Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024
SpaceX has once again expanded its Starlink satellite constellation, launching 22 more satellites into orbit from the West Coast. This recent deployment underscores SpaceX's continued efforts to enhance global internet connectivity through its advanced network of orbitals. On a clear evening from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket ascended into the sky at a

Washington (AFP) Feb 10, 2024
An all-European quartet of astronauts, including Turkey's first, splashed down off the Florida coast on Friday morning, completing Axiom Space's third private mission to the International Space Station. The Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) was the company's first launch where all three paid seats were bought by national agencies rather than wealthy individuals. A live stream showed a SpaceX Crew

London, UK (SPX) Feb 09, 2024
In a significant stride towards enhancing Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity in remote and challenging environments, CSL, a leading provider of Critical IoT Connectivity solutions, has announced the launch of CSL Satellite. This new service aims to deliver resilient, secure connectivity by leveraging the Starlink constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, coupled with CSL's comprehens

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024
In the shadow of traditional warfare images, a largely unseen yet pivotal battlefront has emerged in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, spotlighting the strategic importance of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) in modern military operations. According to recent reports, Russian forces have intensified their Electronic Warfare (EW) tactics, leveraging the EMS to disrupt and degrade Ukrainian milit

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024
The formation of the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) marks a significant stride towards enhancing global connectivity through the emerging Direct-to-Device (D2D) and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Leading entities in the satellite communications sector, including Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, Omnispace, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Com

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ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt from Sweden is back to Europe less than 24 hours after his return to Earth. Marcus is back to Cologne, Germany, after spending 20 days in space. He underwent initial medical checks aboard the boat before being flown by helicopter to shore and boarding a plane to Europe. Marcus waved to the people gathered to welcome him on his arrival at the military side of Cologne Bonn Airport. He will spend the next days participating in debriefings, providing samples for scientific evaluation and readapting to Earth’s gravity at ESA’s European Astronaut Centre

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024
Space Systems Command (SSC) has announced the successful delivery of the first U.S. Space Force (USSF)-62 Weather System Follow-on - Microwave (WSF-M) Space Vehicle (SV) from Ball Aerospace's facility in Boulder, Colorado, to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The satellite is set to undergo a series of comprehensive post-shipment tests and preparations, culminating in a scheduled launch

London (AFP) Feb 8, 2024
Scientists in Britain announced Thursday they had smashed a record for generating fusion energy in the final experiment using the Joint European Torus (JET) machines. Nuclear fusion is the same process that the sun uses to generate heat. Proponents believe it could one day help tackle climate change by providing an abundant, safe and clean source of energy. A team at the JET facility nea

Clark, Philippines Feb 9, 2024
NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world's biggest flying laboratory, in an ambitious mission to improve the models that help to forecast and fight air pollution. Millions of deaths each year are linked to air pollution, and improving the ability to identify its sources and behaviour can lead to more accurate warning systems for the public. Starting this we