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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 A team of astronomers has pinpointed the largest stellar black hole discovered in the Milky Way, utilizing data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission. This newly identified black hole, exerting a unique 'wobbling' effect on its companion star, was initially detected through this anomalous motion. Verification efforts included observations from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) and other terrestrial telescopes, confirming the black hole's mass at a substantial 3 ... read more |
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Aerojet Rocketdyne advances space maneuver with new propulsion techLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 From the early days of space exploration, objects in orbit have followed the predictable trajectories described by Johannes Kepler's laws. These paths, while historically reliable, no longer meet th ... more 
Flight Works creates modular propulsion system for AFRL with $5.7M contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 Flight Works has entered into a $5.7 million contract with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop a green, refuelable propulsion unit known as the Propulsion Unit with Modular Applications (PU ... more  
Precision in space: L3Harris boosts avionics for next-gen launch vehiclesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 Rising mission demands necessitate high-performance, cost-effective, and technologically sophisticated solutions with a track record of reliability. L3Harris's comprehensive avionics suite includes ... more 
UK Space Agency supports Rolls-Royce and BWX Technologies in developing space reactorsLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Rolls-Royce today secured Phase 2 funding from the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund (IBF), which promotes strategic research partnerships between the UK space sector and emerging space ... more |
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  NASA's New Satellite Unveils First Data on Ocean Health and Climate Change 
SSTL to lead AquaWatch-AUK under UK-Australia space collaborationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has been chosen by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and Australian Space Agency (ASA) to spearhead AquaWatch-AUK, a collaborative water-focused space initiative. ... more |
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RTX Satellite Launch Aids in Global Methane Emission Reduction EffortsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024 Blue Canyon Technologies, a subsidiary of RTX and small satellite manufacturer, recently announced the successful deployment of the MethaneSAT satellite. This initiative marks the first instance a s ... more  
Juice mission successfully tests Callisto flyby simulationParis, France (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 In preparation for a critical mission maneuver in 2031, ESA's Juice spacecraft recently completed a simulated flyby of Jupiter's moon Callisto at the ESOC mission operations center in Germany. This ... more 
Assessing the ages of moons from impact cratersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 Our solar system's giant planets-Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune-are surrounded by nearly 300 moons. Researchers utilize crater analysis to deduce the ages and origins of these celestial bodies ... more 
NASA unveils probe bound for Jupiter's possibly life-sustaining moonPasadena, United States (AFP) April 12, 2024 US space scientists on Thursday unveiled the interplanetary probe NASA plans to send to one of Jupiter's icy moons as part of humanity's hunt for extra-terrestrial life. ... more |
  Digital telescope project at Warwick secures grant for advanced sky monitoring  
Revising satellite reentry design to mitigate orbital debris risksBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 In a controlled environment at the University of Stuttgart's High Enthalpy Flow Diagnostics Group (HEFDiG), a significant experiment is taking place. A reaction wheel, critical for adjusting a satel ... more |
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BepiColombo mission detects escaping gases in Venus's magnetosphereParis, France (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission has provided new insights into the atmospheric dynamics of Venus, showing how carbon and oxygen escape from the upper atmosphere. During its journey, the spacecraft ... more 
Massive star collapse confirmed as source of history's brightest gamma-ray burstLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 In a landmark observation, an international consortium of astrophysicists, led by experts at Northwestern University, documented the most intense gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded in October 2022, ... more  
Aicox renews agreement with Ovzon for satellite communication servicesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 Ovzon has secured a renewal order from Aicox Solutions, its Spanish partner, for the provision of SATCOM-as-a-Service. The extension, lasting six months, is scheduled for the first half of 2024. ... more  
Astronaut fitness regimes critical in Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 With China's ambitious plans to expand its space missions, the health of astronauts during prolonged spaceflights has become a vital concern. The state-of-the-art equipment aboard the Tiangong Space ... more |
Vertical Future to develop crop-growing systems with UK Space Agency fundingLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Vertical Future, a specialist in vertical farming technology and production based in the UK, has been awarded a new grant of GBP 1.5 million to undertake the second phase of the "Autonomous Agricult ... more 
Max Space unveils new expandable space habitatsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 During the 39th Space Symposium, Max Space, a pioneering space company, showcased its innovative expandable habitat technology. This technology is distinguished by its ability to scale indefinitely ... more 
Reusable rocket engine completes major test in ChinaSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 In a significant advance for China's space capabilities, a new reusable rocket engine has passed a critical test, marking a key milestone in the country's efforts to develop reusable launch vehicles ... more  
NASA gears up for another Mars simulation missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 In an effort to further humanity's journey to Mars, NASA has carefully selected a diverse group of four volunteers to undergo an intensive 45-day simulated mission to the Red Planet. This simulation ... more |
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NASA Aims for Cost-Effective Mars Sample Return by 2030sLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced new strategies for the Mars Sample Return program, highlighting the agency's initiative to incorporate innovative designs to ensure the successful return of ... more  
Lunar i-hab mockup completes acceptance review at Thales Alenia SpaceParis, France (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 The European Space Agency's Lunar I-Hab initiative has achieved a significant milestone at the Thales Alenia Space facility in Turin with the completion of the Acceptance Review of the mockup, deliv ... more 
Tiandu satellites enhance Earth-Moon communication with successful transmission testsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 China's Tiandu 1 and Tiandu 2 satellites have recently completed critical experiments focused on Earth-Moon transmission and routing. This development was reported by China's Science and Technology ... more 
Pluto's heart-shaped feature explained by international research teamBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 An international team led by the University of Bern and the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS has uncovered the origin of Pluto's distinctive heart-shaped surface feature, Spu ... more |
Exploring the expansion of the universe using the Gruneisen parameterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 For nearly a century, the idea that the Universe is expanding has captivated scientists and the public alike. Originating from Georges Lemaitre's 1927 theory and substantiated by Edwin Hubble's obse ... more  
Orbital changes suggest recent formation of underground ocean on Saturn's MimasLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Recent studies suggest that Mimas, one of Saturn's moons, has developed a substantial underground ocean due to a decrease in its orbital eccentricity, leading to the melting and thinning of its icy ... more  
Aegis Aerospace completes key acquisition of ProXopS assetsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Aegis Aerospace, Inc. has reported its acquisition of significant assets from ProXopS LLC, a Houston-based engineering services company. Included in the acquisition are subcontracts with Jacob ... more 
Firefly Aerospace collaborates with Klepsydra Technologies for space-based edge computingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a comprehensive space transportation provider, has entered into a collaboration to deploy the Klepsydra Artificial Intelligence (AI) application aboard Firefly's Elytra vehi ... more |
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Aerospacelab's satellites begin operations following successful launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Aerospacelab has successfully activated its recently launched satellites and is now processing data from its Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite. This VHR satellite is engineered to capture detaile ... more  
Kendall emphasizes space as a key security domain amid budget constraintsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall highlighted the critical role of space in national security at the Space Symposium on April 10, stressing the need for the U.S. to maintain its leadership de ... more 
Navigating the New Frontier: The Space Economy and Its Global ImplicationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 The World Economic Forum's recent report, "Space: The $1.8 Trillion Opportunity for Global Economic Growth," offers an in-depth analysis of the potential economic impact of the space industry by 203 ... more 
Emerging Markets in the Space Economy: Opportunities Beyond the WestSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 The space industry, once dominated by Western nations, is witnessing a significant shift as emerging markets invest heavily in developing their space capabilities. This expansion is not only redefin ... more |
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