Week in images: 28 October - 01 November 2024

Discover our week through the lens

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
Space Systems Command (SSC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 On-Ramp. This marks the first opportunity for new participants to enter the NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 since the initial awards went to Blue Origin, SpaceX, and ULA in June 2024. Proposals are due by December 13, 2024, and the final award announcement is anticipated for spri

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 01, 2024
Malcolm O'Malley, a seventeen-year-old college hopeful, anxiously awaited the results of his bloodwork alongside his mother. This was no ordinary check-up but one to understand his sudden, severe symptoms. When the doctor revealed an alarmingly high level of antibodies, O'Malley learned he was now deathly allergic to shellfish-despite having enjoyed shrimp less than a year prior. The news prompt

Washington DC (UPI) Oct 31, 2024
India is eying a return to the moon in 2028, aiming to collect 6.6 pounds of lunar samples from an area thought to be rich in water and ice near the lunar south pole, the Indian Space Research Organization has announced. The mission is projected to cost about $253 billion in U.S. dollars, the agency said. ISRO will work to perfect several new types of technology before launching

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
Colt Technology Services, an international digital infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Rivada Space Networks to establish an advanced connectivity network designed for high-speed, secure data transfer. Rivada Space Networks revealed that the first satellite launch is set for 2025, with service deployment expected in 2026. Since its founding in 1992, Colt has

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
The Earth's gravitational field affects the orbits of satellites and space debris, and changes in these orbits provide insights into variations in the gravitational field and associated shifts in Earth's water masses. In a new initiative, the COVER project, researchers at the Institute of Geodesy at TU Graz have integrated satellite gravity measurements with satellite laser ranging (SLR) technol

Paris, France (SPX) Nov 01, 2024
In the spirit of Halloween, Hera's HyperScout H imager has captured a series of spectral views of Earth, offering a haunting yet fascinating depiction. These images, taken through multiple spectral bands, highlight Earth in a spectral palette ranging from blue to red, showcasing the capabilities of Hera's advanced imaging instrument. HyperScout H, aboard the Hera asteroid mission, is a hyp

When disaster strikes, maintaining communication is critical. Yet, terrestrial (ground) networks are often compromised, leaving civilians stranded and first responders without access to vital information. Limited bandwidth can severely delay crisis management efforts, potentially costing lives. Recent events around the world, including devastating floods and wildfires, underscore the increasing relevance and urgency for advanced disaster response technology.

Image: The icy landscape of Ross Island in Antarctica is featured in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 3 February 2024, during the austral summer.

The Space Resources Challenge was launched last week, an opportunity for innovators to pioneer the technologies that will help humankind live and work sustainably on the Moon.