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July 16, 2024
MOON DAILY
Existence of Lunar Lava Tube Confirmed by International Scientists



Paris, France (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
A team of international scientists, led by the University of Trento, Italy, has made a major discovery about the Moon. For the first time, they have confirmed the existence of a tunnel in the lunar subsurface, likely an empty lava tube. This significant research, published in Nature Astronomy, is the result of an international collaboration. "These caves have been theorized for over 50 years, but it is the first time ever that we have demonstrated their existence," explained Lorenzo Bruzzone, prof ... read more

EARTH OBSERVATION
Next-Gen Weather Satellite Completes Critical Environmental Tests
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
As climate change drives more frequent and severe weather events, the importance of precise and timely forecasting has grown immensely. The upcoming Meteosat Third Generation weather satellite has s ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China's All-Electric Communication Satellite APSTAR 6E Now Operational
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
China's first fully electric communication satellite, APSTAR 6E, officially commenced operation on Monday, announced China Great Wall Industry, the project's contractor. Launched by a Long Mar ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Innovative Stochastic Model Revolutionizes Interplanetary Supply Chain Planning
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
The Beijing Institute of Technology has unveiled a groundbreaking study that seeks to reshape how we plan and manage supply chains between Earth and Mars. Using a Multi-Stage Stochastic Programming ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Juice's Historic Lunar-Earth Flyby: Key Details
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Juice is set to achieve a remarkable milestone with its unprecedented lunar-Earth flyby, the first of its kind. This double gravity assist maneuver is critical for adjusting the spacecraft's traject ... more
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NASA events commemorate 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 15, 2024
NASA is recognizing the 55th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing this month with a variety of events and engagements that started on Monday. ... more
MOON DAILY
Newly discovered moon cave could house future lunar explorers, researchers say
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 15, 2024
New findings published Monday suggest a recently discovered cave on the moon could be a good place for future explorers to find shelter from outside elements in a possible base location, according to Italian researchers. ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Dark Matter and Dark Energy Duel Over Universe's Evolution
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
The universe, at 13.8 billion years old, has evolved from tiny initial asymmetries into vast structures visible through telescopes: galaxies, galaxy clusters, and larger formations. This evolution i ... more
EXO WORLDS
NASA's Webb Explores Atmospheric Differences on Exoplanet WASP-39 b
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed atmospheric differences between the perpetual morning and evening sides of the exoplanet WASP-39 b. This gas giant, with a diameter ... more

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EXO WORLDS


Scorching Storms Unveiled on Nearby Brown Dwarfs

EXO WORLDS
Unraveling Early Earth's Life and Climate Insights
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Despite extensive research, the origins and early evolution of life remain a mystery. A new study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) aims to enhance our understanding and guide futur ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Astronomers Utilize Pulsars to Detect Dark Matter Evidence
London, UK (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Astronomers have detected tantalizing evidence of potential dark matter objects using the Universe's natural 'timekeepers'. Pulsars, neutron stars that emit rotating beams of radio waves, were ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Beijing Unveils 'Rocket Street' to Boost Commercial Space Sector
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Beijing has announced the launch of the "Rocket Street" project, which aims to create a national-level hub for scientific research and production to enhance China's commercial space industry. ... more
AEROSPACE
NASA Cloud-Based Platform Could Help Streamline, Improve Air Traffic
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Jul 13, 2024
Just like your smartphone navigation app can instantly analyze information from many sources to suggest the best route to follow, a NASA-developed resource is now making data available to help the a ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
How melting icecaps impacts the rotation of Earth
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Climate change is causing significant melting of ice masses in Greenland and Antarctica, leading to a substantial flow of water into the world's oceans, particularly around the equator. "This means ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION


Wildfires Unveil New Threats to Ozone Layer Stability

FIRE STORM
Complex Impact of Wildfires on Ozone Layer Dynamics
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
The ozone layer, a crucial barrier protecting Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, has been recovering due to the Montreal Protocol. This significant international treaty, enacted in 1987, ... more
EXO WORLDS
New Proposal Redefines Planetary Criteria Beyond Our Solar System
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Planetary scientists are suggesting an updated definition of a planet to replace the current, sun-centric one deemed outdated by many researchers. Established in 2006 by the International Astronomic ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experiences rare failure
Washington (AFP) July 12, 2024
SpaceX's highly reliable Falcon 9 rocket has experienced a rare failure that means the latest batch of the company's Starlink satellites won't make it into orbit, the company said Friday, as regulators opened an investigation. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Introduces Low-Cost Hybrid Rocket Motor Testbed
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
In June, engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, revealed a new 11-inch hybrid rocket motor testbed. The innovative testbed features variable flow capability a ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Real-life Spacesuit Innovation Recycles Urine into Drinking Water
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Astronauts on spacewalks face the uncomfortable and unhygienic task of relieving themselves inside their spacesuits, resulting in wasted resources as the urine is not recycled. Unlike wastewater on ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Interacting Galaxies Captured by Webb in Stunning Detail
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
To mark the second anniversary of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope's scientific operations, a captivating image of two interacting galaxies known as Arp 142 has been released. The i ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Galactic 'Heart and Lungs' Mechanism Regulates Growth and Extends Lifespan
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
A new study suggests that galaxies avoid early demise due to an internal "heart and lungs" system that regulates their "breathing," preventing uncontrolled growth. Without this mechanism, the ... more
EXO WORLDS
BAE Systems to Advance Stable Optical Technology for NASA's HWO Mission
London, UK (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
BAE Systems, in collaboration with L3Harris Technologies and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), has been chosen as one of three teams to develop technologies for NASA's Habitable Worlds ... more
MOON DAILY
HKU and ILOA Join Forces for Chang'e-7 Moon Lander Mission Set for 2026
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
The Laboratory for Space Research at The University of Hong Kong (HKU-LSR) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the International Lunar Observatory Association Hawai'i (ILOA) on May 16, 2024, ma ... more
IRON AND ICE
Tyvak International's Milani Satellite Clears Major Review for Hera Mission
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 11, 2024


Tyvak International SRL, a subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) and a prominent European nano and microsatellite manufacturer, has announced that Milani has successfully passed it ... more

MARSDAILY
Voyagers of Mars: The First CHAPEA Crew's Yearlong Journey
Houston TX (SPX) Jul 12, 2024
When the first humans travel to the Red Planet, they will need to know how to repair and maintain equipment, grow their own food, and stay healthy, all while contending with Earth-to-Mars communicat ... more
EXO WORLDS
Nearby exoplanet could be first known ocean world: Webb telescope
Paris (AFP) July 11, 2024
A planet relatively close to Earth could be the first ever detected with a potentially life-sustaining liquid ocean outside our Solar System, according to scientists using the James Webb space telescope. ... more
PHYSICS NEWS
Gravitational Waves Linked to Dark Matter and Big Bang Mysteries
Riverside CA (SPX) July 12, 2024
Gravitational waves, ripples in space-time predicted by Einstein almost a century ago, were first detected in 2015. A new study led by Yanou Cui, an associate professor of physics and astronomy at t ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Virgin Galactic Unveils New Spaceship Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 12, 2024
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) has announced the completion of a new manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This facility will handle the final assembly of the Company's next-gener ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Leidos secures $476M NASA contract for ISS and Artemis Cargo Support
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 11, 2024
Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has been awarded a significant contract to continue providing cargo mission engineering and integration services for NASA's International Space Station (ISS) Program and Artemis ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
i-Space Rocket Test Faces Setback with SQX-1 Y8 Launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 11, 2024
The recent test flight of the SQX-1 Y8, a commercial carrier rocket developed by the Chinese private aerospace firm i-Space, ended in failure on Thursday. The rocket launched from the Jiuquan ... more
IRON AND ICE
Hera's Propulsion System Passes Critical Leak Test
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 11, 2024
ESA's Hera asteroid mission, designed for planetary defense, has successfully undergone a crucial phase in its test campaign by being placed back in its transport container. The spacecraft wil ... more
IRON AND ICE
China's Tianwen 2 Mission Targets Asteroid and Comet Exploration
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 11, 2024


China's Tianwen 2 probe is set to launch aboard a Long March 3B rocket in May 2025. This mission aims to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid and deliver them to Earth, followed by a journey ... more

OUTER PLANETS
NASA Evaluates Electrical Components for Europa Clipper Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 12, 2024
Launch preparations for NASA's Europa Clipper mission are moving forward. The spacecraft, which arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in May, recently had its high-gain antenna installed ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Galactic 'Heart and Lungs' Mechanism Regulates Growth
London, UK (SPX) Jul 12, 2024
A recent study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society proposes that galaxies possess a "heart and lungs" mechanism that regulates their growth and prevents them from beco ... more
MOON DAILY
Innovative Method for Producing Lunar Construction Materials Using Microwaves
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 11, 2024
The Moon's recent discovery of resources like water ice has renewed interest in its potential as a sustainable hub for space exploration. NASA's Artemis mission, aiming for long-term human presence ... more
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