Sentinel-1B journeys back to Earth
Monday, 23 September 2024 05:26
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The Sentinel-1B satellite, the second satellite of the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission, completed its disposal process – which included lowering its orbit and passivating its systems to ensure re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere within 25 years.
This careful operation highlights the European Union’s and ESA’s commitment to space safety and sustainability and provides valuable experience for the disposal of current and future spacecraft.
Explaining dramatic planetwide changes after world's last 'Snowball Earth' event
Sunday, 22 September 2024 17:19
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Seattle, WA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Some of the most dramatic climatic events in our planet's history are "Snowball Earth" events that happened hundreds of millions of years ago, when almost the entire planet was encased in ice up to 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) thick. These "Snowball Earth" events have happened only a handful of times and do not occur on regular cycles. Each lasts for millions of years or tens of millions of yea
Some of the most dramatic climatic events in our planet's history are "Snowball Earth" events that happened hundreds of millions of years ago, when almost the entire planet was encased in ice up to 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) thick. These "Snowball Earth" events have happened only a handful of times and do not occur on regular cycles. Each lasts for millions of years or tens of millions of yea
Military and industry experts discuss critical role of space in modern warfare
Sunday, 22 September 2024 17:19
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
Top leaders from the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Navy, along with industry experts, gathered to discuss the increasing importance of space operations in modern military strategy at the Air and Space Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on Sept. 16. The panel covered the complexities of integrating space into broader military frameworks and explored futu
Top leaders from the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Navy, along with industry experts, gathered to discuss the increasing importance of space operations in modern military strategy at the Air and Space Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on Sept. 16. The panel covered the complexities of integrating space into broader military frameworks and explored futu
China launches two more satellites for Beidou navigation system
Sunday, 22 September 2024 17:19
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
China successfully launched two new satellites on Thursday morning as part of its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office. "The satellites were carried by a Long March 3B rocket that lifted off at 9:14 am from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan province and were deployed into a medium-Earth orbit." This marks the
China successfully launched two new satellites on Thursday morning as part of its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office. "The satellites were carried by a Long March 3B rocket that lifted off at 9:14 am from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China's Sichuan province and were deployed into a medium-Earth orbit." This marks the
A wobble from Mars could be sign of dark matter, MIT study finds
Sunday, 22 September 2024 17:19
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Boston MA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
In a new study, MIT physicists propose that if most of the dark matter in the universe is made up of microscopic primordial black holes - an idea first proposed in the 1970s - then these gravitational dwarfs should zoom through our solar system at least once per decade. A flyby like this, the researchers predict, would introduce a wobble into Mars' orbit, to a degree that today's technology coul
In a new study, MIT physicists propose that if most of the dark matter in the universe is made up of microscopic primordial black holes - an idea first proposed in the 1970s - then these gravitational dwarfs should zoom through our solar system at least once per decade. A flyby like this, the researchers predict, would introduce a wobble into Mars' orbit, to a degree that today's technology coul
Rob Gutro: Clear Science in the Forecast
Sunday, 22 September 2024 17:19
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Greenbelt MD (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
Rob Gutro has never been one to stay idle. From his start working at a paper factory as a teenager, Rob navigated his way to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center where he serves as the deputy news chief in the Office of Communications until he retires in October 2024. In this role, Rob manages all the media products, like news stories and videos, that come out of Goddard. He also edits conte
Rob Gutro has never been one to stay idle. From his start working at a paper factory as a teenager, Rob navigated his way to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center where he serves as the deputy news chief in the Office of Communications until he retires in October 2024. In this role, Rob manages all the media products, like news stories and videos, that come out of Goddard. He also edits conte
Skycorp's ARMAS sensor to gather radiation data from Lunar South Pole
Sunday, 22 September 2024 17:19
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
SpaceBilt Inc. has announced that its ARMAS (Automated Radiation Measurement for Aerospace Safety) sensor will be included in Lonestar Data Holding's Freedom Payload during Intuitive Machines' upcoming mission to the Lunar South Pole. This mission represents a significant step toward gathering essential radiation data to ensure the safety of future missions in Cislunar space and on the lunar sur
SpaceBilt Inc. has announced that its ARMAS (Automated Radiation Measurement for Aerospace Safety) sensor will be included in Lonestar Data Holding's Freedom Payload during Intuitive Machines' upcoming mission to the Lunar South Pole. This mission represents a significant step toward gathering essential radiation data to ensure the safety of future missions in Cislunar space and on the lunar sur
U.S. Space Command’s commercial operations group gets expanded role
Sunday, 22 September 2024 10:02NASA creates space sustainability division to consolidate orbital debris activities
Saturday, 21 September 2024 20:59Electron launches second set of Kinéis satellites
Saturday, 21 September 2024 05:32Evolving artificial intelligence capabilities in space
Friday, 20 September 2024 21:28Sceye secures Series C funding led by Mawarid Holding Company
Friday, 20 September 2024 18:01
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
During the World Space Business Week (WSBW), U.S. aerospace company Sceye announced the successful close of its Series C funding round. The round was led by Mawarid Holding Company ("Mawarid"), a leading Saudi entity in information technology, satellite services, and digital solutions. This latest funding round places Sceye's pre-money valuation at $525 million. The capital will be directe
During the World Space Business Week (WSBW), U.S. aerospace company Sceye announced the successful close of its Series C funding round. The round was led by Mawarid Holding Company ("Mawarid"), a leading Saudi entity in information technology, satellite services, and digital solutions. This latest funding round places Sceye's pre-money valuation at $525 million. The capital will be directe
BCN adds LEO satellite internet to Network as a Service Offering
Friday, 20 September 2024 18:01
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
BCN, a U.S.-based leader in communications technology solutions for multi-location businesses, has expanded its Network as a Service (NaaS) portfolio to include Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite fixed wireless internet. This fully managed service is now available across the U.S., offering a turnkey solution for enterprises that require reliable, high-speed internet at multiple locations. BCN's new
BCN, a U.S.-based leader in communications technology solutions for multi-location businesses, has expanded its Network as a Service (NaaS) portfolio to include Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite fixed wireless internet. This fully managed service is now available across the U.S., offering a turnkey solution for enterprises that require reliable, high-speed internet at multiple locations. BCN's new
French rockets to launch from Arnhem Space Centre starting in 2026
Friday, 20 September 2024 18:01
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Sirius Space Services has entered into a significant multi-year launch contract with Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA). The agreement, announced during the World Space Business Week conference in Paris, secures Sirius as a 'Resident Launcher' at the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC) beginning in 2025. Sirius will operate from their own Space Launch Complex (SLC) at ASC under the 'full service' pac
Sirius Space Services has entered into a significant multi-year launch contract with Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA). The agreement, announced during the World Space Business Week conference in Paris, secures Sirius as a 'Resident Launcher' at the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC) beginning in 2025. Sirius will operate from their own Space Launch Complex (SLC) at ASC under the 'full service' pac
Satellite-based model maps natural and planted forests worldwide
Friday, 20 September 2024 18:01
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 16, 2024
While tree planting is often promoted as a solution to climate change, planted forests can sometimes encroach on natural habitats such as forests, wetlands, and grasslands. This can lead to decreased biodiversity and disrupt essential processes like carbon and water cycling. Although global forest cover has been increasing, it has been difficult to determine whether this growth is due to the exp
While tree planting is often promoted as a solution to climate change, planted forests can sometimes encroach on natural habitats such as forests, wetlands, and grasslands. This can lead to decreased biodiversity and disrupt essential processes like carbon and water cycling. Although global forest cover has been increasing, it has been difficult to determine whether this growth is due to the exp