Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 14, 2024
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been awarded a significant $24 million contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to enhance moving target engagement capabilities through development and demonstration. The contract showcases BlackSky's innovative approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with satellite technology for improved detection, tracking, and identification

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 14, 2024
In the quest for clearer astronomical images and superior optical performance, the key might just lie in achieving the deepest possible black. The pursuit of such a goal has led researchers to develop an innovative ultrablack coating, set to significantly improve next-generation telescopes and optical devices. This breakthrough, published in the Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A by AIP

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
The U.S. Space Force, through its Small Launch and Targets Division located at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has officially issued a call for additional service providers to join the Orbital Services Program (OSP)-4. This move, spearheaded by the Space Systems Command's (SSC) Assured Access to Space (AATS) initiative, aims to broaden the roster of launch providers eligible

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024
Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) has secured a contract worth $444 million to assist in the Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization, and Modification (DTAMM) for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and Space Launch Deltas (SLDs) 30 and 45. David Ray, Executive Vice President of the Space and Intelligence Business Group at SAIC, remarked on the signi

New York NY (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
As automation and robots reshape the way many industries operate, there is an apprehension that human skill sets and collaboration will become obsolete in certain areas. The space sector is an industry that has utilized robots for decades. However, a question often looms even among some experts in the sector: Are humans needed to explore space? And are robots a better alternative to reach deep s

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
In an astonishing feat, over 8,000 citizen scientists have identified 15 unique "active asteroids," showcasing comet-like characteristics, through NASA's Active Asteroids project. This revelation, derived from analyzing 430,000 images captured by the Dark Energy Camera (DECam) on the Victor M. Blanco Telescope in Chile, not only expands our understanding of these cosmic bodies but also defies pr

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
A groundbreaking study by the University of Ottawa contends with the long-standing cosmic model, suggesting the universe is devoid of dark matter. The prevailing cosmic model divides the universe into three main components: 'normal matter,' 'dark energy,' and 'dark matter.' However, recent research from the University of Ottawa introduces a compelling argument against this framework, indic

Paris (ESA) Mar 17, 2024
In a pioneering step towards maintaining the integrity of its mission, Euclid teams across Europe have embarked on a critical operation to remove thin layers of water ice affecting the spacecraft's optics. This ice, measuring just a few nanometers in thickness, has started to slightly diminish Euclid's ability to capture the universe's dark mysteries with its unparalleled precision. The success

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 17, 2024
On March 14, NASA completed the delivery of its innovative gamma-ray and neutron spectrometer to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for its incorporation into the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in preparation for the mission's final system-level testing. Developed by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in collaboratio

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 18, 2024
The Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket, designated for the Chang'e 6 lunar mission, has reached the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) confirmed. This development marks a significant step toward the launch, scheduled for the first half of this year. The assembly and subsequent ground tests of the rocket with the Chang'e 6 pro