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Friday, 05 July 2024 13:37
NASA's Parker Solar Probe completes 20th close approach to the sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe completed its 20th close approach to the sun on June 30, 2024, matching its own distance record by coming about 4.51 million miles (7.26 million kilometers) from the solar surface.
The close approach (known as perihelion) occurred at 3:47 UTC (11:47 p.m. EDT on June 29), with Parker Solar Probe moving 394,736 miles per hour (635,266 kilometers per hour) around the sun, again matching its own record.
On July 2, the spacecraft checked in with mission operators at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland (where the spacecraft was also designed and built), with a beacon tone indicating it was in good health and all systems were operating normally.
The milestone also marked the midpoint in the mission's 20th solar encounter, which began June 25 and continues through July 5.
Parker will fly around the sun at the same distance and speed one more time this year—on Sept.
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Sunday, 07 July 2024 11:22
Crew of NASA's earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year
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Monday, 08 July 2024 16:09
Shenzhou XVII Crew Shares Post-Mission Insights with Media
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
The astronauts of China's Shenzhou XVII mission held their first press conference on Friday, two months after returning from their space expedition.
The three crew members - Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin - are reported to be in excellent physical and mental condition. Their muscle strength, endurance, and cardiopulmonary function have largely returned to pre-flight levels.
The astronauts of China's Shenzhou XVII mission held their first press conference on Friday, two months after returning from their space expedition.
The three crew members - Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin - are reported to be in excellent physical and mental condition. Their muscle strength, endurance, and cardiopulmonary function have largely returned to pre-flight levels.
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Monday, 08 July 2024 16:09
Effects of Visual and Auditory Guidance on Space Station Tasks
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 07, 2024
Researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology conducted a study examining the impact of visual and auditory instructions on procedural tasks within a simulated space station environment. The study involved 30 participants (15 men and 15 women) aged between 20 and 50, with an average age of 42. All participants were right-handed and free from significant visual or auditory impairments, mee
Researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology conducted a study examining the impact of visual and auditory instructions on procedural tasks within a simulated space station environment. The study involved 30 participants (15 men and 15 women) aged between 20 and 50, with an average age of 42. All participants were right-handed and free from significant visual or auditory impairments, mee
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Monday, 08 July 2024 16:09
Ovzon 3 Satellite Commences Commercial Service
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 07, 2024
As previously communicated, Ovzon's proprietary satellite, Ovzon 3, has reached its designated position in the geostationary arc. After several weeks of final in-orbit testing, the satellite is now ready for commercial service.
The first delivery of SATCOM-as-a-Service from Ovzon 3 will be provided to the French government organization GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie National
As previously communicated, Ovzon's proprietary satellite, Ovzon 3, has reached its designated position in the geostationary arc. After several weeks of final in-orbit testing, the satellite is now ready for commercial service.
The first delivery of SATCOM-as-a-Service from Ovzon 3 will be provided to the French government organization GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie National
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Monday, 08 July 2024 16:09
RuggON's Vehicle-Mounted Computer Offers Global Connectivity
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
RuggON, a leading provider of rugged computing solutions, has unveiled the Iridium Connected VORTEX, a robust Vehicle-Mounted Computer (VMC) designed for seamless global connectivity. Equipped with a specialized antenna and an integrated satellite-communications module, the Vortex ensures reliable data and message exchange even in the most isolated locations, beyond the reach of conventional 5G
RuggON, a leading provider of rugged computing solutions, has unveiled the Iridium Connected VORTEX, a robust Vehicle-Mounted Computer (VMC) designed for seamless global connectivity. Equipped with a specialized antenna and an integrated satellite-communications module, the Vortex ensures reliable data and message exchange even in the most isolated locations, beyond the reach of conventional 5G
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Monday, 08 July 2024 16:09
NASA's CURIE CubeSat to Study Space Weather on Ariane 6 Rocket
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
NASA's CURIE (CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment) will be a rideshare payload on the ESA's (European Space Agency) first flight of the Arianespace Ariane 6 rocket, aimed at exploring the main factors influencing space weather. The launch is scheduled for July 9 from Europe's Spaceport, the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.
Designed by Dr. David Sundkvist and his team at th
NASA's CURIE (CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment) will be a rideshare payload on the ESA's (European Space Agency) first flight of the Arianespace Ariane 6 rocket, aimed at exploring the main factors influencing space weather. The launch is scheduled for July 9 from Europe's Spaceport, the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.
Designed by Dr. David Sundkvist and his team at th
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Monday, 08 July 2024 16:09
Quantum Detectors Poised to Reveal Dark Matter Mysteries
London, UK (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
A major scientific enigma may be closer to resolution as researchers harness cutting-edge quantum technology.
Approximately 80% of the universe's matter is dark, eluding direct observation but detectable through its gravitational effects. Despite ongoing efforts, these dark matter particles remain unseen.
Scientists from Lancaster University, the University of Oxford, and Royal Hollo
A major scientific enigma may be closer to resolution as researchers harness cutting-edge quantum technology.
Approximately 80% of the universe's matter is dark, eluding direct observation but detectable through its gravitational effects. Despite ongoing efforts, these dark matter particles remain unseen.
Scientists from Lancaster University, the University of Oxford, and Royal Hollo
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Monday, 08 July 2024 16:09
Milky Way's Warp Reveals Shape of Dark Matter Halo
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 07, 2024
A research team led by Dr. HUANG Yang from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) has developed a novel "motion picture" method for measuring the precession rate of the Milky Way's disk warp. Utilizing this innovative approach, the team observed the precession direction and rate of the Milky Way's warp using a sample of Cepheid variable stars of various
A research team led by Dr. HUANG Yang from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) has developed a novel "motion picture" method for measuring the precession rate of the Milky Way's disk warp. Utilizing this innovative approach, the team observed the precession direction and rate of the Milky Way's warp using a sample of Cepheid variable stars of various
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Monday, 08 July 2024 16:09
Parker Solar Probe Achieves 20th Close Encounter with the Sun
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 08, 2024
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully made its 20th close approach to the Sun on June 30, 2024. The probe came within 4.51 million miles (7.26 million kilometers) of the Sun's surface, equaling its previous distance record.
"The close approach (known as perihelion) occurred at 3:47 UTC (11:47 p.m. EDT on June 29), with Parker Solar Probe moving 394,736 miles per hour (635,266 kilometers p
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully made its 20th close approach to the Sun on June 30, 2024. The probe came within 4.51 million miles (7.26 million kilometers) of the Sun's surface, equaling its previous distance record.
"The close approach (known as perihelion) occurred at 3:47 UTC (11:47 p.m. EDT on June 29), with Parker Solar Probe moving 394,736 miles per hour (635,266 kilometers p
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