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  Washington (AFP) Feb 21, 2024 A company from Texas is poised to attempt a feat that until now has only been accomplished by a handful of national space agencies, but could soon become commonplace for the private sector: landing on the Moon. If all goes to plan, Houston-based Intuitive Machines will guide its spaceship named Odysseus to a gentle touchdown near the lunar south pole on Thursday at 2249 GMT, then run experiments for NASA that will help pave the way for the return of astronauts later this decade. A previous effo ... read more |
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What to know about the NASA-funded commercial Moon fleetWashington (AFP) Feb 21, 2024 The year 2024 promises to be a busy one for American Moon landings, all under a new partnership between NASA and the space industry. ... more  
Can astronomers use radar to spot a cataclysmic asteroid?Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2024 How can humans protect the Earth from "devastating asteroid and comet impacts?" According to the National Academies and their 2023-2032 Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey, ground base ... more  
U.S. Space Force Emphasizes Collaboration in Addressing Rising Space Domain ChallengesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a recent gathering at the Air and Space Forces Association's Warfare Symposium, leaders from the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) cast a spotlight on the pivotal role o ... more  
Japan successfully launches next-gen H3 rocketTokyo (AFP) Feb 17, 2024 Japan's space agency toasted a successful blast-off for its new flagship rocket on Saturday, making it third time lucky after years of delays and two previous failed attempts. ... more |
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Unprecedented observation of magnetar glitches provides new insights into fast radio burstsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2024 In a breakthrough observation, two of NASA's X-ray telescopes, the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) aboard the International Space Station and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope A ... more |
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Mars' volcanic activity suggests Early crust recyclingSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 20, 2024 In a groundbreaking study led by Professor Joseph Michalski of The University of Hong Kong (HKU), new light has been shed on the volcanic landscape of Mars, revealing a complexity and diversity prev ... 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 |
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Esri Unveils Landsat Explorer: A New Era in Satellite Imagery AnalysisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Esri, a leading authority in mapping and location intelligence, has announced the introduction of the Landsat Explorer, an innovative online application designed to enhance accessibility and analysi ... more |
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New Deep Learning Approach to Boost Aerosol Measurement Accuracy in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 In a significant advancement for atmospheric science, researchers have introduced a novel algorithm designed to enhance the accuracy of aerosol monitoring using China's FY-4A satellite. This develop ... more 
White House confirms Russia developing 'anti-satellite' technologyWashington DC (UPI) Feb 15, 2024 The White House confirmed Thursday Russia is developing "anti-satellite capability" but does not currently present an immediate threat. ... more  
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 
Magnetars at the Heart of Neutron Star Collisions: A Computational BreakthroughPotsdam, Germany (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, alongside colleagues from universities in Kyoto and Toho, have unveiled the enigmatic process powering t ... more  
Solar Orbiter Captures Intense Activity as Sun Approaches Cycle PeakParis, France (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 As the Sun inches closer to the apex of its magnetic activity cycle, the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has provided unprecedented snapshots highlighting a significant uptick in solar phenome ... more |
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TelePIX Launches TetraPLEX: The Next-Gen AI Processor Elevating Satellite Data AnalysisSeoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a significant stride for satellite technology, TelePIX, a South Korean space startup, has unveiled the TetraPLEX, a high-performance AI processor that promises to revolutionize the handling and a ... more  
L3Harris Technologies Launches New Satellites to Enhance US Missile DefenseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 The U.S. Department of Defense has marked a significant milestone in missile defense capabilities with the successful launch of five missile tracking satellites designed and constructed by L3Harris ... more 
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 
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 PlanetsTucson AZ (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Stars that pass by our Solar System have altered the long-term orbital evolution of planets, including Earth, and by extension modified our climate. "Perturbations - a minor deviation in the c ... more |
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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  
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 |
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