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  Washington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2024 The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of wood in space. Japanese researchers built a small satellite weighing about two pounds. The satellite, LignoSat, will arrive at the space station on a SpaceX flight and then be released into orbit. Officials said the panels were made from a type of magnolia tree and did not use screws or glue to put it together. "We have to be clear that this is not a satell ... read more |
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3D-printed rovers challenge students in Mars exploration trainingParis, France (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 University students participated in a hands-on ESA Academy training course at ESA's ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands last week, where they worked with 3D-printed rovers to develop autonomou ... more  
ISS Crew unloads latest research kits after Dragon Cargo dockingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 The crew aboard the International Space Station is busy unpacking a new set of scientific experiments and research samples delivered by the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft on Tuesday. This activity f ... more  
Asteroid grains shed light on the outer Solar System's originsBoston MA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 Tiny grains from a distant asteroid are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system over 4.6 billion years ago. Scientists at MIT and elsewhere have ... more 
Argonne to help drive AI revolution in astronomy with new institute led by Northwestern UniversityLemont IL (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The U.S. National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation have selected a group of institutions, including Argonne, to receive funding to establish an AI and astronomy institute called the NSF-Simo ... more |
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Russia to launch private Iranian satellites into orbitMoscow (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 A Russian rocket will launch two privately built Iranian satellites into orbit early Tuesday, the Iranian embassy in Moscow said, hailing close space cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. ... more |
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UK MoD contracts SSTL for JUNO satelliteLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has finalized a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to build and supply an Earth Observation satellite, bolstering the UK's defense and technologica ... more  
30 Years On, NASA's Wind Is a Windfall for Studying our Neighborhood in SpaceGreenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Picture it: 1994. The first World Wide Web conference took place in Geneva, the first Chunnel train traveled under the English Channel, and just three years after the end of the Cold War, the first ... more  
Health research on the ISS aims to uncover impacts of spaceflight on bloodLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) showcases remarkable engineering that sustains human life in the extreme environment of space. However, it cannot fully counter the health risks posed by zero g ... more 
Satellite imagery offers a way to shield coastal forests from climate impactsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Rising sea levels driven by climate change threaten coastal forests with unpredictable consequences, highlighting the need for advanced tools to manage these vulnerable ecosystems and allocate conse ... more |
 
Australia axes $7bn military satellite projectBrisbane, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 In a significant blow to Australia's defence capabilities, the federal government is cancelling what would have been the nation's largest-ever space project: a A$7 billion military satellite communi ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Curtin and NASA unlock ocean secrets from spacePerth, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Curtin University has joined forces with NASA, University of Miami, San Jose State University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on a new-generation satellite mission to study th ... more 
Japan launches H3 rocket with defense satellite to boost secure communicationsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Japan successfully launched its H3 rocket on Monday, carrying a defense communications satellite from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. This launch is part of Japan's strategy to ... more  
Nearly EUR 10 Million Awarded for European Gravitational Wave and Particle Physics InitiativeBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 The University of Bonn and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), in partnership with the Institut de Fisica d'Altes Energies (IFAE) in Spain and Italy's Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati (INFN-L ... more  
Russia launches record 55 satellites, including 2 Iranian-madeMoscow (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, including two privately built Iranian devices, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran. ... more |
 
Taurid meteor shower to reach peak visibilityWashington DC (UPI) Nov 5, 2024 The Taurid meteor shower will be visible in the night sky for the next week for the phenomenon's annual appearance. ... more 
Gilmour Space secures historic Australian permit for Eris orbital launch test flightSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Australia's first-ever orbital launch permit has been awarded to Gilmour Space Technologies, enabling the company to proceed with its Eris rocket's maiden flight from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in nort ... more  
Satcube secures new terminal order from Airbus Defence and SpaceBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Satcube, a European tech company specializing in lightweight satellite terminals for high-speed connectivity, has announced a significant new order from Airbus Defence and Space, valued at 1 million ... more 
SpaceX launches resupply mission to International Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night, sending over 6,000 pounds of essential cargo, including a range of science and student-led experiments, to the International Space S ... more |
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Shenzhou 18 crew back in China after 6-month mission to Tiangong stationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 The Shenzhou 18 mission crew safely returned to Earth early Monday, completing a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The three-member crew, led by mission commander Senior Colonel Y ... more 
World's first wooden satellite launched into spaceTokyo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station. ... more 
Dance of particles tracked in neutron star collision yields insights into heavy elementsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The temperature of fundamental particles has been observed in the radioactive afterglow following a neutron star collision and subsequent black hole formation. This breakthrough provides scientists ... more 
Southern Launch fully approved for Whalers Way rocket pad in South AustraliaSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Leading Australian spaceport provider Southern Launch has received full approvals for the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex, located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Construction of perman ... more |
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Kymeta launches Goshawk u8 antenna to enhance multi-orbit connectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Kymeta, a leader in flat-panel satellite antenna technology, has introduced the Goshawk u8, an advanced hybrid terminal designed for seamless mobility with support for geostationary, low Earth orbit ... more |
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Successful demo showcases BAE Systems' next-gen M-Code GNSS technologyLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 BAE Systems has completed a successful demonstration of its latest M-Code signal tracking technology, using an Increment 2 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver built on the company's a ... more
Shenzhou 18 brings back samples for space habitability and materials researchSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The Shenzhou 18 mission has successfully returned to Earth with 34.6 kilograms of specialized experimental samples, marking a significant contribution to the study of extraterrestrial habitation and ... more  
Final Venus Flyby sets up Parker Solar Probe for closest sun skimGreenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will complete its final Venus gravity assist maneuver, passing within 233 miles (376 km) of Venus' surface. The flyby will adjust Parker's traje ... more  
A Tech-Focused Look at the Best No Deposit Casino Games to Play in AustraliaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 In an age where virtual gaming technology continues to advance, online casinos are leveraging no deposit bonus offers to attract players and showcase the quality of their games without requiring any ... more |
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