|
  Washington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday said it plans to fine SpaceX for regulatory violations. The FAA proposed to fine the company more than $630,000, saying it failed to comply with regulations during two launches in 2023. SpaceX on June 18, 2023, used an unapproved launch control room for the PSN Satria mission and did not conduct the required hour poll, the FAA said. On July 28, 2023, the agency used an unapproved rocket propellant farm for the EchoStar XXIV/Jupiter mission. ... read more |
 |
Rocket Lab aborts New Zealand launch of Electron rocketWashington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2024 Rocket Lab was set to launch an Electron rocket with 25 new satellites in what would have been the U.S.-based company's 53rd liftoff. ... more  
Astropolitics 3.0: A Reality CheckLos 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 shap ... more 
Space Perspective completes major uncrewed test flight of NeptuneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Space Perspective, known for offering carbon-neutral spaceflight experiences, has successfully conducted a full flight profile of its uncrewed Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, marking another milestone ... more  
Lunar X-ray images and farside soil analysis enhance understanding of MoonSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 The Einstein Probe X-ray astronomical satellite recently captured and transmitted detailed X-ray images of the moon back to Earth on Tuesday, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival. This achi ... more |
| Previous Issues | Sep 18 | Sep 17 | Sep 16 | Sep 14 | Sep 13 |
|
|
|
|
  Cinetcomm expands connectivity with Eutelsat OneWeb LEO integration  
Orion spacecraft radiation protection testedBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Space radiation presents major health risks to astronauts, potentially causing cancer and other degenerative diseases. As space missions extend in duration and distance, it becomes critical to devel ... more |
|
 
Satellite launches set to average seven tons daily through 2033Paris, France (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 The latest edition of the "Satellites to be Built and Launched" report forecasts a dramatic increase in satellite demand through 2033, with an average of over 3,700 satellites to be launched annuall ... more 
Widespread Water and Hydroxyl Found Across the MoonLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 A recent analysis of lunar maps has revealed multiple sources of water and hydroxyl in the sunlit regions of the Moon's surface, including water-rich rocks uncovered by meteor impacts across various ... more  
NASA transport nearly complete for Roman Space Telescope deploymentWashington DC (UPI) Sep 17, 2024 NASA has finished building its spacecraft bus to deploy the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope into orbit after the space agency finishes installing its scientific instruments and the telescope. ... more 
SoftBank and Intelsat Partner to Develop Global 5G-Satellite Hybrid NetworkTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 SoftBank and Intelsat have entered into a major collaboration that will create a "Ubiquitous Network," enabling continuous connectivity across the globe. Together, they will lead research and develo ... more |
 Gilat Satellite Networks Secures Over $5M in Contracts to Support U.S. Department of Defense 
Momentus Secures $2.75 Million from Private PlacementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a U.S. space infrastructure company, has announced a private placement agreement with a U.S. institutional investor for the sale of 5 million shares of common stock at ... more |
|
Intelsat introduces terminal strategy to support multi-orbit satellite servicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 Intelsat, a global operator of one of the largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and a leader in in-flight connectivity (IFC), is set to become the first company to offer multi-orbit ... more 
Satcom Providers Adapt Strategies Amid NGSO-Driven Capacity GrowthLondon, UK (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 Brussels, Hong Kong, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toulouse, Washington D.C. - Novaspace, a leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, formed from the merger of Euro ... more  
Astropolitics 3.0: A Reality CheckLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 10, 2024 With the release of his 10th book, Astropolitics 3.0: Reality Check, Frank, delivers another sharp and insightful analysis in the acclaimed "Reality Check" series, which includes successful releases ... more 
CSPAR gains 2 scale models of spacecraft crucial to its workHuntsville AL (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 Two scale models of spacecraft that provide research data to The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR) have joined a Parker Solar Probe mod ... more |
Crew prepares for departure while new arrivals ramp up Station activitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 As two crews prepare to conclude their missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS), science operations and station maintenance continue in full swing. NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson a ... more 
French rockets to launch from Arnhem Space Centre starting in 2026Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Sirius Space Services has entered into a significant multi-year launch contract with Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA). The agreement, announced during the World Space Business Week conference in Pa ... more 
Skycorp's ARMAS sensor to gather radiation data from Lunar South PoleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 SpaceBilt Inc. has announced that its ARMAS (Automated Radiation Measurement for Aerospace Safety) sensor will be included in Lonestar Data Holding's Freedom Payload during Intuitive Machines' upcom ... more  
Technicians prep Europa Clipper for propellant loadingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 NASA's Europa Clipper mission is progressing steadily towards its launch date as technicians worked on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Flori ... more |
|
 
Astronomers identify new Neptunian Ridge between Exoplanet Desert and SavannaBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 A team of international astronomers, including members from the University of Geneva, NCCR PlanetS, and the Centro de Astrobiologia (CAB), has discovered the "Neptunian Ridge," a newly recognized fe ... more 
A wobble from Mars could be sign of dark matter, MIT study findsBoston MA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 In a new study, MIT physicists propose that if most of the dark matter in the universe is made up of microscopic primordial black holes - an idea first proposed in the 1970s - then these gravitation ... more  
ReOrbit and Uzma Partner for Advanced Small GEO Communications Satellite in MalaysiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 ReOrbit, a satellite provider based in Helsinki, has entered into a strategic partnership with Uzma Berhad, a key player in Malaysia's energy and technology sectors. The collaboration centers on dev ... more 
Garmin unveils inReach Messenger Plus with satellite-based photo and voice messagingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has introduced the inReach Messenger Plus, its first satellite communicator featuring both photo and voice messaging, alongside its established global two-way texting, location s ... more |
BCN adds LEO satellite internet to Network as a Service OfferingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 BCN, a U.S.-based leader in communications technology solutions for multi-location businesses, has expanded its Network as a Service (NaaS) portfolio to include Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite fixed ... more  
Magnifying deep space through the "Carousel Lens"Berkeley CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024 In a rare and extraordinary discovery, researchers have identified a unique configuration of galaxies that form the most exquisitely aligned gravitational lens found to date. The Carousel Lens is a ... more 
Spacewalk an 'emotional experience' for private astronautsWashington (AFP) Sept 17, 2024 The commander of the daring space voyage that included the first-ever spacewalk by private astronauts described opening the hatch into the void as an "emotional experience" that left him in awe, yet deeply aware of the dangers. ... more  
SpaceX launches European Galileo satellites to medium Earth orbitWashington DC (UPI) Sep 17, 2024 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the European Commission's Galileo L13 mission Tuesday, successfully delivering its navigation satellite constellation to a medium Earth orbit, despite questionable weather earlier in the day. ... 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  
ESA concludes observations of asteroid 2024 RW1Paris, France (SPX) Sep 16, 2024 On 4 September 2024 at 16:39 UTC (18:39 CEST), the small asteroid 2024 RW1 entered Earth's atmosphere near the Philippines, creating a bright fireball witnessed by people across the region. The even ... 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  
Apollo Astronaut's Long-Lost Manuscript Explores Nuclear Threats in SpaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2024 A previously unpublished manuscript by Apollo 14 Astronaut Edgar Mitchell, stored in a bank vault for nearly four decades, has now been made available by Pen-L Publishing. This manuscript draws crit ... more |
|
|
| Buy Advertising | About Us | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
| The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2023 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement |
