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  Washington (AFP) March 1, 2024 An uncrewed American lander that became the first private spaceship on the Moon sent its final image Thursday before its power banks depleted, the company that built it said. Houston-based Intuitive Machines posted a picture that was captured by Odysseus on February 22, the day it touched down near the south pole. But the image was only received Thursday. The company shared earlier that a wonky landing had left the vessel's antennas misaligned and unable to transmit at an optimal rate. The ... read more |
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To the Moon and back: NASA's Artemis II crew rehearses splashdownSan Diego (AFP) Feb 29, 2024 Their mission around the Moon is not expected until September 2025 at the earliest, but the four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission are already preparing for their splashdown return. ... more 
China Reports Progress on Manned Lunar Program with Development of Key TechnologiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 01, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) recently provided an update on China's ongoing manned lunar exploration efforts, indicating steady progress toward achieving a manned moon landing before 2030. T ... more  
SSSIF 2024 draws record attendance as Europe's 'New Space' sector grows rapidlyMalaga, Spain (SPX) Mar 01, 2024 The 5th edition of the Small Satellites and Services International Forum (SSSIF), held in Malaga, has marked a significant milestone in the 'New Space' industry, drawing an unprecedented number of o ... more 
NASA Challenges Students to Innovate with Inflatable Technologies for Lunar MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 01, 2024 This year marks a significant milestone for several college and university teams as they embark on a journey to explore, design, and demonstrate innovative inflatable systems tailored for future lun ... more |
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  In The Presence Of Royalty: Sols 4112-4113 
Depositional Processes of the Margin UnitPasadena CA (JPL) Mar 01, 2024 There has been much discussion and interest regarding the origin of the Margin unit. The Margin unit has gained interest due to the presence of carbonates and its implications for the paleoenvironme ... more |
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Bunsen Peak Piques InterestPasadena CA (JPL) Mar 01, 2024 Perseverance has continued its traverse west through the Margin unit. As the rover drives, images and data are obtained using instruments such as Mastcam-Z, Navcam, and SuperCam to track any changes ... more  
Iran launches imaging satellite through RussiaTehran (AFP) Feb 29, 2024 Russia on Thursday put into orbit an Iranian remote sensing and imaging satellite, state media said in Tehran, drawing condemnation from the United States. ... more  
Astronomers reveal a new link between water and planet formationManchester UK (SPX) Mar 01, 2024 Researchers have found water vapour in the disc around a young star exactly where planets may be forming. Water is a key ingredient for life on Earth and is also thought to play a significant ... more  
Astronomers discover heavy elements after bright gamma-ray burst from neutron star mergerClemson SC (SPX) Mar 01, 2024 An international team of astronomers - including Clemson University astrophysicist Dieter Hartmann - obtained observational evidence for the creation of rare heavy elements in the aftermath of a cat ... more |
  Lockheed Martin advances in missile defense with key acquisition milestone 
Launch of final satellite in current NOAA GOES series delayed due to testing issuesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 In a recent announcement, NASA and SpaceX have set a new launch window for the highly anticipated GOES-U satellite, the fourth and final installment in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr ... more |
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As mission ends, US lunar lander could still 'wake' back upWashington (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. ... more  
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 |
US and Australia signs Space Technology Safeguards AgreementAdelaide, Australia (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 In a significant development for the global space industry, Australia and the United States have formalized a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), marking a pivotal moment for both nations' space ... more  
Antaris Teams Up with Almagest and XDLINX for E-band satcomsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 In a groundbreaking development poised to redefine the landscape of satellite communications, Antaris, a front-runner in software platforms for space missions, has joined forces with the US-based Al ... more 
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 
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 |
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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  
Gaps preventing accurate predictions of solar flare impacts on EarthAnn Arbor MI (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 The recent spike of activity from the sun occurred during what NASA has dubbed the Heliophysics Big Year-a celebration of solar science centered on the April 8 total eclipse, the last that will be v ... more 
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 |
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 |
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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 
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 |
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