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  Paris, France (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 On April 24, automated guided vehicles moved the Ariane 6 central core, which includes the main and upper stages, at a speed of 3 km/h from the launcher assembly building to the launch pad 800 meters away. The central core's placement on the launch pad involved coordinated actions using two AGVs and a crane equipped with a lifting beam. This allowed for the upright positioning of the central core onto the Ariane 6 launch table. On April 25 and 26, the launcher's two boosters were transported ... read more |
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Free-Flying Robots in Space: How Real-Life Droids Test New TechLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024 Navigating the great unknown of space requires innovative tools, like the Multi-Resolution Scanner (MRS), a novel 3D mapping technology developed under the auspices of the International Space Statio ... more 
Identification of noise sources during launch using phased array microphone systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Every part of a launch vehicle, launch pad, and ground operation equipment is subjected to the high acoustic load generated during lift-off. Therefore, many extreme measures are taken to try to supp ... more 
NASA and Industry Partners Enhance Space Station Missions with Crew and Cargo DeliveriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 NASA collaborates with commercial entities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation of cargo and crew to and from the International Space Station. Serving as a hub for extensive m ... more 
Refining space mission interoperability: NASA unveils new trajectory sharing strategyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 NASA's Engineering and Safety Center has introduced a new approach, dubbed Trajectory Reverse Engineering (TRE), for transferring spacecraft trajectories between flight mechanics tools. This m ... more |
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  Hughes launches new manufacturing hub and private 5G center in Maryland  
Enhanced gravitational wave detection accelerates neutron star and black hole researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 A recent collaboration led by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering and an international team has developed new technology to improve gravitational wave detectio ... more |
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China's Shenzhou-18 mission docks with space station: XinhuaJiuquan, China (AFP) April 25, 2024 A spaceship carrying three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-18 mission safely docked at Tiangong space station Friday, state-run media reported, the latest step in Beijing's space programme that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. ... more 
NASA and Boeing Prepare for Historic Starliner LaunchSpace Coast FL (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, both retired U.S. Navy captains, arrived at Kennedy Space Center's Launch and Landing Facility in Florida on April 25. They traveled from Ellington F ... more 
Private firm advances with new liquid-fuel rocket developmentSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Orienspace, renowned for producing the world's mightiest solid-propellant carrier rocket, is now embarking on the development of a new liquid-fuel rocket, as revealed by the chief designer of the up ... more 
SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by Civil Aviation AuthorityLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted a range control licence by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to enable the company to provide a number of safety critical services before and during launch. T ... more |
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Hera mission plans Mars flyby en route to asteroid studyParis, France (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 ESA's Hera mission, aimed at planetary defense, will utilize a Mars flyby in March next year to gain velocity as it heads towards the Didymos binary asteroid system. During this maneuver, Hera will ... more |
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Exploring the 'electron universe': New paths in quantum geometry manipulationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 Researchers at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have made significant progress in understanding and manipulating the quantum metric-a geometric description of electronic states i ... more  
NASA's Optical Comms Demo Achieves Data Transmission Over 140 Million MilesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology aboard the Psyche spacecraft has successfully transmitted engineering data from beyond 140 million miles away, showcasing its capacity for ... more  
Lastest satellite advances China's remote-sensing capabilitiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC), a prominent player in the nation's space industry, has announced plans to deploy the initial satellite of an extensive remote-sensing network withi ... more  
Lynred secures contract for Sentinel-2 NG mission's advanced infrared detectorParis, France (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Lynred, recognized globally for its high-quality infrared detectors for aerospace, defense, and commercial use, has been selected through an open bidding process to develop a new multispectral infra ... more |
Mapping plant traits from space: HKU team integrates field and satellite data for ecosystem analysisSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 A promising development in ecosystem monitoring has been achieved by Professor Jin Wu and his team at the University of Hong Kong's School of Biological Sciences. Their study, detailed in Remote Sen ... more 
Satellogic partners with O.N.E. Amazon to develop the Internet of ForestsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), known for its high-resolution Earth Observation (EO) capabilities, has announced a partnership with O.N.E. Amazon aimed at environm ... more  
NASA and FAA Unite to Advance Wildland Fire Management TechnologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 NASA has teamed up with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to form a research transition team dedicated to advancing wildland fire management technologies. This collaboration is responding to ... more  
Enhancing fusion reactor control through combined plasma management techniquesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) are advancing fusion technology by integrating two established plasma control methods-electron cyclotron cur ... more |
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China outlines objectives for Shenzhou XVIII space missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 China's Shenzhou-18 mission, set for a six-month duration at the national space station, will include a series of in-orbit scientific tests and applications, alongside multiple spacewalks, as detail ... more 
Scientific projects on China's space station yield significant resultsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has completed over 130 scientific research and application projects aboard its space station, reporting significant advancements, according to a recent press con ... more 
Exploring legalities in the cosmos: University of Arizona launches space law courseTucson AZ (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 As space exploration intensifies with more satellites and space missions, the University of Arizona is introducing a new course to educate on space law and policy. This course, offered jointly by th ... more  
SwRI experiments during total eclipse reveal new aspects of the solar coronaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse cast a shadow from Texas to Maine, and the Southwest Research Institute led two major experiments to gather unique solar data from this event. The first, the ... more |
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NASA astronauts begin quarantine ahead of Starliner test flight Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have entered pre-flight quarantine as they prepare for the upcoming Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, scheduled for Monday, ... more 
Advancing Low-Power Electric Propulsion for Planetary and Commercial MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 NASA has unveiled a new electric propulsion system designed for small spacecraft, aimed at supporting both planetary exploration and extending the operational life of existing satellites. This syste ... more  
Bridging the gap: USUS computer scientists develop new modelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 In the heart of a bustling metropolis, a small, unassuming cafe sits tucked away on a quiet street, a hidden gem among the urban sprawl. Inside, the warm glow of hanging Edison bulbs illuminates the ... more  
China's Chang'e 7 lunar mission will host international instrumentsSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 China's upcoming Chang'e 7 lunar exploration mission is set to include six scientific instruments from six different countries and one international organization, as announced by the China National ... more |
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Crew of first Boeing Starliner mission arrives at Kennedy Space CenterWashington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2024 The crew of the first Boeing Starliner space mission on Thursday arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of the spacecraft's debut manned mission on May 6. ... more  
LLNL Pandora SmallSat mission clears major NASA milestone on the path toward launchLivermore CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Pandora?SmallSat mission recently passed NASA's critical design review: a major milestone for the mission to continue its journey toward launch. The P ... more 
Astroscale Japan Advances to Next Stage in JAXA's Orbital Debris Removal InitiativeTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Astroscale Japan Inc., part of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has been chosen by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to participate in Phase II of the Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration ... more 
Shenzhou XVIII astronauts enter space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 The Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship's three astronauts successfully entered China's space station early on Friday. Later, the two groups of astronaut crew members will conduct an on-orbit rota ... more |
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