China's GalaxySpace Debuts Revolutionary Flexible Solar Wing Satellite
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28China's commercial space company, GalaxySpace, has successfully embarked on a new chapter in the nation's space endeavours, launching the Lingxi-03 satellite from a Long March-2D rocket this past Sunday. In a noteworthy first, the Lingxi-03 satellite is furnished with a flexible solar wing, a unique design for the nation. The solar panel, a single-layered structure, is impressively thin at
PlanetiQ Commences Daily Deliveries of High-Quality GNSS-RO Data to NOAA
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28Weather forecasting and climate research stand on the threshold of a new era as PlanetiQ, a forerunner in global atmospheric observation systems, kicks off daily deliveries of its top-grade Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) GNSS-Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) data to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In a forward-looking move, NOAA has committed $59.6 million over the next five
Successful entry into service of the multi-mission EUTELSAT 10B satellite
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) reports that its newest venture, the multi-mission high-capacity EUTELSAT 10B satellite, has entered service successfully at the 10 East orbital position. This achievement demonstrates Eutelsat's continuous effort to meet the growing demand for mobile connectivity. The EUTELSAT 10B's dual High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) Ku-band payloads promise
Airbus and Astrocast extend collaboration for satellite IoT
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28Airbus Defence and Space, the renowned aerospace industry leader, and Astrocast, the prominent satellite IoT operator, recently announced an extension of their partnership aimed at further developing and enhancing satellite Internet of Things (SatIoT) technology. This alliance will empower Astrocast to heighten its network capacity and offer reliable and affordable SatIoT solutions to its client
Italian technology innovates rail worker safety with StreamEXO Exoskeleton
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28In a groundbreaking move towards industrial worker safety, the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has launched the StreamEXO exoskeleton, a wearable device designed to protect railway maintenance workers from physical overload. Following a successful 6-month test campaign involving 15 individuals in Italy, the prototype's results were impressive, showing a 50% decrease in ergonomic risk and a
New Heights for Satellite Communication: Iridium Launches Certus for Aviation
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28Iridium Communications Inc., an international force in global satellite communications, has unveiled its new aviation-specific commercial service, Iridium Certus. With this launch, Iridium Connected aviation solutions achieve certification and availability for a broad spectrum of aircraft, including commercial transport, business aviation, helicopters, private planes, and Uncrewed Aircraft Syste
Optimum Technologies unveils innovative spacecraft facility in Northern Virginia
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28Optimum Technologies, LLC, a vanguard in offering advanced space solutions, has unveiled its cutting-edge spacecraft integration facility in Northern Virginia. A substantial augmentation in the company's infrastructure, the newly minted facility is positioned to boost Optimum's growing influence in the space sector, bolstering their ability to serve up groundbreaking solutions for their clientel
China's Lunar Mission targets manned landing by 2030
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28China's ambitious lunar exploration program has leaped forward following the announcement of its moon landing mission by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The lunar venture aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, reflecting China's dedication to space exploration and its resolve to make significant headway in lunar exploration. China's moon landing plan, as outlined by CMSA,
China's Space Station Opens Doors to Global Scientific Community
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28In a significant development for global space research, China has announced the commencement of its application system, which is open to scientists and engineers who wish to undertake space science projects at its space station. This news comes directly from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), adding a new dimension to international space exploration efforts. The initiative represents an
AI and satellite imagery transform solar energy potential mapping in China
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28China's pursuit of carbon neutrality has made a substantial advancement following a successful collaboration among leading research and meteorological organizations. The Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP/CAS), the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), and the National Satellite Meteorological Center (MSMC) of the China Meteorological Administration have collectiv
Breakthrough in rapid proton capture process unveils new reaction rate
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28In an important breakthrough for nuclear astrophysics, an international team led by HOU Suqing from the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully derived a new reaction rate for a crucial component of the rapid proton capture process (rp-process). Their findings were recently published in The Astrophysical Journal. Type I X-ray bursts, the most common
Litli-Hrútur eruption seen from space
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 09:00On 10 July 2023, a volcano some 30 km from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, erupted following heightened seismic activity in the area. Satellites orbiting above us have captured the molten lava and smoke plume puffing from the Litli-Hrútur volcano.
House rejects satellite spectrum licensing bill because of space safety provisions
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 23:15A bill intended to reform satellite spectrum licensing regulations failed to pass the House July 25 after some members objected to provisions they claimed gave the FCC authority to regulate space safety.
Spire to devise GNSS-independent aircraft tracking satellites for ESA
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 20:47A Spire Global-led group has won European Space Agency funds to develop a satellite to demonstrate a civil aviation tracking constellation that would not rely on GPS, or any other global navigation satellite system vulnerable to interference.
NASA power outage temporarily halts contact with space station
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 19:53A NASA power outage disrupted communication between Mission Control and the International Space Station on Tuesday.
Mission Control couldn't send commands to the station and talk with the seven astronauts in orbit. The power outage hit as upgrade work was underway in the building at Houston's Johnson Space Center.
Space station program manager Joel Montalbano said neither the astronauts nor station were ever in any danger and that backup control systems took over within 90 minutes.