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  Washington DC (UPI) Mar 5, 2024 A SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station early Tuesday, more than 24 hours after it launched from the Florida coast with three American astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut onboard. The spacecraft docked with ISS' forward-facing Harmony module at 2:28 a.m. EST. The opening of the vehicle's hatch is expected to take less than two hours after docking, allowing for several procedures, including the pressurization of the vestibule and checking for leak ... read more |
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Shenzhou 17 astronauts complete China's first in-space repair jobSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 In a significant milestone for China's space exploration efforts, the Shenzhou XVII mission astronauts conducted a critical repair operation during their second spacewalk at the Tiangong space stati ... more  
Optimus satellite launch marks a new era for Australia and satellite servicingSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 Space Machines Company announced the successful launch of Optimus, Australia's most significant private satellite to date, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Califor ... more 
Australia's first orbital launch facility license awarded to Bowen SpaceportSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 Australia is poised to make a giant leap in its space exploration and commercialization efforts with the green light for its first orbital launch site, the Bowen Orbital Spaceport, located in Queens ... more  
Study determines the original orientations of rocks drilled on MarsBoston MA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 As it trundles around an ancient lakebed on Mars, NASA's Perseverance rover is assembling a one-of-a-kind rock collection. The car-sized explorer is methodically drilling into the Red Planet's surfa ... more |
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  NASA's Juno Mission Measures Oxygen Production at Europa 
Solved at Pitt: What are Saturn's rings made of?Philadelphia PA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 On a given night, the Allegheny Observatory might be hosting an open house, a lecture given by astronomy experts, educational programs for kids or tours set aside specifically for teachers and their ... more |
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PYXIS satellite set to enhance satellite technologyTokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 Axelspace Corporation, a Tokyo-based leader in the microsatellite sector, has announced the scheduled launch of its latest demonstration satellite, PYXIS. The launch is set to take place on March 4, ... more  
JWST images dispersing gas in a planet-forming disk for first timeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 An international team of astronomers, led by Naman Bajaj from the University of Arizona, has utilized the unparalleled capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to provide new insights i ... more 
Bayesian network analysis sheds light on sci-fi and real-world exoplanet representationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 A team from the St Andrews Centre for Exoplanet Science and the Space Research Institute (IWF) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences has utilized Bayesian network analysis to quantitatively examine th ... more  
Multiple Spacecraft Tell the Story of One Giant Solar StormGreenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 April 17, 2021, was a day like any other day on the Sun, until a brilliant flash erupted and an enormous cloud of solar material billowed away from our star. Such outbursts from the Sun are not unus ... more |
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Iridium to Boost Secure Global Navigation with Satelles AcquisitionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a global provider of satellite voice and data communication, disclosed its agreement to acquire Satelles, Inc., a company at the forefront of satellite-ba ... more |
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SpaceX launches new crew to ISSKennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) March 4, 2024 Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut blasted off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station. ... more  
Japan Moon lander put to sleep after surviving lunar nightTokyo (AFP) March 2, 2024 Japan's Moon lander has been put back to sleep after it surprisingly survived the freezing, two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said, with another operation attempt scheduled for later this month. ... more 
Could fiber optic cable help scientists probe the deep layers of the moon?Albany NY (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 An increasing number of seismologists are using fiber optic cables to detect seismic waves on Earth-but how would this technology fare on the Moon, and what would it tell us about the deep layers of ... more 
NASA largely satisfied with Intuitive Machines lunar deliveries despite 'challenges'Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 In a significant milestone for lunar exploration, NASA has once again left its mark on the Moon, facilitated by the historic landing of Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, Odysseus. This event, occur ... more |
 
The Rosetta odyssey: first ever comet-chaserParis, France (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 Two decades ago, on March 2, 2004, the European Space Agency's (ESA) Rosetta spacecraft embarked on an audacious journey that would push the boundaries of human knowledge and technology. Launched ab ... more 
Sidus Space Sets Public Offering PriceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 Sidus Space, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIDU), a Space and Data-as-a-Service company, has announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 1,321,000 Class A common stock shares. Each share is priced ... more
Tiangong Space Station's Solar Wings Restored After Spacewalk Repair by Shenzhou XVII TeamSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 The crew of Shenzhou XVII has marked a significant milestone in the history of China's manned space exploration by successfully completing their second spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station. ... more  
Top 5: Space for your healthParis (ESA) Mar 04, 2024 Space has led to technological innovations with wide-ranging applications in healthcare. Beyond consumer gadgets, such as wireless headsets and scratch-resistant lenses, space exploration is a catal ... more |
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Lights out for wonky US lunar lander, for nowWashington (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. ... more 
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 
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 |
James Webb Telescope Unveils Role of Massive Stars in Planet FormationParis, France (SPX) Mar 01, 2024 Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have shed new light on the complex interplay between massive stars and the formation of planetary systems, offering groundbreaking insi ... more
Sidus Space to Enhance Capital through Public Offering of Class A Shares and WarrantsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 01, 2024 Sidus Space, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIDU), a company known for its innovations in the space sector, has officially announced its intention to conduct a public offering of its Class A common stock. The offeri ... more 
Ice shell thickness reveals water temp on ocean worldsIthica NY (SPX) Mar 01, 2024 Decades before any probe dips a toe - and thermometer - into the waters of distant ocean worlds, Cornell astrobiologists have devised a novel way to determine ocean temperatures based on the thickne ... more 
In The Presence Of Royalty: Sols 4112-4113Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 01, 2024 Earth planning date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024: Over the weekend Curiosity successfully drilled into 'Mineral King!' The drilling stopped a little short of the target depth, however we think ther ... more |
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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 
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 |
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