|
  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2024 An international team of scientists has proposed a novel solution to safeguard the planet's biodiversity amid the growing extinction crisis: a biorepository on the Moon. Detailed in the journal BioScience, this plan aims to establish a passive, long-term storage facility for cryopreserved samples of the world's most endangered animal species. Dr. Mary Hagedorn from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute leads the team. They suggest utilizing the Moon's consistently cold ... read more |
 |
 
Hera mission sparks new discoveries about target asteroidsParis, France (SPX) Aug 01, 2024 As ESA's Hera mission for planetary defense completes its pre-launch testing, its target asteroids have been revealed as intriguing small worlds. A special issue of Nature Communications this week f ... more  
One year on 'Mars': Inside NASA's ultra-realistic isolation studyWashington (AFP) July 31, 2024 Sealed inside a habitat in Texas and cut off from the outside world for over a year, Kelly Haston was the commander of a first-of-its-kind simulation for NASA to prepare for a future mission to Mars. ... more  
NASA partners with universities for soil-monitoring and optical comms CubeSatsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2024 NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative is set to send two CubeSats to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the 21st Northrop Grumman commercial resupply mission. CySat-1, developed by st ... more  
Orbit and Viasat partner on advanced airborne satellite communication systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2024 Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a prominent provider of airborne communication solutions, has announced a key partnership with Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications ... more |
| Previous Issues | Jul 31 | Jul 29 | Jul 28 | Jul 27 | Jul 26 |
|
|
|
|
  NASA Develops Its First Quantum Memory at Glenn Research Center  
SatVu and OPO team up to advance urban greening solutionsLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 31, 2024 SatVu, a leader in climate technology, has partnered with Australian nature data startup, Office of Planetary Observations (OPO). This collaboration aims to enhance city planning and transform urban ... more |
|
 
Unmanned Submarine Explores Antarctic Glacier MeltingBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 01, 2024 An international team of researchers used the University of Gothenburg's unmanned submarine, Ran, to create the first detailed maps of a glacier's underside in Antarctica, providing insights into fu ... more  
Umbra Introduces Advanced SAR Satellite Mission SolutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2024 Umbra, a leader in space technology and remote sensing, has unveiled a new business line dedicated to delivering operational Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite missions to clients seeking thei ... more  
US Space Force's Space Systems Command completes final Atlas V launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have successfully launched the USSF-51 mission on an Atlas V 551 rocket. Liftoff occurred today at 6:45 a.m. EDT ( ... more  
China delivers key antennas for world's largest radio telescope arraySydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 01, 2024 The first set of medium-frequency antennas built in China for the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) has been shipped to South Africa, marking a major milestone in constructing the world's largest radio t ... more |
  Solar storms could cause more auroras  
Musk's superhuman vision promise is dangerous: researchersParis (AFP) July 30, 2024 Researchers have criticised billionaire Elon Musk for promising that his brain implant technology could eventually provide patients with vision superior to normal human sight. ... more |
|
 
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 |
New insights into the formation of organic macromolecules in spaceBern, Switzerland, 31 July 2024 Astronomers from the University of Bern have revealed significant insights into how organic macromolecules form in space. These molecules, essential for life, have long intrigued scientists. The lat ... more 
Organic macromolecules form quickly in star-forming regionsLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 31, 2024 An international research team led by the Netherlands has utilized observation-based computer modeling to explain how macromolecules form rapidly in disks of gas and dust surrounding young stars. Th ... more 
Parker Solar Probe unlocks secrets of the Sun's surface dynamicsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mon Jul 31, 2024 NASA's Parker Solar Probe has provided unprecedented insights into the dynamics of the Sun's surface, revolutionizing our understanding of solar activity. The spacecraft, which has made several clos ... more 
Repair kit for NASA's NICER mission heading to Space StationHouston TX (SPX) July 30, 2024 NASA is sending a crucial repair kit to the International Space Station (ISS) to fix an issue with the Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER). NICER, an X-ray telescope mounted on the IS ... more |
|
 
Astroscale launches SPACE PROTECTOR simulator to educate on space debrisLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 31, 2024 Astroscale has unveiled a new educational tool called "SPACE PROTECTOR by Astroscale" simulator game. SPACE PROTECTOR is a simulation game where players act as satellite operations engineers, using ... 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 testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 30, 2024 The Starliner team successfully conducted a docked hot fire test of the spacecraft's Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters on Saturday afternoon. This test included monitoring the helium system an ... more 
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 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
|
| Buy Advertising | About Us | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2023 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement |
