Stanford CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
For decades, scientists have used the Milky Way as a model for understanding how galaxies form. But a trio of new studies raises questions about whether the Milky Way is truly representative of other galaxies in the universe. "The Milky Way has been an incredible physics laboratory, including for the physics of galaxy formation and the physics of dark matter," said Risa Wechsler, the Human

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024
Lunar Outpost, a leader in lunar mobility, robotics, and space resource development, has finalized an agreement with SpaceX to transport its Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to the Moon aboard a SpaceX Starship. This collaboration positions Lunar Outpost to support NASA Artemis astronauts with advanced surface mobility while also establishing vital infrastructure for sustainable lunar and space-based

Image: Proba-3: Firing laser!

On 10 November 2024, the final of three Australian CubeSats reentered the atmosphere. Like many other small satellite missions, they benefitted from the SMILE lab for tracking and monitoring.

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Meet Copernicus Sentinel-1 – this ground-breaking mission delivers continuous, all-weather, day-and-night imaging for land, ice and maritime monitoring. 

Equipped with state-of-the-art C-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), Sentinel-1 captures high-resolution data around the clock, in any weather, making it indispensable for detecting the subtle changes on Earth’s surface that remain hidden from the human eye.

Sentinel-1 data serves a multitude of critical applications: from ensuring the safety and efficiency of maritime traffic, tracking sea ice and icebergs, to monitoring structural integrity and natural hazards, such as earthquakes, landslides and volcanic activity. 

Its enhanced radar technology provides precises precise information on ground movement,

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
AMSL Aero, a leader in zero-emission aircraft innovation, has successfully conducted the initial free flight of Vertiia, marking Australia's debut in passenger-capable, emission-free long-range electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This significant flight represents the first free flight achievement by an Australian-designed and produced eVTOL - a new class of aircraft t

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
The recent In-Space Physical AI Workshop at Houston's Ion District brought together leading scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and government officials to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize space exploration, impacting scientific discoveries, technological growth, and economic development. Hosted by Rice University's Office of Innovation in collaboration with NAS

Paris, France (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
The ESA-led Solar Orbiter mission has unveiled the most detailed full-disc images of the Sun's visible surface to date. These extraordinary visuals, captured on March 22, 2023, by the spacecraft's Polarimetric and Helioseismic Imager (PHI) and Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI), showcase the Sun's dynamic surface, magnetic field patterns, and glowing outer atmosphere. The PHI instrument prov

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
French startup U-Space, an innovator in the design and production of small satellites, has teamed up with Neuraspace to enhance the safety of its upcoming satellite missions. U-Space has chosen Neuraspace's AI and machine learning-driven Space Traffic Management (STM) system to support the secure and effective operation of its two upcoming 12U small satellite missions. These satellites are