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Wiseband and Rivada Space Networks join forces for Middle Eastern network expansion
In a significant move for the Middle Eastern telecommunications sector, Rivada Space Networks has announced a partnership with Emirati satellite services company Wiseband. This collaboration aims to introduce Rivada's advanced low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite technology, the OuterNET, to the Middle East, enhancing secure connectivity in the region. Rivada Space Networks, renowned for its pi
USSF Conducts First Exercise RED SKIES, Elevating Orbital Warfare Readiness
In a significant advancement for the United States Space Force (USSF), the inaugural Exercise RED SKIES, conducted from December 11-15, marked a new era in space operations and readiness. This exercise underscores the USSF's commitment to developing robust capabilities in the realm of Orbital Warfare (OW), an increasingly vital aspect of national security. Hosted by the Space Training and
SSC and Microsoft building space simulation and wargaming platform for Space Force
Space Systems Command (SSC), a pivotal entity within the U.S. Space Force, recently announced the continuation of its partnership with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) to bolster Space Force missions through advanced technology. This collaboration focuses on the development of the Integrated, Immersive, Intelligent Environment (I3E), an ambitious follow-on to the previously successful Immers
New Study Reinforces Evidence for Modified Gravity in Wide Binary Star Systems
A recent publication in the Astrophysical Journal has introduced new findings that suggest a significant deviation from standard gravity in wide binary star systems, particularly at lower accelerations. This study, led by Kyu-Hyun Chae, a professor of physics and astronomy at Sejong University, Seoul, utilized observations from the European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope to analyze the moti
Astronomers Discover Early Ring and Spiral Structures in Young Planetary Disks
In a significant advancement in our understanding of planetary formation, an international team of astronomers has uncovered ring and spiral structures in exceptionally young planetary disks. This discovery, presented at the 243rd Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, suggests that the process of planet formation may commence much sooner than previously believed. The team, utilizin
China begins 2024 with key Kuaizhou 1A satellite launch
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC), a prominent state-owned space contractor, has announced the successful launch of a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, situated in the northwestern Gobi Desert. This event, occurring on Friday evening, signifies the commencement of China's ambitious space endeavors for the year 2024. At precisely 7:20 pm, t
NASA and UAE collaborate on Artemis Lunar Gateway's Airlock Module
In a significant step forward for international space collaboration, NASA and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced a novel partnership. The UAE's space agency will provide a crucial airlock for the Gateway, the forthcoming space station that will orbit the Moon. This facility is a key component of NASA's Artemis program, which aims to esta
NOAA Approves Sidus Space for Government and Commercial Earth Imaging
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a prominent player in the satellite technology sector, has achieved a significant breakthrough with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) granting them a Tier 1 remote sensing license. This license is a testament to Sidus Space's advanced capabilities, particularly in Panchromatic (PAN) and Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) imaging technologies, and
Rocket Lab to launch Space Situational Awareness mission for Spire and NorthStar
Rocket Lab USA has announced the launch window for its inaugural mission of 2024, the 'Four of a Kind' mission, which is set to deploy four cutting-edge Space Situational Awareness (SSA) satellites. The launch, scheduled no earlier than January 18, will take place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand between 19:15-20:00 NZT (06:15-07:00 UTC). These satellites, the result of a co
China says successfully launches Einstein Probe satellite
China on Tuesday successfully launched a satellite, state broadcaster CCTV said. "At 3:03 pm Beijing time on January 9, 2024, China successfully launched the Einstein Probe satellite," CCTV reported. The launch triggered immediate concern in Taiwan, where authorities issued emergency phone alerts, warning the public to "please beware of your safety". The Einstein Probe set off from t