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December 12, 2023
MOON DAILY
AFRL's Oracle Developing Nation's 1st Cislunar Space Situational Awareness Capabilities



Kirtland AFB NM (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
Over the last several years, the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, unveiled two programs, Defense Deep Space Sentinel, or D2S2, and Oracle, to develop cislunar space situational awareness, or SSA, capabilities. Both programs are now under a single umbrella known as the Oracle family of systems, with D2S2 renamed Oracle Mobility, or Oracle-M, and the original Oracle gaining the designation "Prime," or Oracle-P. This technology provides the foundations for safe operations in cislunar space in ... read more

SPACEWAR
Launch of secret Space Force orbital platform delayed again
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
SpaceX has announced further revisions to the schedule for the Falcon Heavy's launch of the USSF-52 mission. The launch, initially set for December 10 and then rescheduled for December 11, is now ta ... more
IRON AND ICE
Study on Asteroid Ryugu samples highlights differences from primitive meteorites
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
In a recent scientific breakthrough, an international team of researchers has provided new insights into the nature and composition of the asteroid Ryugu, enhancing our understanding of water- and c ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
French 'Baguette One' rocket project gets funding
Paris (AFP) Dec 12, 2023
A French-led consortium said Tuesday it has received funding for its project to develop an innovative low-cost small rocket called "Baguette One" and launch it into space. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Neumann Space Achieves Milestone with First Molybdenum-Fueled Thruster Test in Space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
Neumann Space, an Australian-based innovator in space technology, has recently made headlines with the successful completion of the first series of on-orbit tests of its Neumann Drive, a leading pro ... more
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SOLAR SCIENCE


HelioCloud Leads Heliophysics Research into the Cloud Computing Revolution

DRAGON SPACE
Long March rockets mark their 500th spaceflight
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
China's Long March rocket family has achieved a milestone with its 500th spaceflight, using a Long March 2D carrier rocket to deploy several remote-sensing satellites. This event, which took place o ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
ION Satellite Carrier by D-Orbit Marks Another Success in Spacelogistics with 'Beyond' Mission
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
D-Orbit, a leader in spacelogistics and orbital transportation, is once again making headlines with the successful launch of its 13th commercial mission, named 'Beyond'. The mission utilizes D-Orbit ... more
TECH SPACE
US, UK, Australia Collaborate on Deep Space Radar Initiative for Enhanced Space Domain Awareness
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have jointly unveiled a significant trilateral initiative known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC). This collaboration aims to bolste ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
First hints of nuclear fission in cosmos revealed by models, observations
Los Alamos NM (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
The elements above iron on the periodic table are thought to be created in cataclysmic explosions like the merger of two neutron stars or in rare classes of supernovae. New research suggests fission ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Teams Prepare Moon Rocket-to-Spacecraft Connector for Assembly
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
The Space Launch System (SLS), NASA's super-heavy lift rocket designated for the Artemis II mission, is rapidly approaching a significant milestone. Teams at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in H ... more

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MARSDAILY


MAVEN observes the disappearing solar wind

EXO WORLDS
Researchers Develop Advanced Algorithm Pandora for Exomoon Hunt
Gottingen, Germany (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
In the vast cosmos, where planets orbit distant stars, the existence of moons around exoplanets has been a topic of intrigue. Only two of the more than 5300 known exoplanets have so far provided evi ... more
IRON AND ICE
HyperScout H Readies for ESA's Hera Mission
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
HyperScout H, developed by cosine, has a rich history in Earth observation, but its origins lie in planetary science. Now, it's returning to its roots as an integral part of the European Space Agenc ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Galactic winds discovered in ancient star-forming galaxies
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
In a groundbreaking discovery, an international research team, led by a CNRS scientist, has unveiled the role of galactic winds in regulating the growth of galaxies, including those over 7 billion y ... more
MARSDAILY
Mapping Mars: Deep Learning Could Help Identify Jezero Crater Landing Site
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
Preparations for a safe landing on Earth, such as finding the most even terrain and equipping the appropriate landing gear, are also crucial for Mars missions. Thus, landing a rover on Mars re ... more
IRON AND ICE
CubeSats deployer flight model now integrated to Hera
Paris (ESA) Dec 06, 2023
For the first time in Europe two CubeSats will venture deep into the Solar System carried onboard Hera. But current deployers used to release cubesats from their mothercraft are unsuitable for the p ... more
EXO WORLDS


Ariel moves from drawing board to construction phase

IRON AND ICE
NASA's Psyche Delivers First Images and Other Data
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
NASA's Psyche spacecraft is on a roll. In the eight weeks since it left Earth on Oct. 13, the orbiter has performed one successful operation after another, powering on scientific instruments, stream ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
NASA Engineers Push Limits of Physics to Focus Light
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
A pair of precision-orbiting small satellites will attempt to capture the first views ever of small-scale features near the surface of the Sun that scientists believe drive the heating and accelerat ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Fleet Space Tech using Ambient Noise Tomography to explore for nickel deposits
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Power Nickel, a prominent player in mineral exploration, has partnered with Fleet Space Technologies to revolutionize nickel exploration. Utilizing Fleet Space's i ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Next-generation methane rocket to be more powerful
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
Beijing-based private space company LandSpace has unveiled the ZQ-3 carrier rocket, a new addition to its lineup that promises significant advancements in rocket technology. The announcement, made b ... more
VSAT NEWS
Quectel's satellite communication module CC200A-LB secures broad regulatory approval
Vancouver, Canada (SPX) Dec 12, 2023
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global leader in IoT solutions, has achieved a significant milestone with its satellite communication module, the CC200A-LB, now certified by major international regula ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Unique CU Boulder, NSO collaboration allows journey into varied solar physics research paths
Boulder CO (SPX) Dec 10, 2023
A new group of graduate students and postdocs are hard at work this fall with full freedom to explore a variety of solar and space physics research paths because of a unique fellowship program start ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Psyche gamma-ray instrument hums to life, marking next generation for space exploration
Baltimore MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
Set 6.5 feet (2 meters) away from NASA's Psyche spacecraft on the tip of a boom, the mission's gamma-ray spectrometer (GRS) hummed to life on Nov. 6 for the first time since launch in mid-October. T ... more
MOON DAILY
Scholars say it's time to declare a new epoch on the moon, the 'lunar Anthropocene'
Lawrence KS (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
Human beings first disturbed moon dust on Sept. 13, 1959, when the USSR's unmanned spacecraft Luna 2 alighted on the lunar surface. In the following decades, more than a hundred other spacecraft hav ... more
MARSDAILY
How Rocks Say Don't Touch: Sols 4032-4034
Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 11, 2023
Earth planning date: Friday, December 8, 2023: As we climb through the terrain, which is beautiful to look at with its steep topography, we are on the lookout for all the differences in the rocks. A ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Amateur Astronomers Help Discover Cosmic Crash
Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 11, 2023
Astronomers found what looks like a glowing cloud of dust from a massive planetary pile-up-and NASA volunteers helped make the discovery! A recent paper in Nature describes how an international grou ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Advanced Botany, Biology Promoting Health on Earth and in Space
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
Space botany, human research, and bioprinting were the dominant science topics aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 70 septet also focused on lab hardware and cargo ope ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Lost tomato found aboard International Space Station after eight months
Miami FL (UPI) Dec 11, 2023
Members of an International Space Station crew said astronaut Frank Rubio has now been cleared of allegations he ate one of the first tomatos harvested in space. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA Stennis Achieves Major Milestone for In-Flight Software Mission
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
The Autonomous Systems Laboratory team at NASA's Stennis Space Center recently cleared a major milestone for a historic in-flight mission to demonstrate the capabilities of a site-developed autonomo ... more
SPACEWAR
EUCOM, AFRICOM, Space Force activate new service component command
Ramstein, Germany (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Space Force officially activated the U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa component command at a ceremony in Ramstein, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. ... more
IRON AND ICE
A Great Year for the Geminids
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
It's December and that means one of the best celestial events will grace the skies. The Geminid meteor shower should peak in a moonless sky between Wednesday and Thursday, December 13-14. On W ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
An incredible pace of SpaceX launch cadence continues with the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket
Space Coast FL (SPX) Dec 07, 2023
SpaceX sent up 23 Starlink satellites during a mission from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). Liftoff from Launch Complex 40 (LC-40) occurred at 12:07 a.m. EST (0507 UTC) on Spac ... more
AFRICA NEWS
NASA Helps Study One of the World's Most Diverse Ecosystems
Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 11, 2023
An international team of researchers spent October and November 2023 in the field studying one of the world's most biologically diverse areas - South Africa's Greater Cape Floristic Region. As part ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Maritime Launch secures additional funding for Canada's first commercial spaceport
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF), a key player in the development of Canada's first commercial spaceport, recently announced a significant financial milestone. The company has ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Ovzon 3 Satellite Launch with SpaceX Set for December 15, 2023
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
Ovzon, a prominent player in mobile satellite communication, is on the cusp of a significant milestone with its latest project, Ovzon 3. This satellite, poised for launch no earlier than December 15 ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
KAIST Partners with Rocket Lab for NeonSat-1 Launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has secured a launch services agreement that will see the deployment of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's (KAIST) Earth observation satelli ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Sidus Space Incorporates NASA Stennis ASTRA Flight Software and Hardware on LizzieSat
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU) has successfully integrated the ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Flight Software Version 1.0 and accompanying flight hardware, provi ... more
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