Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Launched on November 15, 1974, OSCAR-7, a microsatellite, continues its mission 50 years after its launch, serving as a vital asset for amateur radio operators globally. It holds the title of the oldest operational satellite, predating the launch of NASA's Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 by three years. OSCAR-7 belongs to a series of amateur radio satellites known as OSCARs (Orbital Satellites Car

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Recent research led by the National Science Foundation's National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) indicates that the Sun, like Earth, may have swirling polar vortices. Unlike Earth's, these solar vortices are influenced by magnetic fields, impacting the solar cycle and space weather prediction. The findings, detailed in the *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle is set to be showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, according to an announcement from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Monday. This new reusable space cargo vehicle, developed independently in China, aims to reduce the cost of transporting supplies to and from t

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
ispace, inc. (TOKYO: 9348), a leader in global lunar exploration, has entered a collaborative agreement with Thailand's national space agency, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), and mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd, a Thai satellite and communications firm. This agreement is aimed at evaluating the feasibility of a lunar mission as part of Thailand's "

Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched South Korea's Koreasat-6A communications satellite on Monday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch commenced at approximately 12:20 p.m. EST. This mission aimed to place the KT SAT Corp.'s satellite into orbit and was initially slated for 12:07 p.m. The Falcon 9's second stage ascended smoothly and deployed the KoreaSat-6A into orbit about

Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX has reportedly struck a deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for Elon Musk's Starship rocket, expected to launch early next year, according to industry sources. "We have signed a contract to supply power supply batteries for SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and are currently developing the product," a spokesperson for LG Energy Solution told Tesl

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
UP Aerospace successfully launched its SpaceLoft-20 rocket on Nov. 8, marking the company's second suborbital mission this year from Spaceport America. The flight, conducted for Los Alamos National Laboratory, aimed to test new technologies and components through its Cyclone-1 payload. "Congratulations to both UP Aerospace and Los Alamos," said Scott McLaughlin, Executive Director of the N

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Beijing-headquartered CAS Space, an affiliate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully launched 15 satellites on Monday, including Oman's first satellite, marking a significant achievement for China's commercial space sector in international partnerships. The Kinetica 1-Y5 rocket took off at 12:03 pm from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, according to CAS Spac

Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 12, 2024
NASA's groundbreaking flyby of Uranus by Voyager 2 in 1986 provided a wealth of data that puzzled scientists for decades. Recent analysis of that data has shed light on some of those mysteries. During its historic 1986 approach, Voyager 2 captured the first detailed images and readings of Uranus, revealing an unconventional planet with a tilted axis and unique characteristics, including un

On 12 November 2014, after a ten year journey through the Solar System and over 500 million kilometres from home, Rosetta’s lander Philae made space exploration history by touching down on a comet for the first time. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of this extraordinary feat, we celebrate Philae’s impressive achievements at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.