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  Boston MA (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 Scientists at MIT, the University of Birmingham, and elsewhere say that astronomers' best chance of finding liquid water, and even life on other planets, is to look for the absence, rather than the presence, of a chemical feature in their atmospheres. The researchers propose that if a terrestrial planet has substantially less carbon dioxide in its atmosphere compared to other planets in the same system, it could be a sign of liquid water - and possibly life - on that planet's surface. What's ... read more |
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Innovative X-ray lobster-eye mission set to launchParis (ESA) Jan 01, 2024 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  
GESTRA space radar successfully enters final test phaseBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 A new era in space observation will begin for Germany and Europe in 2024. The German Experimental Space Surveillance and Tracking Radar (GESTRA), developed and built by the Fraunhofer Institute for ... more  
VIPER Flight Rover Half-BuiltWashington DC (SPX) Dec 31, 2023 The VIPER team is hard at work building the flight vehicle that will be going to the surface of the Moon this time next year! In fact, we're about halfway through the build, and you can interactivel ... more  
Sols 4045-4055: This Plan is STUFFEDPasadena CA (JPL) Dec 31, 2023 Earth planning date: Friday, December 22, 2023: Many of us over the holidays like to celebrate with friends and family over a lengthy meal, looking back over the year that has been, and forward to t ... more |
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  Above: Space advances propulsion system for 2024 free flying orbital mission  
US the blocker of space cooperation with China: China Daily editorialBeijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023 Responding to media inquiries about United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns' recent claim that Beijing has no plan to cooperate with the US in lunar exploration, a spokesperson for the Chin ... more |
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China's Space-Based Internet Tech Advances with Latest Long March 2C Satellite LaunchSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, has successfully launched three experimental satellites into space. The launch occurred on Saturday morning, marking another milestone in the develop ... more  
From the Moon's south pole to an ice-covered ocean world 2024 will be a major year in spaceWest Lafayette IN (SPX) Dec 31, 2023 The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission returning a sample from an asteroid and India's Chandrayaan-3 mission exploring the lunar south pole, a ... more 
Major Milestones Achieved Through the ISS National Lab in 2023Houston TX (SPX) Dec 31, 2023 As 2023 comes to a close, the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory wraps up a banner year supporting research and technology development (R and D) in low Earth orbit (LEO). The ISS ... more  
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Successfully Launches USSF-52 MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 SpaceX has successfully launched the USSF-52 mission using its Falcon Heavy rocket, marking a significant achievement in the ongoing collaboration between Space Systems Command (SSC) and SpaceX. The ... more |
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 NASA's Curiosity Rover Captures a Martian Day, From Dawn to Dusk 
InRange to enhance global launches with Viasat and Safran partnershipLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 31, 2023 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a prominent player in the global satellite communications arena, has announced a significant development in collaboration with Safran Data Systems. The two companies are ... more |
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KULR secures contract with major space exploration firm for advanced battery safety solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR), a pioneer in thermal management and battery safety solutions, has recently marked a significant milestone in the space exploration sector. The comp ... more 
SpaceX successfully launches two rockets hours apartWashington DC (UPI) Dec 28, 2023 Less than three hours after the launch of a mysterious space plane atop a Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX launched a second launch Thursday night, at 11:01 p.m. EST, deploying its latest batch of Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. ... more 
Scientists discover new way to identify liquid water on exoplanetsBirmingham UK (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 Scientists have devised a new way to identify habitable planets and potentially inhabited planets, by comparing the amount of carbon dioxide in their atmosphere, to neighbouring planets. An in ... more  
Sodium's high-pressure transformation can tell us about the interiors of stars, planetsBuffalo NY (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 Travel deep enough below Earth's surface or inside the center of the Sun, and matter changes on an atomic level. The mounting pressure within stars and planets can cause metals to become nonco ... more |
 Russia, NASA agree to continue joint ISS flights until 2025 
Studying Combustion and Fire SafetyWashington DC (SPX) Dec 27, 2023 Research on the International Space Station is helping scientists to understand how fire spreads and behaves in different environments and learn how to prevent and ... more |
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Jupiter was targeted by exoplanet hunterLisbon, Portugal (SPX) Dec 27, 2023 For the first time, an instrument to find planets light years away was used on an object in the Solar System, in a study on Jupiter's winds. We find ourselves at a time when it has become almost com ... more 
NASA's Juno spacecraft prepares for Jupiter moon Io close flybyWashington DC (UPI) Dec 28, 2021 NASA's Juno spacecraft is preparing for a close flyby of Jupiter's moon Io, which scientists hope will lend insight into the structure of the volcanically active moon. ... more 
It's all relativeParis (ESA) Jan 01, 2024 This Hubble Picture of the Week features a richness of spiral galaxies: the large, prominent spiral galaxy on the right side of the image is NGC 1356; the two apparently smaller spiral galaxies flan ... more  
Cosmic Bling: The Science of Extraterrestrial DiamondsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Diamonds have long captivated humanity with their brilliance and rarity, symbolizing wealth, power, and romance on Earth. However, beyond our planet, in the vast expanse of space, diamonds take on a new role, offering clues to the mysteries of the cosmos. ... more |
Further evidence for quark-matter cores in massive neutron starsHelsinki, Finland (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 New theoretical analysis places the likelihood of massive neutron stars hiding cores of deconfined quark matter between 80 and 90 percent. The result was reached through massive supercomputer runs u ... more 
New 1.5-billion-pixel ESO image shows Running Chicken Nebula in unprecedented detailMunich, Germany (SPX) Jan 01, 2024 While many holiday traditions involve feasts of turkey, soba noodles, latkes or Pan de Pascua, this year, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) is bringing you a holiday chicken. The so-called Run ... more 
Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. mark historic milestone with Blue Origin's New Shepard LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 In a significant advancement for space technology, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. has successfully executed its NASA-funded Advanced Modular Power and Energy System (AMPES) Tipping Point fuel ... more  
Shenzhou XVII crew conducts 1st spacewalkBeijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023 Shenzhou XVII crew members conducted their first spacewalk on Thursday, completing a host of tasks outside the Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency sa ... more |
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China advances space capabilities with Long March 11 Sea LaunchSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2023 In a recent advancement in China's burgeoning space program, a Long March 11 carrier rocket was successfully launched from the South China Sea on Tuesday morning. This launch, which took place off t ... more  
NASA asteroid sampling mission renamed OSIRIS-APEX for new journeyGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 27, 2023 The former OSIRIS-REx spacecraft sets off on a journey to study asteroid Apophis and take advantage of the asteroid's 2029 flyby of Earth, the likes of which hasn't happened since the dawn of record ... more 
Above: Space revolutionary micro-g platform set for 2024 missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 27, 2023 Above: Space Development Corp., has reported the successful testing of its proprietary propulsion control system, a key component for its much-anticipated Prometheus free-flying orbital mission slat ... 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 |
AWS Ground Station expands to Alaska, enhancing global satellite networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leader in cloud computing and a subsidiary of Amazon, has announced an expansion of its AWS Ground Station service. The company has launched its 12th antenna location in ... more 
China's 63rd rocket launch of year puts four satellites into orbitBeijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023 China launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Monday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern Gobi Desert, placing four satellites in orbit, China Aerospace Sc ... more 
Meet the Infrared Telescopes That Paved the Way for NASA's WebbWashington DC (SPX) Dec 27, 2023 On Dec. 25, NASA will celebrate the two-year launch anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope - the largest and most powerful space observatory in history. The clarity of its images has inspired ... more 
Rocket arrives at launch site for Tianzhou-7 cargo missionWenchang (XNA) Dec 27, 2023 The Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket, tasked with sending China's space station cargo craft Tianzhou-7 into orbit, was transported to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern province of Ha ... more |
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Satellites launched to upgrade Beidou networkBeijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023 China launched two satellites into orbit on Tuesday morning for its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office. The satellites were carried by a Lon ... more 
Spacewalk completes repairs, marks milestone for young astronautBeijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023 China's Shenzhou XVII astronauts successfully completed their first spacewalk on Thursday, conducting repairs and setting a record for the nation's youngest astronaut to venture outside the Tiangong ... more  
YPSat gift wrapped for Ariane 6 flightParis (ESA) Dec 27, 2023 Wrapping presents is all part of the Christmas experience - here's a notable example from ESA's technical centre ESTEC. This is the ESA Young Professionals Satellite, YPSat, seen fully wrapped in mu ... more 
Japan moon lander enters lunar orbitTokyo (AFP) Dec 25, 2023 Japan's SLIM space probe entered the Moon's orbit on Monday in a major step towards the country's first successful lunar landing, expected next month. ... more |
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