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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Terran Orbital [NYSE: LLAP], a leading provider of satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense sectors. The transaction, valued at approximately $450 million, is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2024, pending regulatory and stockholder approvals. Terran Orbital, known for its high-throughput robotic manufacturing and modular space vehicle designs, will significantly bolster Lockhe ... read more |
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SpaceX launches second round of Maxar's next-gen satellites into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Aug 15, 2024 SpaceX on Thursday successfully launched into orbit two Earth-imaging satellites in its second round to build on its WorldView Legion constellation of satellites for Maxar. ... more  
USPACE and Space Agency Partner to Establish Aerospace Joint Venture in CairoSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 USPACE Technology Group Limited ("USPACE," Stock Code: 1725.HK) is pleased to announce that the Group has signed the strategic partnership agreement with the Egyptian Space Agency ("EgSA"), in relat ... more 
Non-Geostationary Constellations Set to Dominate High Throughput Satellites MarketLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 The High Throughput Satellites (HTS) market is undergoing significant transformation, as highlighted in the latest edition of the 'High Throughput Satellites' report from Novaspace, a prominent spac ... more  
South Korea's spy satellite to start 'full-fledged' missionSeoul (AFP) Aug 14, 2024 South Korea's first home-grown military spy satellite is ready to begin its "full-fledged" mission of monitoring the North, Seoul's arms procurement agency said Wednesday. ... more |
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  Tianwen-1 Releases High-Resolution Global Color Map of Mars  
Neutrinos detected by prototype at DUNE's cutting-edge observatoryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 14, 2024 In the United States, the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is underway at Fermilab, where the world's most comprehensive neutrino research is being con ... more |
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Researchers link ancient rock formations to early Earth's hotter tectonic activityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 A group of scientists has made significant progress in unraveling the origins of massif-type anorthosites, a type of igneous rock composed largely of plagioclase that formed exclusively during Earth ... more 
Researchers uncover historical patterns in Earth's rotational decelerationSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 Chinese scientists, in collaboration with colleagues from France, Germany, and Ireland, have revealed that from 650 million to 280 million years ago, the Earth-Moon distance expanded by approximatel ... more  
EagleView and Aurora Solar offer enhanced 3D modeling integration to streamline designLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 EagleView, a top provider of aerial imagery and analytics, has partnered with Aurora Solar, the leading solar sales and design platform, to introduce EagleView PoweredTM models through Aurora's plat ... more  
NASA and bp America to collaborate on energy and space technologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 bp America has entered into an agreement with NASA to collaborate on enhancing energy production and advancing space exploration. Through this partnership, both organizations will exchange digital t ... more |
  JUICE probe to perform critical Lunar-Earth flyby  
Cesium Unveils Comprehensive 3D Moon Terrain DatasetLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 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 |
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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  
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 
Neuraspace Enhances Space Traffic Management Through EISCAT PartnershipMadrid, Spain (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Neuraspace has expanded its network of partners by joining the EISCAT Scientific Association as an affiliate institution. EISCAT Scientific Association, known for providing high-latitude incoherent ... more 
Lunar Outpost Partners with Castrol for Lunar Mission OperationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Lunar Outpost has announced that Castrol will be the lead collaborator for its Mission Control Center during the upcoming Lunar Voyage 1 mission, set to launch later this year. This Mission Control ... more |
Star Zips Through the Milky Way at Record SpeedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Though the Sun orbits the Milky Way at a staggering speed of 220 kilometers per second, a newly discovered faint red star is racing across the sky at an even more astonishing pace - approximately 1. ... more 
Apex Unveils GEO Aries Satellite Bus for Geostationary MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Apex Space, a spacecraft bus platform manufacturer based in Los Angeles, has introduced its latest product, the GEO Aries satellite bus, designed for geostationary orbit (GEO) missions. The company ... more  
ISS National Lab and NASA Announce Funding for Space-Based Research on Disease TreatmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is partnering with NASA to launch a new research solicitation focused on tackling major diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and ... more 
Mental Well-Being in SpaceHouston TX (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Life on the International Space Station is quite different from life on the ground. Crew members experience multiple sunrises and sunsets each day, spend their time in a confined space, have packed ... more |
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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  
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 
Perseverance Rover Set to Tackle Steep Ascent on Jezero Crater RimLos 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 t ... 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 
Autonomous mini robot captures historic photo on Lunar Far SideSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 A stunning image recently released by the China National Space Administration has captivated audiences, showing the desolate landscape of the far side of the moon. The photograph, taken after China' ... more 
Viasat Enhances L-TAC Satellite Service with On-Demand FeaturesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, has introduced the next phase of its L-band tactical satellite service, L-TAC, offering new capabilities that allow users to ... 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 |
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