Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024
In a landmark decision that propels commercial space ventures into a new era, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a pioneer in launch and space systems, has received the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a groundbreaking mission. This approval paves the way for the return of Varda Space Industries' in-space manufacturing capsule, marking the first instance the FAA h

Washington DC (UPI) Feb 15, 2024
The White House confirmed Thursday Russia is developing "anti-satellite capability" but does not currently present an immediate threat. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters the new development is not an active capability currently being deployed, and "though Russia's pursuit of this particular capability is troubling, there is no immediate threat to anyone's

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024
In a significant step toward achieving a unified global communications network, Aalyria, in collaboration with the U.S. Government, the European Space Agency (ESA), and other partners, recently showcased a pioneering technology demonstration. This event, centered around the Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) concepts, marked a pivotal momen

London, UK (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
The UK has earmarked a GBP 7.4 million investment for the Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme, empowering Royal Holloway and other leading universities to develop cutting-edge technology for lunar and planetary exploration. This funding boost, announced amidst the buzz of the Global Space and Technology Convention (GSTC) in Singapore, underscores the UK's pivotal role in internatio

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies recently highlighted its crucial involvement in NASA's Psyche spacecraft mission, following the successful completion of the spacecraft's 100-day checkout phase. The mission, which embarked on its journey on October 13, 2023, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, has now transitioned into its operational phase, partly powered by Spectrum's high-precisi

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) reports production of LS-2 and LS-3 satellites is progressing as planned, signaling a pivotal phase in the company's ambitious satellite deployment schedule for the year. This update comes on the heels of the LS-1 satellite's delivery to the SpaceX launch facility in Vandenburg, CA, marking a key milestone in the project's timeline. Operating from its strategic b

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
Hyderabad-based XDLINX Labs Private Ltd., a prominent developer of nano and microsatellite platforms, has recently announced a significant partnership with the US-based Almagest Space Corporation. This collaboration is poised to embark on a pioneering mission to revolutionize space communication through the deployment of the world's first miniaturized space-grade E-band communication payload. Th

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
In a groundbreaking advancement in cosmological research, the German eROSITA consortium, spearheaded by the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), has unveiled findings that refine our understanding of the universe's structure and composition. By analyzing the evolution of galaxy clusters over time, eROSITA has provided precise measurements of the universe's total matter and it

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024
In a remarkable advancement in the field of astronomy, researchers have unveiled findings that challenge our traditional understanding of planetary systems. A team of astronomers has discovered Jupiter-mass binary objects, termed JuMBOs, that are drawn into each other's orbit, devoid of a central star to anchor their path. This intriguing phenomenon was observed in the Orion Nebula, shedding lig