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  Washington DC (UPI) Jul 30, 2024 The United Launch Alliance saw its Atlas V rocket liftoff from Florida for a national security mission on Tuesday morning. The Atlas V lifted off from Launch Complex 41, south of Kennedy Space Center, at 6:45 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, carrying a top-secret payload for the U.S. Space Force. "Payload fairing jettison is confirmed by Atlas V from the edge of space to expose the spacecraft after ascent through the atmosphere," ULA said in a statement. ULA added that its coverage of the lau ... read more |
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Virtual engagement opportunities for Northrop Grumman's 21st Resupply MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 31, 2024 NASA invites the public to join virtual activities and events leading up to the launch of Northrop Grumman's 21st commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. The launch ... more  
DART reveals insights on binary asteroid systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 31, 2024 NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission has provided new data on the binary asteroid system it targeted. Launched with the goal of testing planetary defense techniques, DART's success ... more  
Has NASA found evidence of ancient life on MarsEdinburgh UK (SPX) Jul 31, 2024 NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered some intriguing signs that ancient Mars could have supported life. This news comes from the analysis of a new sample of mudstone, a type of sedimentary rock, ... more 
Rocket Lab prepares twin spacecraft for NASA Mars missionLong Beach CA (SPX) July 31, 2024 Rocket Lab has successfully integrated and tested two spacecraft that will support NASA's upcoming Mars mission. This major milestone demonstrates Rocket Lab's capability in developing interplanetar ... more |
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  Astroscale launches SPACE PROTECTOR simulator to educate on space debris  
ESA showcases space innovation at GamescomParis, France (SPX) Jul 31, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to captivate audiences at Gamescom, the world's largest gaming event, with a dynamic display of space technology and innovation. Running from August 20-24 in C ... more |
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ViaSat unveils wearable secure wireless hub for advanced network and Edge communicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 31, 2024 Viasat Inc., a global communications company, has announced the launch of its new Wearable Secure Wireless Hub, designed to enhance network and edge communications. This innovative device offers mil ... more  
Hughes introduces comprehensive cybersecurity solution for small businessesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 31, 2024 Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), a leader in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for over five decades, has launched HughesON Cybersecurity for Small Business. This service ... more  
GLOBE Alumna and Youth for Habitat Program Lead named Scientist of the Month in AlaskaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mon Jul 22, 2024 Monica Martinez, a dedicated GLOBE alumna and the current lead for the Youth for Habitat Program, has been honored as Scientist of the Month in Alaska. Martinez has been recognized for her significa ... more 
Rocket Lab readies twin spacecraft for NASA Mars missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has finalized the integration and testing of two spacecraft that will soon ... more |
 Starliner completes docked hot fire test 
NASA nearing completion of NISAR antenna reflector workLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 NASA is close to completing the radar antenna reflector for the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite in California, with ongoing tests to ensure proper deployment post-launch. The dr ... more |
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GMV advances Lunar rover navigation with FASTNAV projectLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 The Multi-Range Navigation for Fast Moon Rovers project, known as FASTNAV, is spearheading the development of advanced navigation solutions for the next generation of lunar exploration rovers. This ... more  
Lunar soil sample from Chang'e-5 showcased in BangkokSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 A rare lunar soil sample from China's Chang'e-5 mission drew large crowds in Bangkok. In collaboration with the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) and the China Natio ... more 
Florida universities collaborate to advance space manufacturing sectorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has joined forces with the University of Florida, Florida A and M University, and Florida Institute of Technology to form the Center for Science, or C-STARS. Thi ... more 
Enhanced communication for Lunar Gateway through electric field testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 Engineers at NASA's Johnson Space Center have initiated electric field testing on communications hardware designed for the Gateway, the pioneering space station set to orbit the Moon. Gateway ... more |
 
Azimuth Space Program Joins Special Warfare OrientationColorado Springs CO (AFNS) Jul 28, 2024 As the largest commissioning source for the Space Force, the Academy offers an array of space-related programs. This summer, cadets joined their ROTC peers for the third consecutive year for the Azi ... more  
A new path to creating element 116 paves the way for heavier atomsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 Scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have a notable history in element discovery, being credited with 16 of the 118 known elements. Recently, ... more  
Filter Transforms Commercial LEDs into Spintronic DevicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 29, 2024 Traditional electronics utilize semiconductors to transmit data through bursts of charged carriers, such as electrons or holes, to convey binary messages in "1s" and "0s." Spintronic devices can pro ... more 
Study sheds light on quark-gluon plasma energy loss mechanismsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 24, 2024 In a significant development in high-energy physics, researchers have elucidated the mechanism by which high-energy partons lose energy during nucleus-nucleus collisions, a crucial aspect of quark-g ... more |
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SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon 9 Starlink MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 27, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink broadband satellites early Saturday morning, marking its return to flight operations after a brief hiatus due to a recent anomaly. The Falcon 9 rocket ... more
NASA Mars rover captures rock that could hold fossilized microbesWashington (AFP) July 26, 2024 NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has made what could be its most astonishing discovery to date: possible signs of ancient life on the Red Planet. ... more 
NASA-Backed Burst Test Advances Orbital Reef DevelopmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 29, 2024 A critical component of the Orbital Reef commercial space station, developed by Blue Origin and Sierra Space with NASA funding, has successfully completed a full-scale burst pressure test. This achi ... more  
Ariel's Carbon Dioxide Indicates Potential Subsurface Ocean on Uranus' MoonLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 29, 2024 The surface of Uranus' moon Ariel contains substantial carbon dioxide ice, particularly on its trailing hemisphere, the side that faces away from its orbital motion. This is unexpected as carbon dio ... more |
 
Kepler's 1607 Sunspot Sketches Shed Light on Early Solar CyclesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 29, 2024 Researchers have utilized modern techniques to revisit Johannes Kepler's historic sunspot drawings from 1607, uncovering new insights into solar cycles prior to the grand solar minimum. Led by Nagoy ... more  
Drug Effects on Microgravity-Induced Muscle IssuesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 29, 2024 A gentle rumble accompanied Ngan Huang as a rocket carrying her research-live, human muscle cells grown on scaffolds fixed on tiny chips-launched and ascended to the International Space Station Nati ... more  
NASA's Landolt Mission to Enhance Precision in Star Brightness MeasurementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 29, 2024 NASA's upcoming Landolt space mission, scheduled for 2029, is set to revolutionize astronomical observations. With a budget of $19.5 million, the mission will create artificial stars to improve the ... more 
Spacecraft to swing by Earth, Moon on path to JupiterParis (AFP) July 27, 2024 A spacecraft launched last year will slingshot back around Earth and the Moon next month in a high-stakes, world-first manoeuvre as it pinballs its way through the Solar System to Jupiter. ... more |
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NASA continues to delay return of Boeing Starliner, astronauts from ISSWashington DC (UPI) Jul 25, 2024 There still is no return date set for the Starliner astronauts aboard the International Space Station, officials with NASA and Boeing said Thursday. ... more 
From Garuda to Pioneering Nepal's Space-Tech IndustrySydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 In the Himalayan nation of Nepal, two innovators, Mohan Tamang and Akrit Dhungel, are making history with Mach24Orbitals, the country's first space-tech startup. Previously, Dhungel and Tamang ... more  
UAH TERMINUS student group set to launch biggest, most advanced spacecraft with NASAHuntsville AL (SPX) Jul 26, 2024 This August, a student team at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, is set to launch its biggest payload yet into the upper atmosphere from the ... more 
Expiring Medications Present Risk for Long-Duration Space MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2024 Medications used by astronauts on the International Space Station may not last for the duration of a three-year mission to Mars. A study led by Duke Health found that over half of the medicati ... more |
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