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  Washington (AFP) Feb 29, 2024 The US spacecraft that touched down on the Moon last week and is currently running on solar power will soon be "put to sleep" once lunar night kicks in, mission officials said Wednesday. But while the mission that saw the first ever Moon landing by a private company is coming to an end, Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus told reporters that there are hopes to "wake it up" in about three weeks, when the Sun is out again. The historic mission has been hailed as a success by Intuitive Machines an ... read more |
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MAPHEUS 14 high-altitude research rocket takes flightKoeln, Germany (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 On 27 February 2024 at 8:27 CET the MAPHEUS 14 high-altitude research rocket, operated by the German Aerospace Center, successfully launched from the Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden. The hi ... more 
NASA and SpaceX complete docking system tests for Lunar Starship LanderLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 In a pivotal advancement for lunar exploration, NASA and SpaceX have recently concluded qualification testing for a docking system integral to the Artemis campaign's success. This campaign aims to l ... more  
Study reveals potential for life's building blocks from Mars' ancient atmosphereSendai, Japan (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 In a groundbreaking study that could redefine our understanding of life's potential on ancient Mars, scientists from Tohoku University have unveiled research indicating that organic materials discov ... more  
China opens first simulated environment for space researchSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 In an impressive stride toward advancing its space research capabilities, China has unveiled its first Space Environment Simulation and Research Infrastructure (SESRI) facility, marking a significan ... more |
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Webb Telescope reveals central role of low-mass galaxies in reionization of UniverseBeer-Sheva, Israel (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), developed by NASA and ESA, has just obtained the first spectra of very low-mass galaxies less than a billion years after the Big Bang. A technological feat mad ... more |
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Listen to the Universe: New NASA Sonifications and DocumentaryWashington DC (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 Three new sonifications of images from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes have been released in conjunction with a new documentary about the project that makes its debut on the NA ... more  
Hold on to your atmospheres: how planet size affects atmospheric escapeWashington DC (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 Which planets are most likely to lose their atmospheres? New research finds a surprising relationship between planet size and atmospheric escape and suggests that the smallest planets aren't losing ... more 
Cosmic lighthouses that cleared primordial fog identified with JWSTUniversity Park PA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 Scientists working with data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have obtained the first full spectra of some of the earliest starlight in the universe. The images provide the clearest pic ... more 
Penn State scientists say dwarf galaxies were among earliest universe starlightWashington DC (UPI) Feb 28, 2024 Penn State University researchers said in a study Wednesday that working with the James Webb Space Telescope they found the first full spectra of tiny galaxies, revealing some of the earliest starlight in the universe. ... more |
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ILOA receives first lunar surface and descent images from ILO-XKamuela HI (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA Hawai'i) is not just over the Moon, but ON THE MOON, having had its precursor ILO-X instruments land and operate from the lunar surface aboard the I ... more |
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Russian nuclear weapons in space could ignite an arms raceSan Diego CA (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 Fresh U.S. intelligence circulating in Congress reportedly indicates that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon in space with a nuclear component. News reports speculating about what t ... more 
HyImpulse readies SR75 rocket for historic maiden launch in AustraliaSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 HyImpulse, a Germa-based rocket developer, is finalizing preparations for the maiden flight of its SR75 rocket, slated for late April to early May 2024 from the Koonibba Test Range in southern Austr ... more  
Modi says India's first astronauts will inspire nationNew Delhi (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday toasted the four astronauts preparing for the nation's first crewed orbital mission, saying the latest advance in spacefaring would inspire the next generation. ... more 
Korea simulates Moon's electrostatic surface conditions on EarthSeoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 In a groundbreaking effort to simulate the Moon's unique surface environment, the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has succe ... more |
Odysseus moon lander mission cut short after botched landingWashington DC (UPI) Feb 27, 2024 The historic Odysseus moon landing mission was cut short Tuesday as flight controllers expected to lose contact with the private spacecraft after it toppled over during last week's botched landing. ... more 
US Moon lander's battery likely has hours left: companyWashington (AFP) Feb 27, 2024 An American lunar lander that tipped over during its historic touchdown last week likely only has hours left until its battery runs out, the private company operating it said Tuesday. ... more 
CUTE's groundbreaking design paves the way for future small-scale space missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 NASA's innovative approach to studying the atmospheres of distant worlds has taken a significant leap forward with the Colorado Ultraviolet Transit Experiment (CUTE) mission. Since its launch in Sep ... more 
Earth as a test objectZurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 Life is indeed possible on Earth. This has been demonstrated in a study conducted by the Institute of Particle Physics and Astrophysics at ETH Zurich. Of course, the researchers' intention wasn't to ... more |
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Axion stars: A potential key to solving the cosmic dark matter mysteryLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 In a significant advancement in astrophysics, a team of physicists from King's College London has introduced a groundbreaking approach to demystify dark matter, potentially bringing us closer to und ... more 
Have We Found a Direct Descendant of the First Stars?Washington DC (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 The star J1010+2358 may have descended from just one of the first stars, which would make it a powerful probe of the elusive first generation of stars. However, new research finds that its propertie ... more  
Turkcell Partners with Lynk for Satellite-Direct Mobile Services in TurkiyeLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 Lynk Global, Inc. (Lynk), the world leader in satellite-direct-to-mobile-phone technology, has partnered with Turkcell (NYSE: TKC), Turkiye's premier mobile operator, to initiate Sat2Phone services ... more 
Virgin Voyages Sets Sail with the Fastest Internet at SeaLuxembourg (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 In a groundbreaking move for maritime connectivity, Virgin Voyages has announced its partnership with satellite communications giants SES and Starlink to offer the fastest internet service at sea. T ... more |
 
Luxembourg DoD Partners with SES and HITEC to Augment SATCOM Ground InfrastructureLuxembourg (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence (DoD) procured two ground stations following a competitive call for tender to enable the Luxembourg Army to improve its resilience by accessing secure satellite ... 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 
Under pressure - space exploration in our timeZurich, 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 s ... 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  
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 
NASA's Planetary Radar Images Slowly Spinning AsteroidPasadena CA (JPL) Feb 27, 2024 On Feb. 2, a large asteroid safely drifted past Earth at a distance of about 1.8 million miles (2.9 million kilometers, or 7 0.5 times the distance between Earth and the Moon). There was no risk of ... more |
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