dedicated to delivering operational Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite missions to clients seeking their own orbital SAR capabilities. Umbra's Mission Solutions leverages its expertise in vertical integration and remote sensing to provide tailored satellite solutions. Governments and large multin

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 01, 2024
An international team of researchers used the University of Gothenburg's unmanned submarine, Ran, to create the first detailed maps of a glacier's underside in Antarctica, providing insights into future sea level rise. The autonomous underwater vehicle, Ran, was sent beneath the Dotson ice shelf in West Antarctica to scan the ice using advanced sonar technology. Over 27 days, Ran traveled

London, UK (SPX) Jul 31, 2024
SatVu, a leader in climate technology, has partnered with Australian nature data startup, Office of Planetary Observations (OPO). This collaboration aims to enhance city planning and transform urban greening efforts by integrating SatVu's high-resolution thermal data with OPO's nature data platform. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, OPO uses its AI-powered Nature Data platform to meas

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2024
Collaborative innovation has once again unlocked new frontiers in technology. Researchers have created technology capable of storing information in a cloud of atoms. In partnership with Infleqtion Inc., scientists at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland have successfully developed NASA's inaugural quantum memory. This marks NASA's initial move towards establishing a comprehensive quan