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  Paris, France (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 Next month, ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) will undertake a groundbreaking maneuver: the first combined lunar-Earth flyby. This precise operation, now being prepared at ESA mission control, will utilize the gravitational forces of the Moon and Earth in quick succession, setting Juice on course for its journey to Jupiter. Juice represents Europe's inaugural mission to the Jupiter system. To reach its distant objective, the spacecraft will perform several gravity assists, also known as fly ... read more |
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NASA and Boeing finalize Starliner engine tests and proceed with analysisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 NASA and Boeing engineers are currently evaluating the results from last week's engine tests conducted at NASA's White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico. These efforts are part of the preparations f ... more 
NASA cans lunar rover after spending $450 million building itWashington (AFP) July 17, 2024 NASA announced Wednesday that cost overruns and delays have forced it to cancel a planned Moon rover it already spent $450 million to develop, marking a significant setback for the agency's lunar exploration program. ... more  
LRO Mini-RF data reveals extensive cave network beneath lunar surfaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 An international team of scientists has uncovered new evidence of caves beneath the Moon's surface using data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). The re-analysis of radar data from ... more 
Lunar swirls influenced by soil structureLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 Lunar swirls, characterized by their contrasting light and dark patches, exhibit more than just variations in brightness. The differences also encompass the structure of lunar soils and the grains w ... more |
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  Life signs may survive near the surface of Enceladus and Europa 
Telescope to hunt for Earth-like planets set for 2026 launchLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 Europe's upcoming space mission, a telescope designed to search for Earth-like planets beyond our solar system, is scheduled for launch at the end of 2026. The telescope, known as PLATO (PLAne ... more |
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Early signs of Solar Cycle 26 detected nidway through Cycle 25London, UK (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 Researchers have detected early signs of the Sun's next 11-year solar cycle, despite being only halfway through the current one. This discovery was made through the observation of sound waves within ... more  
Maxar reveals initial images from WorldView Legion satellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 Maxar Intelligence, a leader in secure and precise geospatial intelligence, has released the first images captured by its next-generation WorldView Legion satellites. The first two of these satellit ... more  
China plans to launch pilot cities to showcase BeiDou applicationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 China is gearing up to promote the extensive use of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System by designating several pilot cities to highlight BeiDou's applications in mass consumption, manufacturing, ... more  
New Hertz 2.0 building enhances space antenna testing at ESTECParis, France (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 The latest addition to ESA's ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands, the Hertz 2.0 building, stands more than 22 meters high beside its neighboring sand dunes, but here is the view inside. ... more |
  UK's First ISR Satellite to be Monitored by LeoLabs  
Satnav Enhances Medical and Emergency Response EffortsParis, France (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Satellite navigation has evolved far beyond providing travel directions. Its applications now include search and rescue operations, agriculture, autonomous vehicles, sports, and even healthcare. ESA ... more |
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NASA cans lunar rover after spending $450mn building itLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Following a comprehensive internal review, NASA announced Wednesday its intent to discontinue development of its VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) project. NASA cited ris ... more 
Food aromas study sheds light on taste issues in spaceSydney, 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 
Lunar Navigation Enhanced with GNSS for Earth-Moon SpacecraftSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 A new study has advanced the navigation of spacecraft between Earth and the Moon using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). By utilizing an adaptive Kalman filter, the research addresses i ... more 
NASA Ships SLS Core Stage to Florida for Artemis IILos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 NASA has transported the core stage of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from New Orleans to Florida, marking a significant milestone in preparation for the Artemis II mission, the agency's first ... more |
 
AI enhancements drive Mars rover discoveriesLos 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  
A bird? A plane? Meteor grazes skies above New York City: NASANew York (AFP) July 17, 2024 New York has been the backdrop to countless "end of the world" storylines in film and TV. ... more 
ESA prepares for close encounter with Asteroid Apophis in 2029Paris, 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 
NASA Halts VIPER Project to Refocus Lunar Exploration EffortsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 NASA has decided to discontinue the VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) project after a thorough internal review. The decision was made due to escalating costs, launch delays, an ... more |
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Astronomers spot a "highly eccentric" planet on its way to becoming a hot JupiterBoston MA (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Hot Jupiters are some of the most extreme planets in the galaxy. These scorching worlds are as massive as Jupiter, and they swing wildly close to their star, whirling around in a few days compared t ... more 
Max Planck develops key components for Roman Space TelescopeBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Engineers and scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA), under the leadership of Oliver Krause, have successfully developed and delivered critical optical elements for the Corona ... more  
University of Freiburg Launches Major Initiative in Earth and Planetary GeodynamicsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 The University of Freiburg has announced the establishment of a new tenure track professorship in Earth and Planetary Geodynamics within the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources. This develo ... more 
Axelspace Unveils AxelLiner Laboratory for In-orbit Space Component DemonstrationsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Axelspace Corporation has introduced AxelLiner Laboratory (AL Lab), an expansion of its AxelLiner service initiated in 2022. AL Lab is designed for the in-orbit demonstration of space components, wi ... more |
 
Blackline Unveils AlertLink for Enhanced Safety and Emergency ResponseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, has introduced the new AlertLink feature for its acclaimed EXO and G7 devices. AlertLink provides proximity-b ... more 
Ramon.Space expands to UK to boost space computing developmentLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 Ramon.Space, a leader in space-resilient computing infrastructure, has announced the opening of its new subsidiary, Ramon.Space UK. This move marks the company's first office in Europe, underscoring ... more 
Soracom Launches Global Preview of Skylo IntegrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Soracom, Inc., a leader in advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, has announced the progression of its integration with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo from Private Bet ... more 
Teledyne e2v qualifies Space-Ready 8 GB DDR4 memory chipParis, France (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 Teledyne e2v has announced the successful space qualification of its 8 GB DDR4 memory chip, expanding its edge compute solutions for space applications. This marks the completion of Teledyne e2v's i ... more |
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Planet Labs Secures Pilot Contract for AI-Enhanced Satellite DataLos 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 wit ... more 
HyPrSpace tests hybrid rocket engine at DGA Missile SiteParis, 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 
Astrobotic's VOLT rover passes key Lunar surface testsLos 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  
New analysis of Cassini data yields insights into Titan's seasIthica 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 |
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