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  Paris, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 ArianeGroup, Arianespace, and their partners are gearing up for the second flight of the Ariane 6 launcher, following its successful inaugural launch on July 9. The upcoming mission marks the launcher's transition into commercial service. Key milestones in preparation for this flight include: + The comprehensive analysis of data from the initial flight is complete, affirming Ariane 6's strong performance. Only a few minor deviations from projections were observed, which have been analyzed an ... read more |
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Hera initiates journey to mars with key deep-space burnParis, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 ESA's Hera mission has completed its first major trajectory correction since its October 7 launch, positioning it for a vital Mars gravity assist scheduled for March 2025. On October 23, Hera' ... more 
Dragon executes first successful reboost for Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 NASA and SpaceX observed a significant milestone as SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully demonstrated its ability to reboost the International Space Station's orbit on Friday at 12:50 p.m. EST. U ... more 
NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since returnWashington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024 The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. ... more  
GMV completes FASTNAV project advancing lunar rover capabilitiesMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 GMV, a multinational technology company, has concluded the FASTNAV (Multi-range Navigation for Fast Moon Rovers) project, showcasing a navigation system that enables rovers to reach speeds of 1 m/s- ... more |
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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 |
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Get Involved with NASA Research OpportunitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA is opening doors for individuals interested in contributing to its scientific research and space missions. From students and educators to citizen scientists, numerous opportunities are availabl ... more 
Centaur Upper Stage Exhibit Honors Longstanding Contributions to Space ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 An exhibit spotlighting the essential role of the Centaur upper stage in U.S. space operations was introduced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 18 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, the home of ... more  
Chinese rover finds signs of ancient ocean on MarsParis (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 A Chinese rover has found new evidence to support the theory that Mars was once home to a vast ocean, including tracing some ancient coastline where water may once have lapped, a study said Thursday. ... more 
Off-the-shelf thermoelectric generators could enable CO2 conversion on Mars Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Readily accessible thermoelectric generators (TEGs), operating with modest temperature differences, can drive CO2 conversion, according to new proof-of-concept research by chemists at the University ... more |
 
Astrophysicists explore light echoes to study black holesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 A research team led by astrophysicists from the Institute for Advanced Study has introduced a groundbreaking technique to identify light echoes around black holes. This approach, which enables preci ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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China launches alliance for aerospace and satellite internet in Xiong'anSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 China has officially inaugurated the Aerospace Information and Satellite Internet Innovation Alliance in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei Province, marking a major step to enhance its aerospace information ... more 
Florida university consortium designated Space Research LeaderLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Space Florida's Board of Directors has officially designated the Florida University Space Research Consortium as the state's primary space research body, solidifying its role in facilitating NASA re ... more 
MSP technology powers accurate manufacturing for space industryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Demand is rising sharply within the space sector for MSP's advanced CNC manufacturing technology, which ensures precise, error-free production of parts for rockets, satellites, and launch equipment. ... more 
Horizon Technology Finance approves $10M loan for Ursa Space Systems expansionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) has extended a $10 million venture loan facility to Ursa Space Systems Inc. ("Ursa Space") to support the satellite intelligence company's growt ... more |
 
NASA to transform in-space manufacturing with laser beam welding collaborationHuntsville AL (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 As NASA plans for humans to return to the Moon and eventually explore Mars, a laser beam welding collaboration between NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and The Ohio State ... more  
NASA-funded research explores tidal impacts on planetary and lunar interiorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA-backed researchers have devised a novel approach to calculating how tidal forces influence the internal structures of planets and moons. Crucially, this research departs from the typical assump ... more  
Scientists harvest nutrient-rich rice grown in spaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 At a crop breeding center in Shanghai, researchers have successfully harvested rice that was cultivated from seeds initially grown on China's space station Tiangong, also known as "Heavenly Palace." ... more  
NASA opens Power Systems essay contest for K12 studentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA has launched the fourth annual Power to Explore Student Challenge, inviting U.S. students from kindergarten through 12th grade to submit essays envisioning new nuclear-powered missions to any m ... more |
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SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbitWashington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024 SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low-Earth orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday afternoon. ... more  
Optimal Learning Rates Revealed in New Study on AdaptationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub and Santa Fe Institute have unveiled a new model designed to determine how quickly or slowly an organism should adapt to changing environments. According to ... more 
Wooden bricks set to sea off Denmark to track plastic wasteCopenhagen (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Some 500 wooden bricks were dropped into the waters of Lemvig in northwest Denmark on Thursday for a project aimed at mapping how rubbish moves about in the world's seas. ... more  
Space could revolutionize stem cell research for treating diseaseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Stem cell research conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is revealing promising therapeutic potential that could transform biotherapies for complex diseases, according to two Mayo C ... more |
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Oxford space lab sends first human tissue samples to ISS for ageing studyLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The first human tissue samples from Oxford's Space Innovation Lab (SIL) are now en route to the International Space Station (ISS) to support a study examining how space microgravity influences human ... more |
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Small wooden satellite heads to International Space StationWashington 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. ... 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  
NEOWISE concludes mission with re-entry but data continues to fuel discoveryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 NASA's NEOWISE (Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) mission concluded as planned on Friday night when the spacecraft re-entered Earth's atmosphere, burning up after nearly 15 year ... more |
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