Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced a Settlement Term Sheet involving Ligado Networks, Viasat, and Inmarsat that, once finalized, will provide the company with long-term access to up to 45 MHz of valuable lower mid-band spectrum in the U.S. and Canada for its direct-to-device satellite services. Under the agreement, Inmarsat will support AST SpaceMobile's rights to use up to 40 MH

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Chinese researchers, in partnership with global scientific bodies, have launched an international initiative to construct the most extensive ground-based monitoring system yet aimed at decoding the physics and dynamics of space weather. At the Second Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange in Chengdu, Sichuan province, five institutions formalized new collaborations wit

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
An international astronomy collaboration has uncovered new details about the life cycles of gas and dust disks that form planets, using observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). The findings, published in a dedicated issue of The Astrophysical Journal, stem from the AGE-PRO program (ALMA Survey of Gas Evolution of PROtoplanetary Disks). Through AGE-PRO, ast

Princeton NJ (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory unveils a machine with unmatched capabilities to explore the phenomenon known as magnetic reconnection In a spacious room with towering ceilings, a gleaming device resembling a metal barrel the size of an SUV lies on its side, ready to perform some science. Known as the Facility for Laboratory Reconnection Experiments (FLARE), the machine represent

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Georgia Tech researchers have determined that a prominent mountain along Jezero Crater's rim is likely a volcano, offering fresh insight into Martian geology and potentially its habitability. Named Jezero Mons, the mountain spans nearly half the width of the crater and may help refine the planet's geologic timeline through sample dating. The findings appear in the journal Communications Ea

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
CAS Space has completed a significant ground test of its Kinetica 2 carrier rocket engines, achieving key developmental goals in the process. The successful trial was conducted Wednesday at the company's new liquid engine testing complex in suburban Guangzhou. The test ran multiple high-thrust engines slated for use in the rocket's core booster. Engineers confirmed that all primary engine

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2025
Blue Origin has revealed the six-member crew for its upcoming NS-33 mission aboard the New Shepard suborbital vehicle. The passenger list features a diverse group of individuals from backgrounds in environmental conservation, law, business, and philanthropy. A launch date will be announced soon, with a live webcast scheduled to begin 30 minutes prior to liftoff. Among the crew is Allie Kue

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 11, 2025
York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace technology company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, reports that its Dragoon mission is ready for launch. As the first of a 12-satellite prototype constellation, Dragoon is designed to demonstrate secure connectivity to warfighter platforms for targeting, missile warning, and tracking of advanced missile

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