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  Washington (AFP) Aug 7, 2024 What was meant to be a weeklong trip to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first NASA astronauts to fly with Boeing could extend to eight months, with the agency considering bringing them home on a SpaceX spaceship. A final decision on whether to persist with Boeing's troubled Starliner - which experienced worrying propulsion issues as it flew up to the orbital platform in June - is expected later this month, officials said Wednesday in a call with reporters. Detailed planning is a ... read 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  
Astrobotic Wins NASA Contract for Large Lunar Solar Array DevelopmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Astrobotic has been chosen by NASA for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award worth about $150k to create an Extra Large Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT-XL) for the Moon. The VSAT-X ... more 
Firefly Aerospace secures deal with L3Harris for up to 20 Alpha launchesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a comprehensive space transportation company, has announced a new multi-launch agreement with L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) for up to 20 launches utilizing Firefly's Alp ... more 
Impulse Space Introduces GEO Rideshare Program and Upgraded Mira SpacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Impulse Space, a leader in in-space transportation services, has unveiled two new offerings designed to enhance access to and maneuverability within Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and other high-en ... more |
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ISS Crew Conducts Historic Archaeological Survey in SpaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 An archaeological strategy adapted for space used daily photos to reveal how astronauts actually use areas aboard the International Space Station - and how this differs from intended uses. Justin Wa ... more |
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AI Competition Targets Exoplanet AtmospheresLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 The European Space Agency's Ariel space mission and the NeurIPS 2024 machine learning conference are hosting a competition to address one of astronomy's most challenging data analysis problems: extr ... more  
Plasma Bubble Confirmed as Source of Persistent Emission in Fast Radio Burst FRB20201124AParis, France (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) have emerged as one of the most intriguing puzzles in modern astrophysics. These brief but intense bursts of radio waves release an enormous amount of energy in just a few m ... more  
NASA uses digital models to enhance aeronautical innovationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 As NASA advances its aeronautics research, the agency is leveraging Model-Based Systems Analysis and Engineering (MBSAE) to ensure the collective benefits of various technologies. MBSAE digitally si ... 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 |
 Leicester-Built Telescope Joins SMILE Mission to Study Solar Wind 
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 
Rocket Lab and KSAT Enhance Global Satellite Communication ServicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has joined forces with Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) to develop an advanced global ground station service. This collaboration aims to provide efficient and ... more 
Space Rider Model Successfully Completes Drop TestParis, France (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Over the last four months, the Space Rider team has conducted a series of drop tests, using a full-scale model of their future orbital laboratory. These tests, carried out at Salto di Quirra in Sard ... more 
Axiom Space Collaborates with India Poland and Hungary for Ax-4 MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Axiom Space announced its partnership with India, Poland, and Hungary to send three national astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). This commercial human spac ... more |
Cesium Unveils Comprehensive 3D Moon Terrain DatasetLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 3D geospatial company Cesium has introduced Cesium Moon Terrain, a detailed and easily accessible 3D dataset of the moon. Developed to aid NASA's Artemis mission and other space agencies world ... more  
Here's How Curiosity's Sky Crane Changed the Way NASA Explores MarsPasadena CA (JPL) Aug 08, 2024 Twelve years ago, NASA landed its six-wheeled science lab using a daring new technology that lowers the rover using a robotic jetpack. NASA's Curiosity rover mission is celebrating a dozen yea ... more 
Mars Express Reveals Ancient Lake Eridania on MarsParis, France (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Mars once hosted a lake larger than any on Earth. The dried remnants of this ancient lakebed are shown in amazing detail by ESA's Mars Express. A new view from Mars Express's High Resolution S ... more  
Detecting Supermassive Black Holes Using Smaller Black HolesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 An international team of astrophysicists, including researchers from the University of Zurich, has developed a novel method to detect pairs of supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies. Th ... more |
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Intense Stellar Flares from Red Dwarfs Pose Risks to Exoplanet HabitabilityLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Astronomers have revealed that red dwarf stars can emit stellar flares with far-ultraviolet (far-UV) radiation levels significantly higher than previously thought. This discovery highlights the pote ... more  
Sidus Space Introduces High-Speed Switch Card for Small Satellite MarketLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a provider of precision space infrastructure solutions including satellite Data-as-a-Service, has announced the development of a high-speed switch card using the Frontgra ... more 
China Launches Initial Batch of Qianfan Network SatellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 08, 2024 China launched 18 communications satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Tuesday afternoon. The satellites, weighing a total of 4.8 metric tons, were the first grou ... 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 |
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 
Magdrive to Test New Propulsion System with D-Orbit CollaborationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 Magdrive, a startup specializing in advanced electrical propulsion systems, has announced a partnership with D-Orbit, a leader in space logistics, to test the Magdrive Rogue propulsion thruster. The ... more 
NASA Trains Machine Learning Algorithm for Mars Sample AnalysisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 06, 2024 When a robotic rover lands on another world, scientists have a limited amount of time to collect data from the troves of explorable material, because of short mission durations and the length of tim ... more 
SpaceX delays Crew-9 astronaut launch amid uncertainty over Boeing StarlinerWashington DC (UPI) Aug 6, 2024 SpaceX has delayed this month's Crew-9 astronaut launch to Sept. 24, to accommodate a traffic jam at the International Space Station as Boeing's Starliner remains stalled at the orbiting laboratory. ... more |
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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 
Cygnus resupply spacecraft reaches ISS with four tons of supplies, experimentsWashington DC (UPI) Aug 6, 2024 Northrup Grumman's Cygnus resupply spacecraft reached the International Space Station early Tuesday morning, delivering some four tons of supplies to the orbiting laboratory, NASA said. ... more  
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 
NASA delays SpaceX liftoff after Boeing Starliner strandingWashington (AFP) Aug 6, 2024 NASA on Tuesday postponed the departure of astronauts bound for the International Space Station on a SpaceX flight due to ongoing issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. ... more |
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