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Zenno Astronautics gains support from Japanese space leaders in latest funding round
New Zealand-headquartered Zenno Astronautics has announced the initial close of its seed expansion funding round, marking a major milestone for the space-focused superconductor company. The round was led by New Zealand's Global From Day One (GD1), with notable contributions from Shasta Ventures and existing backers such as Nuance, K1W1, UniServices, NZVC, and New Zealand Growth Capital Partners Media invitation: Follow the Proba-3 launch at the Royal Observatory in Belgium
Press Release N° 66–2024
Journalists are invited to an event at the Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) on 4 December to follow the launch of Proba-3, the world’s first precision formation flying mission.
Taking to the skies for EarthCARE
Launched just six months ago and still in its commissioning phase, ESA’s EarthCARE satellite is already producing remarkable data from its four instruments, offering groundbreaking insights into clouds, aerosols, and Earth’s energy balance.
Highlighting the importance to Earth system science and climate research, teams worldwide are out in force taking measurements to verify and enhance the accuracy of EarthCARE’s data.
How do radar satellites work?
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Radar allows us to see through what would otherwise be invisible. By sending out radio waves that bounce off objects and return as echoes, radar creates a detailed picture of our surrounding world.
This technology is everywhere: from guiding air traffic and enabling self-driving cars to tracking the movements of athletes. But its reach doesn’t stop there—radar is also transforming how we observe our Earth from space.
Satellites like the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission use radar to see through clouds, darkness and any weather conditions. This capability is invaluable for detecting subtle changes on Earth’s surface—changes that are often hidden
Revolv Space prepares for inaugural in-orbit test of SARA system
Revolv Space has completed integration and testing of its Solar Array Drive Assembly (SADA), known as SARA, on DPhi Space's Clustergate-1 platform, signaling readiness for its first in-orbit demonstration in early 2025. This mission marks a significant step for SARA, showcasing its ability to perform in the rigors of space and establishing its flight credentia NASA data reveals role of green spaces in cooling cities
As any urban dweller who has lived through a heat wave knows, a shady tree can make all the difference. But what happens when there's no shade available?
A recent study in Nature Communications used NASA satellite data to identify a major gap in global resilience to climate change: cities in the Global South have far less green space - and therefore less cooling capacity - than cities in t Shape memory alloy antenna redefines communication technology
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Maryland have developed a revolutionary antenna that adjusts its shape based on temperature. Using additive manufacturing and shape memory alloys, the new technology promises significant advancements for military, scientific, and commercial communications. Details of the project are outlined in the journal ACS Applied Engineering M New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding
Visualizing the potential impacts of a hurricane on people's homes before it hits can help residents prepare and decide whether to evacuate.
MIT scientists have developed a method that generates satellite imagery from the future to depict how a region would look after a potential flooding event. The method combines a generative artificial intelligence model with a physics-based flood model Long March 12 set for inaugural launch from Hainan space center
China's Long March 12 carrier rocket is preparing for its debut flight, marking a significant milestone as the first launch from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center. This facility, located in Wenchang, Hainan province, is China's first spaceport dedicated solely to commercial operations.
The rocket was transported to the No. 2 launch service tower at the space compl Deep space health risks highlighted in new book by Dr Geoffrey Guy
Astronauts venturing beyond Earth's protective magnetic and gravitational fields may face significant health risks, according to Quantum Biology - A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine, a new book by Dr Geoffrey Guy. The book explores the emerging field of quantum biology, which examines how sub-atomic processes influence the human body.
Dr Guy argues that traveling outside Earth's "Goldil 
