From AI to Nuclear: UK launches Strategic Plan for Future Space Exploration
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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London, UK (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
Following a close consultation with the space sector, the UK Space Agency recently unveiled the Space Exploration Technology Roadmap, a strategic guide that will shape the direction of research, development, and funding allocation for the next ten years. The plan anticipates working closely with key international partners, including NASA, the European Space Agency, and JAXA (Japan's space agency
Following a close consultation with the space sector, the UK Space Agency recently unveiled the Space Exploration Technology Roadmap, a strategic guide that will shape the direction of research, development, and funding allocation for the next ten years. The plan anticipates working closely with key international partners, including NASA, the European Space Agency, and JAXA (Japan's space agency
Tracing Ryugu's Anhydrous Lineage: A connection to outer protoplanetary disk
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
The cosmic lineage of the second-generation carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu can be traced back to a distant past and a far-flung location in our solar system, according to recent studies on the space rock's anhydrous minerals. The infrared spectra of these grains provide a link between the initial reservoirs, from which Ryugu's progenitor arose, and those that birthed primitive asteroids and comets
The cosmic lineage of the second-generation carbonaceous asteroid Ryugu can be traced back to a distant past and a far-flung location in our solar system, according to recent studies on the space rock's anhydrous minerals. The infrared spectra of these grains provide a link between the initial reservoirs, from which Ryugu's progenitor arose, and those that birthed primitive asteroids and comets
The Stickiness Dilemma: Size plays a pivotal role in cosmic dust adhesion
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
Size matters when it comes to the formation of planets from cosmic dust, according to a team of astrophysicists from Tohoku University. The researchers' simulations found that the larger the dust aggregate, the less likely it is to stick together following a collision, an observation that may have significant implications for our understanding of planetary evolution. The formation of new p
Size matters when it comes to the formation of planets from cosmic dust, according to a team of astrophysicists from Tohoku University. The researchers' simulations found that the larger the dust aggregate, the less likely it is to stick together following a collision, an observation that may have significant implications for our understanding of planetary evolution. The formation of new p
Groundbreaking 3D-Printed frictionless gear for space applications
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Paris (ESA) Jul 25, 2023
Space equipment is no stranger to being described as "alien artwork", but the latest development from the Swiss team at CSEM, in collaboration with 3D Precision SA and Almatech SA, can rightly earn that moniker. The cutting-edge design they've produced is a unique 3D-printed gear mechanism, one that stands to revolutionize the functionality of critical space instruments. With a construction that
Space equipment is no stranger to being described as "alien artwork", but the latest development from the Swiss team at CSEM, in collaboration with 3D Precision SA and Almatech SA, can rightly earn that moniker. The cutting-edge design they've produced is a unique 3D-printed gear mechanism, one that stands to revolutionize the functionality of critical space instruments. With a construction that
Potential earthquake precursor discovered through GPS measurements
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
In a significant development in the field of earthquake prediction, a study by the Paris Institute of Planetary Physics suggests that a noticeable stage of fault slip can occur two hours before significant earthquakes. The analysis, which evaluated Global Positioning System (GPS) time-series data from almost 100 large-scale seismic events worldwide, provides evidence for this groundbreaking hypo
In a significant development in the field of earthquake prediction, a study by the Paris Institute of Planetary Physics suggests that a noticeable stage of fault slip can occur two hours before significant earthquakes. The analysis, which evaluated Global Positioning System (GPS) time-series data from almost 100 large-scale seismic events worldwide, provides evidence for this groundbreaking hypo
Above: Orbital achieves significant milestone with NASA in Space Station gravity tech
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
In a significant leap for space technology, Above: Orbital, the innovative space-based platform design and development company, has recently confirmed the successful testing of its cold gas engine thruster technology and related software. The trial, held at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, highlights a remarkable progression in the development of artificial gravity platforms. Above:
In a significant leap for space technology, Above: Orbital, the innovative space-based platform design and development company, has recently confirmed the successful testing of its cold gas engine thruster technology and related software. The trial, held at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, highlights a remarkable progression in the development of artificial gravity platforms. Above:
How do microbes spread globally
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jul 19, 2023
The study "Understanding atmospheric intercontinental dispersal of harmful microorganisms"* compiles the scope of the problem of the global dispersal of harmful microorganisms through the upper layers of the atmosphere. It confirms that the atmosphere -specifically the free troposphere- acts as a highway for many microbes and emphasizes the mechanisms that facilitate it. The work combines
The study "Understanding atmospheric intercontinental dispersal of harmful microorganisms"* compiles the scope of the problem of the global dispersal of harmful microorganisms through the upper layers of the atmosphere. It confirms that the atmosphere -specifically the free troposphere- acts as a highway for many microbes and emphasizes the mechanisms that facilitate it. The work combines
A faster way to teach a robot
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Boston MA (SPX) Jul 19, 2023
Imagine purchasing a robot to perform household tasks. This robot was built and trained in a factory on a certain set of tasks and has never seen the items in your home. When you ask it to pick up a mug from your kitchen table, it might not recognize your mug (perhaps because this mug is painted with an unusual image, say, of MIT's mascot, Tim the Beaver). So, the robot fails. "Right now,
Imagine purchasing a robot to perform household tasks. This robot was built and trained in a factory on a certain set of tasks and has never seen the items in your home. When you ask it to pick up a mug from your kitchen table, it might not recognize your mug (perhaps because this mug is painted with an unusual image, say, of MIT's mascot, Tim the Beaver). So, the robot fails. "Right now,
Thales announces Quantum-Ready Cybersecurity measures for Galileo
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Paris, France (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
Thales, the French multinational company, has affirmed its central role in providing cybersecurity solutions for Galileo, the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that provides geolocation services. Thales, leading a consortium which includes Italian firm Leonardo, is tasked with expanding the G2G IOV SECMON project's security monitoring scope, incorporating new assets into the G2G system.
Thales, the French multinational company, has affirmed its central role in providing cybersecurity solutions for Galileo, the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that provides geolocation services. Thales, leading a consortium which includes Italian firm Leonardo, is tasked with expanding the G2G IOV SECMON project's security monitoring scope, incorporating new assets into the G2G system.
Groundbreaking method to speed up aerosol retrieval data from Chinese optical satellite
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
A groundbreaking method for rapidly obtaining detailed observations of atmospheric aerosols via a new Chinese optical satellite has been proposed by a team of scientists. Aerosols, atmospheric particles that have a significant impact on our planet's climate system, influence solar and terrestrial radiation, and modify cloud properties. While the launch of new satellite sensors often comes
A groundbreaking method for rapidly obtaining detailed observations of atmospheric aerosols via a new Chinese optical satellite has been proposed by a team of scientists. Aerosols, atmospheric particles that have a significant impact on our planet's climate system, influence solar and terrestrial radiation, and modify cloud properties. While the launch of new satellite sensors often comes
Kuaizhou 1A launches satellites into orbit
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
China's state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) successfully launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in China's northwestern desert, on Thursday morning. The mission's primary objective was to place four new weather satellites into orbit, enhancing the country's atmospheric data collection capabilities. The Kuaizhou 1A,
China's state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) successfully launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in China's northwestern desert, on Thursday morning. The mission's primary objective was to place four new weather satellites into orbit, enhancing the country's atmospheric data collection capabilities. The Kuaizhou 1A,
Rocket Lab set to boost Capella's satellite constellation with upcoming launch
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has scheduled its next Electron launch during a window that opens 28 July 2023 NZST/UTC. The mission, named 'We Love the Nightlife,' is slated to commence during a launch window that opens on July 28, 2023 NZST/UTC. The launch site will be Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, positioned on New Zealand's picturesque Mahia Peninsula. American space tech firm
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has scheduled its next Electron launch during a window that opens 28 July 2023 NZST/UTC. The mission, named 'We Love the Nightlife,' is slated to commence during a launch window that opens on July 28, 2023 NZST/UTC. The launch site will be Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, positioned on New Zealand's picturesque Mahia Peninsula. American space tech firm
World's first methane-fueled rocket makes history, courtesy of LandSpace and GCL
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
LandSpace, in partnership with GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (GCL), has successfully launched the world's first methane-powered rocket, Zhuque-2 (ZQ-2 Y2), into orbit. The launch took place at 9 a.m. (0100 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. GCL, a global pioneer in renewable energy services, was instrumental in the development of Zhuque-2. This
LandSpace, in partnership with GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (GCL), has successfully launched the world's first methane-powered rocket, Zhuque-2 (ZQ-2 Y2), into orbit. The launch took place at 9 a.m. (0100 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. GCL, a global pioneer in renewable energy services, was instrumental in the development of Zhuque-2. This
Consortium explores energy-efficient electronics and photonics
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Arlington TX (SPX) Jul 19, 2023
The University of Texas at Arlington is part of a new consortium funded by the Department of Energy that involves the development of new technologies and college courses covering everything from radiation detection to nuclear engineering. The grant also will help UTA develop 2D materials that can be integrated into new hand-held photonic technologies with multiple uses. Electrical En
The University of Texas at Arlington is part of a new consortium funded by the Department of Energy that involves the development of new technologies and college courses covering everything from radiation detection to nuclear engineering. The grant also will help UTA develop 2D materials that can be integrated into new hand-held photonic technologies with multiple uses. Electrical En
Teams selected to teach AI Agents to interact with people and learn
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 08:37
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Washington DC (SPX) Jul 19, 2023
As part of DARPA's Environment-driven Conceptual Learning (ECOLE) program, several university teams and industry performers will attempt to create artificial intelligence (AI) agents capable of continually learning from linguistic and visual input. Resulting agents would be able to collaborate with humans to help them produce analyses of image, video, and multimedia documents during time-sensiti
As part of DARPA's Environment-driven Conceptual Learning (ECOLE) program, several university teams and industry performers will attempt to create artificial intelligence (AI) agents capable of continually learning from linguistic and visual input. Resulting agents would be able to collaborate with humans to help them produce analyses of image, video, and multimedia documents during time-sensiti