Utility-Scale Quantum Program Advances Toward Prototyping
Thursday, 28 December 2023 17:35
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 19, 2023
DARPA's Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing (US2QC) program seeks to determine whether an underexplored approach to quantum computing can achieve utility-scale operation - meaning its computational value exceeds its cost - faster than conventional predictions.
In the initial phase, each company presented a design concept describing their plans to create a utility-scal
DARPA's Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing (US2QC) program seeks to determine whether an underexplored approach to quantum computing can achieve utility-scale operation - meaning its computational value exceeds its cost - faster than conventional predictions.
In the initial phase, each company presented a design concept describing their plans to create a utility-scal AWS Ground Station expands to Alaska, enhancing global satellite network
Thursday, 28 December 2023 17:35
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leader in cloud computing and a subsidiary of Amazon, has announced an expansion of its AWS Ground Station service. The company has launched its 12th antenna location in the US West (Alaska) region, marking a notable extension of its global network. This development is set to offer satellite operators, governments, businesses, and universities enhanced opportunities
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leader in cloud computing and a subsidiary of Amazon, has announced an expansion of its AWS Ground Station service. The company has launched its 12th antenna location in the US West (Alaska) region, marking a notable extension of its global network. This development is set to offer satellite operators, governments, businesses, and universities enhanced opportunities China advances space capabilities with Long March 11 Sea Launch
Wednesday, 27 December 2023 06:36
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2023
In a recent advancement in China's burgeoning space program, a Long March 11 carrier rocket was successfully launched from the South China Sea on Tuesday morning. This launch, which took place off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, marked a significant milestone as it sent three experimental satellites into space, as reported by the state-owned conglomerate China Aerospace Science and
In a recent advancement in China's burgeoning space program, a Long March 11 carrier rocket was successfully launched from the South China Sea on Tuesday morning. This launch, which took place off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, marked a significant milestone as it sent three experimental satellites into space, as reported by the state-owned conglomerate China Aerospace Science and Rocket arrives at launch site for Tianzhou-7 cargo mission
Wednesday, 27 December 2023 06:36
Wenchang (XNA) Dec 27, 2023
The Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket, tasked with sending China's space station cargo craft Tianzhou-7 into orbit, was transported to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern province of Hainan on Thursday.
The rocket will undergo assembly and testing together with Tianzhou-7, which arrived earlier, the China Manned Space Agency said on Thursday.
At present, all testing syst
The Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket, tasked with sending China's space station cargo craft Tianzhou-7 into orbit, was transported to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern province of Hainan on Thursday.
The rocket will undergo assembly and testing together with Tianzhou-7, which arrived earlier, the China Manned Space Agency said on Thursday.
At present, all testing syst YPSat gift wrapped for Ariane 6 flight
Wednesday, 27 December 2023 06:36
Paris (ESA) Dec 27, 2023
Wrapping presents is all part of the Christmas experience - here's a notable example from ESA's technical centre ESTEC. This is the ESA Young Professionals Satellite, YPSat, seen fully wrapped in multi-layer insulation blankets, exactly as it will be when it launches aboard the inaugural Ariane 6 mission next year.
YPSat is a project run in its entirety by ESA Young Professionals to give t
Wrapping presents is all part of the Christmas experience - here's a notable example from ESA's technical centre ESTEC. This is the ESA Young Professionals Satellite, YPSat, seen fully wrapped in multi-layer insulation blankets, exactly as it will be when it launches aboard the inaugural Ariane 6 mission next year.
YPSat is a project run in its entirety by ESA Young Professionals to give t Studying Combustion and Fire Safety
Wednesday, 27 December 2023 06:36
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 27, 2023
Research on the International Space Station is helping scientists to understand how fire spreads and behaves in different environments and learn how to prevent and extinguish fires in space. Combustion investigations contribute to the safety of crew members, equipment, and spacecraft by guiding selection of spacecraft cabin materials, improving understanding of
Research on the International Space Station is helping scientists to understand how fire spreads and behaves in different environments and learn how to prevent and extinguish fires in space. Combustion investigations contribute to the safety of crew members, equipment, and spacecraft by guiding selection of spacecraft cabin materials, improving understanding of Satellites launched to upgrade Beidou network
Wednesday, 27 December 2023 06:36
Beijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023
China launched two satellites into orbit on Tuesday morning for its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.
The satellites were carried by a Long March 3B rocket that lifted off at 11:26 am from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province and were deployed into a medium-Earth orbit. They are the 13th group of third-generation Beid
China launched two satellites into orbit on Tuesday morning for its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.
The satellites were carried by a Long March 3B rocket that lifted off at 11:26 am from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province and were deployed into a medium-Earth orbit. They are the 13th group of third-generation Beid China's 63rd rocket launch of year puts four satellites into orbit
Wednesday, 27 December 2023 06:36
Beijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023
China launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Monday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern Gobi Desert, placing four satellites in orbit, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp said.
The State-owned space contractor said in a news release that the solid-propellant rocket blasted off at 9 am and placed four satellites that are part of the Tianmu
China launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Monday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern Gobi Desert, placing four satellites in orbit, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp said.
The State-owned space contractor said in a news release that the solid-propellant rocket blasted off at 9 am and placed four satellites that are part of the Tianmu One million astronomical objects
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 13:30
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Japan moon lander enters lunar orbit
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 08:45
Tokyo (AFP) Dec 25, 2023
Japan's SLIM space probe entered the Moon's orbit on Monday in a major step towards the country's first successful lunar landing, expected next month.
The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is nicknamed the "Moon Sniper" because it is designed to land within 100 metres (328 feet) of a specific target on the lunar surface.
If successful, the touchdown would make Japan only the fif
Japan's SLIM space probe entered the Moon's orbit on Monday in a major step towards the country's first successful lunar landing, expected next month.
The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is nicknamed the "Moon Sniper" because it is designed to land within 100 metres (328 feet) of a specific target on the lunar surface.
If successful, the touchdown would make Japan only the fif Shining a light on NASA's deep space laser communication test
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 08:45
Paris (ESA) Dec 22, 2023
NASA's Psyche mission launched on 13 October 2023 on a journey to explore what could be the exposed metallic core of an ancient planet.
Riding along on board the Psyche spacecraft is an additional technology demonstration. NASA's Deep Space Optical Communication (DSOC) demonstration will test the use of lasers to transmit and receive more data with distant spacecraft than is possible with
NASA's Psyche mission launched on 13 October 2023 on a journey to explore what could be the exposed metallic core of an ancient planet.
Riding along on board the Psyche spacecraft is an additional technology demonstration. NASA's Deep Space Optical Communication (DSOC) demonstration will test the use of lasers to transmit and receive more data with distant spacecraft than is possible with Ascent Solar achieves critical spaceflight milestone with Vigoride-6 Mission
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 08:45
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI), a leader in photovoltaic (PV) technology, has recently marked a significant achievement in space technology. The company announced its successful attainment of spaceflight heritage for its space PV array products, which were part of the Momentus Vigoride-6 mission. This accomplishment showcases the capability and reliability of Ascent Solar's produ
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI), a leader in photovoltaic (PV) technology, has recently marked a significant achievement in space technology. The company announced its successful attainment of spaceflight heritage for its space PV array products, which were part of the Momentus Vigoride-6 mission. This accomplishment showcases the capability and reliability of Ascent Solar's produ Pancake stack of films on a balloon most accurate gamma-ray telescope
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 08:45
Kobe, Japan (SPX) Dec 26, 2023
A pancake stack of radioactivity-sensitive films carried through the sky by a balloon was able to take the world's most accurate picture of a neutron star's gamma ray beam. To achieve this, Kobe University researchers combined the oldest method of capturing radioactive radiation with the newest data capturing techniques and a clever time-recording device.
The stars shine their light on us
A pancake stack of radioactivity-sensitive films carried through the sky by a balloon was able to take the world's most accurate picture of a neutron star's gamma ray beam. To achieve this, Kobe University researchers combined the oldest method of capturing radioactive radiation with the newest data capturing techniques and a clever time-recording device.
The stars shine their light on us What's next for the UK National Space Strategy?
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 08:45
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 22, 2023
On 12 December, the MoD held its Defence Space Conference in London, organised by the Air and Space Power Association. Several armed forces leaders, industry executives and academics gathered at the conference to discuss the progress with the UK Space Command, its National Space Strategy, SMEs, attracting and retaining the workforce and other key areas pertaining to the growth of the sector. BEL
On 12 December, the MoD held its Defence Space Conference in London, organised by the Air and Space Power Association. Several armed forces leaders, industry executives and academics gathered at the conference to discuss the progress with the UK Space Command, its National Space Strategy, SMEs, attracting and retaining the workforce and other key areas pertaining to the growth of the sector. BEL NASA flies drones autonomously for Air Taxi Research
Tuesday, 26 December 2023 08:45
Hampton VA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023
Researchers at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia recently flew multiple drones beyond visual line of sight with no visual observer. The drones successfully flew around obstacles and each other during takeoff, along a planned route, and upon landing, all autonomously without a pilot controlling the flight. This test marks an important step towards advancing self-flying capabilit
Researchers at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia recently flew multiple drones beyond visual line of sight with no visual observer. The drones successfully flew around obstacles and each other during takeoff, along a planned route, and upon landing, all autonomously without a pilot controlling the flight. This test marks an important step towards advancing self-flying capabilit