UChicago scientists unveil efficient method for detecting atmospheres on distant planets
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Chicago IL (SPX) Oct 10, 2024
Finding planets that could support life is a critical objective in astronomy, with the presence of an atmosphere being a key factor in determining a planet's habitability. Though scientists have discovered Earth-like exoplanets, none have been confirmed to possess atmospheres. A new study led by Qiao Xue, a PhD student at the University of Chicago, introduces a simpler and more efficient m
Finding planets that could support life is a critical objective in astronomy, with the presence of an atmosphere being a key factor in determining a planet's habitability. Though scientists have discovered Earth-like exoplanets, none have been confirmed to possess atmospheres. A new study led by Qiao Xue, a PhD student at the University of Chicago, introduces a simpler and more efficient m
NASA selects two mission proposals for new astrophysics program studies
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 07, 2024
NASA has chosen two mission proposals to undergo further review as part of its new Probe Explorers class, a major step in its astrophysics research. The missions, focused on observing X-ray and far-infrared light from space, were announced by the agency on Thursday. Each proposal team will receive $5 million to conduct a 12-month study to refine their concepts. NASA expects to make a final selec
NASA has chosen two mission proposals to undergo further review as part of its new Probe Explorers class, a major step in its astrophysics research. The missions, focused on observing X-ray and far-infrared light from space, were announced by the agency on Thursday. Each proposal team will receive $5 million to conduct a 12-month study to refine their concepts. NASA expects to make a final selec
Evidence of volcanic spatter cone on Mars
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
A team led by the University of Idaho has identified what appears to be a volcanic spatter cone on Mars, marking the first confirmed evidence of such a feature on the planet. This discovery was made during a collaborative research project involving postdoctoral researcher Ian T.W. Flynn, who worked under Erika Rader, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences at the U
A team led by the University of Idaho has identified what appears to be a volcanic spatter cone on Mars, marking the first confirmed evidence of such a feature on the planet. This discovery was made during a collaborative research project involving postdoctoral researcher Ian T.W. Flynn, who worked under Erika Rader, an assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences at the U
Artemis Student Challenges: NASA selects teams for launch, payload competitions
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Washington DC (UPI) Oct 4, 2024
NASA announced the selection of 71 student teams that will build and launch amateur rockets and scientific payloads in a competition they hope will inspire the next generation of space explorers. The 71 teams are divided into a college division and high-school/middle-school division. The final on-site events will start April 30 with the final launches on May 3 at Bragg Farms in T
NASA announced the selection of 71 student teams that will build and launch amateur rockets and scientific payloads in a competition they hope will inspire the next generation of space explorers. The 71 teams are divided into a college division and high-school/middle-school division. The final on-site events will start April 30 with the final launches on May 3 at Bragg Farms in T
Rocket Lab wins NASA contract to study martian rock sample return mission
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 08, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has been chosen by NASA to conduct a study on retrieving rock samples from Mars and transporting them back to Earth. This mission aims to meet key exploration goals, potentially answering critical questions about life on Mars and helping prepare for future human expeditions to the planet. The NASA Rapid Mission Design Studies for Mars Sample Return initi
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has been chosen by NASA to conduct a study on retrieving rock samples from Mars and transporting them back to Earth. This mission aims to meet key exploration goals, potentially answering critical questions about life on Mars and helping prepare for future human expeditions to the planet. The NASA Rapid Mission Design Studies for Mars Sample Return initi
TESS spots record-breaking stellar triplets
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Greenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 04, 2024
Professional and amateur astronomers teamed up with artificial intelligence to find an unmatched stellar trio called TIC 290061484, thanks to cosmic "strobe lights" captured by NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite). The system contains a set of twin stars orbiting each other every 1.8 days, and a third star that circles the pair in just 25 days. The discovery smashes the reco
Professional and amateur astronomers teamed up with artificial intelligence to find an unmatched stellar trio called TIC 290061484, thanks to cosmic "strobe lights" captured by NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite). The system contains a set of twin stars orbiting each other every 1.8 days, and a third star that circles the pair in just 25 days. The discovery smashes the reco
Millennium Space Systems completes key FOO Fighter milestone
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 08, 2024
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary, has swiftly completed the preliminary design review (PDR) of its Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter (FOO Fighter) system just four months after receiving authorization to proceed. This milestone is part of the company's contract to deliver a constellation of eight satellites, a ground system, and mission operations. "J
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary, has swiftly completed the preliminary design review (PDR) of its Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter (FOO Fighter) system just four months after receiving authorization to proceed. This milestone is part of the company's contract to deliver a constellation of eight satellites, a ground system, and mission operations. "J
GomSpace signs 3.6 MSEK contract with UK university collaboration
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Aalborg, Denmark (SPX) Oct 07, 2024
A partnership of three UK universities has chosen GomSpace to support the development of a satellite mission under a contract valued at 3.6 million SEK. The collaboration, which includes universities from the Space South Central region covering Surrey and Hampshire, is part of the Joint Universities Programme for In-orbit Training, Education, and Research (JUPITER). Their upcoming project,
A partnership of three UK universities has chosen GomSpace to support the development of a satellite mission under a contract valued at 3.6 million SEK. The collaboration, which includes universities from the Space South Central region covering Surrey and Hampshire, is part of the Joint Universities Programme for In-orbit Training, Education, and Research (JUPITER). Their upcoming project,
Astrobotic tests LiDAR system in partnership with Armstrong Trails
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 07, 2024
Astrobotic recently tested its Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system at Armstrong Trails in western Pennsylvania, marking an important step in refining this technology for space applications. LiDAR, which uses pulsed laser beams to measure distances, is crucial for mapping lunar surfaces in real time and supporting robotic spacecraft landings and operations. The company partnered with
Astrobotic recently tested its Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system at Armstrong Trails in western Pennsylvania, marking an important step in refining this technology for space applications. LiDAR, which uses pulsed laser beams to measure distances, is crucial for mapping lunar surfaces in real time and supporting robotic spacecraft landings and operations. The company partnered with
Aalyria secures NASA contract for Network Orchestration study and demo
Thursday, 10 October 2024 20:28
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 07, 2024
Aalyria, a company specializing in ultra-fast and secure directional mesh networks, has been selected by NASA to lead a study and demonstration of its Network Orchestration and Management System (NOMS). This project aims to show how Aalyria's Spacetime platform can dynamically manage NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) network, focusing on supporting the Near Space Network (NSN) an
Aalyria, a company specializing in ultra-fast and secure directional mesh networks, has been selected by NASA to lead a study and demonstration of its Network Orchestration and Management System (NOMS). This project aims to show how Aalyria's Spacetime platform can dynamically manage NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) network, focusing on supporting the Near Space Network (NSN) an
Aetherflux joins Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF)
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