Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2024
The University of Texas at Austin has initiated an expedition to explore the underwater boundaries of Greenland's coastal glaciers to gain insights into future sea level rise. The four-week international expedition will study the mechanisms controlling the melting of these massive glaciers, which hold about 23 feet (7 meters) of potential sea level rise within their ice. Accompanying

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for 74 high-speed data transport satellites for the Space Development Agency (SDA). These satellites, which incorporate advanced technology from the earlier Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), will enhance capabilities for U.S. Forces. The 74 satellites include both Tranch

Paris, France (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
The Omega service allows customers to purchase and integrate ready-to-use propulsion systems for their satellites, offering comprehensive support from launch to end-of-life deorbiting. This turnkey service enables customers to utilize Omega throughout a satellite's entire lifecycle, including deployment and collision avoidance. "We are very impressed with what is being developed by the thr

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
Space Perspective, the world's first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, has announced the completion and arrival of Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager, the world's only marine spaceport for human spaceflight, to its home base in Florida. In collaboration with Guice Offshore, the 294-foot vessel is outfitted for launch and retrieval operations, positioning Space Perspective as the first sp

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has been at the forefront of incorporating additive manufacturing technologies, widely known as 3D printing, to develop stronger, lighter materials and innovative manufacturing processes for rocket components. The Rapid Analysis and Manufacturing Propulsion Technology (RAMPT) project, led by NASA Marshall, stands at the leading ed

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
Reticulate Micro, Inc., a company specializing in commercial and defense technology, has announced the launch of its Regulation A stock offering aimed at raising up to $10 million. The funds will support Reticulate's market and product launch efforts, particularly its flagship VAST product, which provides ultra-efficient streaming video and situational awareness in bandwidth-limited environments

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
Skylo Technologies, a leader in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications, has joined forces with Particle, a prominent provider of edge-to-cloud IoT infrastructure, to simplify satellite connectivity, management, and deployment for developers. By integrating Skylo's satellite connectivity with Particle's IoT platform, developers now have access to a comprehensive, multi-radio solution

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
In May 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an 85% chance of above-normal activity for the Atlantic hurricane season. This marked the fifth consecutive year with such a prediction, potentially making 2024 the eighth year in the past decade to record above-normal activity. With the increasing destructive power of these storms, timely and detailed tropical cyc

Paris, France (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
Euclid, the mission dedicated to mapping the Universe, is set to capture images of hundreds of thousands of distant galaxies. In November 2023 and May 2024, Euclid revealed its first high-quality images, showcasing a wide array of cosmic features, from nearby nebulas to distant galaxy clusters. Each image includes numerous distant galaxies in the background. Over the next six years, Euclid

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 02, 2024
A team of researchers at LMU has developed a novel model that explains the formation of giant planets like Jupiter. This model provides deeper insights into planetary formation processes and may broaden our understanding of planetary systems. Our solar system is familiar: the Sun at the center; rocky planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars; the asteroid belt; gas giants Jupiter and Saturn; ice g