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Meet Aleš Svoboda— A skilled pilot with over 1500 flight hours, Aleš holds a PhD in aircraft and rocket technology and has commanded Quick Reaction Alerts. From flying high to training underwater, he’s always ready to take on new challenges—now including astronaut reserve training with ESA.

In this miniseries, we take you on a journey through the ESA Astronaut Reserve, diving into the first part of their Astronaut Reserve Training (ART) at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) near Cologne, Germany. Our “ARTists” are immersing themselves in everything from ESA and the International Space Station programme to the European

Marking a major milestone in the preparation of ESA’s Biomass satellite for its scheduled 29 April liftoff, experts have completed the critical and hazardous process of fuelling the satellite.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025
Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) has launched a new capability for its Siteworks Machine Guidance Module that integrates tilt bucket attachments into its field software suite. This enhancement enables construction crews to execute advanced grading, ditch shaping, backfilling, and complex slope tasks with greater speed and accuracy. The integration delivers superior control of the bucket's cutting edge thr

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025
True Anomaly Inc., a leader in developing advanced defense-focused space technologies, has unveiled plans to extend the operational envelope of its Jackal Autonomous Orbital Vehicle (AOV) to geosynchronous orbit (GEO) and Cislunar space. The move positions Jackal as a front-runner in the evolving domain of orbital defense and maneuver warfare beyond low Earth orbit (LEO). In domains where

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025
In a significant advance for lunar sustainability, scientists have fabricated solar cells using simulated Moon dust, offering a lightweight, radiation-resistant energy source for future Moon missions. The research, published April 3 in Device, a journal from Cell Press, outlines a new approach that could drastically reduce the need to ship bulky materials from Earth. "Current space-grade s

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025
USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has unveiled a new suite of customizable solar arrays, branded as STARRAY, aimed at addressing the broad spectrum of satellite power demands across all orbital environments. The official debut took place during the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. STARRAY systems are engineered for adaptability, delivering power outputs ranging from around 100 wa

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 10, 2025
Efforts to understand how microgravity shapes microbial life have long been hampered by limited data from the International Space Station (ISS), primarily due to the technical challenges of sustained experimentation in orbit. Now, China's new space station offers an expansive opportunity to deepen our grasp of microbial dynamics in space habitats. Launched under the China Space Station Hab

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2025
Rx Networks Inc., a leader in global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data services, has announced the debut of TruePoint FOCUS, a cloud-powered correction platform that provides near-instantaneous centimeter-level accuracy for positioning applications. Engineered for precision-driven industries, TruePoint FOCUS caters to use cases that require consistent real-time accuracy. It supports