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  Washington DC (UPI) Aug 4, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched a resupply mission for the International Space Station on Sunday after it was postponed Saturday because of unfavorable weather. The space exploration company used a Falcon 9 rocket to launch the Cygnus spacecraft made by Northrop Grumman - best known as a defense contractor. Northrop Grumman changed its launch vehicle for Cygnus missions from its own Antares 230+ rocket to SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket after the war in Ukraine ended engine and booster production ... read more |
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Why advanced Technosignatures could evade detectionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 NASA is dedicated to exploring the potential for life beyond Earth, although no credible evidence of extraterrestrial life has been found yet. This exploration addresses fundamental questions, inclu ... more  
Hyperspectral camera captures detailed 2D image of Aurora BorealisTokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 Auroras are natural luminous phenomena caused by the interaction of electrons falling from the sky and the upper atmosphere. Most of the observed light consists of emission lines of neutral or ioniz ... more 
SpaceX delays resupply mission to ISS with bad weatherWashington DC (UPI) Aug 3, 2024 SpaceX scrubbed plans to launch a re-supply mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Saturday morning because of unfavorable weather conditions. ... more 
Rocket Lab launches fifth StriX satellite for SynspectiveSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 03, 2024 Rocket Lab has launched its 51st Electron rocket, deploying a single satellite into low Earth orbit for Synspective, a Japanese Earth-imaging company. The mission, named "Owl For One, One For ... more |
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A Yellow Jacket on MarsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 When the door to NASA's Mars Dune Alpha habitat in Houston closed, Georgia Tech alumnus Ross Brockwell was virtually transported 152 million miles to the Red Planet as part of the Crew Health and Pe ... more |
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Scientists pin down the origins of the moon's tenuous atmosphereBoston MA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 While the moon lacks any breathable air, it does host a barely-there atmosphere. Since the 1980s, astronomers have observed a very thin layer of atoms bouncing over the moon's surface. This delicate ... more  
Protecting Confidential Information with Mobile ScannersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 In today's world where confidentiality is key, businesses need to use the latest technology to keep data secure. One such technology is mobile scanners which not only allow for quick and easy docume ... more  
NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory installs secondary mirror on Simonyi Survey TelescopeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 The 3.5-meter secondary mirror for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has been successfully installed on the Simonyi Survey Telescope at Cerro Pachon, Chile. Created by Corning Advanced Optics and polish ... more 
Scientists reassess source of radioactive beryllium in early Solar SystemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 Researchers have uncovered that a rare element found in ancient meteorites, initially believed to be created in supernova explosions, may predate these events, challenging established theories regar ... more |
  Royal Australian Air Force Receives First MQ-4C Triton Uncrewed Aircraft  
AFWERX, MTSI Evaluate Electric Vertical Takeoff, Landing Aircraft For Military ApplicationsSpringfield OH (SPX) Aug 02, 2024 As the sun rose over Springfield-Beckley Airport, Ohio, a quiet hum from an unusual aircraft signaled the start of another day of flight testing. Since mid-June, experts from AFWERX, the Depar ... more |
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Andean Glaciers Reach Smallest Size in Over 11,700 Years Study FindsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024 Rocks newly exposed after millennia beneath ice reveal that tropical glaciers have shrunk to their smallest extent in over 11,700 years. This discovery indicates the tropics have warmed beyond level ... more 
Innovative Imaging Method Reduces Microscopy Time and RadiationLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 02, 2024 An international team of scientists, led by Trinity College Dublin, has developed an innovative imaging method using advanced microscopes that significantly reduces the time and radiation required. ... more  
Skylo and Particle Enhance IoT Development with Satellite ConnectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024 Skylo Technologies, a leader in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications, has joined forces with Particle, a prominent provider of edge-to-cloud IoT infrastructure, to simplify satellite connect ... more  
Reticulate Micro Unveils $10M Regulation A Capital RaiseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024 Reticulate Micro, Inc., a company specializing in commercial and defense technology, has announced the launch of its Regulation A stock offering aimed at raising up to $10 million. The funds will su ... 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 
NASA and Boeing Progress on Crew Flight Test Data EvaluationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024 "NASA and Boeing teams continue analyzing data from recent ground and spacecraft testing as they evaluate the Starliner spacecraft's propulsion system during NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test mission." ... more 
Astronomers use AI to Detect Stars Consuming PlanetsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 Astronomers have recently discovered hundreds of "polluted" white dwarf stars within the Milky Way. These stars are actively consuming planets in their orbit, providing a valuable opportunity to stu ... more 
Ancient stars found in Milky Way's thin diskBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 A recent study leveraging machine learning and data from the Gaia mission has unveiled a significant finding about the Milky Way's evolution. Researchers discovered a large number of ancient stars o ... more |
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Exploring Massive Star Evolution and Supernova ExplosionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 A team of researchers led by Mr. Kai-An You and Dr. Ke-Jung Chen at the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA) has made notable advancements in the modeling of massive star ... more  
ATLAS Space Operations swiftly integrates TROPICS spacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 02, 2024 In May 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an 85% chance of above-normal activity for the Atlantic hurricane season. This marked the fifth consecutive year wit ... more 
Key Insights into Rapid Formation of Giant PlanetsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 02, 2024 A team of researchers at LMU has developed a novel model that explains the formation of giant planets like Jupiter. This model provides deeper insights into planetary formation processes and may bro ... 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  
MD Anderson teams with experts to study T-cells on ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2024 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, along with several collaborators, is launching a research initiative that will send T cells to the International Space Station (ISS) to investigate ... more 
Solar storms could cause more aurorasParis (AFP) July 30, 2024 Massive explosions on the Sun have triggered warnings of geomagnetic storms that could create dazzling auroras in the northern United States, Europe and southern Australia from Tuesday night. ... 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 |
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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 |
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