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Washington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday said it plans to fine SpaceX for regulatory violations.
The FAA proposed to fine the company more than $630,000, saying it failed to comply with regulations during two launches in 2023.
SpaceX on June 18, 2023, used an unapproved launch control room for the PSN Satria mission and did not conduct the required hour poll, the FAA said.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday said it plans to fine SpaceX for regulatory violations.
The FAA proposed to fine the company more than $630,000, saying it failed to comply with regulations during two launches in 2023.
SpaceX on June 18, 2023, used an unapproved launch control room for the PSN Satria mission and did not conduct the required hour poll, the FAA said. Rocket Lab aborts New Zealand launch of Electron rocket
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Washington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2024
Rocket Lab was set to launch an Electron rocket with 25 new satellites in what would have been the U.S.-based company's 53rd liftoff.
That is, until the countdown clock hit T-0. At that point, Rocket Lab aborted the launch. There was no immediate word on rescheduling.
The mission, nicknamed "Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star,' initially had been delayed from Sept. 16-17 due to poor
Rocket Lab was set to launch an Electron rocket with 25 new satellites in what would have been the U.S.-based company's 53rd liftoff.
That is, until the countdown clock hit T-0. At that point, Rocket Lab aborted the launch. There was no immediate word on rescheduling.
The mission, nicknamed "Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star,' initially had been delayed from Sept. 16-17 due to poor Space Perspective completes major uncrewed test flight of Neptune
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Space Perspective, known for offering carbon-neutral spaceflight experiences, has successfully conducted a full flight profile of its uncrewed Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, marking another milestone toward crewed missions. The flight took off from Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager near St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 15, 2024. This demonstration showcased the capabilities of the vehicle that wi
Space Perspective, known for offering carbon-neutral spaceflight experiences, has successfully conducted a full flight profile of its uncrewed Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, marking another milestone toward crewed missions. The flight took off from Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager near St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 15, 2024. This demonstration showcased the capabilities of the vehicle that wi Lunar X-ray images and farside soil analysis enhance understanding of Moon
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
The Einstein Probe X-ray astronomical satellite recently captured and transmitted detailed X-ray images of the moon back to Earth on Tuesday, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
This achievement marks the first instance in which Chinese scientists have successfully produced a comprehensive X-ray image of the moon using a domestically developed space telescope.
Chen Yong, a resea
The Einstein Probe X-ray astronomical satellite recently captured and transmitted detailed X-ray images of the moon back to Earth on Tuesday, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
This achievement marks the first instance in which Chinese scientists have successfully produced a comprehensive X-ray image of the moon using a domestically developed space telescope.
Chen Yong, a resea Study reveals surprising behavior of Mars' induced magnetosphere
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Researchers at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) in Kiruna have discovered that the induced magnetosphere of Mars can break down under certain conditions. These findings were recently published in 'Nature', a prominent scientific journal.
Mars, lacking a natural internal magnetic field, forms an induced magnetosphere as its atmosphere interacts directly with the solar wind. This
Researchers at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) in Kiruna have discovered that the induced magnetosphere of Mars can break down under certain conditions. These findings were recently published in 'Nature', a prominent scientific journal.
Mars, lacking a natural internal magnetic field, forms an induced magnetosphere as its atmosphere interacts directly with the solar wind. This Gargantuan black hole jets are biggest seen yet
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Astronomers have spotted the biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen, spanning 23 million light-years in total length. That's equivalent to lining up 140 Milky Way galaxies back to back.
"This pair is not just the size of a solar system, or a Milky Way; we are talking about 140 Milky Way diameters in total," says Martijn Oei, a Caltech postdoctoral scholar and lead author of a new Nature
Astronomers have spotted the biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen, spanning 23 million light-years in total length. That's equivalent to lining up 140 Milky Way galaxies back to back.
"This pair is not just the size of a solar system, or a Milky Way; we are talking about 140 Milky Way diameters in total," says Martijn Oei, a Caltech postdoctoral scholar and lead author of a new Nature UTA physicists publish study on habitability of F-Type Star Systems
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Arlington, TX (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Physicists at The University of Texas at Arlington have published a study of F-type star systems, in which they explored systems where the planets spend at least part of their orbits in the stellar habitable zones.
The paper, titled "Statistics and Habitability of F-type Star-Planet Systems", is published in the September 12 edition of The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. Shaan Pat
Physicists at The University of Texas at Arlington have published a study of F-type star systems, in which they explored systems where the planets spend at least part of their orbits in the stellar habitable zones.
The paper, titled "Statistics and Habitability of F-type Star-Planet Systems", is published in the September 12 edition of The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. Shaan Pat Advanced instrument offers new insights into Van Allen Radiation Belts
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
A cutting-edge instrument is using innovative detection techniques and a specially designed orbit to expand our knowledge of the Van Allen belts - regions around Earth filled with energetic particles that can threaten space missions. Recently, the instrument delivered unique observations of the region's changes following a major magnetic storm in May 2024.
The Van Allen radiation belts wer
A cutting-edge instrument is using innovative detection techniques and a specially designed orbit to expand our knowledge of the Van Allen belts - regions around Earth filled with energetic particles that can threaten space missions. Recently, the instrument delivered unique observations of the region's changes following a major magnetic storm in May 2024.
The Van Allen radiation belts wer Cinetcomm expands connectivity with Eutelsat OneWeb LEO integration
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London, UK (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Cinetcomm, a supplier of global satellite communication services, has entered a distribution agreement with Eutelsat OneWeb to incorporate OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions into its broad network. This collaboration highlights Cinetcomm's ongoing commitment to enhancing connectivity for its varied clientele in critical infrastructure sectors.
For years, Cinetcomm has ad
Cinetcomm, a supplier of global satellite communication services, has entered a distribution agreement with Eutelsat OneWeb to incorporate OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions into its broad network. This collaboration highlights Cinetcomm's ongoing commitment to enhancing connectivity for its varied clientele in critical infrastructure sectors.
For years, Cinetcomm has ad Orion spacecraft radiation protection tested
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Space radiation presents major health risks to astronauts, potentially causing cancer and other degenerative diseases. As space missions extend in duration and distance, it becomes critical to develop effective protective measures for crews operating beyond Earth's magnetic shield. Detailed data on radiation exposure during deep space missions is essential for designing these protections.
Space radiation presents major health risks to astronauts, potentially causing cancer and other degenerative diseases. As space missions extend in duration and distance, it becomes critical to develop effective protective measures for crews operating beyond Earth's magnetic shield. Detailed data on radiation exposure during deep space missions is essential for designing these protections. Satellite launches set to average seven tons daily through 2033
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Paris, France (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
The latest edition of the "Satellites to be Built and Launched" report forecasts a dramatic increase in satellite demand through 2033, with an average of over 3,700 satellites to be launched annually. This projection equals about 10 satellites per day, with a total mass of seven tons. The surge highlights the expansion of satellite-powered connectivity and data services, underscoring long-term g
The latest edition of the "Satellites to be Built and Launched" report forecasts a dramatic increase in satellite demand through 2033, with an average of over 3,700 satellites to be launched annually. This projection equals about 10 satellites per day, with a total mass of seven tons. The surge highlights the expansion of satellite-powered connectivity and data services, underscoring long-term g