Does the universe behave the same way everywhere?
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 10:31
Rome, Italy (SPX) Feb 18, 2025
"The cosmological principle is like an ultimate kind of statement of humility," says James Adam, an astrophysicist at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa, and lead author of a new study. The Cosmological Principle posits that no specific location in the Universe is unique or central, and that on the largest scales, the cosmos exhibits uniformity in all directions. This
"The cosmological principle is like an ultimate kind of statement of humility," says James Adam, an astrophysicist at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa, and lead author of a new study. The Cosmological Principle posits that no specific location in the Universe is unique or central, and that on the largest scales, the cosmos exhibits uniformity in all directions. This York Space Systems Expands National Security Capabilities with Commercial Services Program
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 10:31
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
York Space Systems (York), a leading aerospace company based in Denver, has launched a new commercial services program aimed at bolstering national security capabilities for the U.S. Government. This initiative provides essential space-based security solutions on a commercial basis, offering an agile and cost-effective approach to operational mission needs.
Building upon its proven satelli
York Space Systems (York), a leading aerospace company based in Denver, has launched a new commercial services program aimed at bolstering national security capabilities for the U.S. Government. This initiative provides essential space-based security solutions on a commercial basis, offering an agile and cost-effective approach to operational mission needs.
Building upon its proven satelli Star Catcher Secures AFWERX SBIR Phase 1 to Advance Space Power Beaming
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 10:31
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher), a pioneer in space-to-space power beaming, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 contract by AFWERX. This initiative aims to refine Star Catcher's technology for enhancing power capabilities of spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
The U.S. Department of the Air Force has an increasing demand for enhanced satellite
Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher), a pioneer in space-to-space power beaming, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 contract by AFWERX. This initiative aims to refine Star Catcher's technology for enhancing power capabilities of spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
The U.S. Department of the Air Force has an increasing demand for enhanced satellite Karman Completes Expanded IPO with Full Over-Allotment Option Exercise
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 10:31
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
Karman Holdings Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical systems for defense and space applications, has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO), raising significant capital through an upsized offering that included a full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option.
The offering comprised 26,450,000 shares of common stock priced at $22.00 per share. Karman itself
Karman Holdings Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical systems for defense and space applications, has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO), raising significant capital through an upsized offering that included a full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option.
The offering comprised 26,450,000 shares of common stock priced at $22.00 per share. Karman itself INFLECION project set to transform maritime safety and sustainability from space
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:09
The European Space Agency (ESA) and AAC Clyde Space, a New Space company specialising in small satellite technologies, have jointly signed a contract for the first phase of satellite constellation project INFLECION. The initiative will transform Maritime Domain Awareness – the understanding of activities at sea – by enhancing safety, efficiency, compliance, and environmental sustainability in maritime operations.
Solar Orbiter ready for close encounter with Venus
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:00
The European Space Agency (ESA) is ready to guide the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft through its closest encounter with Venus so far.
Today’s flyby will be the first to significantly ‘tilt’ the spacecraft’s orbit and allow it to see the Sun’s polar regions, which cannot be seen from Earth.
Studying the Sun’s poles will improve our understanding of solar activity, space weather, and the Sun-Earth connection.
Chinese space firm showcases mobile-to-satellite communication tech
Monday, 17 February 2025 11:32
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
Chinese space technology company GalaxySpace has successfully demonstrated mobile-to-satellite communication technology utilizing China's first low-Earth orbit broadband communication test constellation. The demonstration took place during a commercial space conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
At precisely 10:28 am, a satellite from the constellation passed over the conference venue, locat
Chinese space technology company GalaxySpace has successfully demonstrated mobile-to-satellite communication technology utilizing China's first low-Earth orbit broadband communication test constellation. The demonstration took place during a commercial space conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
At precisely 10:28 am, a satellite from the constellation passed over the conference venue, locat Jumping workouts could help astronauts on the moon and Mars
Monday, 17 February 2025 11:32
Baltimore MD (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
Jumping workouts could help astronauts prevent the type of cartilage damage they are likely to endure during lengthy missions to Mars and the Moon, a new Johns Hopkins University study suggests.
The research adds to ongoing efforts by space agencies to protect astronauts against deconditioning/getting out of shape due to low gravity, a crucial aspect of their ability to perform spacewalks,
Jumping workouts could help astronauts prevent the type of cartilage damage they are likely to endure during lengthy missions to Mars and the Moon, a new Johns Hopkins University study suggests.
The research adds to ongoing efforts by space agencies to protect astronauts against deconditioning/getting out of shape due to low gravity, a crucial aspect of their ability to perform spacewalks, 
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The pierogi challenge NASA: 1.6% chance newly discovered asteroid will impact Earth in 2032
Sunday, 16 February 2025 05:25
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 15, 2025
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has declared a 1.6% chance that a large asteroid would strike the Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.
Scientists at NASA and the European Space Agency are among those closely watching the asteroid that measures between 130 and 300 feet in diameter and whose trajectory gives it a slight chance of impacting Earth in late 2032, the ESA reported Monday.
"An aster
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has declared a 1.6% chance that a large asteroid would strike the Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.
Scientists at NASA and the European Space Agency are among those closely watching the asteroid that measures between 130 and 300 feet in diameter and whose trajectory gives it a slight chance of impacting Earth in late 2032, the ESA reported Monday.
"An aster SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 booster launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida
Sunday, 16 February 2025 05:25
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 15, 2025
SpaceX early Saturday launched another 21 Starlink satellites aboard a record-setting Falcon 9 first-stage booster from Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Liftoff was at 1:14 a.m. from pad 40 with clouds obscuring the rocket.
It was the 27th time this first-stage booster was used. It landed eight later at SpaceX droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas. This was the 98th booster
SpaceX early Saturday launched another 21 Starlink satellites aboard a record-setting Falcon 9 first-stage booster from Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Liftoff was at 1:14 a.m. from pad 40 with clouds obscuring the rocket.
It was the 27th time this first-stage booster was used. It landed eight later at SpaceX droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas. This was the 98th booster First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission
Sunday, 16 February 2025 05:25
Paris (AFP) Feb 14, 2025
The first-ever astronaut with a physical disability has been cleared for a mission onboard the International Space Station, the European Space Agency announced on Friday.
John McFall, a 43-year-old British surgeon and former Paralympian who lost a leg in a motorbike accident when he was 19, said he was "hugely proud" of clearing the hurdle.
Since announcing McFall as a member of its astr
The first-ever astronaut with a physical disability has been cleared for a mission onboard the International Space Station, the European Space Agency announced on Friday.
John McFall, a 43-year-old British surgeon and former Paralympian who lost a leg in a motorbike accident when he was 19, said he was "hugely proud" of clearing the hurdle.
Since announcing McFall as a member of its astr Super-precise satellite time synchronization achieves picosecond accuracy
Sunday, 16 February 2025 05:25
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
A cutting-edge carrier-phase-based approach to satellite-ground time synchronization has reached an unprecedented level of precision, achieving picosecond-level accuracy. This breakthrough stands to redefine global navigation, deep space exploration, and high-precision scientific research by effectively mitigating errors such as motion delays, relativistic distortions, and atmospheric disturbanc
A cutting-edge carrier-phase-based approach to satellite-ground time synchronization has reached an unprecedented level of precision, achieving picosecond-level accuracy. This breakthrough stands to redefine global navigation, deep space exploration, and high-precision scientific research by effectively mitigating errors such as motion delays, relativistic distortions, and atmospheric disturbanc Sierra Space Successfully Concludes Testing of VR35K-A Upper Stage Engine
Sunday, 16 February 2025 05:25
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
Sierra Space, a pioneering force in commercial space and defense technology, has completed the test campaign for its fully integrated VR35K-A upper stage engine. Conducted at the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards Air Force Base in California, this milestone underscores the company's progress in developing next-generation propulsion systems.
The co
Sierra Space, a pioneering force in commercial space and defense technology, has completed the test campaign for its fully integrated VR35K-A upper stage engine. Conducted at the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards Air Force Base in California, this milestone underscores the company's progress in developing next-generation propulsion systems.
The co Long March 8A Rocket Successfully Completes Maiden Flight
Sunday, 16 February 2025 05:25
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2025
China has successfully launched its Long March 8A carrier rocket for the first time, sending a group of satellites into orbit, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) announced.
The rocket lifted off at 5:30 p.m. from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province, delivering the second batch of low-orbit satellites for China's State-owned internet network into their designat
China has successfully launched its Long March 8A carrier rocket for the first time, sending a group of satellites into orbit, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) announced.
The rocket lifted off at 5:30 p.m. from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province, delivering the second batch of low-orbit satellites for China's State-owned internet network into their designat