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  Washington (AFP) Feb 23, 2024 For the first time since the Apollo era, an American spaceship has landed on the Moon: an uncrewed commercial robot, funded by NASA to pave the way for US astronauts to return to Earth's cosmic neighbor later this decade. Odysseus, built by Houston-based Intuitive Machines, touched down near the lunar south pole Thursday at 2323 GMT, after a nail-biting final descent where flight controllers had to switch to an experimental landing system and took several minutes to establish radio contact with the ... read more |
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'Live and Let Fly': Rocket Lab's inaugural NRO launch from Wallops, VirginiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a leader in space launch services, is set to enhance its partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) through a groundbreaking launch from U.S. terr ... more 
SpaceX reportedly moving with inital Starshield contracts with DODSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 In a landmark development, Elon Musk's aerospace behemoth, SpaceX, is reportedly fortifying its engagement with U.S. intelligence and military entities through a classified satellite initiative name ... more 
U.S. Space Force successfully concludes VICTUS NOX Tactically Responsive Space missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024 The U.S. Space Force, in partnership with Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company (NYSE: BA), has successfully concluded the VICTUS NOX mission, setting a new benchmark in Tactically Responsive S ... more  
NUVIEW Acquires AI Firm Astraea to transforming geospatial intelligenceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024 In a strategic move poised to redefine the landscape of Earth observation and geospatial intelligence, NUVIEW, a frontrunner in the development of the world's inaugural commercial LiDAR satellite co ... more |
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UK has 'confidence' in nuclear system despite misfireLondon (AFP) Feb 21, 2024 The UK government said Wednesday that it had "absolute confidence" in its Trident nuclear deterrent system despite a reported missile test failure. ... more |
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Putin says 'categorically against' putting nuclear weapons in spaceMoscow (AFP) Feb 20, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he was opposed to sending nuclear weapons to space, dismissing US accusations that Moscow was developing a space-based anti-satellite weapon. ... more  
New techniques uncover ancient biomass secrets in Australian rocksGottingen, Germany (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 Researchers from the University of Gottingen have shed new light on the Earth's earliest life forms by analyzing ancient rocks from the Pilbara Craton in Western Australia, one of the few places on ... more  
MIT researchers remotely map crops, field by fieldBoston MA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024 Crop maps help scientists and policymakers track global food supplies and estimate how they might shift with climate change and growing populations. But getting accurate maps of the types of crops t ... more  
Harnessing light with hemispherical shellsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 In a groundbreaking study from Abdullah Gul University in Turkiye, researchers have developed a novel hemispherical shell structure for organic photovoltaic cells, significantly enhancing their ligh ... more |
 Corning uses neutrons to reveal 'atomic rings' help predict glass performance  
In a doughnut in Japan, unlocking the power of the SunNaka, Japan (AFP) Feb 22, 2024 With its tangle of pipes and pumps leading to a metal pot the size of a five-storey building, Japan's JT-60SA machine looks to the untrained eye like a contraption from 1970s sci-fi. ... more |
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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  
NASA's OSIRIS-APEX Completes 1st PerihelionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 NASA's OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft has successfully navigated its closest approach to the Sun. This maneuver, known as perihelion, brought the spacecraft 25 million miles closer to the Sun than its initi ... more 
Space Perspective Unveils The Future Of Human Space TravelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024 Space Perspective, a trailblazer in the burgeoning space tourism industry, has recently made headlines with its unveiling of the Spaceship Neptune, setting a new standard for human space travel. Thi ... 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 |
 
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 
NASA Invests in Research to Secure the Future of Space and Lunar OperationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2024 NASA's Office of Technology, Policy and Strategy (OTPS) has launched a significant funding initiative aimed at advancing the sustainability of activities in Earth's orbit and on the lunar surface. T ... more 
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 
NASA Science Aboard Intuitive Machines Continues Journey to MoonWashington DC (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 In a collaboration between NASA and Intuitive Machines, a suite of six science instruments and technology demonstrations has embarked on a pivotal journey to the Moon. This mission, aboard the Intui ... more |
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A brief history of famous Moon landings and failuresWashington (AFP) Feb 22, 2024 A spaceship built by a company in Texas is poised for lunar touchdown on Thursday, returning America to the Moon after more than five decades in what promises to be a historic first for the private sector. ... more 
Rocket Lab Schedules Launch Date for 45th Electron Mission to Deploy Earth-Imaging Satellite for SynspectiveLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the upcoming launch window for its 45th Electron mission, a dedicated effort aimed at deploying an Earth-imaging satellite for Synspective, a leadin ... more 
STORIES of Space teams with Maritime Launch Services for a Nova Scotia launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 In a groundbreaking collaboration, STORIES of Space, a visionary nonprofit dedicated to intertwining human narratives with the cosmos, has joined forces with Maritime Launch Services, the pioneering ... more 
SpaceX launches Indonesian satellite into orbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 A SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has successfully deployed the Merah Putih 2 satellite into orbit, marking a significant step forward in enhancing broadband Internet access across Indonesia. The event too ... more |
ESA and PLD Space join forces to enhance small satellite launch flexibilityParis (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 In a significant stride towards expanding Europe's capabilities in the burgeoning small satellite launch market, the European Space Agency (ESA) and PLD Space have inked a deal to co-fund the develo ... more  
Spire Global Awarded euro 8.4M by the European Maritime Safety Agency for Provision of SAT-AIS Data ServicesVienna VA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leading provider of satellite data solutions, has been awarded two significant framework contracts by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), amounting to a ma ... more 
Rocket Lab Launches Mission Designed to Investigate Removing Space Junk from OrbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 In an ambitious stride towards mitigating the escalating issue of orbital debris, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) has successfully launched its 44th Electron rocket, carrying a satellite designe ... more 
ESA's ERS-2 satellite to fall back to Earth after 30 years in orbitWashington DC (UPI) Feb 21, 2024 A European Space Agency satellite that spent nearly 30 years in orbit was expected to fall back to Earth on Wednesday. ... more |
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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  
NASA seeks candidates for yearlong simulated Mars missionWashington DC (UPI) Feb 16, 2024 NASA said Friday it is seeking applicants for a simulated yearlong Mars mission. ... 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 
Japanese space debris inspection probe launchedTokyo (AFP) Feb 19, 2024 A Japanese firm said Monday it had successfully launched a spacecraft tasked with inspecting potentially dangerous man-made junk floating around the Earth. ... more |
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