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  Shanghai (AFP) July 23, 2024 A Chinese lunar probe found traces of water in samples of the Moon's soil, scientists have said, as the country pushes its ambitious space programme into high gear. The Chang'e-5 rover completed its mission in 2020, returning to Earth with rock and soil samples from the Moon. The lunar samples "revealed the presence of trace water", the group of scientists from Chinese universities wrote in the Nature Astronomy journal published Monday. A NASA infrared detector already confirmed in 2020 the ... read more |
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Stellar magnetism may influence exoplanet habitabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 The pursuit of discovering life beyond our solar system has heightened interest in Earth-like planets within the habitable zone of their stars. However, the habitability of these exoplanets is affec ... more  
Solar storm may cause northern lights to be visible from New York to IdahoWashington DC (UPI) Jul 23, 2024 A solar storm could bring the northern lights to the northern United States this week, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said. ... more  
NASA funds research on orbital debris and Lunar sustainabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 To support responsible space exploration, NASA's Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) is sponsoring research from five university teams. These teams will examine critical economic, soci ... more  
UAH Teams shine in 2024 International CanSat CompetitionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 Three teams from The University of Alabama in Huntsville's (UAH) Space Hardware Club (SHC) have achieved top national rankings in the 2024 International CanSat competition. The UAH student teams Sho ... more |
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Key technologies driving NASA's Mars exploration discussed at conferenceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 NASA continues to advance the frontiers of space exploration with its Mars mission. At a recent Mars conference, ten groundbreaking technologies were highlighted, each playing a crucial role in the ... more |
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UK Space Agency selects finalists for Lunar Water Purification technologiesLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 Ten teams of engineers and scientists have been chosen as finalists in the Aqualunar Challenge, aimed at developing technologies to provide sustainable water supplies for a permanent Moon base. ... more  
Gilat secures over $9M in contracts for satellite communications solutionsParis, France (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a global leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that the company has received over $9 million in cumulative ... more 
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 Physicists 
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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Deep-Ocean Minerals Generate Oxygen at 13,000 Feet Below SurfaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 An international team of researchers, including a chemist from Northwestern University, has discovered that metallic minerals on the deep-ocean floor can produce oxygen at depths of 13,000 feet. ... more  
Queen's University Belfast Researchers Investigate Mysterious Brightening of ChironLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Planetary astronomers at Queen's University Belfast have delved into one of the Solar System's enduring enigmas: the unusual behavior of Chiron. Discovered in 1977 and initially classified as ... more 
NASA picks next 4 crew members for simulated Mars mission in TexasWashington DC (UPI) Jul 22, 2024 The third volunteer research team to participate in NASA's simulated mission to Mars has been picked as the United States aims to better understand how humans will react during a deep-space mission, the space agency said Monday. ... more 
BAE Systems and Stellar Blu Complete Certification for In-Flight Connectivity AntennaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 BAE Systems' (LON: BA) partner Stellar Blu Solutions has successfully completed the qualification and received supplemental type certification for the multi-orbit Sidewinder aero terminal. This term ... more |
New Age for Earth's Largest Iron Deposits Discovered by Curtin UniversitySydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 Research from Curtin University has revealed that the massive iron ore deposits in the Hamersley Province of Western Australia are approximately one billion years younger than previously estimated. ... more  
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  
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 |
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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 LaunchParis, France (SPX) Jul 23, 2024 The Sentinel-2C satellite, the third in the Copernicus Sentinel-2 series, has arrived at the European spaceport in French Guiana. Scheduled for launch on the final Vega rocket in September, Sentinel ... more 
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 |
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 |
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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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