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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 13, 2024 In the foreword to Astropolitics 3.0: Reality Check, I have the privilege of introducing a work that not only maps the intricate pathways of space exploration but also deciphers the power plays shaping our future in outer space. Having journeyed alongside Frank through numerous space ventures in the 2000s, I've witnessed firsthand his unique ability to navigate this complex arena. Our shared experiences, spanning five continents and countless encounters with both established giants in China, ... read more |
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Gravity study of Mars reveals hidden structures and activity beneath Olympus MonsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 Recent gravity data from Mars have revealed dense, large-scale features hidden beneath the sediment of a once-extant ocean. The findings, which combine models and data from multiple Mars missions, a ... more  
Historic private astronaut mission splashes down off FloridaWashington (AFP) Sept 15, 2024 The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, splashed down off the coast of Florida early Sunday. ... more  
A billionaire and an engineer have completed the first private spacewalkMelbourne, Australia (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 Two astronauts have carried out the first-ever commercial spacewalk, using new less-bulky spacesuits designed by SpaceX. Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman (who also funded the mission) and Space ... more 
Historic private astronaut mission ends with splashdown off FloridaWashington (AFP) Sept 15, 2024 The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, concluded early Sunday with a splashdown off the coast of Florida. ... more |
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 NASA recreates Mars' Spider formations in lab for the first time  
Rosetta's influence: How has it inspired you?Paris, France (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 It's been ten years since the European Space Agency's (ESA) Rosetta mission reached Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. In the past decade, the mission's scientific achievements have significantly cont ... more |
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JunoCam identifies new volcanic feature on IoBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 NASA's Juno mission has detected a new volcanic feature on Jupiter's moon Io, known for being the most geologically active body in the Solar System. Close-up images captured by JunoCam, marking the ... more  
Astronomers capture detailed motion of gas bubbles on a star's surfaceParis, France (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 For the first time, astronomers have captured highly detailed images of a star, other than our Sun, that reveal the movement of bubbling gas on its surface. These observations were made using the At ... more  
Inouye Solar Telescope maps magnetic fields in the Sun's coronaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 The U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, operated by the NSF's National Solar Observatory (NSO), has successfully mapped the magnetic fields in the solar corona ... more  
Satellogic chosen for NASA's SmallSat Data Acquisition ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 15, 2024 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a provider of sub-meter resolution Earth observation data, has been selected as one of eight companies awarded a contract in NASA's Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisiti ... more |
  NASA conducts key telemedicine and health research with Polaris Dawn Crew
SpaceX makes history with first spacewalks by private citizensWashington (AFP) Sept 12, 2024 A pioneering private crew made history Thursday by performing the first commercial spacewalk, with NASA hailing it as "a giant leap forward" for the space industry. ... more |
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China unveils asteroid defense plan following recent space eventSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 On Sept 5, Asteroid 2024 RW1 entered Earth's atmosphere, burning up about 25 kilometers above the Philippines. This event, coinciding with China's announcement of a new asteroid defense initiative, ... more  
Simulation Test Stand for China's lunar mission passes key milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 A newly-built high-altitude simulation test stand in Northwest China's Shaanxi province has successfully completed its test run, according to a report from China Space News on Wednesday. The test st ... more 
PLD Space opens SPARK Program to schools for free satellite launchesElche, Spain (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 Primary, secondary, and vocational schools now have the chance to launch their projects into space through PLD Space's new SPARK Program. This initiative offers students, teachers, and researchers t ... more  
Astroscale secures major contract for UK Active Debris Removal missionLondon, UK (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 Astroscale UK, the British arm of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has been awarded a GBP 1.95 million contract by the UK Space Agency to further develop its Cleaning Outer Space Mission through Innovative ... more |
Keeping mold out of future space stationsColumbus OH (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 Mold can survive the harshest of environments, so to stop harmful spores from growing on future space stations, a new study suggests a novel way to prevent its spread. Researchers created a pr ... more  
NASA Taps BlackSky for High-Frequency Satellite Imaging to Boost Earth Science ResearchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 11, 2024 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been chosen by NASA to supply high-frequency, time-diverse satellite imaging data for Earth observation projects under NASA's Commercial Smallsat Data Acqui ... more 
Vegetable seeds from space thrive in Shanxi county, boosting yieldsSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 Some vegetable seeds that were sent into space have now been successfully cultivated in Yanggao county, Shanxi province, a key region for vegetable production in China. The seeds, which included tom ... more  
Shamir study supports century-old tired light theory, challenging big bangLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 A recent study led by a Kansas State University engineer has provided evidence that supports the "Tired Light" theory, a century-old concept that challenges the widely accepted Big Bang theory. ... more |
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Compact nuclear clocks edge closer to realityTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 Scientists use atomic clocks to measure 'second,' the smallest standard unit of time, with great precision. These clocks use natural oscillations of electrons in atoms, similar to how pendulums work ... more 
Unraveling the mystery surrounding the creation of heavy elements in starsLemont, IL (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 How are stars born, and how do they die? How do they produce the energy that keeps them burning for billions of years? How do they create the elements we observe today? Definitive answers to these q ... more 
Early dark energy could resolve cosmology's two biggest puzzlesBoston MA (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 A new study by MIT physicists proposes that a mysterious force known as early dark energy could solve two of the biggest puzzles in cosmology and fill in some major gaps in our understanding of how ... more 
Mission Space to launch commercial payload for space weather forecasting in 2025Paris, France (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 In early 2025, Luxembourg-based startup Mission Space, originally from Israel, is set to make a major step forward with the launch of the first commercial payload focused on space weather monitoring ... more |
 
Trinity Capital commits $30M in funding to Slingshot AerospaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN), a leader in providing financial solutions to companies focused on growth, has committed $30 million in growth capital to Slingshot Aerospace. Slingshot Aerospace ... more 
Simple shift could make low Earth orbit satellites high capacityPrinceton NJ (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 Low-orbit satellites could soon offer millions of people worldwide access to high-speed communications, but the satellites' potential has been stymied by a technological limitation - their antenna a ... more 
MDA expands satellite production with major facility upgrade to meet global demandLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 MDA (TSX: MDA), a leading partner in the fast-growing space industry, announced the construction of a new 185,000 square foot extension to its satellite manufacturing facility in Sainte-Anne-de-Bell ... more 
Skylo introduces satellite connectivity for smartphones with SnapdragonLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 Skylo Technologies has introduced satellite connectivity for smartphones powered by the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This new integration brings Skylo's Non-Ter ... more |
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Plextek advances radar technology for CLEAR mission to address space debrisLondon, UK (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 Plextek continues to strengthen its role in space debris removal technology, furthering its collaboration with ClearSpace and the UK Space Agency. This partnership highlights the importance of the C ... more 
AST SpaceMobile launches first 5 BlueBird satellites into orbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) reports the the successful launch of its first five commercial satellites, called BlueBirds. The groundbreaking launch started at 4:52 a.m. EDT from Cape C ... more 
China activates first satellite-ground laser communication systemSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 The Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully launched its first operational satellite-ground laser communication system. The 500mm aperture laser ... more 
Mars mission: Wurzburg researchers orchestrate swarm of robotsWurzburg, Germany (SPX) Sep 12, 2024 An enormous canyon stretches across Mars: Valles Marineris is 3,000 kilometres long, 600 kilometres wide and on average eight kilometres deep. Its Latin name goes back to the Mars orbiter "Mariner", ... more |
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