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  Washington DC (UPI) Feb 15, 2024 The White House confirmed Thursday Russia is developing "anti-satellite capability" but does not currently present an immediate threat. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters the new development is not an active capability currently being deployed, and "though Russia's pursuit of this particular capability is troubling, there is no immediate threat to anyone's safety." "We are not talking about a weapon that can be used to attack human beings or cause physical d ... read more |
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Rocket Lab Sets Course for Historic In-Space Manufacturing Capsule ReturnLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a landmark decision that propels commercial space ventures into a new era, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a pioneer in launch and space systems, has received the green light from the Federa ... more  
Pony Express 2 Mission Ready to Enhance Military Connectivity with Innovative Space TechnologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), a global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company, has announced that its Pony Express 2 mission is ready for launch. This mission, originating fr ... more  
Second Private US Moon Probe launches on a Falcon 9 rocketSpace Coast FL (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Since the December 1972 Apollo 17 mission, NASA has not launched a spacecraft to perform a soft landing on the Moon. The mission, dubbed IM-1, was originally scheduled to launch in the early morning ... more 
SpeQtral Unveils TarQis: a Mobile Quantum Optical Ground Station (Q-OGS)Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 SpeQtral, a frontrunner in the quantum communications arena, recently announced the launch of TarQis, a cutting-edge Mobile Quantum-Optical Ground Station (Q-OGS). This innovative solution is set to ... more |
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  DARPA Launches BLUE Program to Power Ocean Sensors with Marine Biomass  
ASIA-AQ Mission: A Multidimensional Approach to Understanding Air PollutionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 In a significant stride toward enhancing global air quality understanding, NASA has embarked on a collaborative mission with Korea's National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) and other int ... more |
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SpaceX launches batch of satellites for Space Systems CommandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 The Space Systems Command (SSC) of the U.S. Space Force, in coordination with SpaceX, has completed the successful launch of six critical satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Spac ... more  
Fun Math and a New Butte: Sols 4096-4097Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 15, 2024 One side effect of enjoying a very long mission is reaching fun number milestones. Usually that is "Sol 3000" or some other nice round number, but today we are planning the mathematically fun sol 2^ ... more  
Cathedral termite mounds inspire UArizona-designed lunar structuresTucson AZ (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 NASA has big plans for its Artemis program - to return Americans to the moon for the first time since 1972 and establish a lunar base for humans by the end of the decade. With NASA funding, a team o ... more  
Saturn's largest moon most likely non-habitable: Western studyLondon, Canada (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 A study led by Western astrobiologist Catherine Neish shows the subsurface ocean of Titan - the largest moon of Saturn - is most likely a non-habitable environment, meaning any hope of finding life ... more |
  Passing Stars Altered Orbital Changes in Earth, Other Planets 
European satellite to crash back to Earth within weekParis (AFP) Feb 14, 2024 A large satellite which ended its mission 13 years ago will come crashing down to Earth in an uncontrolled manner within the next week, but there is almost zero chance it will hurt anyone, the European Space Agency has said. ... more |
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Space surgery: Doctors on ground operate robot on ISS for first timeWashington (AFP) Feb 14, 2024 Earth-bound surgeons remotely controlled a small robot aboard the International Space Station over the weekend, conducting the first-ever such surgery in orbit - albeit on rubber bands. ... more  
Xwing's autonomous aircraft aprpoved for cargo missions in CaliforniaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Xwing, a frontrunner in aviation autonomy technology, recently achieved a significant milestone by securing military approval for its autonomous aircraft to conduct cargo missions across California. ... more 
Space Debris conference in Riyadh tackles growing issuesRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 The recently concluded Space Debris Conference has set a new benchmark in the global effort to tackle the growing challenge of space debris, while simultaneously harnessing the power of the Fourth I ... more  
Millennium Space Systems Partners with Voyager for Next-Gen uSTAR-250 Star TrackersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a significant development for satellite technology, Voyager Space (Voyager), a pioneering force in global space exploration, has been selected by Millennium Space Systems (Millennium), a Boeing C ... more |
 
From Black Holes to Nestars: New Theoretical Model Explores Nested Gravitational StarsFrankfurt, Germany (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a groundbreaking study that revisits the foundational principles of general relativity and the nature of cosmic objects, theoretical physicists from Goethe University Frankfurt have proposed a re ... more 
Equatorial Launch Australia Partners with Equatorial Space Systems for Rocket Launches in 2024Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a significant development for the global aerospace industry, Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), a leading spaceport operator and infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership wit ... more  
Beyond what's possible: New JWST observations unearth mysterious ancient galaxiesMelbourne, Australia (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Our understanding of how galaxies form and the nature of dark matter could be completely upended, after new observations of a stellar population bigger than the Milky Way from more than 11 billion y ... more 
SpaceX launches Intuitive Machines' lunar lander for NASA commercial servicesKennedy Space Center FL (AFP) Feb 15, 2024 A private US spaceship was bound for the Moon on Thursday, where it will attempt to land near the south pole and carry out experiments that pave the way for the return of American astronauts later this decade. ... more |
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Russia launches supply rocket to ISSMoscow (AFP) Feb 15, 2024 Russia on Thursday launched a supply rocket to the International Space Station, one of the rare Russia-US projects kept alive since Russia's offensive against Ukraine. ... more 
Partial Cover Malfunction on Perseverance's SHERLOC Instrument Impacts Mars ResearchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has encountered a hiccup in its quest to uncover the secrets of the Red Planet. The rover's team is currently assessing an issue with the SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable E ... more 
Flawless Photonics to Test Groundbreaking In-Space Glass Fabrication on ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has embarked on a groundbreaking mission to revolutionize optical glass manufacturing, leveraging the unique conditions of space to overcome ... more 
Nova-C Lander Set to Deploy Six Crucial NASA Instruments to the Moon's South PoleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 NASA is embarking on an ambitious journey to the Moon with the help of Intuitive Machines, a company selected under the agency's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. This collaborati ... more |
TRIDENT Drill Integrated into NASA's VIPER Rover, Completing its Scientific ArsenalLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 NASA has successfully completed the integration of the TRIDENT drill, the final science instrument, into the VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover), marking a significant milestone ... more 
Scientists Unveil Free-Floating Planetary Giants in the Orion NebulaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 In a remarkable advancement in the field of astronomy, researchers have unveiled findings that challenge our traditional understanding of planetary systems. A team of astronomers has discovered Jupi ... more 
eROSITA relaxes cosmological tensionsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 In a groundbreaking advancement in cosmological research, the German eROSITA consortium, spearheaded by the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), has unveiled findings that refine ... more  
Sidus Space Advances with LizzieSat Satellites LS-2 and LS-3 Production on TrackLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) reports production of LS-2 and LS-3 satellites is progressing as planned, signaling a pivotal phase in the company's ambitious satellite deployment schedule for the year. ... more |
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UK invests in pioneering Mars and Lunar science with new fundingLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 The UK has earmarked a GBP 7.4 million investment for the Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme, empowering Royal Holloway and other leading universities to develop cutting-edge technolo ... more  
SwRI scientists uncover water molecules on asteroids using SOFIA dataLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 In a groundbreaking study that leverages the retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) data, scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have made a seminal discover ... more 
SETI Institute Utilizes Advanced Ellipsoid Technique in Quest for Extraterrestrial SignalsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 In a groundbreaking development for the field of astrophysics and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), researchers from the SETI Institute, Berkeley SETI Research Center, and the Uni ... more 
LeoLabs secures $29M to expand space safety using AI-based solutionsMenlo Park CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2024 LeoLabs, a pioneering company recognized for compiling the most extensive commercial catalog of objects in low Earth orbit (LEO), has recently announced a significant financial milestone, securing a ... more |
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