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November 17, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
US Russian officials disagree over International Space Station leak severity



Washington DC (UPI) Nov 16, 2024
Officials with NASA are at odds with their counterparts at the Russian space agency Roscosmos over the severity of a leak aboard the International Space Station. The fear among NASA officials is that an existing air leak in a Russian-controlled section of the ISS could eventually result in a "catastrophic failure." Both agencies have known about the leak since 2019, but disagree over the risk it poses to the orbiting laboratory, which is divided into separate but connected Russian and Am ... read more

SPACE TRAVEL
Big Bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy
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? ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA receives 14th straight 'clean' financial audit result
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
For the 14th consecutive year, NASA has earned an unmodified, or "clean," audit opinion on its fiscal year 2024 financial statements from an independent external auditor. This top-tier audit r ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Space contractor gears up for first launches of new rockets
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the country's primary space contractor, is preparing for the inaugural flights of two new carrier rocket models in the coming months. Ma Tao ... more
MOON DAILY
Chang'e-6 lunar samples uncover ancient basalt with depleted mantle origin
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
The Moon's near and far sides show significant differences in geomorphology, topography, chemical composition, crustal structure, and volcanic history. To gain deeper insight into these distinctions ... more
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China tests building Moon base with lunar soil bricks
Beijing (AFP) Nov 15, 2024
China is seeking to push forward in its quest to build the first lunar base, launching an in-space experiment to test whether the base's bricks could be made from the Moon's own soil. ... more
MOON DAILY
China's manned Lunar rover reaches initial development phase
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
The China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) announced that its prototype lunar rover, developed for upcoming manned lunar missions, has advanced to the initial phase of development. The rover ... more
EXO WORLDS
On the origin of life and the formation of cell membranes
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
The mystery of how life originated on Earth has fascinated scientists for generations. Central to this question is understanding how the first living cells acquired the membranes that allowed them t ... more
TECH SPACE
Northrop Grumman advances mission robotic vehicle for satellite servicing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) subsidiary, SpaceLogistics LLC, has received the robotics payload from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), marking a major milestone for its Mission ... more

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EARTH OBSERVATION
Carbon Mapper reports initial methane mitigation success from Tanager-1 satellite
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
Carbon Mapper has shared data on more than 300 methane and CO2 plume detections, representing the first wave of findings from its Tanager-1 satellite launched in August. Developed by Planet Labs PBC ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Distinguishing snow from clouds
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
These recent images taken by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission demonstrate how satellite technology aids in differentiating between clouds and snow. The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites are eq ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
ESA bolsters Greece's Earth observation with new contracts
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA) has taken a major step to enhance Greece's Earth observation capabilities through the signing of six key contracts. These agreements support Greece's National Satelli ... more
WATER WORLD
NASA Satellites Reveal Abrupt Drop in Global Freshwater Levels
Washington DC (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low e ... more
WATER WORLD
NASA data aids global efforts in combating sea level rise
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
The world's oceans are rising, posing significant challenges for coastal regions as they face disruptions to their infrastructure and communities. To help these areas prepare, NASA is providing crit ... more
FARM NEWS
Planet expands partnership with Abelio for enhanced digital farming solutions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a prominent provider of daily Earth observation data, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Abelio, a French tech company specializing in advanced digital ... more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT
LIST and UNHCR partner to develop emergency early warning system
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), in partnership with the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), has launched an initiative to create an advanced global early warning and response syste ... more
FIRE STORM
NASA and Forest Service employ high-altitude balloon to enhance firefighter communication
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
NASA has teamed up with the U.S. Forest Service, Aerostar, and Motorola to deploy high-altitude balloons aimed at boosting real-time communication for firefighters engaged in combating wildland fire ... more
MARSDAILY
Have We Been Searching for Life on Mars in the Wrong Way
Berlin, 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
SOLAR SCIENCE
First-of-its-kind study of Alfven waves possibly key to mystery of solar corona heating
Huntsville 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
MOON DAILY
Denmark becomes 48th nation to sign Artemis Accords for space exploration
Washington 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
ROBO SPACE
'Harness the now': British singer Imogen Heap embraces AI
Lisbon (AFP) Nov 14, 2024
Unlike the bulk of her peers, Grammy-winning British singer Imogen Heap is embracing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in her music as well to set up a music collaboration platform. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Launching From the Classroom to Careers: Students Gain Valuable Skills Through Research on the Space Station
Houston TX (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
Before taking part in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), Emma Randall, a recent graduate of Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona, said the most leadership experience she had wa ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Wearable tech for Space Station research
Houston 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
IRON AND ICE
As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down - and obscures a potential real threat from space
Albuquerque NM (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for what could be a celestial treat - you might see shooting stars, and maybe even fireballs, the biggest and brightest mete ... more
MARSDAILY
Plates and Polygons Sols 4362-4363
Pasadena CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
After a successful 23-meter (about 75 feet) drive today in pre-planning we found ourselves in front of some rocks with a curious dark, platy topping. This is similar to material we have seen previou ... more
MOON DAILY
Chang'e-6 samples reveal ancient volcanic history of lunar farside
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
Basalt samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 mission have shed light on volcanic activity on the Moon's farside, revealing eruptions occurring 2.8 billion years ago (Ga) and 4.2 Ga. This significan ... more
EXO WORLDS
Scientists build spectral library to identify water on exoplanets
Los 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
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SOLAR SCIENCE
NSO scientist reveals new hydrogen emissions in solar flares
Los 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
SOLAR SCIENCE
UAH plasma researcher explores key factors in Solar Corona heating through Alfven Waves
Huntsville 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
SOLAR SCIENCE
Getting Proba-3 ready for launch
Paris, 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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Telescope for NASA's Roman Mission complete, delivered to Goddard
Los 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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Hubble observes effects of Large Magellanic Cloud's Encounter with the Milky Way
Paris, 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
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