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February 24, 2024
MOON DAILY
US spaceship lying sideways after dramatic Moon touchdown



Washington (AFP) Feb 24, 2024
The first American spaceship to the Moon since the Apollo era is probably lying sideways following its dramatic landing, the company that built it said Friday, even as ground controllers work to download data and surface photos from the uncrewed robot. The Odysseus spacecraft landed near the lunar south pole Thursday at 6:23 pm Eastern Time (2323 GMT), after a nail-biting final descent when ground teams had to switch to a backup guidance system and took several minutes to establish radio contact aft ... read more

SPACEWAR
'Live and Let Fly': Rocket Lab's inaugural NRO launch from Wallops, Virginia
Los 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
SPACEWAR
SpaceX reportedly moving with inital Starshield contracts with DOD
Sydney, 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
SPACEWAR
U.S. Space Force successfully concludes VICTUS NOX Tactically Responsive Space mission
Los 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
EARTH OBSERVATION
NUVIEW Acquires AI Firm Astraea to transforming geospatial intelligence
Los 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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EARTH OBSERVATION
Stitch3D is powering a new wave of 3D data collaboration
Boston MA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024
Workers are increasingly using 3D files to do things like assess construction projects, understand damage from natural disasters, map out crime scenes, and more. But as the importance of 3D files ha ... more
SPACEMART
Axiom Space and UK Space Agency seek innovative projects for upcoming mission
London, UK (SPX) Feb 21, 2024
The UK Space Agency has announced the opening of two new funding calls, targeting science experiments and technology demonstrators, as part of the groundwork for a possible collaboration with Axiom ... more
SPACEMART
Trinity Capital commits $120 million in equipment financing to Rocket Lab
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024
Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN), a financier for growth-stage companies, has announced a strategic move by committing $120 million in equipment financing to Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
SunSketcher Project Calls for Volunteers to Chart the Sun's True Shape During 2024 Eclipse
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024
In an initiative poised to reshape our understanding of the celestial sphere we orbit, the SunSketcher project invites amateur astronomers and curious minds alike to partake in a unique scientific e ... more

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TECH SPACE


Multi-orbit SATCOM solution by Hughes selected for AFRL's DEUCSI initiative

NUKEWARS
UK has 'confidence' in nuclear system despite misfire
London (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
NUKEWARS
Putin says 'categorically against' putting nuclear weapons in space
Moscow (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
EARLY EARTH
New techniques uncover ancient biomass secrets in Australian rocks
Gottingen, 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
FARM NEWS
MIT researchers remotely map crops, field by field
Boston 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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Harnessing light with hemispherical shells
Berlin, 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
TECH SPACE


Corning uses neutrons to reveal 'atomic rings' help predict glass performance

ENERGY TECH
In a doughnut in Japan, unlocking the power of the Sun
Naka, 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
SPACE TRAVEL
Space Perspective Unveils The Future Of Human Space Travel
Los 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
IRON AND ICE
NASA's OSIRIS-APEX Completes 1st Perihelion
Los 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 TRAVEL
Millennium Space Systems Partners with Voyager for Next-Gen uSTAR-250 Star Trackers
Los 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
MOON DAILY
NASA Invests in Research to Secure the Future of Space and Lunar Operations
Los 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
TIME AND SPACE
From Black Holes to Nestars: New Theoretical Model Explores Nested Gravitational Stars
Frankfurt, 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Equatorial Launch Australia Partners with Equatorial Space Systems for Rocket Launches in 2024
Sydney, 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
MOON DAILY
What to know about the NASA-funded commercial Moon fleet
Washington (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
MOON DAILY
NASA Science Aboard Intuitive Machines Continues Journey to Moon
Washington 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab Schedules Launch Date for 45th Electron Mission to Deploy Earth-Imaging Satellite for Synspective
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
STORIES of Space teams with Maritime Launch Services for a Nova Scotia launch
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches Indonesian satellite into orbit
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
ESA and PLD Space join forces to enhance small satellite launch flexibility
Paris (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
VSAT NEWS
Spire Global Awarded euro 8.4M by the European Maritime Safety Agency for Provision of SAT-AIS Data Services
Vienna 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
TECH SPACE
Rocket Lab Launches Mission Designed to Investigate Removing Space Junk from Orbit
Sydney, 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
TECH SPACE
ESA's ERS-2 satellite to fall back to Earth after 30 years in orbit
Washington 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
MARSDAILY
NASA seeks candidates for yearlong simulated Mars mission
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 16, 2024
NASA said Friday it is seeking applicants for a simulated yearlong Mars mission. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Japan successfully launches next-gen H3 rocket
Tokyo (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
TECH SPACE
Japanese space debris inspection probe launched
Tokyo (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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Beyond what's possible: New JWST observations unearth mysterious ancient galaxies
Melbourne, 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Second Private US Moon Probe launches on a Falcon 9 rocket
Space 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
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