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  Paris, France (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has achieved a significant milestone by completing the world's first lunar-Earth flyby. This maneuver utilized Earth's gravity to set Juice on a course toward Venus, facilitating its journey to Jupiter by navigating through the inner Solar System. The spacecraft made its closest approach to the Moon at 23:15 CEST (21:15 UTC) on August 19, followed by a near-Earth flyby just over a day later at 23:56 CEST (21:56 UTC) on August 20. During its passage 6,840 km ... read more |
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Planets Hold More Water in Their Interiors Than Previously BelievedBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 For years, scientists have modeled planets based on Earth's structure-an iron core, a silicate mantle, and surface water. This model has often been applied to exoplanets, or planets outside our sola ... 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  
SpaceX sends 22 Starlink satellites into orbit using new first stage boosterWashington DC (UPI) Aug 20, 2024 SpaceX debuted a new Falcon 9 first stage booster as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites on Tuesday morning. ... more  
SpaceX a week away from first private spacewalkWashington (AFP) Aug 20, 2024 Four members of a SpaceX mission that will carry out the first ever private spacewalk arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of their takeoff next week. ... more |
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  Venus' Mesosphere Shows Sharp Rise in Deuterium to Hydrogen Ratio  
Hubble Investigates a Dwarf Galaxy Beyond the Local GroupSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 The NASA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of UGC 4879, a dwarf irregular galaxy also known as VV124. The high-resolution capabilities of Hubble allow astronomers to observe indiv ... more |
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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  
ICEYE Expands SAR Constellation with Four New SatellitesParis, France (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations, has successfully launched four new SAR satellites, further expanding the world's largest SAR constellation. The launch ... more  
New Study Showcases Enhanced GNSS Accuracy in Smartphones for Urban and Open-Sky NavigationSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 A recent study has highlighted the advancements in smartphone positioning technology, specifically examining the multi-frequency Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities of the Redmi K ... 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 |
  UK Ministry of Defence's TYCHE ISR satellite launched  
NASA launches 'precise' greenhouse-gas-measurement spacecraftWashington DC (UPI) Aug 18, 2024 A state-of-the-art greenhouse-gas-tracking instrument has been launched into orbit and will measure methane and carbon dioxide emissions, right down to the level of individual facilities and equipment, on a global scale, NASA has announced. ... more |
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Scottish and Irish Rock Formations Offer Rare Insight into Ancient Global Ice AgeLondon, UK (SPX) Aug 17, 2024 A geological formation spanning Ireland and Scotland may represent the world's most comprehensive record of "snowball Earth," a significant period in Earth's history when the entire planet was encas ... 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  
MIT developing advanced materials to extend fusion reactor lifespanLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Nuclear fusion has long been heralded as the future of clean, large-scale energy production, offering the potential to generate power without carbon emissions, using deuterium extracted from seawate ... more 
More durable metals for fusion power reactorsBoston MA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 For many decades, nuclear fusion power has been viewed as the ultimate energy source. A fusion power plant could generate carbon-free energy at a scale needed to address climate change. And it could ... more |
The means for mapping martian meteoritesLondon, Canada (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Researchers have identified the specific locations from which most of the approximately 200 Martian meteorites originate. They've traced the meteorites to five impact craters within two volcanic reg ... more 
Juice Spacecraft Captures Striking Image of Moon During Lunar FlybyParis, France (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 In a pivotal moment during the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission, the spacecraft captured an impressive image of the Moon while performing the first-ever lunar-Earth flyby. This image ... more 
NASA's Juno Mission Maps Jupiter's Radiation Using Danish TechnologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 NASA's Juno spacecraft has generated the first comprehensive 3D radiation map of the Jupiter system, revealing critical details about the high-energy particles that populate the region around the ga ... more  
Researchers Unveil Mechanism Behind X-ray Emissions from Black Hole Accretion DisksBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 Researchers at the University of Helsinki have achieved a long-sought scientific goal: explaining the source of X-ray radiation in the vicinity of black holes. This radiation is attributed to the co ... more |
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Solar Age Measurement Varies with Magnetic ActivityGeneva, Switzerland (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 A new study led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) reveals that the Sun's magnetic activity significantly affects its seismic age estimation. Contrary to earlier assumptions, this influence is subs ... more 
Scientists Investigate Cosmic Chemistry for Clues to Life's OriginsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 Researchers are exploring the chemical processes in space that could have led to the formation of prebiotic molecules, which are crucial to the development of life on Earth and potentially elsewhere ... more  
Marlink Launches Customizable Starlink LEO Data Plans for Hybrid NetworksParis, France (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 Marlink, a prominent provider of managed business-critical ICT services, has introduced new customizable Starlink LEO internet plans as part of its hybrid network offerings. These plans cater to a w ... more 
SBQuantum Secures Contracts with ESA and CSA for Quantum Magnetometer ProjectsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 SBQuantum, a pioneering company in the development of quantum diamond magnetometers designed for space applications, has announced two new contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Cana ... more |
Compact Spherical Air Bearings Streamline Satellite Attitude Control TestingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2024 As the number of active satellites in orbit continues to surge, with estimates from Harvard-Smithsonian's Jonathan McDowell placing the count at over 10,000 as of July, the demand for efficient sate ... more  
SpaceSight Tool by Scout Space Integrated into Saber Astronautics' Space MarketplaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 2024 Scout Space Inc., a leader in in-space observation services with a focus on Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and space security, has announced the integration of its SpaceSight tool into Saber Astronaut ... 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 
Polaris Dawn Mission Set for August 26 to Advance Commercial Space ExplorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 The Polaris Program, focused on testing and developing new spaceflight technology, is preparing to launch its first mission, Polaris Dawn, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Monday, August 26, 2024. ... more |
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NASA Calls for Industry Input on Lunar Logistics and Mobility SystemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 NASA is set to launch a new solicitation under its Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2 (NextSTEP-2) initiative, inviting industry to propose studies that will enhance logistics an ... more 
Western researchers help identify origins of Martian meteoritesLondon, Ontario, Canada (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 An international research team has identified the specific origins of most of the Martian meteorites that are now on Earth. They've traced the meteorites to five craters where they were launched off ... more 
Astronomers Disprove Long-Held Belief About Galaxy DensitySydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 20, 2024 An international team of astronomers has overturned a longstanding belief that stars and dark matter interact in a mysterious way to create uniform density structures across different galaxies. This ... 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 |
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