London, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has finalized a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to build and supply an Earth Observation satellite, bolstering the UK's defense and technological capabilities in space. This GBP 40 million project aims to equip the UK's armed forces with advanced space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) tools for global military

Moscow (AFP) Nov 4, 2024
A Russian rocket will launch two privately built Iranian satellites into orbit early Tuesday, the Iranian embassy in Moscow said, hailing close space cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. The two countries have deepened ties and trade amid Russia's military offensive on Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East, with space launches just one aspect of their burgeoning partnership. "In cont

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Impulse Space, a leader in in-space transportation solutions, has been chosen by the Space Development Agency (SDA) to join the initial Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (HALO) vendor pool. Impulse now stands among 19 companies selected for this critical program, underscoring its capabilities in advanced space technologies and positioning it to compete for future prototype demo

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
A large-scale integrated space-air-ground experiment, as part of the "BeiDou-enabled Remote Sensing Application Pilot Program," was conducted between July 20 and August 15 at the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve. This initiative aimed to improve ecological monitoring and develop more precise ecological assessments in the region. The experiment incorporated a wide range of data co

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024
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Boston MA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
Tiny grains from a distant asteroid are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system over 4.6 billion years ago. Scientists at MIT and elsewhere have analyzed particles of the asteroid Ryugu, which were collected by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Hayabusa2 mission and brought back to Earth in 2020. Scientists believe Ryugu forme

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
The crew aboard the International Space Station is busy unpacking a new set of scientific experiments and research samples delivered by the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft on Tuesday. This activity follows the spacecraft's Nov. 5 arrival, adding new dimensions to the station's ongoing research and maintenance efforts. NASA's Expedition 72 crew, composed of Commander Suni Williams and Flight

Paris, France (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
University students participated in a hands-on ESA Academy training course at ESA's ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands last week, where they worked with 3D-printed rovers to develop autonomous navigation skills. Six teams were tasked with programming their rovers to detect and move towards a blue ball in a simulated Mars environment. The students were provided with ExoMy rovers, 3D-

Washington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2024
The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of wood in space. Japanese researchers built a small satellite weighing about two pounds. The satellite, LignoSat, will arrive at the space station on a SpaceX flight and then be released into orbit. Officials said the panels were made from a type of magnolia

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
The International Space Station (ISS) showcases remarkable engineering that sustains human life in the extreme environment of space. However, it cannot fully counter the health risks posed by zero gravity and increased cosmic radiation, which may significantly impact astronauts' well-being. A collaborative team of ground-based scientists and NASA crew members is extending health research i