Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
In a significant advancement for atmospheric science, researchers have introduced a novel algorithm designed to enhance the accuracy of aerosol monitoring using China's FY-4A satellite. This development, detailed in a recent publication in the journal Engineering, represents a collaborative effort among the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the National S

Melbourne, Australia (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
Our understanding of how galaxies form and the nature of dark matter could be completely upended, after new observations of a stellar population bigger than the Milky Way from more than 11 billion years ago that should not exist. A paper published today in Nature details findings using new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The results finds that a massive galaxy in the early

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a significant development for the global aerospace industry, Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), a leading spaceport operator and infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Equatorial Space Systems (ESS). This collaboration is set to bring a series of suborbital launches to the Arnhem Space Centre in late 2024, marking a pivotal moment for both entities

Frankfurt, Germany (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a groundbreaking study that revisits the foundational principles of general relativity and the nature of cosmic objects, theoretical physicists from Goethe University Frankfurt have proposed a revolutionary concept known as "nestars." This new theory, which builds upon the foundation laid by the concept of gravitational condensate stars, or gravastars, suggests the existence of a gravastar wi

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a significant development for satellite technology, Voyager Space (Voyager), a pioneering force in global space exploration, has been selected by Millennium Space Systems (Millennium), a Boeing Company, to produce a series of advanced star trackers. This collaboration underscores a crucial step forward in enhancing the capabilities of Millennium's small satellite constellations, with phased d

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.