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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 After spending 30 months exploring the floor and river delta of Jezero Crater, NASA's Perseverance rover is preparing for a challenging climb up the western rim of the crater. The ascent, expected to begin during the week of August 19, marks the start of the rover's fifth science campaign, which will take it through some of the steepest terrain it has encountered since its landing on February 18, 2021. "Perseverance has completed four science campaigns, collected 22 rock cores, and traveled over 1 ... read more |
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NASA to decide stranded Starliner astronauts' route home by end of monthWashington (AFP) Aug 14, 2024 NASA needs to decide by the end of August whether to return two astronauts to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner, which flew them to the International Space Station (ISS), or bring them home on a SpaceX craft, officials said Wednesday. ... more 
Polish companies collaborate on in-orbit satellite refuelling technologyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 The development of in-orbit refuelling capabilities is expected to play a crucial role in the future of space exploration. This technology is poised to significantly reduce costs by minimizing the n ... more  
Researchers Unveil Insights into Quark Matter in Neutron-Star CollisionsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 Collisions between neutron stars likely produce the densest form of matter known in the Universe. Through innovative approaches using two theoretical methods, scientists have now gained deeper insig ... more 
China Implements Mitigation Measures Following Long March 6A Rocket BreakupSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 China has initiated necessary measures and is closely observing the affected orbital area following the breakup of a Chinese rocket, according to a statement by Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian o ... more |
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  Viasat Enhances L-TAC Satellite Service with On-Demand Features  
New Interactive TEMPO Data Story Offers Public Access to Air Quality InformationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 NASA and the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian have announced the public availability of "high-quality, near real-time air quality data" from NASA's TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Mo ... 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 Mission 
JUICE probe to perform critical Lunar-Earth flybyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 The European Space Agency's (ESA) JUICE mission is set to undergo an important space maneuver called the Lunar-Earth Gravity Assist (LEGA). This complex maneuver will alter the spacecraft's trajecto ... more |
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Engineers conduct first in-orbit test of swarm satellite autonomous navigationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 In the future, teams of smaller satellites, referred to by scientists as a "swarm," may collaborate to offer enhanced accuracy, agility, and autonomy, replacing large, costly individual space satell ... more 
Scientists plan to bring Mars rocks back to EarthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 NASA's Perseverance rover collected rock samples on Mars during a nearly five-month mission in 2022. These samples hold potential clues about the planet's water history and possibly even evidence of ... more 
New Webb Telescope data suggests our model of the universe may hold up after allChicago IL (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 We know many things about our universe, but astronomers are still debating exactly how fast it is expanding. In fact, over the past two decades, two major ways to measure this number - known as the ... more  
A Baby Planet Reveals Its Hiding PlaceWashington DC (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 A new analysis of archival data reveals shocked gas in the protoplanetary disk surrounding the young star TW Hydrae. This discovery hints at the presence of a 4-Earth-mass planet and gives researche ... more |
Astronomers Track Star's Repeated Encounters with Supermassive Black HoleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, and ESA's XMM-Newton, researchers have gained significant insights into the timing and process of how a supermas ... more  
Coma Cluster's Dark Matter Origins Captured by Dark Energy CameraLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 The Dark Energy Camera has provided a stunning image of the Coma Cluster, a galaxy cluster historically significant both in Greek mythology and in modern astronomy for its role in uncovering dark ma ... more  
NASA's PUNCH mission engages with blind and low-vision communitiesGreenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 For thousands of years, humans have observed the Sun and stars, relying primarily on visual tools and recordings. However, recent developments are expanding this experience beyond just the visual re ... more 
China Deploys First Batch of Qianfan Satellites to Enhance Global Mobile ConnectivitySydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 On August 6, the China National Space Agency successfully launched 18 communication satellites, the initial group of the Qianfan network, using a Long March 6A rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Laun ... more |
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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 
Crew Explores Space Construction Techniques and Lunar Cement MixingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2024 At the start of the week, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) delved into a range of space construction methods while awaiting the arrival of a new cargo craft. This craft is exp ... more 
Scientists find oceans of water on Mars. It's just too deep to tapBerkeley CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2024 Using seismic activity to probe the interior of Mars, geophysicists have found evidence for a large underground reservoir of liquid water - enough to fill oceans on the planet's surface. The d ... more 
Astronomers seek public aid to locate new black holesParis, France (SPX) Aug 13, 2024 The Dutch Black Hole Consortium has unveiled an 8-language version of the BlackHoleFinder app, enabling global citizens to assist in identifying newly formed black holes. While previously accessible ... more |
Creating a Unified Time System for the MoonLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have devised a new timekeeping system specifically for the Moon, addressing the challenges posed by its gravitational environ ... more 
The Universe on displayLausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Aug 13, 2024 Starting Monday, the Earth will be passing through a meteor shower. But in astronomy, the human eye is very much a limited tool. But increasingly powerful instruments are allowing us to peer ever de ... more 
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 
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 |
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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 
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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