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  Washington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2024 SpaceX on Saturday launched a Falcon9 rocket supporting the Eutelstat 36D mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket took off at 5:52 p.m. EST, right at the open of a two-hour time window SpaceX had previously given for launch. The payload is a Eutelsat 36D geostationary telecommunications satellite, which is designed to provide TV broadcasting and government services to customers in Africa, Europe and parts of Asia. About three minutes into launch, Falcon 9 sepa ... read more |
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Mars Express achieves 25,000 orbitsParis, France (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 Celebrating a significant milestone, ESA's Mars Express has completed its 25,000th orbit around Mars, capturing yet another breathtaking view of the Red Planet to commemorate this achievement. The l ... more 
Technical setback delays launch of final Delta IV HeavySpace Coast FL (SPX) Mar 29, 2024 Launch of the final Delta IV Heavy has been delayed until further notice. An issue with a liquid pump in the gaseous nitrogen pipeline, crucial for providing pneumatic pressure to the launch vehicle ... more 
Orbex patents Reusable Rocket Technology dubbed 'Petal Fold'London, UK (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 Orbex has achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of space technology by securing a patent for its innovative REFLIGHT reusable rocket technology. The European Patent Office and the Unit ... more 
China advances space capabilities with latest multirole satellite launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 In a significant advancement of China's space endeavors, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) successfully launched the Yunhai 3B satellite into orbit using the Long March 6 ... more |
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  New study reveals potential "ice bombs" among Kuiper Belt Objects  
Webb opens new chapter in search for forming planetsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 In a pioneering effort to uncover the mysteries of planet formation, astronomers have directed the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) advanced capabilities toward protoplanetary disks, the birthpla ... more |
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Long-Period Oscillations of Sun offer new insightsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 The mystery of the Sun's differential rotation, characterized by varying rotational speeds at different latitudes, has long been a subject of scientific curiosity. At the poles, a rotation cycle is ... more  
Scientists propose a new way to search for dark matterStanford CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 Ever since its discovery, dark matter has remained invisible to scientists, despite the launch of multiple ultra-sensitive particle detector experiments around the world over several decades. ... more 
Stardust analysis reveals secrets beyond SolSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 A team led by Curtin University researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying a rare dust particle within an ancient meteorite that originates from a star beyond our Solar System. Thi ... more 
What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?Washington (AFP) Mar 28, 2024 When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors - and even possible effects on humans. ... more |
  Aerospacelab and Xona Unite to Transform Satellite Navigation  
Japan Moon probe survives second lunar nightTokyo (AFP) Mar 28, 2024 Japan's Moon lander woke up after unexpectedly surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday. ... more |
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Europe space telescope's sight restored after de-icing procedureParis (AFP) Mar 26, 2024 The vision of the Euclid space telescope has been restored following a delicate operation that successfully melted a thin layer of ice that had been clouding its sight, the European Space Agency announced on Tuesday. ... more 
Ariane 6's Maiden Voyage Marks a New Era for European Space Missions with YPSat OnboardParis, France (ESA) Mar 27, 2024 Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back a ... more 
Astronomers Uncover the Legacy of a 12th Century Supernova with Multi-Telescope ObservationsParis, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In 1181, observers from different parts of the world were captivated by the appearance of a new 'star' in the constellation Cassiopeia, an event now identified as a rare supernova explosion. Visible ... more 
ESA's SMOS and Swarm Satellites Uncover the Magnitude of a Solar Storm's Impact on EarthParis, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 Over the recent weekend, a significant celestial event unfolded as the Sun unleashed an extraordinary amount of electromagnetic radiation towards Earth. This solar activity not only produced the awe ... more |
NASA Embarks on a New Lunar Science Era with Artemis III Mission InstrumentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 NASA has announced the selection of three pioneering scientific instruments for the Artemis III mission, marking a significant step towards advancing lunar exploration and research. These instrument ... more
Scrubbed: End of an Era: Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Carries NROL-70 on Historic MissionSpace Coast FL (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 The last mission of the venerable Delta IV Heavy rocket, marked by the launch of the NROL-70 security payload, is scheduled for March 28, 2024, at 1:40 PM EDT from SLC 37, Cape Canaveral Space Force ... more 
ESA targets Enceladus in ambitious mission to SaturnParis, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled plans for an ambitious mission to explore Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons, as part of its Voyage 2050 program. This initiative, which follows in the foo ... more  
Space Study Sheds Light on Human Perception and Safety in Zero GravityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 A study by York University reveals astronauts' remarkable skill in orienting themselves and estimating distances in the absence of gravity. The research, a collaborative effort with the Canadi ... more |
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Ariane 6 Nears Maiden Flight: Twin Cores Assembled at European SpaceportParis, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 ArianeGroup is in the process of assembling the central core for the inaugural Ariane 6 launch, marking a significant milestone in the launcher's development. The operation, taking place at the Laun ... more 
Bipartisan Congressional call to ensure Mars Sample Return a successLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 A unified bipartisan effort led by Representatives Mike Garcia (CA-27), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Adam Schiff (CA-30) has emerged, with a strongly worded letter to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson demandi ... more  
Dedicated Satellite Set to Broaden Internet Access in ArgentinaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 Astranis and Orbith Partner to Launch Dedicated Satellite for Argentina Astranis, in collaboration with Orbith, a Latin American Internet Service Provider, has announced a partnership to launc ... more 
ASU student team's design selected as finalist for 2024 NASA-sponsored BIG Idea ChallengeTempe AZ (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 Arizona State University's Luminosity Lab student team was recently selected as a finalist in NASA's Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing (BIG) Idea Challenge. The group is one of six teams s ... more |
CADRE Rovers Complete Crucial Testing Phase Ahead of Lunar MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In a significant advancement for autonomous space exploration, NASA's Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration (CADRE) program has successfully completed a critical series of tests wit ... more 
European Scientists Unveil Detailed Mars Map Ahead of Rosalind Franklin Rover MissionParis, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 In a major effort, European researchers have completed the most comprehensive geological survey of Mars' Oxia Planum, the designated landing site for the European Space Agency's (ESA) ambitious Rosa ... more 
Queqiao-2 achieves lunar orbit, advancing China's growing moon programSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced the successful entry of the Queqiao-2 relay satellite into its circumlunar orbit following a critical near-moon braking maneuver early Monday ... more  
NanoAvionics Partners with Neuraspace for Advanced Space Traffic Management SolutionsMadrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 Neuraspace, a trailblazer in space traffic management solutions utilizing artificial intelligence, has partnered with satellite manufacturer NanoAvionics to integrate its state-of-the-art system int ... more |
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Advanced robots perceived as more blameworthy for civilian casualtiesColchester UK (SPX) Mar 18, 2024 A recent study conducted by the University of Essex has unveiled a noteworthy tendency to attribute greater blame to advanced robots for civilian casualties in comparison to their less sophisticated ... more 
High School Teams Shine in NASA-JPL Supported Robotics ShowdownLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 Forty-four high school teams showcased their engineering prowess at the FIRST Robotics Los Angeles regional competition, where hand-crafted robots competed in a spirited showdown. Over the wee ... more
Japan attempts to revive Moon lander after second lunar nightTokyo (AFP) Mar 26, 2024 Japan's space agency said on Tuesday it will try to revive its Moon lander after a second frigid, two-week lunar night, following a surprising awakening last month. ... more 
Advanced Space Revolutionizes Moon Navigation with AI-Powered CAPSTONE ExperimentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 Advanced Space, LLC has successfully deploying machine learning tools for space navigation technology in cislunar space. The CAPSTONE spacecraft embarked on pioneering software tests, establishing a ... more |
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