UBC Okanagan researchers create new compound to build space-age antennas
Sunday, 03 March 2024 21:05
In a first-of-its-kind development, UBC Okanagan researchers, in collaboration with Drexel University, have created a new compound that can be used to 3D print telecommunication antennas and other connectivity devices.
These 3D printed products, created by combining a two-dimensional compound called MXenes with a polymer, can be used as an alternative for metallic counterparts and can make Tiangong Space Station's Solar Wings Restored After Spacewalk Repair by Shenzhou XVII Team
Sunday, 03 March 2024 21:05
The crew of Shenzhou XVII has marked a significant milestone in the history of China's manned space exploration by successfully completing their second spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station. This recent EVA, conducted on Saturday, was particularly noteworthy as it included the first repair operation performed in space by Chinese astronauts, a statement from the China Manned Space Agency c NASA Ends $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Project Amid Challenges
Saturday, 02 March 2024 23:08
NASA has announced the termination of the On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) project. This decision, revealed on March 1, 2024, follows nearly a decade of development and an investment of around $2 billion, highlighting the challenges the project faced in terms of technical complexities, cost increases, and changing market dynamics.
The OSAM-1 project, led by NASA's Japan Moon lander put to sleep after surviving lunar night
Saturday, 02 March 2024 23:08
Japan's Moon lander has been put back to sleep after it surprisingly survived the freezing, two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said, with another operation attempt scheduled for later this month.
The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down in January at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way.
As the sun's angle shifted, it cam 
Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to grab a spot
Saturday, 02 March 2024 12:48
Boeing gets $439 million contract for U.S. military communications satellite
Friday, 01 March 2024 21:41
SSSIF 2024 draws record attendance as Europe's 'New Space' sector grows rapidly
Friday, 01 March 2024 19:24
The 5th edition of the Small Satellites and Services International Forum (SSSIF), held in Malaga, has marked a significant milestone in the 'New Space' industry, drawing an unprecedented number of over 400 experts from across the globe. This event, which has rapidly become Europe's premier forum for the small satellite sector, witnessed its largest attendance to date, with participants hailing f 
Night-shining cloud mission ends; yields high science results for NASA
Friday, 01 March 2024 16:18
After 16 years studying Earth's highest clouds for the benefit of humanity—polar mesospheric clouds—from its orbit some 350 miles above the ground, NASA's Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere, or AIM, mission has come to an end.
Initially slated for a two-year mission, AIM was extended numerous times due to its high science return. While AIM has faced hurdles over the years—from software hiccups to hardware issues—an incredibly dedicated team kept the spacecraft running for much longer than anyone could have anticipated.
On March 13, 2023, the spacecraft's battery failed following several years of declining performance.
Lights out for wonky US lunar lander, for now
Friday, 01 March 2024 16:16
An uncrewed American lander that became the first private spaceship on the Moon sent its final image Thursday before its power banks depleted, the company that built it said.
Houston-based Intuitive Machines posted a picture that was captured by Odysseus on February 22, the day it touched down near the south pole.
But the image was only received Thursday. The company shared earlier that Lockheed Martin advances in missile defense with key acquisition milestone
Friday, 01 March 2024 16:16
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has marked a significant achievement in the development of the United States' missile defense capabilities, completing a pivotal acquisition milestone for the modernized long-range ballistic missile interceptor ahead of schedule. This milestone, known as the first Knowledge Point (KP1), represents a crucial step in the contractual process, allowing the company's Next Astro Chat with Marco Sieber | ESA Explores podcast
Friday, 01 March 2024 16:00
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Marco Sieber is one of ESA’s five astronaut candidates currently undergoing basic astronaut training at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne. Join us as we speak to Marco about his first months of training and living in Germany, his background as a medical doctor, his favourite training lessons, and what he is excited about for the future of space exploration.
This is the third episode of our ESA Explores podcast series introducing the ESA astronaut class of 2022. It was recorded in November 2023.
Music and audio editing by Denzel Lorge. Cover art by Gaël Nadaud.