Astrophysicists discover the perfect explosion in space
When neutron stars collide they produce an explosion that, contrary to what was believed until recently, is shaped like a perfect sphere. Although how this is possible is still a mystery, the discovery may provide a new key to fundamental physics and to measuring the age of the Universe. The discovery was made by astrophysicists from the University of Copenhagen and has just been published in th First observational evidence linking black holes to dark energy
Searching through existing data spanning 9 billion years, a team of researchers led by scientists at University of Hawai?i at Manoa has uncovered the first evidence of "cosmological coupling" -a newly predicted phenomenon in Einstein's theory of gravity, possible only when black holes are placed inside an evolving universe.
Astrophysicists Duncan Farrah and Kevin Croker led this ambitious Space Station research announcement for advanced materials and manufacturing open now
The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is soliciting flight projects for in-space production applications focused on advanced materials and manufacturing. This research announcement seeks concepts to utilize the space-based environment of the orbiting laboratory to further applications that can bring value to humanity and enable business models in space.
In-space product China to employ BeiDou satellite-based augmentation system in railway survey
China will employ BeiDou satellite-based augmentation system (BDSBAS) to provide high-precision positioning service in railway survey and construction, according to the China Railway Siyuan Survey and Design Group Co., Ltd.
Four satellite-based and 12 ground-based observation stations will be set up along the Wufeng-Enshi railway section in central China's Hubei Province.
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Acoustic inspection Satellite data now used for road infrastructure safety in Italy
A new ground motion service utilising Copernicus satellite data is being used by the Italian road agency to detect and monitor unstable ground – helping improve nationwide road infrastructure safety.
Virgin Galactic aircraft returns to flight
The carrier aircraft for Virgin Galactic’s suborbital spaceplane made its first flight in more than a year Feb.
Satellite data used for road infrastructure safety in Italy
A new ground motion service utilising Copernicus satellite data is being used by the Italian road agency to detect and monitor unstable ground – helping improve nationwide road infrastructure safety.
Webb reveals intricate networks of gas and dust in nearby galaxies
Researchers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope are getting their first look at star formation, gas, and dust in nearby galaxies with unprecedented resolution at infrared wavelengths. The data have enabled an initial collection of 21 research papers which provide new insight into how some of the smallest-scale processes in the Universe — the beginnings of star formation — impact the evolution of the largest objects in our cosmos: galaxies.
Chinese rocket firm Space Pioneer set for first launch
HELSINKI — Commercial launch firm Space Pioneer announced new funding this week and will soon take a shot at becoming China’s first such company to reach orbit with a liquid propellant rocket.
