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April 30, 2024
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European satellite giant SES to buy US rival Intelsat



Paris (AFP) April 30, 2024
European telecommunications satellite operator SES said Tuesday it would acquire US rival Intelsat for $3.1 billion as competition for space-based internet service gathers pace. The merger follows year-long talks for a deal and comes as tech billionaire Elon Musk already has his own constellation of internet satellites and Amazon's Jeff Bezos has launched test satellites. "In a fast-moving and competitive satellite communication industry, this transaction expands our multi-orbit space network, s ... read more

MOON DAILY
China to launch Chang'e 6 spacecraft for moon mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
In a significant advancement in lunar exploration, China is preparing to launch the Chang'e 6 mission, aiming to retrieve samples from the uncharted far side of the moon. The mission is set for earl ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Einstein Probe commences wide-angle X-ray sky surveillance
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
Revealed at the 7th workshop of the Einstein Probe consortium in Beijing, the first images from the mission showcase the operational readiness of its innovative optics inspired by lobster eyes, desi ... more
IRON AND ICE
Unveiling the space-weathered features of asteroid Ryugu
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
New insights into the magnetic and physical environment of interplanetary space have been revealed through the analysis of asteroid Ryugu samples, retrieved by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft of the Japane ... more
MARSDAILY
China aims to retrieve Martian soil samples by 2030
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
China is on course to potentially be the first nation to return Martian soil to Earth, in what is considered a significant scientific and engineering feat, according to a prominent space scientist. ... more
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NASA Scientists Gear Up for Solar Storms at Mars
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
The Sun will be at peak activity this year, providing a rare opportunity to study how solar storms and radiation could affect future astronauts on the Red Planet. In the months ahead, two of N ... more
EXO WORLDS
Decaying orbits of exoplanets linked to stellar magnetic fields
London, UK (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
Researchers at Durham University have identified a new mechanism potentially explaining the orbital decay of exoplanets around sun-like stars, a phenomenon observed in systems such as WASP-12b. ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
UC Irvine study bolsters dark matter existence theory
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
Astronomers from the University of California, Irvine have used computer simulations to support the existence of dark matter, a critical component thought necessary to explain various cosmic phenome ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
PREFIRE mission will analyze polar energy exchanges
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024
NASA, in collaboration with Rocket Lab, has scheduled the first launch for the PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The mission aims to e ... more

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TECH SPACE


Redefining engineering practices across NASA

ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab schedules dual launches for NASA's climate satellite missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is gearing up for two consecutive Electron rocket launches to deploy satellites for NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) mission. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China's rocket engine test sets new thrust record
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the country's key space contractor, conducted a critical test on Sunday on a new type of rocket engine, achieving the highest thrust power ever achieved ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
ESA advances two Thales Alenia Space AI projects for Fsat-2 orbital tests
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen Thales Alenia Space's IRMA and PhiFireAI projects for in-orbit testing aboard the Fsat-2 microsatellite. Scheduled for a June 2024 launch, this 6U CubeSat ... more
GPS NEWS
Galileo satellite constellation expands with two new additions
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
The Galileo navigation system has expanded its constellation with the addition of two new satellites, launched early on Sunday, 28 April, at 01:34 BST/02:34 CEST. This latest expansion brings the to ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX ties record with 20th Falcon 9 booster re-use in Galileo L12 launch
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2024
SpaceX has tied its own record with the 20th use of a Falcon 9 booster with its latest and final mission, the launch of a European Union Galileo L12 navigation and positioning satellite. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE


Ariane 6 prepares for inaugural launch from Europe's Spaceport

SPACE TRAVEL
NASA announces new Stennis Space Center director
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 29, 2024
John Bailey has been named NASA's new director of the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, four months after he started serving as acting director, the space agency announced Monday. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Shenzhou XVIII crew takes command at Tiangong space station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
China's Shenzhou XVIII mission crew members have successfully completed the in-orbit handover with the outgoing Shenzhou XVII team, China Manned Space Agency confirmed. During a formal ceremon ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Identification of noise sources during launch using phased array microphone systems
Los 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
PHYSICS NEWS
Enhanced gravitational wave detection accelerates neutron star and black hole research
Los 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
VSAT NEWS
AST Networks Acquires Reygar to Enhance Maritime IoT Capabilities
London, UK (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
AST Networks has expanded its technology portfolio with the acquisition of Reygar Ltd., integrating advanced performance monitoring systems for both ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Free-Flying Robots in Space: How Real-Life Droids Test New Tech
Los 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
EXO WORLDS
LLNL Pandora SmallSat mission clears major NASA milestone on the path toward launch
Livermore 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
SPACE TRAVEL
Refining space mission interoperability: NASA unveils new trajectory sharing strategy
Los 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
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA and Industry Partners Enhance Space Station Missions with Crew and Cargo Deliveries
Los 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
SPACEMART
ESA launches space innovation hub in Austria
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
A pioneering space innovation center has opened its doors in Vienna. This center, aimed at revolutionizing the design and manufacture of space hardware, marks the first ESA-supported disruptive inno ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
NASA's Hubble Telescope in safe mode after faulty readings
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 26, 2024
Scientists at NASA are continuing work to restore operations to its Hubble Space Telescope, after pausing them earlier in the week due to issues with the orbiting instrument's gyroscope. ... more
SPACEMART
Hughes launches new manufacturing hub and private 5G center in Maryland
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), has opened a new manufacturing facility and private 5G incubation center in Germantown, Maryland, emphasizing the company's ... more
TECH SPACE
Astroscale Japan Advances to Next Stage in JAXA's Orbital Debris Removal Initiative
Tokyo, 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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Bridging the gap: USUS computer scientists develop new model
Los 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
TIME AND SPACE
Superradiant atoms enhance time measurement precision
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method that could enhance the precision of measuring time by leveraging the properties of superradiant atoms. This approach aims to addre ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Discover What Website Can Help Me With My Physics Homework
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2024
Physics is one of the most fascinating disciplines that possesses the keys to the Universe. On the other hand, it is one of the most complex sciences. Students describe physics as a fantastic and co ... more
EXO WORLDS
Study traces bioluminescence back 540 million years in octocorals
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
Bioluminescence, the ability of organisms to emit light, originated in marine invertebrates known as octocorals at least 540 million years ago, a study by Smithsonian scientists indicates. This disc ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Revisiting multi-dimensional classification with a focus on dimensions
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
The issue of class imbalance has been well-studied in the multi-class classification framework, but its exploration within multi-dimensional classification (MDC) has been somewhat overlooked due to ... more
ENERGY TECH
Zap Energy reaches new heights in fusion technology with 37-million-degree plasma
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
Over the past ninety years, humanity has explored various fusion technologies, yet only a select few have managed to generate a thermal fusion plasma with electron temperatures surpassing 10M C. ... more
SPACEWAR
Reimagining enlisted education: Space Force launches Vosler Fellowships
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
The U.S. Space Force has revamped its enlisted professional military education (EPME) to better suit the specific needs of its enlisted personnel, known as Guardians. A key milestone was celeb ... more
MOON DAILY
Japan Moon probe survives 3rd lunar night
Tokyo (AFP) April 24, 2024
Japan's Moon lander woke up for a third time after its main functions survived another frigid two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said Wednesday. ... more
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