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  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 A new paradigm is taking shape in the space industry as the countries and entities accessing space continue to grow and diversify. This dynamic landscape creates both competition and potential for scientific collaboration, as well as the challenges and opportunities of progress. In the past decade, humanity has seen the birth and expansion of a commercial space sector with new, private players, addressing technological challenges - from space launch to communication and satellite imagery of Earth. ... read more |
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Mining Into Mineral King: Sols 4110-4111Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 26, 2024 The planning team came in after the weekend to see another beautiful Martian drill hole on the target Mineral King! Mineral King is named after a silver mining district in Sequoia National Park, Cal ... more  
DART impact might have reshaped Hera's target asteroidParis (ESA) Feb 27, 2024 ESA's Hera spacecraft for planetary defence is being prepared for a journey to the distant asteroid moon Dimorphos orbiting around its parent body Didymos. One of the first features Hera will look f ... more  
GPS war: Israel's battle to keep drones flying and enemies baffledTel Aviv (AFP) Feb 23, 2024 Omer Sharar had just received the first delivery of his new GPS anti-jamming technology when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. ... more  
Chang'e 6 and new rockets highlight China's packed 2024 space agendaSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 China has announced plans to undertake around 100 space launch missions within the year, setting a new precedent for its national space industry's activity levels. This ambitious agenda, disclosed b ... more |
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  ATLAS Space helps make Space Force's Tactically Responsive Space mission a success 
Over 120 Grams of Asteroid Bennu Material Delivered by OSIRIS-REx SpacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 NASA's groundbreaking OSIRIS-REx mission has set a new benchmark in space exploration by delivering a staggering 4.29 ounces (121.6 grams) of asteroid material to Earth, marking the largest ever ast ... more |
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Sideways American lander sends first images back from MoonWashington (AFP) Feb 26, 2024 An American lunar lander that tipped over during touchdown has sent back its first images from the farthest south any vessel has ever landed on the Moon. ... more 
Three years later, search for life on Mars continuesCincinnati OH (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 In the three years since NASA's Perseverance rover touched down on Mars, the NASA science team has made the daily task of investigating the red planet seem almost mundane. The rover and its he ... more  
NASA's New Horizons Detects Dusty Hints of Extended Kuiper BeltLaurel MD (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 Speeding through the outer edges of the Kuiper Belt, almost 60 times farther from the Sun than Earth, the New Horizons Venetia Burney Student Dust Counter (SDC) instrument is detecting higher than e ... more 
New moons of Uranus and Neptune announcedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 The Solar System has some new lunar members-the first new moon of Uranus discovered in more than 20 years, and likely the smallest, as well as two new moons of Neptune, one of which is the faintest ... more |
  Experimental orbital services vehicle Optimus set for launch 
US and Allies strengthen space defense capabilities in the Indo-PacificLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 In a demonstration of international collaboration, Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, Commander of U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific, recently emphasized the critical role of space operations in maintaining ... more |
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NASA's X-59 Aircraft Aims for Supersonic Speed with Minimal Noise ImpactLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 NASA's groundbreaking X-59 experimental aircraft, designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while producing a significantly quieter sonic boom, is inching closer to its ambitious goal, thanks t ... more  
Multi-Orbit Strategy Takes Flight as Avanti and Telesat Sign Groundbreaking MOULondon, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 In a significant stride toward revolutionizing global broadband connectivity, Avanti Communications has announced a strategic partnership with Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), a leading name in satel ... more 
From City Streets to Remote Peaks: Thuraya's SKYPHONE Promises Global ConnectivityAbu Dhabi UAE (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 Thuraya Telecommunications Company has introduced at Mobile World Congress 2024 the SKYPHONE by Thuraya. This innovative device is heralded as the world's most powerful consumer smartphone, offering ... more 
New realistic computer model will help robots collect Moon dustBristol UK (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 The tool, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, could be used to train astronauts ahead of Lunar missions. Working with their indu ... more |
Little Groundwater Recharge in Ancient Mars Aquifer, According to New ModelsAustin TX (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 Mars was once a wet world. The geological record of the Red Planet shows evidence for water flowing on the surface - from river deltas to valleys carved by massive flash floods. But a new stud ... more 
Japan Moon lander revives after lunar nightTokyo (AFP) Feb 26, 2024 Japan's Moon lander has produced another surprise by waking up after the two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said Monday. ... more 
US spaceship lying sideways after dramatic Moon touchdownWashington (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. ... more 
Long March 5 deploys Communication Technology Demonstrator 11 satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 China's latest space mission has successfully placed an experimental telecommunications satellite into orbit, utilizing the Long March 5 carrier rocket. This initiative, orchestrated by the China Ae ... more |
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Chang'e Lunar missions to benefit from new relay satellite launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced the arrival of the Long March 8 carrier rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan province. Tasked with launching the Queqiao 2 rela ... more 
Emirates mission to the asteroid belt complets PDRAbu Dhabi UAE (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 The United Arab Emirates Space Agency has successfully completed the critical preliminary design review (CDR) for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). This important milestone, achieved ... more 
International Crew Prepares for Launch to ISS Aboard SpaceX's Crew DragonSpace Coast FL (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 Three NASA astronauts and one Roscosmos cosmonaut have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center to prepare for a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for launch on Fr ... more  
Ariane 6 readies for summer launch after eco-efficient transport to Europe's SpaceportParis, France (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 The Ariane 6 rocket components have arrived at the port of Pariacabo in Kourou, French Guiana, signaling a key phase in the preparation for its launch this summer. This event marks a significant ste ... more |
UK Space Industry to tackle skills shortage and defence roles at Space-Comm ExpoLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 Scheduled for 6-7 March 2024, Space-Comm Expo aims to enhance discussions within the UK's commercial and defence space sectors, providing a networking and collaboration platform. Following an indust ... more 
Terran Orbital's Nanosatellite Surpasses 450 Days in Lunar Service for NASALos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a leader in small satellite technology, has achieved a significant milestone with its 12U nanosatellite, which has now exceeded 450 days in orbit around the ... more 
Blue Origin prepares New Glenn for maiden launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 Blue Origin marked a significant milestone in its space exploration endeavors with the first rollout and vertical positioning of its New Glenn rocket at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36). This event unveils ... more
Biden hails US lunar landing as space milestoneWashington (AFP) Feb 24, 2024 President Joe Biden on Saturday hailed the landing of a US spacecraft on the Moon as a historic achievement in space research led by the United States. ... more |
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Axiom Space and UK Space Agency seek innovative projects for upcoming missionLondon, 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 
Trinity Capital commits $120 million in equipment financing to Rocket LabLos 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 
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 
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 |
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