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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
Lavas from volcanic hotspots around the world, such as Hawaii, Samoa, and Iceland, likely come from a chemically uniform reservoir in Earth's mantle, according to new research published in 'Nature Geoscience'. The study challenges the long-standing belief that the mantle contains chemically distinct reservoirs. The research suggests that Earth's mantle is more homogeneous than scientists h

Boston MA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
When Jared Bryan talks about his seismology research, it's with a natural finesse. He's a fifth-year PhD student working with MIT Assistant Professor William Frank on seismology research, drawn in by the lab's combination of GPS observations, satellites, and seismic station data to understand the underlying physics of earthquakes. He has no trouble talking about seismic velocity in fault zones o

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been awarded a seven-figure contract by HEO to advance its automated low-latency capabilities for non-Earth imaging (NEI) services, catering to defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. The agreement will integrate BlackSky's satellite constellation into HEO's NEI sensor network. After successfully completing an initial proof of concept, the partner

Madrid, Spain (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
GMV has been chosen by Airbus to develop the navigation system for the SIRTAP (High Performance Remotely Operated System) tactical UAS. This contract covers both the onboard equipment and the ground augmentation station, aimed at enhancing navigation accuracy during crucial phases like takeoff and landing. The SIRTAP unmanned aerial system is engineered for advanced intelligence, surveilla

Berkeley CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
In a rare and extraordinary discovery, researchers have identified a unique configuration of galaxies that form the most exquisitely aligned gravitational lens found to date. The Carousel Lens is a massive cluster-scale gravitational lens system that will enable researchers to delve deeper into the mysteries of the cosmos, including dark matter and dark energy. "This is an amazingly lucky

Paris, France (SPX) Sep 22, 2024
CT Engineering, a leader in technological innovation and engineering services, has unveiled its LAB_METOC platform, an advanced solution designed to improve the management of weather-sensitive space missions. The platform is expected to significantly enhance both the safety and efficiency of launch campaigns, benefiting operations in civil and military environments alike. Space missions, p

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) have awarded Astranis a $13.2 million contract to enhance their Omega satellites with Military Ka frequency capabilities. This contract includes $3.3 million of funding from SSC and is part of a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) initiative, supported by Space Systems Command, SpaceWERX, and other venture ca

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
A new white paper by a multidisciplinary team of scientists from China presents an expansive definition of Earth system science. The paper outlines that Earth's system includes both internal and external geospheres, spanning from the planet's core to the Sun-Earth space system. This broad approach covers a variety of components, including the solid Earth (core, mantle, and crust), the surface sy

Almaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) Sept 23, 2024
Two Russian cosmonauts landed back on Earth on Monday after a record-breaking stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub spent 374 days in low-Earth orbit at the ISS, the longest time anybody has ever stayed on the station in a continuous stint. During his stay, Kononenko, 60, also set a new record for the longest cumulative time any person has spe