Hera asteroid mission’s CubeSat passengers signal home
Monday, 28 October 2024 10:54
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The two CubeSat passengers aboard ESA’s Hera mission for planetary defence have exchanged their first signals with Earth, confirming their nominal status. The pair were switched on to check out all their systems, marking the first operation of ESA CubeSats in deep space.
ESA plans measures to help European space industry
Monday, 28 October 2024 10:03
Radiation belt exploration boosted by smallsat constellation mission CORBES
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 27, 2024
In line with the COSPAR Scientific Roadmap on Small Satellites for Space Science, the CORBES mission, proposed by the Small Geostationary Radiation Belt (SGRB) division of TGCSS, is advancing Earth's radiation belt research through a constellation of multi-CubeSats. This constellation has been under development for two years and aims to conduct a fast-paced survey of Earth's radiation belts.
In line with the COSPAR Scientific Roadmap on Small Satellites for Space Science, the CORBES mission, proposed by the Small Geostationary Radiation Belt (SGRB) division of TGCSS, is advancing Earth's radiation belt research through a constellation of multi-CubeSats. This constellation has been under development for two years and aims to conduct a fast-paced survey of Earth's radiation belts. Sidus Space completes CDR for Dutch laser comms satellite
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has successfully passed the critical design review (CDR) for its LizzieSat NL, a laser communication satellite developed under a contract with The Netherlands Organization (TNO). This key achievement confirms the technical framework for the satellite's design and triggers a milestone payment as part of the multimillion-dollar agreement.
The completion of the CDR
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has successfully passed the critical design review (CDR) for its LizzieSat NL, a laser communication satellite developed under a contract with The Netherlands Organization (TNO). This key achievement confirms the technical framework for the satellite's design and triggers a milestone payment as part of the multimillion-dollar agreement.
The completion of the CDR Space Systems Command awards second plane of Epoch 1 satellites
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 27, 2024
Space Systems Command (SSC) has secured a second set of six Epoch 1 satellites for the U.S. Space Force's missile warning and defense system in medium Earth orbit (MEO). This acquisition, worth $386 million, was awarded to Millennium Space Systems, Inc. through a firm fixed price other transaction agreement.
This contract completes the initial stage of the Epoch 1 program, which will deliv
Space Systems Command (SSC) has secured a second set of six Epoch 1 satellites for the U.S. Space Force's missile warning and defense system in medium Earth orbit (MEO). This acquisition, worth $386 million, was awarded to Millennium Space Systems, Inc. through a firm fixed price other transaction agreement.
This contract completes the initial stage of the Epoch 1 program, which will deliv Astronauts return to Earth after seven months of research on ISS
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 26, 2024
After spending seven months on the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts from NASA's eighth SpaceX crew rotation (Crew-8) successfully splashed down off Florida's coast. This mission, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, alongside Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. The NASA crew conducted extensive re
After spending seven months on the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts from NASA's eighth SpaceX crew rotation (Crew-8) successfully splashed down off Florida's coast. This mission, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, alongside Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. The NASA crew conducted extensive re Space Systems Command releases Command Plan outlining organizational priorities
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Washington DC (SPX) Oct 27, 2024
Citing the growing criticality of effective, ready and reliable space capabilities in an era of Great Power Competition, Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, has authored and released his command plan highlighting the organizational improvements necessary to pave the way forward for excellence.
Garrant, joined by U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacqueline Sauve, SSC
Citing the growing criticality of effective, ready and reliable space capabilities in an era of Great Power Competition, Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, has authored and released his command plan highlighting the organizational improvements necessary to pave the way forward for excellence.
Garrant, joined by U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacqueline Sauve, SSC China claims to counter foreign espionage efforts using satellites
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 27, 2024
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has announced that it has been taking steps to counter foreign intelligence agencies allegedly using satellites to gather sensitive information on the country. According to a recent post on the ministry's WeChat account, foreign organizations have employed high-resolution satellites to conduct remote sensing and espionage activities against China.
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China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has announced that it has been taking steps to counter foreign intelligence agencies allegedly using satellites to gather sensitive information on the country. According to a recent post on the ministry's WeChat account, foreign organizations have employed high-resolution satellites to conduct remote sensing and espionage activities against China.
T Firefly Aerospace chosen as vendor for Space Development Agency HALO program
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 27, 2024
Firefly Aerospace, a space transportation provider, has been selected as a vendor for the U.S. Department of Defense's Space Development Agency (SDA) Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HALO) program. This selection makes Firefly eligible to support end-to-end demonstration missions for SDA's military satellites, utilizing Firefly's Elytra orbital vehicles.
"Firefly is honored to supp
Firefly Aerospace, a space transportation provider, has been selected as a vendor for the U.S. Department of Defense's Space Development Agency (SDA) Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HALO) program. This selection makes Firefly eligible to support end-to-end demonstration missions for SDA's military satellites, utilizing Firefly's Elytra orbital vehicles.
"Firefly is honored to supp GMV wins ESA contract for CyberCUBE space cybersecurity mission
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Madrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 25, 2024
GMV has secured a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the CyberCUBE mission, a key component of ESA's Cybersecurity Operations Centre (CSOC) Cyber Evolutions program. The mission, managed by a GMV-led consortium that includes GMV's Romania team as the prime contractor and GMV Spain, along with Alen Space, aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of space assets. The consortium will
GMV has secured a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the CyberCUBE mission, a key component of ESA's Cybersecurity Operations Centre (CSOC) Cyber Evolutions program. The mission, managed by a GMV-led consortium that includes GMV's Romania team as the prime contractor and GMV Spain, along with Alen Space, aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of space assets. The consortium will Microbes thrive on iron in oxygen-free environments
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 27, 2024
Pipelines, sprinklers, and other infrastructure in oxygen-free settings are at risk from Microbially Induced Corrosion (MIC). This process, caused by microorganisms, leads to the degradation of iron-based structures, posing significant risks of costly damages or even infrastructure collapse. MIC is a distinct type of corrosion that occurs in the absence of oxygen, unlike rust, which is driven by
Pipelines, sprinklers, and other infrastructure in oxygen-free settings are at risk from Microbially Induced Corrosion (MIC). This process, caused by microorganisms, leads to the degradation of iron-based structures, posing significant risks of costly damages or even infrastructure collapse. MIC is a distinct type of corrosion that occurs in the absence of oxygen, unlike rust, which is driven by NASA Administrator Nelson says report of Musk contacts with Putin 'concerning'
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Washington DC (UPI) Oct 26, 2024
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says reported secret conversations held between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin are "concerning" and, if true, should be investigated.
Speaking Friday an event hosted by the online news site Semafor, Nelson was asked about this week's story in the Wall Street Journal, which reported that Musk and Putin have been holding secret con
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says reported secret conversations held between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin are "concerning" and, if true, should be investigated.
Speaking Friday an event hosted by the online news site Semafor, Nelson was asked about this week's story in the Wall Street Journal, which reported that Musk and Putin have been holding secret con Latest Findings from China's Lunar and Mars Exploration Missions 2022-2024
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
China's recent lunar and Mars missions have provided unprecedented insights into the geological and environmental conditions of the Moon and Mars, yielding crucial data for future exploration.
b>Chang'e-4 Lunar Mission: Far Side Insights br> /b>
China's Chang'e-4 mission achieved the first successful landing on the Moon's far side, specifically within the Von Karman crater in the South
China's recent lunar and Mars missions have provided unprecedented insights into the geological and environmental conditions of the Moon and Mars, yielding crucial data for future exploration.
b>Chang'e-4 Lunar Mission: Far Side Insights br> /b>
China's Chang'e-4 mission achieved the first successful landing on the Moon's far side, specifically within the Von Karman crater in the South Astronomers Identify New Organic Molecule in Interstellar Space
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
The element carbon, foundational to life on Earth and potentially elsewhere, is known to exist in vast quantities across space. However, locating substantial amounts of carbon in interstellar regions has proven unexpectedly challenging.
A recent discovery, involving the detection of a complex molecule known as 1-cyanopyrene, offers new insight into how carbon-rich compounds form and persis
The element carbon, foundational to life on Earth and potentially elsewhere, is known to exist in vast quantities across space. However, locating substantial amounts of carbon in interstellar regions has proven unexpectedly challenging.
A recent discovery, involving the detection of a complex molecule known as 1-cyanopyrene, offers new insight into how carbon-rich compounds form and persis Astronauts Safely Return to Earth After Seven Months of Research on ISS
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
After spending seven months on the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts from NASA's eighth SpaceX crew rotation (Crew-8) successfully splashed down off Florida's coast. This mission, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, alongside Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. The NASA crew conducted extensive re
After spending seven months on the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts from NASA's eighth SpaceX crew rotation (Crew-8) successfully splashed down off Florida's coast. This mission, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, alongside Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. The NASA crew conducted extensive re