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  London, UK (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Astroscale Ltd ("Astroscale UK"), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. ("Astroscale"), has secured EUR 13.95 million (approximately USD 15 million or GBP 11.78 million) from the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency ("ESA") for the final phase of the End-of-Life by Astroscale-Multiple (ELSA-M) in-orbit demonstration. The funding follows a contract with Eutelsat OneWeb as part of the Sunrise Partnership Project, a public-private collaboration between ESA and the Eutelsat Group. Th ... read more |
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New Method to Accurately Predict Solar Storms to Protect Earth's TechnologyLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 21, 2024 Space storms could soon be forecasted with greater accuracy thanks to significant advancements in predicting when a violent solar eruption may impact Earth. Scientists have developed a method to det ... more  
New Insight into Supermassive Black Hole Mergers and Dark MatterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Researchers have identified a crucial link between supermassive black holes (SMBHs) and dark matter particles, shedding light on the "final parsec problem" in astrophysics. New calculations su ... more  
Quantum Particles Energy Landscape Theory Unveiled by PhysicistsLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 An international team of physicists, based at Trinity College Dublin, has formulated new theorems in quantum mechanics that define the "energy landscapes" of quantum particle collections. This work ... more  
New Magnetic Criteria Suggest Only Two Exoplanets Potentially HabitableLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Interest in Earth-like planets within the habitable zone of their stars has surged, driven by the quest to find life beyond our solar system. However, the potential habitability of such planets, kno ... more |
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 New Age for Earth's Largest Iron Deposits Discovered by Curtin University  
Tiny Robots Navigate Using Ant-Inspired TechniquesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Have you ever wondered how insects manage to travel far from their homes and still find their way back? This intriguing question not only fascinates biologists but also aids in the development of AI ... more |
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oneNav's Advanced L5 Technology Mitigates GPS Jamming in IsraelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 oneNav, a GPS technology developer, has announced successful real-world tests demonstrating the robustness of its unique technology against extensive GPS interference. Conducted in and around ... more  
Shenzhou XVIII Crew Conducts Emergency Drill on Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station, part of the Shenzhou XVIII mission, have completed numerous tasks, including an emergency response drill, as reported by China Central Television (C ... more  
Space-Based Production Enhances Monoclonal Antibody CrystallizationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have become a critical component of cancer therapy, thanks to their precision in targeting tumor cells while preserving healthy cells. These biologics are known for thei ... more  
Planet Secures Major Deal for SkySat Data with Allied Government AgencyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a prominent provider of Earth observation data, announced a substantial contract extension with a US-allied international government agency to supply high-resolution sate ... more |
  Sentinel-2C Satellite Arrives in French Guiana for September Launch  
Events commemorate 55th anniversary of moon landingWashington DC (UPI) Jul 20, 2024 Amid a full moon from San Diego to Houston to Florida to Washington, D.C., activities on Saturday will mark the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing and men to walk on the moon. ... more |
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ESA Reports on Growing Space Debris and Mitigation EffortsParis, France (SPX) Jul 21, 2024 Our planet is surrounded by spacecraft conducting crucial activities, from climate research to providing global communication and navigation services, and facilitating significant scientific inquiri ... more  
ISS Crew Engages in Varied Research and Maintenance TasksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 21, 2024 Throughout the past week, the International Space Station (ISS) crew engaged in a range of scientific research, maintenance activities, and personal time, illustrating the diverse operations require ... more  
NASA Sounding Rocket Launches, Studies Heating of Sun's Active RegionsHuntsville AL (SPX) Jul 22, 2024 Investigators at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will use observations from a recently-launched sounding rocket mission to provide a clearer image of how and why the Sun' ... more  
NASA's Juno Mission Captures Dynamic Cloud Patterns on JupiterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 21, 2024 During its 61st close flyby of Jupiter on May 12, 2024, NASA's Juno spacecraft captured a stunning color-enhanced view of the giant planet's northern hemisphere. This detailed image showcases the ch ... more |
 
Top official in China's Rocket Force investigated for corruption: state mediaBeijing (AFP) July 19, 2024 A top Chinese official in Beijing's secretive Rocket Force has been placed under investigation for corruption, state media said, deepening a crackdown on alleged graft in the military. ... more  
Diatom surprise could rewrite the global carbon cycleSan Diego CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 When it comes to diatoms that live in the ocean, new research suggests that photosynthesis is not the only strategy for accumulating carbon. Instead, these single-celled plankton are also building b ... more 
Stuttgart Scientists Visualize Electron Motion with Quantum MicroscopyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 "With the method we developed, we can make things visible that no one has seen before," says Prof. Sebastian Loth, Managing Director of the Institute for Functional Matter and Quantum Technologies ( ... more 
Juice prepares for historic double flyby of Moon and EarthParis, 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 ... 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 |
 
NASA rover finds pure sulfur crystals in Martian rockLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 Among several recent findings, the rover has found rocks made of pure sulfur - a first on the Red Planet. Scientists were stunned on May 30 when a rock that NASA's Curiosity Mars rover drove o ... more 
Astronomers Discover Unique Orbit of Rare Exoplanet with WIYN TelescopeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Astronomers using the WIYN 3.5-meter telescope at the U.S. National Science Foundation Kitt Peak National Observatory, a program of NSF NOIRLab, have found an exoplanet with a highly unusual orbit. ... more 
Discovery of intermediate-mass black hole near galactic centerBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 An international team of researchers, led by PD Dr. Florian Peissker, has identified signs of an intermediate-mass black hole while studying a star cluster near the supermassive black hole SgrA* (Sa ... more 
Exoplanet's Unique Orbit Sheds Light on Formation of Massive Gas GiantsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2024 Astronomers have identified a planet with the most elongated orbit ever detected among transiting planets. This exoplanet's highly stretched orbit provides new insights into the formation and evolut ... more |
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Life signs may survive near the surface of Enceladus and EuropaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2024 NASA's latest experiment indicates that if life exists in the oceans beneath the ice crusts of Europa and Enceladus, its organic molecules, such as amino acids and nucleic acids, could survive just ... more 
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 
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 
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 |
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