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  Chicago 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 "Hubble constant" - have come up with different answers, leading some to wonder if there was something missing from our model of how the universe works. But new measurements from the powerful James Webb Space Telescope seem to suggest that there may not be a conflict, also known as the 'Hubble tension,' ... read more |
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Starship: Unpacking the Complexities of SpaceX's Two-Stage VisionSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 SpaceX's Starship program stands as one of the most ambitious endeavors in the history of space exploration. Envisioned as a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans and cargo to destina ... more  
NASA Hosts Symposium on the Macroeconomic Impacts of Space InvestmentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 NASA's Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) is set to host the "Macroeconomics of Space Symposium" on Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT at NASA Headquarters ... more 
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Transporter-11 satellite missionWashington DC (UPI) Aug 16, 2024 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with the Transporter-11 mission into low-Earth orbit Friday afternoon as scheduled from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. ... 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 |
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  ISS National Lab and NASA Announce Funding for Space-Based Research on Disease Treatment  
GovMilSpace 2025 to Highlight Crucial Government and Military Space CollaborationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 The SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition is set to debut GovMilSpace 2025, a significant new addition aimed at enhancing collaboration between government, military, and space industry leaders. This f ... more |
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Rocket Lab Prepares Twin Satellites for NASA Mars Mission LaunchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully packed and shipped two spacecraft bound for Mars to Cape Canaveral, FL, where they will undergo final preparations for launch. These twin spacecr ... 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 
When the lights turned on in the universeBoston MA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 Watching crowds of people hustle along Massachusetts Avenue from her window seat in MIT's student center, Dominika Durovcikova has just one wish. "What I would really like to do is convince a ... more  
Rare 'Supermoon Blue Moon' begins Monday; 1st of 4 upcoming supermoonsWashington DC (UPI) Aug 17, 2024 Sky gazers across the United States and the rest of the world have a treat in store next week when a rare "Supermoon Blue Moon" will come into view, one of four on tap in the coming months. ... more |
  US Space Force launches Enhanced Polar System payloads with SpaceX rocket  
China successfully launches new Yaogan 43A remote sensing satellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 China has launched a new group of remote-sensing satellites using a Long March 4B carrier rocket, as confirmed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. The launch took place on Friday aft ... more |
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Senegal's first satellite successfully launchedDakar (AFP) Aug 17, 2024 Senegal's first satellite has been successfully launched into orbit, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said, adding the move marked a major step towards the West African country's "technological sovereignty". ... 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 
An oasis in the desert on MarsMiami FL (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 Curiosity didn't kill the cat in this case. Instead, NASA's 1-ton rover, which for the past 12 years has been searching for the building blocks of life on Mars, discovered something never before det ... more  
Scientists Trace Dinosaur-Extinction Asteroid to Outer Solar SystemBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 Geoscientists from the University of Cologne have led an international research team in pinpointing the origins of the asteroid responsible for the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs arou ... 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  
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 
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 |
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Geomagnetic Superstorm in May Drives Significant Atmospheric ChangesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 On May 11, a spectacular aurora dazzled viewers across the southern United States, while a GPS-guided tractor veered off course in the Midwest. These seemingly unrelated events were both linked to a ... more  
Scientists identify new electromagnetic wave impacting Earth's radiation beltsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 Two researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks have identified a previously unknown type of electromagnetic wave, termed a "whistler," which plays a significant role in transporting lightni ... 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 
Latin America utilizes satellite data and AI for governmental and environmental watchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 15, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a prominent provider of Earth observation data, recently highlighted key partnerships across Central and South America at its "Planet On The Road" event in Bogota, Colomb ... more |
Planet to Launch Tanager-1 Hyperspectral Satellite and 36 SuperDoves with SpaceXLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of Earth data and insights, announced the upcoming launch of its first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, alongside 36 SuperDoves (Flock 4BE). These sa ... more  
Enhanced Satellite Fusion Method Elevates Precision AgricultureSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 Researchers have introduced StarFusion, an advanced spatiotemporal fusion method that substantially improves the temporal resolution and accuracy of high-resolution satellite imagery for agricultura ... more 
Tianwen-1 Releases High-Resolution Global Color Map of MarsSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 16, 2024 A new high-resolution global color image dataset of Mars has been released, thanks to data gathered by China's Tianwen-1 mission. This dataset is a significant advancement for Mars exploration, offe ... more  
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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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 
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 |
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