Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
In an important breakthrough for nuclear astrophysics, an international team led by HOU Suqing from the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully derived a new reaction rate for a crucial component of the rapid proton capture process (rp-process). Their findings were recently published in The Astrophysical Journal. Type I X-ray bursts, the most common

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
China's pursuit of carbon neutrality has made a substantial advancement following a successful collaboration among leading research and meteorological organizations. The Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP/CAS), the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), and the National Satellite Meteorological Center (MSMC) of the China Meteorological Administration have collectiv

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
In a significant development for global space research, China has announced the commencement of its application system, which is open to scientists and engineers who wish to undertake space science projects at its space station. This news comes directly from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), adding a new dimension to international space exploration efforts. The initiative represents an

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
China's ambitious lunar exploration program has leaped forward following the announcement of its moon landing mission by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The lunar venture aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, reflecting China's dedication to space exploration and its resolve to make significant headway in lunar exploration. China's moon landing plan, as outlined by CMSA,

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Optimum Technologies, LLC, a vanguard in offering advanced space solutions, has unveiled its cutting-edge spacecraft integration facility in Northern Virginia. A substantial augmentation in the company's infrastructure, the newly minted facility is positioned to boost Optimum's growing influence in the space sector, bolstering their ability to serve up groundbreaking solutions for their clientel

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Iridium Communications Inc., an international force in global satellite communications, has unveiled its new aviation-specific commercial service, Iridium Certus. With this launch, Iridium Connected aviation solutions achieve certification and availability for a broad spectrum of aircraft, including commercial transport, business aviation, helicopters, private planes, and Uncrewed Aircraft Syste

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 25, 2023
In a groundbreaking move towards industrial worker safety, the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has launched the StreamEXO exoskeleton, a wearable device designed to protect railway maintenance workers from physical overload. Following a successful 6-month test campaign involving 15 individuals in Italy, the prototype's results were impressive, showing a 50% decrease in ergonomic risk and a

Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Airbus Defence and Space, the renowned aerospace industry leader, and Astrocast, the prominent satellite IoT operator, recently announced an extension of their partnership aimed at further developing and enhancing satellite Internet of Things (SatIoT) technology. This alliance will empower Astrocast to heighten its network capacity and offer reliable and affordable SatIoT solutions to its client

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) reports that its newest venture, the multi-mission high-capacity EUTELSAT 10B satellite, has entered service successfully at the 10 East orbital position. This achievement demonstrates Eutelsat's continuous effort to meet the growing demand for mobile connectivity. The EUTELSAT 10B's dual High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) Ku-band payloads promise

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
Weather forecasting and climate research stand on the threshold of a new era as PlanetiQ, a forerunner in global atmospheric observation systems, kicks off daily deliveries of its top-grade Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) GNSS-Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) data to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In a forward-looking move, NOAA has committed $59.6 million over the next five