Copernical Team
Through astronaut eyes, virtual reality propels gateway forward
NASA astronauts are using virtual reality to explore Gateway. When they slip on their headsets, they're not just seeing the station—they're in it, meticulously surveying every detail and offering crucial insights on design and functionality.
Astronauts living aboard the Gateway lunar space station will be the first humans to make their home in deep space. To fine-tune the design of the next-generation science lab, solar-powered spaceship, and home-away-from home for international teams of astronauts, NASA calls on the likes of Raja Chari and Nicole Mann, experienced astronauts who know a thing or two about living and working on a space station.
Commanders of the SpaceX Crew-3 and Crew-5 missions to the International Space Station, respectively, Chari and Mann recently brought their long-duration mission experience to bear when they strapped into virtual reality (VR) headsets to tour Gateway, humanity's first space station to orbit the moon.
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Rocket Lab secures Space Force contract for STP-S30 launch
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has been awarded a $14.49 million task order by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) to launch an Electron mission from Launch Complex 2. The mission, called Space Test Program-30 (STP-S30) falls under the Space Systems Command (SSC) Assured Access to Space organization and is part of Orbital Services Program-4 (OSP-4). The dedicated Electron launch is scheduled
TrustPoint Secures AFWERX Phase II Contract for Advanced Navigation Solutions
TrustPoint has secured a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract from AFWERX, valued at $1.6 million, aimed at advancing resilient navigation technologies for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). AFWERX, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory, has refined the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and STTR processes to expedite proposals, broaden a
The Role of the Media in the Space Economy: The Kennedy Years to Current Day
More than six decades ago, astronaut Neil Armstrong made history by being the first person to set foot on the surface of the Moon. At the time, this crucial point of the Apollo 11 mission became the most-watched television broadcast in history - with an estimated 600 million people watching from around the world, it was a giant broadcast for a slowly emerging technology.
Q-Tech Introduces AXTAL OCXOs for Enhanced Satellite Bandwidth and Radiation Hardness
Q-Tech Corporation, a prominent provider of space-qualified crystal oscillators and high-performance frequency control systems, has unveiled the AXTAL AXIOM75Sx Series oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXOs). These are specifically engineered for high-performance timing and frequency generation in low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite applications. The AXIOM75Sx Series, developed by Q-Tech's
SwRI Advances Robotics for In-Space Manufacturing at Annual Space Symposium
Southwest Research Institute has enhanced its investment in space robotics to support the space industry's progress in in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). At the 38th Space Symposium from April 8-11 in Colorado Springs, the Intelligent Systems Division of SwRI will showcase their latest ISAM-oriented research at Booth #237. SwRI is crafting solutions that integrate Eart
New Multidirectional Electron Detector to Advance Aurora Studies
The enigmatic aurora borealis, known for its visual spectacle, is propelled by energetic electrons whose complex dynamics are not yet fully comprehended. Current tools used to study these electrons are limited by their capability to sample multiple energies swiftly. To address this, NASA has developed a new tool that drastically improves the frequency and detail of measurements by a significant
Chang'e 6 Mission to Include European Science Instruments
China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission is set to carry significant European scientific instruments, adding a layer of international collaboration to its ambitious objectives. The mission aims to collect samples from the less-explored lunar far side, a feat not yet accomplished by previous missions. The China National Space Administration highlights the inclusion of three European payloads. A rado