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  Washington (AFP) Nov 16, 2024 Should NASA return to the Moon, or go straight to Mars? Maintain its focus on climate science, or pivot away? President-elect Donald Trump's second term, alongside SpaceX CEO and new consigliere Elon Musk, could mark a Big Bang for the US space program. The brash billionaire duo share a knack for disruption and a hunger for making history - qualities tailor-made for space exploration. In short, "it's going to be a wild ride," said George Nield, president of Commercial Space Technologies, a ... read more |
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Trump's approach to space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on boardDurham, UK (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change. There will be much continuity across military, civil and industrial space policy ... more  
Have We Been Searching for Life on Mars in the Wrong WayBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 17, 2024 In a provocative recent article published in Nature, astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch proposes that the ongoing quest to detect life on Mars may need a complete rethinking. His comment underscores ... more  
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites in back end of coast-to-coast double launchWashington DC (UPI) Nov 14, 2024 SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit at 8:21 a.m. Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more  
South Pole Safety: NASA seeks innovative Lunar rescue solutionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 NASA is prioritizing astronaut safety in the harsh conditions of the Moon, with a focus on developing reliable systems for rescue operations during missions at the Lunar South Pole. With the Artemis ... more |
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NASA, Peru plan collaborative sounding rocket studyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 NASA and Peru's National Commission for Aerospace Research and Development (CONIDA) have taken steps toward initiating a possible long-term scientific rocket campaign in Peru. The two organiza ... more |
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New milestone for FAA-licensed commercial space operations as regulatory update beginsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concluded Fiscal Year 2024 with an unprecedented 148 licensed commercial space operations, marking a growth exceeding 30 percent compared to the previous ye ... more 
Sierra Space and Oak Ridge Lab develop advanced thermal protection for spacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Sierra Space has announced a significant advancement in thermal protection technology through its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This develo ... more 
China tests building Moon base with lunar soil bricksBeijing (AFP) Nov 15, 2024 China is expected to push forward in its quest to build the first lunar base on Friday, launching an in-space experiment to test whether the station's bricks could be made from the Moon's own soil. ... more  
Booz Allen invests in Starfish Space to support satellite servicingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2024 Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced that its venture capital unit, Booz Allen Ventures, LLC, has made a strategic investment in Starfish Space, a company pioneering satellite servicing technol ... more |
 
CUSP and Quadsat collaborate to launch satellite emulation services in AfricaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Quadsat has announced a partnership with CUSP Technologies to expand its satellite network emulation services across Africa. This collaboration is part of Quadsat ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Globalstar secures terrestrial spectrum authorization in MexicoLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT), a leader in next-generation mobile satellite and communications services, announced that its Mexican subsidiary, Mobile Satellite Services Mexico S. De R.L. D ... more  
NRL develops satellite servicing robotics, enhancing U.S. space infrastructure resilienceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST), in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), successfully completed the development ... more 
Ovzon expands agreement with Swedish Space Corporation to 132 MSEKBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Ovzon has announced an increase to its September 2024 12-month agreement valued at 115 MSEK with its partner, the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC). The expanded contract, which now includes additiona ... more 
Precision pointing goes the distance on NASA experimentPasadena CA (JPL) Nov 15, 2024 One year ago, the future of space communications arrived at Earth as a beam of light from a NASA spacecraft nearly 10 million miles away. That's 40 times farther than our Moon. That's like using a l ... more |
Forsway awarded 2.3 MEUR by ESA to develop Xtend 5G connectivity systemParis, France (SPX) Nov 14, 2024 Forsway, a leader in cost-effective hybrid satellite and terrestrial broadband solutions, has secured a significant funding contract of 2.3 million euros from the European Space Agency (ESA), with a ... more  
Scientists build spectral library to identify water on exoplanetsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Cornell University researchers are constructing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures, examining chemical processes from Earth's hot mantle. This compilation aims to shed light on the compos ... more  
NSO scientist reveals new hydrogen emissions in solar flaresLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Solar flares, some of the most powerful phenomena in the solar system, offer a unique chance to explore the Sun's atmospheric layers. Utilizing NASA's Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS), w ... more 
UAH plasma researcher explores key factors in Solar Corona heating through Alfven WavesHuntsville AL (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Syed Ayaz, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has published a study in 'Scientific Reports' that builds on his pioneering research into kinetic Alfven waves (KAW) as a po ... more |
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Telescope for NASA's Roman Mission complete, delivered to GoddardLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is one giant step closer to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. The mission has now received its final major delivery ... more 
Hubble observes effects of Large Magellanic Cloud's Encounter with the Milky WayParis, France (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a compelling view of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) after its interaction with the Milky Way's gaseous halo. Despite the impact stripping away most ... more 
High-temperature decay reveals Sun's formation timelineBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Have you ever wondered about the timeline for our Sun's formation? An international team of scientists has moved closer to an answer through an experiment at GSI/FAIR's Experimental Storage Ring (ES ... more 
First-of-its-kind study of Alfven waves possibly key to mystery of solar corona heatingHuntsville AL (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Syed Ayaz, a researcher at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has published a paper in Scientific Reports that builds on an earlier first-of-its-kind study that examined kinetic Alfven w ... more |
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Aging and frailty biomarkers impacted by space travelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Spaceflight has been found to accelerate aging symptoms in astronauts, manifesting through genomic instability, mitochondrial disruptions, and heightened inflammation. This research marks the first ... more |
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CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to MarsBoulder CO (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 In June, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams boarded the International Space Station (ISS), expecting a week-long stay in orbit. Now, they won't return to Earth until February after a se ... more 
Getting Proba-3 ready for launchParis, France (SPX) Nov 14, 2024 Proba-3's Coronagraph spacecraft recently underwent a crucial 'fit check' with the launcher payload adapter, preparing it for its scheduled launch aboard an Indian PSLV-XL rocket on 4 December. ... more 
Wearable tech for Space Station researchHouston TX (SPX) Nov 14, 2024 Many of us wear devices that count our steps, measure our heart rate, track sleep patterns, and more. This information can help us make healthy decisions - research shows the devices encourage peopl ... more 
Denmark becomes 48th nation to sign Artemis Accords for space explorationWashington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2024 Denmark is a founding member of the European Space Agency and on Wednesday formally committed to safe and responsible space exploration that benefits humanity by signing the Artemis Accords. ... more |
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