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  Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 Astroscale Japan Inc. has successfully advanced its Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) mission, marking a significant milestone in commercial space operations. The ADRAS-J satellite conducted a controlled fly-around of space debris, specifically an upper stage rocket, maintaining a fixed relative distance of about 50 meters. During this operation, the satellite captured detailed images from various angles and under different lighting conditions. This mission represents the first-e ... read more |
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Northrop Grumman Powers Arctic Communications with Successful Satellite LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully launched the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM), developed in partnership with Space Norway. The two-satellite constellation, deploye ... more  
US, Australia collaborate to enhance GPS resilience in contested environmentsKirtland AFB NM (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 Members of the Australian Department of Defence recently joined forces with the Joint Navigation Warfare Center to put GPS devices to the test. The goal was to assess their performance under simulat ... more  
US and China could collaborate on space-based solar powerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 12, 2024 China's recent mission to retrieve samples from the far side of the moon has reignited discussions about potential US-China cooperation in space research, particularly in addressing global issues li ... more  
NASA Starliner update teleconference scheduled for WednesdayWashington DC (UPI) Aug 13, 2024 NASA officials scheduled a status update for Wednesday regarding the Boeing Starliner's 10-day shakedown run that turned into a months-long stay aboard the International Space Station for two test pilots. ... more |
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  The Universe on display 
Rocket Lab Executes 52nd Electron Mission for Capella SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 12, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) successfully completed its 52nd Electron rocket mission, deploying a satellite into low Earth orbit for Capella Space. The mission, titled "A Sky Full of SA ... more |
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Earth hit by 'severe' solar stormWashington (AFP) Aug 12, 2024 The Earth was hit Monday by an intense solar storm that could bring the northern lights to night skies further south than normal, a US agency announced. ... more  
NASA scientists hope to use Cold Atom Lab to better understand dark energyWashington DC (UPI) Aug 13, 2024 For the first time, ultra-cold atoms have been used to detect changes in the surrounding environment in space, taking a step of revolutionizing how quantum science can be used. ... more 
Webb Telescope Captures Detailed Image of Messier 106's Active CoreParis, France (SPX) Aug 13, 2024 The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of Messier 106 (NGC 4258), a nearby spiral galaxy located approximately 23 million light-years away in the constellation Can ... more 
Airbus and Astroscale UK Collaborate on Advancing In-Orbit Servicing and Space Debris RemovalLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 13, 2024 Airbus Defence and Space and Astroscale Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint efforts in the realm of in-orbit servicing and space debris removal. This colla ... more |
  New Study Confirms Large Language Models Pose No Existential Risk 
Viasat Successfully Launches Arctic Broadband MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global satellite communications provider, has confirmed the successful launch of the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base. ... more |
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Maritime Launch Services Partners with Global Launch Vehicle Developer for Orbital Launches at Spaceport Nova ScotiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a leading international launch vehicle operator to initiate the deployment of a small- ... more  
NASA Opens Submissions for 2025 Human Lander Challenge Targeting Cryogenic SolutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 NASA's Human Lander Challenge (HuLC) is now accepting submissions for its second year. As part of NASA's Artemis campaign, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon and prepare for future Mars mis ... more  
Evidence of Hydration Found on Asteroid Psyche by SwRI-Led TeamLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 A team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified hydroxyl molecules on the surface of the metallic asteroid Psyche using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The discover ... more  
Innovative Sound-Based System Enhances Wind Measurement on MarsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 Mars presents a challenging environment for measuring wind speeds due to its extreme temperatures, thin atmosphere, and dusty terrain. Traditional methods, such as gauging the cooling rate of heated ... more |
Cleveland-Made Automated Tech Embarks on Space MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 A new piece of automated technology developed at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has launched into space aboard the Technology Education Satellite 11 (TES-11) mission. This flight test is ... more 
SpaceX launches new round of Starlink satellites after Sunday scrubWashington DC (UPI) Aug 12, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched a new round of 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Monday morning after a previous launch opportunity was scrubbed on Sunday. ... more  
NASA Invites Proposals for Utilizing VIPER Moon RoverLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 As part of its commitment to advancing lunar exploration, NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential interest from American companies and institutions in deploying the VIP ... more  
EQT in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in Eutelsat's Satellite Ground Station BusinessParis, France (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 EQT Infrastructure VI fund ("EQT") has initiated exclusive negotiations to acquire an 80% majority stake in Eutelsat Group's Ground Station Infrastructure Business. Eutelsat will retain a 20% share ... more |
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Prepare for the Perseids and a pretty planetary pairingWashington DC (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 The year's long-awaited Perseid meteor shower will be accompanied by a graceful planetary conjunction. It's well worth staying up all night to watch. The Perseid meteor shower, a celestial eve ... more 
NASA tests deployment of Roman Space Telescope's 'Visor'Greenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 The "visor" for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope recently completed several environmental tests simulating the conditions it will experience during launch and in space. Called the Deployable ... more 
A 'FURST' of its Kind: Sounding Rocket Mission to Study Sun as a StarGreenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 From Earth, one might be tempted to view the Sun as a unique celestial object like no other, as it's the star our home planet orbits and the one our planet relies on most for heat and light. But if ... more 
NASA near-Earth defense telescope retired after more than a decadeWashington DC (UPI) Aug 9, 2024 After more than a decade of tracking asteroids and comets that could pose a threat to Earth, NASA's Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer is now officially shut down. ... more |
Scientists lay out revolutionary method to warm MarsChicago IL (SPX) Aug 09, 2024 Ever since we learned that the surface of planet Mars is cold and dead, people have wondered if there is a way to make it friendlier to life. In a groundbreaking study published Aug. 7 in Scie ... more 
Rocket Lab Successfully Completes Initial Hot Fire Test of Archimedes Engine for Neutron RocketLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has conducted the first hot fire test of its new Archimedes rocket engine, marking an important step toward the inaugural launch of its Neutron medium-lift rocket ... more 
Rocket Lab Installs Advanced Carbon Composite Manufacturing System for Neutron Rocket ProductionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has commenced the installation of a state-of-the-art automated fiber placement (AFP) machine at its Neutron ... more  
UK Space Agency Backs Missions to Study Stellar Influence on Habitable WorldsLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 09, 2024 Two proposed UK space missions, led by the University of Leicester, aim to explore how the Sun and other stars influence the atmospheres, space weather, and potential habitability of planets. These ... more |
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Shenzhou-18 Crew Tests Fire Alarms and Conducts Medical Procedures in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 09, 2024 The crew aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft recently conducted a critical fire alarm test to assess the functionality of the station's fire detection systems across its three modules. In vi ... 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 
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 
ClearSpace and Plextek Strengthen Alliance for Enhanced In-Orbit ServicesSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 10, 2024 ClearSpace, a leader in space logistics and orbital servicing, has reaffirmed its partnership with Plextek, an engineering consultancy renowned for its technical expertise. Together, they are addres ... more |
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