Q&A: 20 years since the MESSENGER mission
Tuesday, 03 September 2024 19:49
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Laurel MD (SPX) Sep 03, 2024
Twenty years ago the MESSENGER mission revolutionized our understanding of Mercury. We sat down with project head and former Carnegie Science director Sean Solomon to talk about how the mission came together and the groundbreaking work it enabled.
Q: As the Principal Investigator of the MESSENGER mission, what were your personal highlights or proudest moments throughout the mission's durat
Twenty years ago the MESSENGER mission revolutionized our understanding of Mercury. We sat down with project head and former Carnegie Science director Sean Solomon to talk about how the mission came together and the groundbreaking work it enabled.
Q: As the Principal Investigator of the MESSENGER mission, what were your personal highlights or proudest moments throughout the mission's durat Air Force awards Outpost development contract for a scalable earth return vehicle
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 30, 2024
Outpost Technologies Corporation (Outpost), a leader in multi-ton Earth return systems aimed at advancing the space economy, has been awarded a $33.2 million, four-year Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract by the Air Force Ventures program (AFWERX). This funding will support the development and testing of a scalable heat shield, payload bus, and paragliding system as part of the Joint P
Outpost Technologies Corporation (Outpost), a leader in multi-ton Earth return systems aimed at advancing the space economy, has been awarded a $33.2 million, four-year Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract by the Air Force Ventures program (AFWERX). This funding will support the development and testing of a scalable heat shield, payload bus, and paragliding system as part of the Joint P European drill and mini lab to explore lunar South Pole for resources
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Paris, France (SPX) Sep 03, 2024
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Prospect package, which includes a drill and a miniaturized laboratory, will be heading to the Moon's South Pole as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative. This mission aims to uncover volatile substances, including water ice, beneath the lunar surface.
NASA has chosen Intuitive Machines for a 2027 mission that will explore the Moon in
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Prospect package, which includes a drill and a miniaturized laboratory, will be heading to the Moon's South Pole as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative. This mission aims to uncover volatile substances, including water ice, beneath the lunar surface.
NASA has chosen Intuitive Machines for a 2027 mission that will explore the Moon in Hera Asteroid Mission Departs ESA Test Centre for Final Launch Preparations
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Paris, France (SPX) Sep 03, 2024
After a year of rigorous testing, ESA's Hera mission, designed for planetary defense, is set to leave Europe and make its way to its launch site in the USA. The spacecraft, along with its companion CubeSats and additional equipment, was transported from ESA's ESTEC Test Centre in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone for the mission team.
Scheduled for lift-off this O
After a year of rigorous testing, ESA's Hera mission, designed for planetary defense, is set to leave Europe and make its way to its launch site in the USA. The spacecraft, along with its companion CubeSats and additional equipment, was transported from ESA's ESTEC Test Centre in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone for the mission team.
Scheduled for lift-off this O China Achieves 12th Successful Sea-Based Satellite Launch
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 30, 2024
Galactic Energy, a private rocket manufacturer based in Beijing, successfully completed the third sea-based launch of its Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Thursday afternoon.
To date, China has conducted 12 sea-based launches, utilizing four different rocket types: Long March 11, Smart Dragon 3, Ceres 1, and Gravity 1.
"The company said in a news release that the rocket blasted off at 1:22
Galactic Energy, a private rocket manufacturer based in Beijing, successfully completed the third sea-based launch of its Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Thursday afternoon.
To date, China has conducted 12 sea-based launches, utilizing four different rocket types: Long March 11, Smart Dragon 3, Ceres 1, and Gravity 1.
"The company said in a news release that the rocket blasted off at 1:22 Fourth Mercury flyby begins BepiColombo's new trajectory
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Paris, France (SPX) Sep 03, 2024
Teams from across ESA and industry have worked continuously over the past four months to overcome a glitch that prevented BepiColombo's thrusters from operating at full power. The ESA/JAXA mission is still on track, with a new trajectory that will take it just 165 km from Mercury's surface on Wednesday.
Taking BepiColombo closer to Mercury than it's ever been before, this flyby will reduce
Teams from across ESA and industry have worked continuously over the past four months to overcome a glitch that prevented BepiColombo's thrusters from operating at full power. The ESA/JAXA mission is still on track, with a new trajectory that will take it just 165 km from Mercury's surface on Wednesday.
Taking BepiColombo closer to Mercury than it's ever been before, this flyby will reduce Hughes and Boost Mobile Showcase Advanced Network Management for U.S. Navy
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 30, 2024
Hughes Network Systems, in collaboration with Boost Mobile, both subsidiaries of EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS), recently demonstrated advanced multi-transport network management capabilities designed to enhance the U.S. Navy's operational resiliency. The successful demonstration, conducted earlier this year, focused on remote network orchestration, wide area network (WAN) resilience, and secure Radio
Hughes Network Systems, in collaboration with Boost Mobile, both subsidiaries of EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS), recently demonstrated advanced multi-transport network management capabilities designed to enhance the U.S. Navy's operational resiliency. The successful demonstration, conducted earlier this year, focused on remote network orchestration, wide area network (WAN) resilience, and secure Radio Major progress repored in Next-Gen OPIR Missile Warning Program
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2024
Space Systems Command (SSC) has reached a significant milestone with the successful delivery of the first mission payload for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) sensing in Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (NGG). This achievement, announced on Aug. 30, 2024, was made possible through a collaborative effort with Lockheed Martin Space and Raytheon Technologies Corporation.
Space Systems Command (SSC) has reached a significant milestone with the successful delivery of the first mission payload for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) sensing in Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (NGG). This achievement, announced on Aug. 30, 2024, was made possible through a collaborative effort with Lockheed Martin Space and Raytheon Technologies Corporation. Northrop Grumman secures contract for second DARC installation
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2024
The U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to build the second of three planned Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) sites, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to bolster space domain awareness. The DARC system is an advanced radar technology designed to track and monitor objects in geosynchronous orbit (GEO), a critical
The U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to build the second of three planned Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) sites, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to bolster space domain awareness. The DARC system is an advanced radar technology designed to track and monitor objects in geosynchronous orbit (GEO), a critical Orbit Secures $6 Million Contract for Advanced Naval Satellite Communication Systems in Asia
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 30, 2024
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a key global supplier of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems, has secured a $6 million contract with a major Asian integrator. The contract involves the supply of advanced satellite communication systems for new naval military platforms, with deliveries sch
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a key global supplier of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems, has secured a $6 million contract with a major Asian integrator. The contract involves the supply of advanced satellite communication systems for new naval military platforms, with deliveries sch SecAF completes strategic visit to strengthen ties with 7 European Nations
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Paris, France (SPX) Sep 01, 2024
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall concluded a week-long trip aimed at reinforcing international partnerships and supporting Airmen and Guardians aligned with NATO's goals in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility from Aug. 19 - 25, 2024.
During the visit, Kendall engaged with senior leaders in Belgium, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Estonia, and Poland, reaffirming th
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall concluded a week-long trip aimed at reinforcing international partnerships and supporting Airmen and Guardians aligned with NATO's goals in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility from Aug. 19 - 25, 2024.
During the visit, Kendall engaged with senior leaders in Belgium, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Estonia, and Poland, reaffirming th USSPACECOM reflects on five years of Spacepower and future goals
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2024
U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) marked its fifth anniversary on August 29 with a review of its achievements and strategic objectives for the future. Senior leaders gathered for a panel discussion during a special edition of the Mitchell Institute's Schriever Spacepower Series in Colorado Springs on August 28, reflecting on the command's progress since its inception in 2019.
Gen. Stephen Wh
U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) marked its fifth anniversary on August 29 with a review of its achievements and strategic objectives for the future. Senior leaders gathered for a panel discussion during a special edition of the Mitchell Institute's Schriever Spacepower Series in Colorado Springs on August 28, reflecting on the command's progress since its inception in 2019.
Gen. Stephen Wh Doughnut-shaped region deep within the Earth sheds light on magnetic field dynamics
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 01, 2024
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified a doughnut-shaped structure deep within Earth's liquid core, offering new insights into the mechanisms behind our planet's magnetic field.
The newly discovered structure, located thousands of kilometers beneath the Earth's surface, is confined to low latitudes and aligns parallel to the equator. Despite its significa
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have identified a doughnut-shaped structure deep within Earth's liquid core, offering new insights into the mechanisms behind our planet's magnetic field.
The newly discovered structure, located thousands of kilometers beneath the Earth's surface, is confined to low latitudes and aligns parallel to the equator. Despite its significa California lawmakers pass AI safety bill
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San Francisco (AFP) Aug 29, 2024
A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models passed California's legislature on Wednesday, despite outcry that it could kill the technology it seeks to control.
"SB 1047 - our AI safety bill - just passed off the Assembly floor. I'm proud of the diverse coalition behind this bill - a coalition that deeply believes in both innovation and safety," said Democratic stat
A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models passed California's legislature on Wednesday, despite outcry that it could kill the technology it seeks to control.
"SB 1047 - our AI safety bill - just passed off the Assembly floor. I'm proud of the diverse coalition behind this bill - a coalition that deeply believes in both innovation and safety," said Democratic stat SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission set to launch early Friday
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The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a multiday orbital expedition set to feature the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens, is now scheduled to launch on Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
An operations plan released by the agency indicates a four-hour launch window opening at 3:33 am (0733 GMT) on Friday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, with backup opportunities on Saturday and Sunday.