An ESA programme called Prodex has enabled Estonian researchers and industry to join an international mission to intercept and examine a comet entering the inner Solar System for the first time.

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As humans exert greater pressure on natural processes, understanding the intricate workings of our Earth system is increasingly vital for effective action on mitigation and adaption strategies. ESA’s Earth Explorer missions yield a wealth of astonishing findings, serving as the bedrock of scientific research in this field. Now, four new concepts have been selected to undergo assessment study, one of which is destined to be the twelfth in this family of world-leading satellite missions.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a comprehensive space transportation provider, has entered into a collaboration to deploy the Klepsydra Artificial Intelligence (AI) application aboard Firefly's Elytra vehicle. Scheduled for launch on the Alpha rocket later this year, Elytra aims to facilitate on-orbit, real-time data processing as an edge computing platform. "Edge computing in space addresses the

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Aegis Aerospace, Inc. has reported its acquisition of significant assets from ProXopS LLC, a Houston-based engineering services company. Included in the acquisition are subcontracts with Jacobs (NYSE:J) associated with NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida under the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering and Test (COMET) contract, and at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) i

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
China's Tiandu 1 and Tiandu 2 satellites have recently completed critical experiments focused on Earth-Moon transmission and routing. This development was reported by China's Science and Technology Daily. These satellites, which form part of China's ambitious space exploration initiatives, specifically aim to refine and enhance communication capabilities between Earth and lunar environment

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
In a significant advance for China's space capabilities, a new reusable rocket engine has passed a critical test, marking a key milestone in the country's efforts to develop reusable launch vehicles. The engine underwent a dual-ignition test last Friday at a testing facility in Fengxian County, Shaanxi Province, which confirmed its performance and functionality, as stated by the Academy of

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
With China's ambitious plans to expand its space missions, the health of astronauts during prolonged spaceflights has become a vital concern. The state-of-the-art equipment aboard the Tiangong Space Station plays a crucial role in ensuring astronaut safety and health in the absence of gravity. The China Manned Space Agency recently shared new footage showcasing crew members participating i

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
Ovzon has secured a renewal order from Aicox Solutions, its Spanish partner, for the provision of SATCOM-as-a-Service. The extension, lasting six months, is scheduled for the first half of 2024. This renewal pertains to the SATCOM-as-a-Service Plus package, which includes comprehensive solutions like satellite bandwidth, Ovzon T6 mobile satellite terminals, and dedicated customer support a

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
In a landmark observation, an international consortium of astrophysicists, led by experts at Northwestern University, documented the most intense gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded in October 2022, labeled GRB 221009A. Recent investigations using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have now confirmed that this record-setting burst, nicknamed the B.O.A.T. ("brightest of all time"), originat