OneWeb and Leonardo DRS announce partnership to offer low earth orbit services for Pentagon
Sunday, 07 November 2021 07:21
OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, and Leonardo DRS, a leading innovator in communications, defense, and security, have announced a new partnership to jointly offer LEO service for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
Supported by a global network of gateways and user terminals, OneWeb's global connectivity platform will provide high-bandwidth and low-late Georgia State University astronomy researcher wins grant to improve detection, monitoring of satellites
Sunday, 07 November 2021 07:21
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Georgia State University astronomy professor Stuart Jefferies a grant of nearly a million dollars to develop a technique to detect and characterize satellites in greater detail than ever before.
The new technique could have implications for astronomers trying to spot small, dim objects hidden in the light of companions, and could assist the government in moni Ultra-precise magnetic field detection using squeezed light
Sunday, 07 November 2021 07:21
Precise detection of magnetic fields is important for applications that range from magnetic brain imaging, to detection of sunken ships, to exploration of the solar system. For many of these applications, the most sensitive magnetic-field measuring instruments (magnetometers) are "optically-pumped magnetometers," which use laser light to probe magnetically-sensitive atoms.
In many cases, t Electron family creates previously unknown state of matter
Sunday, 07 November 2021 07:21
Dissipationless electric energy transport-also known as superconductivity-is seen as a beacon of hope for the energy industry. Since its discovery more than 100 years ago, scientists around the world have been investigating this well-known quantum phenomenon, which, however, requires the electrons in metals to be cooled to ultra-low temperatures.
A team of scientists from the Cluster of Ex Healable carbon fiber composite offers path to long-lasting, sustainable materials
Sunday, 07 November 2021 07:21
Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are gradually replacing metals for advancing all kinds of products and applications, from airplanes to wind turbines to golf clubs. But there's a trade-off. Once damaged or compromised, the most commonly-used carbon fiber materials are nearly impossible to repair or recycle.
In a paper published Nov. 2 Harris says National Space Council will develop “comprehensive framework” for space priorities
Saturday, 06 November 2021 17:02
In her first speech devoted to space since taking office, Vice President Kamala Harris said she will direct the National Space Council to develop a “comprehensive framework” for national space priorities, with an emphasis on climate change.
Satellite operators battle broadcast declines amid looming connectivity growth
Saturday, 06 November 2021 13:51
Lower broadcast revenues and the pandemic continue to drag on the financials of major satellite operators as they point to the traction they are gaining in their new connectivity growth engines.
Crew-2 astronauts to return before Crew-3 launch
Saturday, 06 November 2021 13:32
The four Crew-2 astronauts currently on the International Space Station will return to Earth ahead of the delayed launch of their replacements, NASA announced late Nov. 5.
Astronauts to return from space station next week: NASA
Saturday, 06 November 2021 05:45
Four astronauts are scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station early Monday after spending more than six months in space, NASA announced.
The four members of the Crew-2 mission, including a French and a Japanese astronaut, will therefore return to Earth before the arrival of a replacement crew, whose take-off was delayed several times due to unfavorable weather conditions.
NASA said in a statement late Friday that Crew-2 members are due to return to Earth "no earlier than 7:14 am EST (1214 GMT) Monday, Nov. 8, with a splashdown off the coast of Florida."
"As we're preparing to leave, it's kind of a bittersweet feeling, we might never come back to see the ISS, and it's really a magical place," French astronaut Thomas Pesquet said earlier Friday during a press conference from the space station.
No toilet for returning SpaceX crew, stuck using diapers
Saturday, 06 November 2021 05:27
The astronauts who will depart the International Space Station on Sunday will be stuck using diapers on the way home because of their capsule's broken toilet.
NASA astronaut Megan McArthur described the situation Friday as "suboptimal" but manageable. She and her three crewmates will spend 20 hours in their SpaceX capsule, from the time the hatches are closed until Monday morning's planned splashdown.
"Spaceflight is full of lots of little challenges," she said during a news conference from orbit.
Op-ed | Security clearance reforms needed to accelerate space innovation
Friday, 05 November 2021 18:00
The U.S. government’s restrictive security clearance process is hindering its ability to access cutting-edge space technology and protect sensitive information from foreign espionage.
Last call: fly your payload on first Ariane 6 launch
Friday, 05 November 2021 14:30
ESA offers an opportunity for payloads and experiments to ride on board the first flight of Ariane 6 planned in 2022. Notice of interest should reach ESA by 15 November.
To find life on other planets, NASA rocket team looks to the stars
Friday, 05 November 2021 13:44
A NASA sounding rocket will observe a nearby star to learn how starlight affects the atmospheres of exoplanets—key information in the hunt for life outside our solar system.
Week in images: 01 - 05 November 2021
Friday, 05 November 2021 13:20
Week in images: 01 - 05 November 2021
Discover our week through the lens
Virgin Orbit, Japanese airline team up for air-launch system
Friday, 05 November 2021 13:10
Virgin Orbit has entered an agreement with the owner of Japan's All Nippon Airways for the procurement of 20 flights of Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket from an airport in Japan.