Researchers develop a new source of quantum light
Using novel materials that have been widely studied as potential new solar photovoltaics, researchers at MIT have shown that nanoparticles of these materials can emit a stream of single, identical photons.
While the work is currently a fundamental discovery of these materials' capabilities, it might ultimately pave the way to new optically based quantum computers, as well as possible quant Compact electric thruster cleared for space firing
An innovative compact electric propulsion system has recently completed its extended qualification firing test campaign in space-representative vacuum and temperature conditions, leaving it ready to be deployed aboard the ESA-supported µHETSat technology demonstration microsatellite mission, slated for launch by the end of this year.
Euclid ready for Falcon 9
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After being secured to the SpaceX Falcon 9 adaptor, on Friday 23 June, Euclid was mounted on top of the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF). Before launch, Euclid on the PAF will be encapsulated in the Falcon 9 rocket. ESA’s new cosmological mission Euclid is getting ready for lift-off with a target launch date of 1 July 2023 from Cape Canaveral in Florida (USA).
ESA's Euclid mission is designed to explore the dark Universe and uncover the great cosmic mystery of dark matter and dark energy. The space telescope will create the largest, most accurate 3D map of the Universe
Paris Air Show 2023: a memorable edition that brought the future of space to Europe
The 54th edition of the Paris Air Show, held from 19 to 25 June, just came to an end. The week-long show, one of the oldest and largest aerospace events in the world, welcomed institutional and trade visitors on the first four days, while on the last three days it opened its doors to space and aviation enthusiasts, students and children with their families. With more than 20 000 people visiting the ESA/CNES pavilion in the last three public days, the Paris Air Show 2023 showcased the successes and ambitions of the European Space Agency
Spacesuit design: Oussama Guarraz
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Spacesuit design: Oussama Guarraz SpaceNews names new CEO Andrew Pemberton
Andrew Pemberton has been named Chief Executive Officer of SpaceNews, Inc., the world's largest space-industry trade media brand.
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Spain delays rocket launch until Sept over wildfire risk
The maiden flight of Spain's Miura 1 rocket, twice suspended in recent weeks, has now been delayed until September over fears its launch could start a wildfire, its developer said Tuesday.
Built by private Spanish startup PLD Space, the rocket had initially been scheduled for take-off from El Arenosillo, a coastal military base in the southwestern province of Huelva, on May 31, but was called off due to high winds.
It was then aborted for a second time on June 17 due to a last-minute technical problem.
After talks with the National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA), "PLD Space.
PLD Space postpones first launch to September
Spanish launch vehicle startup PLD Space has postponed a suborbital test flight to September after weather and a technical glitch scrubbed earlier launch attempts.
House appropriators target Space Force programs
The House Appropriations Committee recommends nearly $1 billion in cuts from the U.S.
Airmo raises 5.2 million euros for climate-monitoring constellation
German startup Airmo has raised 5.2 million euros in pre-seed funding, including investment and a European Space Agency contract.
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