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  Moscow (AFP) Aug 5, 2024 Russia's space agency on Monday said the break with the West following Russia's offensive in Ukraine had cost it nearly 180 billion rubles ($2.1 billion). As part of sanctions against Moscow following the start of Russia's campaign, Western countries broke off partnerships with Roscosmos in the space sector. "The termination of contracts by unfriendly countries cost Roscosmos 180 billion rubles," Andrei Yelchaninov, deputy head of the Roscosmos agency, was quoted by Interfax news agency as sayin ... read more |
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Venus Geological Features Mirror Early Earth's Continent FormationSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 New research suggests that Venus, often considered Earth's hostile twin, may share a geological history with our planet. Scientists have identified that Venus' extensive plateaus, called tesse ... more  
Study Highlights Potential Dangers to Habitable Planets Around Red DwarfsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 A significant study has revealed that red dwarf stars can produce stellar flares with far-ultraviolet (far-UV) radiation levels much higher than previously thought. This discovery indicates that the ... more  
SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman mission to ISSWashington 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. ... more 
Ascending Node Technologies Releases Innovative Spaceline Visualization SoftwareLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 Ascending Node Technologies (ANT), a leader in collaborative mission management solutions, has announced the launch of its Spaceline 3D mission visualization software. This software supports continu ... more |
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AST SpaceMobile Gets FCC Green Light for First Commercial Satellite LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 AST SpaceMobile has announced that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted the company an initial license for space-based operations in the United States. This approval allows A ... more |
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Beijing Institute of Technology Unveils New Design for Satellite Mega ConstellationsSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology have developed an innovative method for designing satellite mega constellations aimed at enhancing low Earth orbit (LEO) observations. This new app ... more  
NASA Opens 2026 Space Mission Opportunities for StudentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 NASA has announced a new opportunity for CubeSat developers to participate in upcoming launches through the agency's CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI). CubeSats, a class of small spacecraft known as ... more  
Rocket Lab Unveils Advanced Satellite DispenserLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has launched its Advanced Satellite Dispenser (ASD) at the Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah. This new satellite separation system enhances the deployment of small satel ... more 
Viasat's ViaSat-3 F1 Satellite Begins Commercial ServiceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a leader in satellite communications, has announced that the ViaSat-3 F1 (VS3 F1) satellite is now in commercial service. This satellite is available to aviation custome ... more |
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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 |
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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  
Everyday Tech from Space: Smartphone Cameras Have Space OriginsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 Something that nobody has ever thought of before is - smartphone cameras have space origins. It seems like a very random and spontaneous thought that doesn't even make sense. ... more 
Artemis II Core Stage Delivered to Kennedy Space CenterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) core stage arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 24, 2024. The 65-meter-long core stage was transported by tugboats and towing vessels, covering a 1 ... more |
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites; fourth takeoff in weekWashington DC (UPI) Aug 2, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit early Friday morning from the Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A. ... more 
NASA assigns crew for SpaceX Crew-10 mission to ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 As part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission, four crew members are set to embark on a long-duration mission to the International Space Station (ISS) no earlier than February 2025. The crew includ ... more 
ISS mission to launch biomedical and physical science researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024 This weekend, a variety of novel biomedical investigations, technology demonstrations, and physical science projects are set to launch to the International Space Station (ISS). Northrop Grumman's 21 ... more  
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 AircraftSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 02, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) celebrated the arrival of the first MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory. T ... more  
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  
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 |
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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 |
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