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July 17, 2024
SPACEWAR
Planet Labs Secures Pilot Contract for AI-Enhanced Satellite Data



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a top provider of daily Earth data and insights, announced a seven-figure pilot contract with an international defense ministry for its PlanetScope data, now enhanced with SynMax's AI-based Theia solution. Together with SynMax, a Houston-based satellite analytics and intelligence company, Planet is offering an advanced maritime domain awareness (MDA) solution for vessel detection and monitoring. The customer has also expanded their SkySat contract for high-resolution sa ... read more

TECH SPACE
TeraNet enhances Space-to-Earth data transfer with laser comms
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
The University of Western Australia's TeraNet, a network of optical ground stations focused on high-speed space communications, has successfully captured laser signals from a German satellite in low ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
SwRI and UTD collaborate on space sensor testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) are working together to test an advanced sensor aimed at measuring ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Redwire to supply additional roll-out solar arrays for Thales Alenia Space satellites
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a prominent player in space infrastructure, has announced a new order to provide more Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for Thales Alenia Space's Space Inspire* sate ... more
ENERGY TECH
NASA spurs commercial development of news Fuel Cell technologies
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
NASA's involvement with fuel cell technology began in the 1960s, a time when fossil fuels dominated energy production. Fuel cells create electricity and heat through the combination of hydrogen and ... more
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ROCKET SCIENCE
HyPrSpace tests hybrid rocket engine at DGA Missile Site
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
HyPrSpace, a pioneering startup in hybrid propulsion technology, has completed the first bench test of its hybrid rocket engine at the DGA Missile Tests site in Saint-Medard-en-Jalles (Gironde). Thi ... more
MOON DAILY
Astrobotic's VOLT rover passes key Lunar surface tests
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
Astrobotic has advanced its efforts to create a lunar power grid by beginning a summer-long test campaign for its VSAT Optimized for Lunar Traverse (VOLT). The VOLT rover, designed to traverse the M ... more
SATURN DAILY
New analysis of Cassini data yields insights into Titan's seas
Ithica NY (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
A new study of radar experiment data from the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn has yielded fresh insights related to the makeup and activity of the liquid hydrocarbon seas near the north pole of Ti ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Sun-like stars found orbiting hidden companions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
Most stars in our universe come in pairs. While our own Sun is a loner, many stars like our Sun orbit similar stars, while a host of other exotic pairings between stars and cosmic orbs pepper the un ... more

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ICE WORLD


Scientists Advocate Major Study on Geoengineering for Glaciers

AEROSPACE
Hydrogen-Powered Flight Nears Reality with New Technological Advancements
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
The potential for hydrogen-powered flights opens up significant opportunities for fossil-free travel, with rapid technological advancements propelling this vision forward. Recent research from Chalm ... more
TIME AND SPACE
No New Physics Found in Higgs Boson Properties Study
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 12, 2024
The Higgs boson, discovered over a decade ago in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) detectors, remains elusive, with its properties still not fully understood. Recent progress comes from a collaboratio ... more
CHIP TECH
Spin Centers Propel Quantum Computing Forward
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Quantum computing, harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics, is set to revolutionize fields such as medicine and machine learning by tackling problems too complex for classical computers. Quan ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Tachyons Redefine Theoretical Boundaries in Modern Physics
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
Tachyons are hypothetical particles that exceed the speed of light. Often considered the "enfant terrible" of modern physics, these superluminal particles were previously thought to be incompatible ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Three-Dimensional Acoustic Quantum Hall Effect Demonstrated in New Study
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 15, 2024
The quantum Hall effect (QHE) stands as a significant milestone in condensed matter physics, paving the way for advancements in topological physics. Extending QHE into three dimensions, however, pre ... more
ENERGY TECH


XFEL Achieves Breakthrough in Measuring Matter Under Extreme Conditions

ROCKET SCIENCE
Musk to move companies out of California over transgender law
San Francisco (AFP) July 16, 2024
Elon Musk on Tuesday said he will move the headquarters of SpaceX and X to Texas after a California law blocked schools from forcing teachers to notify parents about changes to a student's gender identity. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Food aromas study sheds light on taste issues in space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
Scientists from RMIT University have conducted a pioneering study on food aromas, potentially explaining why astronauts often find their meals tasteless in space, leading to inadequate nutritional i ... more
MARSDAILY
AI enhancements drive Mars rover discoveries
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence is transforming how scientists analyze rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover on Mars. For nearly three years, Perseverance has been utilizing AI to autonomou ... more
IRON AND ICE
ESA prepares for close encounter with Asteroid Apophis in 2029
Paris, France (SPX) Jul 17, 2024
Thirty years ago, on July 16, 1994, astronomers witnessed the dramatic collision of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet with Jupiter, sparking significant interest in planetary defence and raising the questi ... more
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 ... 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
MOON DAILY
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
EXO WORLDS
Scorching Storms Unveiled on Nearby Brown Dwarfs
London, UK (SPX) Jul 16, 2024
Astronomers have produced the most comprehensive weather report yet for two distant brown dwarfs, showcasing extreme atmospheric conditions. This groundbreaking international study reveals tha ... 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

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