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  Washington DC (UPI) Dec 24, 2021 Elon Musk's SpaceX launched two rockets on Saturday and Sunday, one carrying Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit and another with two radar reconnaissance satellites for the German military. SpaceX on Sunday launched the Sarah-2 mission carrying the German satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 8:11 a.m. EST. The flight had been delayed from Saturday to allow for additional preflight checks. The first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 less than eight minutes later ... read more |
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The quandary of cleaner air, rising temperatures and atmospheric interventionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 25, 2023 In the ever-evolving discourse on climate change, a significant debate is emerging, one that may soon capture mainstream attention. The crux of this debate is whether direct intervention in Earth's ... more  
Helicity Space plants a seed for fusion propulsion technology - can it work?Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Helicity Space, a name that's beginning to resonate in the commercial space industry, recently heralded a significant advance in its quest to redefine space propulsion. The company has successfully ... more  
MSBAI and Princeton partner in SpaceWERX contract to enhance space flight trainingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 MSBAI in collaboration with Princeton University, has been awarded a significant contract valued at $1.25 million from SpaceWERX. This Phase 2 contract, part of the Small Business Technology Transfe ... more  
NASA astronauts test SpaceX's new elevator for upcoming Artemis Lunar landingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Doug "Wheels" Wheelock have recently tested a sub-scale mockup of an innovative elevator system designed for SpaceX's Starship human landing system. This system is ea ... more |
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  Space Force Unveils Vision for 2030 at Inaugural Spacepower Conference 
US Space Force explores new frontiers in Norway: Partnership and Innovation Take Center StageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In a significant step towards international collaboration in space, Major General John Olson, Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations at the U.S. Space Force, recently led a delegati ... more |
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GMV reinforces satellite expertise with new Galileo Operations Center in MadridMadrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In a significant step for Europe's satellite navigation capabilities, GMV, the main contractor for the Galileo program's ground control segment, has recently inaugurated a replica of the Galileo ope ... more  
Blue Sky Network enhances SkyLink with Iridium Messaging Transport IntegrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Blue Sky Network has announced that its dual-mode SkyLink solution now supports the Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT) service, a novel development in satellite communications technology. The integra ... more  
Russia space agency official held over multi-million euro fraudMoscow (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Police on Friday detained the deputy director of Russia's space agency Roscosmos over the suspected embezzlement of 4.3 million euros from the crisis-hit sector. ... more  
SpaceX returns vital life science research to EarthWashington DC (UPI) Dec 22, 2023 SpaceX returned more than 30 research payloads, many of which were vital life science investigations, from the ISS National Laboratory to Earth Friday. ... more |
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  Cosmic Bling: The Science of Extraterrestrial Diamonds 
ESA and IENAI Space unveil innovative electrospray propulsion for small satellitesParis (ESA) Dec 22, 2023 In a significant advancement for small satellite propulsion, the European Space Agency (ESA) and IENAI Space, a Spain-based technology firm, have introduced an innovative electrospray propulsion sys ... more |
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ESA Partners with GMV for Advanced Greek Space Debris Tracking RadarMadrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently taken a significant step in enhancing its space situational awareness capabilities by awarding a contract for the Greek Space Debris Tracking Radar (HSTR ... more  
NASA's Fermi Mission Creates 14-Year Time-Lapse of the Gamma-Ray SkyGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 The cosmos comes alive in an all-sky time-lapse movie made from 14 years of data acquired by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. Our Sun, occasionally flaring into prominence, serenely traces a ... more 
KSC looks ahead to a busy year in 2024Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Another jam-packed year is in store for NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the momentum of a busy 2023 is carried forward into the new year. On the horizon are missions to the Moon, more crew ... more  
Nuclear deflection simulations advance planetary defense against asteroid threatsLivermore CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a modeling tool for assessing the potential use of a nuclear device to defend the planet against catastrophic asteroid imp ... more |
  Fresh Research for Fresh Air: Harnessing microbes for removing indoor pollutants  
Sussex research takes us a step closer to sustaining human life on MarsBrighton UK (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Researchers at the University of Sussex have discovered the transformative potential of Martian nanomaterials, potentially opening the door to sustainable habitation on the red planet. Using r ... more |
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Recent volcanism on Mars reveals a planet more active than previously thoughtTucson AZ (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 A vast, flat, "featureless" plain on Mars surprised researchers by revealing a much more tumultuous geologic past than expected, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Arizona. ... more  
Astrophysicists publish Kepler Giant Planet Search, an aid to 'figure out where to find life'Notre Dame IN (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 A team of astrophysicists led by Lauren Weiss, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Notre Dame, created the first-ever catalog of small, Earth-like pla ... more 
Green hydrogen for Ariane 6 and moreParis (ESA) Dec 22, 2023 Ariane 6 uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as fuel for its main and upper stages. Hydrogen in its gaseous form (H2) is rarely found on Earth, and so is currently produced in French Guiana from ... more 
Mighty MURI brings the heat to test new longwave infrared radiometerPasadena CA (JPL) Dec 21, 2023 NASA's new Multiband Uncooled Radiometer Instrument (MURI) features a novel bolometer that detects infrared radiation without a cryogenic cooler, greatly reducing the cost and complexity of dispatch ... more |
The design of culture: US Space Force emblemsArlington VA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In the halls of the Pentagon or on the grounds of any Space Force base, Guardians stand out from their peers because of their U.S. Space Force name tapes and the unique, colorful patches on their un ... more 
Starlink increases guest satisfaction across Holland America cruise linersSeattle WA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Holland America Line has experienced a notable surge in guest satisfaction with internet service this year as the cruise line completes the installation of SpaceX's Starlink high-speed internet on e ... more 
Overseas Shipholding Group Installs Starlink Satellite Internet Service on Entire FleetTampa FL (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. is set to mark a pioneering moment in the Jones Act and US Flag industries by equipping all vessels in its fleet with Space X's Starlink satellite internet service. ... more 
Still hanging in there: Sols 4043-4044:Pasadena CA (JPL) Dec 22, 2023 Earth planning date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023: It was a bit of deja vu today as we arrived to find that we weren't successful in getting out of the wheelie. In fact, we're in almost exactly the ... more |
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Organic compounds in asteroids formed in colder regions of spacePerth, Australia (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Analysis of organic compounds - called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) - extracted from the Ryugu asteroid and Murchison meteorite has found that certain PAHs likely formed in the cold areas ... more  
Hubble watches 'Spoke Season' on SaturnWashington DC (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 This photo of Saturn was taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on October 22, 2023, when the ringed planet was approximately 850 million miles from Earth. Hubble's ultra-sharp vision reveals a phen ... more 
Astronomers detect seismic ripples in ancient galactic diskCanberra, Australia (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 A new snapshot of an ancient, far-off galaxy could help scientists understand how it formed and the origins of our own Milky Way. At more than 12 billion years old, BRI 1335-0417 is the oldest ... more 
Pancake stack of films on a balloon most accurate gamma-ray telescopeKobe, Japan (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 A pancake stack of radioactivity-sensitive films carried through the sky by a balloon was able to take the world's most accurate picture of a neutron star's gamma ray beam. To achieve this, Kobe Uni ... more |
Innovative X-ray lobster-eye mission set to launchParis (ESA) Dec 22, 2023 The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) spacecraft Einstein Probe is ready to launch in January 2024. Equipped with a new generation of X-ray instruments with high sensitivity and a very wide view, th ... more 
Telescope Dismantled and Heading to New Mission in ChilePasadena CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 At nearly 14,000 feet, Maunakea is the tallest mountain in Hawai'i, and the second tallest on any island on Earth. Clouds often settle below the mountain's barren, dark-brown summit, making the site ... more 
Hera's wings of powerParis (ESA) Dec 22, 2023 The solar wings that will power ESA's Hera asteroid mission for planetary defence as it ventures out to meet the Dimorphos asteroid have been cleared for flight. As part of its current test campaign ... more 
Gaia's decade of discoveries: unravelling the intricacies of our galaxyParis (ESA) Dec 21, 2023 Despite our many years spent observing the cosmos with ever-more powerful telescopes, there remains much to learn about the Milky Way. We cannot leave our galaxy to get a full outside view of its sh ... more |
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Cosmic lights in the forestAustin TX (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 Like a celestial beacon, distant quasars make the brightest light in the universe. They emit more light than our entire Milky Way galaxy. The light comes from matter ripped apart as it is swallowed ... more  
NASA Selects Ball Aerospace for ECCCO Mission Concept StudyBroomfield CO (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Ball Aerospace was selected to conduct a Phase A study for NASA's proposed Extreme ultraviolet Coronal Mass Ejection and Coronal Connectivity Observatory (ECCCO), a mission that would provide astron ... more 
NASA's 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Test a SuccessHuntsville AL (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 NASA has achieved a new benchmark in developing an innovative propulsion system called the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). Engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, A ... more 
NASA Outlines Future Strategy for Post-ISS Microgravity Research Labs in LEOLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023 In a recent development marking a significant shift in space research dynamics, NASA is actively developing a strategy for establishing the next generation of microgravity national labs in a commerc ... more |
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