Astronomers find mystery dark object in distant universe
Monday, 13 October 2025 04:05
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 10, 2025
Using a global network of telescopes, astronomers have detected the lowest-mass dark object yet found in the universe. Finding more such objects and understanding their nature could rule out some theories about the nature of dark matter, the mystery substance that makes up about a quarter of the universe. The work is described in two papers published Oct. 9 in Nature Astronomy and Monthly Notice
Using a global network of telescopes, astronomers have detected the lowest-mass dark object yet found in the universe. Finding more such objects and understanding their nature could rule out some theories about the nature of dark matter, the mystery substance that makes up about a quarter of the universe. The work is described in two papers published Oct. 9 in Nature Astronomy and Monthly Notice Faraday Factory and Zenno join forces to boost superconducting magnets for orbital systems
Monday, 13 October 2025 04:05
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 10, 2025
Faraday Factory Japan LLC, a global leader in superconducting tape manufacturing, has partnered with New Zealand-based Zenno Astronautics to advance the development of next-generation high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets designed specifically for space use.
Building on more than three decades of expertise in HTS materials science, Faraday Factory is tailoring superconducting mate
Faraday Factory Japan LLC, a global leader in superconducting tape manufacturing, has partnered with New Zealand-based Zenno Astronautics to advance the development of next-generation high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets designed specifically for space use.
Building on more than three decades of expertise in HTS materials science, Faraday Factory is tailoring superconducting mate Momentus Expands NASA Partnership with Dual Contracts for In-Space Manufacturing and Propulsion Demonstrations
Monday, 13 October 2025 04:05
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 10, 2025
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), the U.S. commercial space company specializing in in-space transportation and orbital services, has secured two new NASA contracts totaling $7.6 million to advance space-based manufacturing and propulsion technologies.
The first award, a $5.1 million contract granted on September 26 through NASA's Flight Opportunities program, will support the Commercial Orbit
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), the U.S. commercial space company specializing in in-space transportation and orbital services, has secured two new NASA contracts totaling $7.6 million to advance space-based manufacturing and propulsion technologies.
The first award, a $5.1 million contract granted on September 26 through NASA's Flight Opportunities program, will support the Commercial Orbit 
French space defense startup Dark ceases operations
Saturday, 11 October 2025 20:18
The startup said it sought to position France at the forefront of space defense capabilities
Huge commercial Chinese solid rocket launches 3 satellites from barge in the Yellow Sea
Saturday, 11 October 2025 13:33
Planet announces new line of satellites for daily Earth imaging
Friday, 10 October 2025 17:51
Planet has announced a new class of imaging satellites that will replace a line of spacecraft dating back to the company’s earliest days.
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Friday, 10 October 2025 12:15
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New Zealand charts continued growth of its space industry
Friday, 10 October 2025 11:24
The New Zealand government is touting the progress it is making to grow the country’s aerospace industry.
Rare clean room bacterium survives by playing dead UH team finds
Friday, 10 October 2025 08:11
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2025
A University of Houston team reports that a rare bacterium found in NASA spacecraft assembly clean rooms can evade detection by entering dormancy, effectively "playing dead" in a nutrient-poor environment.
The microorganism, Tersicoccus phoenicis, turned up in two clean rooms more than a decade ago in Florida and French Guiana. These facilities undergo rigorous sterilization to protect spa
A University of Houston team reports that a rare bacterium found in NASA spacecraft assembly clean rooms can evade detection by entering dormancy, effectively "playing dead" in a nutrient-poor environment.
The microorganism, Tersicoccus phoenicis, turned up in two clean rooms more than a decade ago in Florida and French Guiana. These facilities undergo rigorous sterilization to protect spa TERN raises seed funding extension to scale satellite free navigation for vehicles fleets and defense
Friday, 10 October 2025 08:11
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2025
TERN has closed a $7.5 million Seed Extension to accelerate deployment of its Independently Derived Positioning System (IDPS), an AI-driven, satellite-free navigation technology for commercial and defense customers. Investors include Scout VC, Vanderbilt Endowment, Shadow Capital, Bravo Victor VC and others. The company is advancing in the U.S. Army's xTechOverwatch competition, highlighting dua
TERN has closed a $7.5 million Seed Extension to accelerate deployment of its Independently Derived Positioning System (IDPS), an AI-driven, satellite-free navigation technology for commercial and defense customers. Investors include Scout VC, Vanderbilt Endowment, Shadow Capital, Bravo Victor VC and others. The company is advancing in the U.S. Army's xTechOverwatch competition, highlighting dua Europe's new METimage instrument delivers first ultra-detailed views of Earth
Friday, 10 October 2025 08:11
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 09, 2025
EUMETSAT has unveiled the first Earth imagery from the METimage instrument aboard its newly launched Metop Second Generation A1 (Metop-SGA1) satellite, offering an early look at the mission's extraordinary visual clarity and scientific potential.
Captured on 24 September 2025, METimage's debut scene spans Europe and North Africa, detailing complex weather systems, cloud fronts, and clear-s
EUMETSAT has unveiled the first Earth imagery from the METimage instrument aboard its newly launched Metop Second Generation A1 (Metop-SGA1) satellite, offering an early look at the mission's extraordinary visual clarity and scientific potential.
Captured on 24 September 2025, METimage's debut scene spans Europe and North Africa, detailing complex weather systems, cloud fronts, and clear-s Far side lunar mantle found cooler than near side in Chang'e 6 sample study
Friday, 10 October 2025 08:11
London UK (SPX) Oct 01, 2025
The lunar far side may have a colder interior than the near side, according to a new analysis of rock samples collected by China's Chang'e 6 mission. A study led by researchers from UCL and Peking University examined 300 g of lunar soil retrieved from a vast crater, revealing key differences in mantle temperature and composition between the two hemispheres.
The research, published in Natur
The lunar far side may have a colder interior than the near side, according to a new analysis of rock samples collected by China's Chang'e 6 mission. A study led by researchers from UCL and Peking University examined 300 g of lunar soil retrieved from a vast crater, revealing key differences in mantle temperature and composition between the two hemispheres.
The research, published in Natur Dark energy's shifting role explored through advanced supercomputer simulations
Friday, 10 October 2025 08:11
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 06, 2025
Since the early 20th century, scientists have known that the Universe is expanding at an accelerating pace. This acceleration has been attributed to dark energy, a mysterious property of spacetime that counteracts gravity. Traditionally, cosmologists have treated dark energy as constant under the Lambda Cold Dark Matter (LCDM) model, but new data are challenging this assumption.
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Since the early 20th century, scientists have known that the Universe is expanding at an accelerating pace. This acceleration has been attributed to dark energy, a mysterious property of spacetime that counteracts gravity. Traditionally, cosmologists have treated dark energy as constant under the Lambda Cold Dark Matter (LCDM) model, but new data are challenging this assumption.
Recent fin Lunar and Earth Construction Robot Charlotte to Debut in Sydney
Friday, 10 October 2025 08:11
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 30, 2025
Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology will present Charlotte, the first robot capable of constructing buildings on both Earth and the Moon, at the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney. The project, supported by the NSW Space+ Program and SmartSat CRC, integrates advanced robotics with Earthbuilt's low-carbon building process to meet urgent housing and space exploration needs.
Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology will present Charlotte, the first robot capable of constructing buildings on both Earth and the Moon, at the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney. The project, supported by the NSW Space+ Program and SmartSat CRC, integrates advanced robotics with Earthbuilt's low-carbon building process to meet urgent housing and space exploration needs.