Tokyo (AFP) Feb 19, 2024
A Japanese firm said Monday it had successfully launched a spacecraft tasked with inspecting potentially dangerous man-made junk floating around the Earth. The European Space Agency (ESA) estimates that around one million pieces of debris from satellites and rockets larger than a centimetre - big enough to "disable a spacecraft" - are in orbit. The Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-J

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a recent gathering at the Air and Space Forces Association's Warfare Symposium, leaders from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) cast a spotlight on the pivotal role of partnerships in countering the burgeoning threats in space, particularly from global competitors like China and Russia. Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, commander of U.S. Space Forces - Space, and Lt. Gen.

It's 'Lights, camera and... action!' for ESA as the agency launches Film ESA, a dedicated film location guide.

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 18, 2024
In a groundbreaking study led by Professor Joseph Michalski of The University of Hong Kong (HKU), new light has been shed on the volcanic landscape of Mars, revealing a complexity and diversity previously unrecognized. This research, recently published in Nature Astronomy, delves into the mechanisms behind Martian volcanism and its implications for understanding the geological history of Earth a

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 18, 2024
In a significant advancement for IoT connectivity, Mavenir, the forward-thinking network software provider, has announced the successful completion of a pioneering mobile data call in collaboration with Ligado Networks, a leader in Mobile Satellite Services in North America. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in the integration of Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) techno

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 18, 2024
In a breakthrough observation, two of NASA's X-ray telescopes, the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) aboard the International Space Station and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) in low Earth orbit, have offered unprecedented insights into the enigmatic fast radio bursts (FRBs) originating from deep space. This observation, focusing on a specific FRB from a known

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 18, 2024
How can humans protect the Earth from "devastating asteroid and comet impacts?" According to the National Academies and their 2023-2032 Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey, ground based astronomical radar systems will have a "unique role" to play in planetary defense. There is currently only one system in the world concentrating on these efforts, NASA's Goldstone Solar System

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 18, 2024
NASA's Office of Technology, Policy and Strategy (OTPS) has launched a significant funding initiative aimed at advancing the sustainability of activities in Earth's orbit and on the lunar surface. This new effort seeks to address the critical social, economic, and policy dimensions essential for fostering sustainable practices in space exploration and utilization. With up to $300,000 alloc