Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
NASA has chosen Oakwood School's student-crafted CubeSat, NyanSat, for deployment to the International Space Station, marking a significant achievement as Oakwood emerges as the sole K-12 institution among selectees, predominantly comprising universities and a NASA center. This decision underscores the innovative capabilities and dedication of Oakwood's Spacecraft Systems Engineering students.

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with technology partners, is embarking on an ambitious project to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications designed to transform the way we retrieve information from Earth observation data. This initiative aims to create a digital assistant capable of producing scientifically accurate responses based on verified data, answering complex q

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is channeling internal funds towards the innovation of advanced conversion surfaces for spacecraft instruments. These surfaces, characterized by their ultra-smooth, ultra-thin nature, are designed to transform neutral atoms into ions, thereby amplifying the efficiency of detecting outer space particles. Dr. Jianliang Lin from the Mechanical Engineering D

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
A unified bipartisan effort led by Representatives Mike Garcia (CA-27), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Adam Schiff (CA-30) has emerged, with a strongly worded letter to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson demanding full funding for the Mars Sample Return Program. The letter, endorsed by an additional 20 Members of Congress from California, underscores the mission's critical importance and calls for a minimum

London, UK (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
For the first time in over seven decades, the Mount Everest-sized 'Devil Comet', officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, is making its way into the inner solar system and may be observable with the naked eye in the coming weeks. Its closest proximity to the Sun on April 21 is expected to make it most visible, particularly for those in the northern hemisphere, where it will reach optimal visibility

Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 26, 2024
Earth planning date: Friday, March 22, 2024: Sometimes it feels like we all make up the same brain and planning goes smooth as silk. Today I'm thankful it felt like that, because Friday plans have a higher potential to get rough. It really helps when the morning downlink brings down more data than expected and shows our drive completing successfully! The only thing getting us down was the "sun b

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced the successful entry of the Queqiao-2 relay satellite into its circumlunar orbit following a critical near-moon braking maneuver early Monday. The satellite initiated its braking sequence at approximately 12:46 am (Beijing Time), commencing at a distance of 440 kilometers from the moon. Within 19 minutes, Queqiao-2 had smoothly trans

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
ArianeGroup is in the process of assembling the central core for the inaugural Ariane 6 launch, marking a significant milestone in the launcher's development. The operation, taking place at the Launcher Assembly Building in French Guiana's Europe's Spaceport, involves the meticulous mating and integration of the launcher's main and upper stages. This precision-driven process is critical, as the

Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
Neuraspace, a trailblazer in space traffic management solutions utilizing artificial intelligence, has partnered with satellite manufacturer NanoAvionics to integrate its state-of-the-art system into NanoAvionics' suite of small satellite mission services. This collaboration is aimed at bolstering safety and enhancing the sustainability of space operations. NanoAvionics will adopt Neuraspa

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
A study by York University reveals astronauts' remarkable skill in orienting themselves and estimating distances in the absence of gravity. The research, a collaborative effort with the Canadian Space Agency and NASA, suggests significant implications for astronaut safety in space. It could also offer insights into how aging impacts human balance systems on Earth, according to Faculty of H