Rochester NY (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
In the quest to understand the potential for life beyond Earth, researchers are widening their search to encompass not only biological markers, but also technological ones. While astrobiologists have long recognized the importance of oxygen for life as we know it, oxygen could also be a key to unlocking advanced technology on a planetary scale. In a new study published in Nature Astronomy,

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has recently shared an interim update regarding its ongoing fundraising efforts. Known for their ambitious initiative to establish the first and only space-based cellular broadband network directly accessible by conventional smartphones, AST SpaceMobile is currently in a strategic investment process involving multiple parties. As the company moves forwa

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced the official commencement of operations for the L-SAR 01 satellite group, following the successful completion of in-orbit tests. This significant development marks a major step forward in China's capabilities in earth observation and environmental monitoring. Comprising two satellites, L-SAR 01A and L-SAR 01B, the L-SAR 01 group

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) has recently announced a significant financial update, confirming the receipt of a payment from Rivada Space Networks ("Rivada"). This payment, as per the company's disclosure, is tied to a milestone completion under the existing contract between Terran Orbital and Rivada, known as the "Rivada Contract." This development is particularly noteworthy as

Carlsbad CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, has announced a significant collaboration with the U.S. Air Force's Life Cycle Management Center (USAF LCMC). This partnership comes in the form of a $900 million ceiling, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, termed LCMC XA IDIQ, under which Viasat will integrate innovative technologies and capabilities for the Air

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
In a significant advancement for satellite communications (SATCOM), Viasat, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible with phased array antenna technology. This innovative leap was demonstrated vividly during an April 2021 test flight over Europe, where the team aboard a Cessna Citation business jet showcased the robust capabilities

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
Orion Space Solutions (Orion) has recently achieved a significant milestone in its collaboration with the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The company, along with its team, has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Tetra-5 program, a pivotal step in advancing U.S. space capabilities. The Tetra-5 mission,

Washington DC (SPX) Jan 03, 2024
Imagine blasting off on a multiyear voyage to Mars, fueled by a diet of bland, prepackaged meals. As space agencies plan for longer missions, they're grappling with the challenge of how to best feed people. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Food Science and Technology have designed the optimal "space meal": a tasty vegetarian salad. They chose fresh ingredients that meet male astronauts' special

Munich, Germany (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
While many holiday traditions involve feasts of turkey, soba noodles, latkes or Pan de Pascua, this year, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) is bringing you a holiday chicken. The so-called Running Chicken Nebula, home to young stars in the making, is revealed in spectacular detail in this 1.5-billion-pixel image captured by the VLT Survey Telescope (VST), hosted at ESO's Paranal site in Ch

Paris (ESA) Jan 01, 2024
This Hubble Picture of the Week features a richness of spiral galaxies: the large, prominent spiral galaxy on the right side of the image is NGC 1356; the two apparently smaller spiral galaxies flanking it are LEDA 467699 (above it) and LEDA 95415 (very close at its left) respectively; and finally, IC 1947 sits along the left side of the image. This image is a really interesting example of