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  Boca Chica, United States (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship megarocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties. But the Republican leader was deprived of the chance to see the descending first stage caught in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms, an engineering marvel demonstrated by the company last month and one he personally lauded during his election victory speech. Instead, the massive Super Heavy ... read more |
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Arianespace to launch Exotrail's Spacevan on Ariane 6Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Arianespace has secured a contract to launch Exotrail's spacevan, marking its first GEO mission as an auxiliary payload aboard the Ariane 64 configuration of the Ariane 6 launcher. The mission, set ... more 
ESA set to advance European launch services with a Boost!Paris, France (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Several European space companies are gearing up for their inaugural rocket launches, a crucial phase akin to a startup's first product debut but with significant operational challenges and financial ... more  
NASA to assign cargo missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin for ArtemisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 NASA is set to deepen its Artemis campaign, targeting long-term lunar exploration, by assigning key cargo missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin under their current contracts. This move supports NASA's ... more  
Researcher explore dark matter's origins in potential dark Big Bang eventLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Recent findings from Colgate University's Department of Physics and Astronomy have opened up intriguing possibilities about the origins of dark matter, which could reshape current scientific perspec ... more |
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Fort Detrick Maryland chosen as permanent site for Wideband Military SATCOM trainingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Fort Detrick, Maryland, has been designated as the permanent home of the Wideband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Operations Center (WSOC), which will host the Wideband Transmission Controller Ope ... more |
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Impulse Space chosen for NRO BALISTA contract to enhance agile space techLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Impulse Space, known for its in-space transportation solutions, has been awarded a BALISTA contract by the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) Office of Space Launch (OSL). The contract aims to a ... more  
China and Brazil advance joint efforts on seventh satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Engineers and scientists from China and Brazil are collaborating on the development of a new remote-sensing satellite aimed at enhancing data collection and imaging for public and economic use. ... 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  
Launching From the Classroom to Careers: Students Gain Valuable Skills Through Research on the Space StationHouston 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 |
China unveils new two-stage reusable heavy rocket designSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 China has introduced an innovative two-stage, fully reusable heavy rocket design during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, highlighting unique recovery techniques for ea ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Curiosity prepares to leave sulfur stones behind for boxwork explorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 NASA's Curiosity rover is set to embark on a new chapter of its mission, heading toward a distinctive geological formation called the boxwork, after concluding its investigations at Gediz Vallis cha ... more 
We now know the origin of black hole magnetic fields their parent starsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Black holes, known for their intense gravitational pull from which nothing can escape, also possess powerful magnetic fields that facilitate the emission of high-energy jets and gamma ray bursts. Th ... more  
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 
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 |
AnalySwift aims to transform spacecraft for secondary uses during extended missionsWest Lafayette IN (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 AnalySwift LLC, a Purdue University-affiliated company, has received a Phase I STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) contract from NASA worth $156,424. Allan Wood, AnalySwift president and ... more 
New map of Orientale basin may guide lunar sample missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Billions of years in the past, an asteroid of immense size collided with the Moon, generating such intense heat that the lunar rock melted and glowed white-hot before eventually solidifying. This fo ... more 
USF research delves into volcanic caves for Mars life insightsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 An international research team, led by Bogdan P. Onac from the USF School of Geosciences, has conducted an in-depth study of volcanic caves called lava tubes. This investigation sheds light on how s ... more  
SwRI scientists repurpose chemistry modeling software to study life-supporting conditions on icy moonsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is transforming software traditionally used for electrolyte modeling and corrosion prediction into an advanced tool for assessing whether ice-covered worlds could ... more |
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New approach improves models of atmosphere on early Earth, exo-planetsUniversity Park PA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 As energy from the sun reaches Earth, some solar radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere, leading to chemical reactions like the formation of ozone and the breakup of gas molecules. A new approach f ... more 
TBIRD technology could help image black holes' photon ringsBoston MA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 In April 2019, a group of astronomers from around the globe stunned the world when they revealed the first image of a black hole - the monstrous accumulation of collapsed stars and gas that lets not ... more  
Impulso.Space strengthens partnership with D-Orbit for multi-launch missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Impulso.Space USA Corp. has signed a new multi-mission contract with D-Orbit, reinforcing their ongoing collaboration and expanding the scope of comprehensive space launch services. The agreement en ... more 
mmt and Quadsat join forces to offer advanced satellite emulation and RF calibration servicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Quadsat has partnered with mmt to expand the reach of its electromagnetic emulation services as part of the newly launched Quadsat Service Partner Network. This network is designed to provide global ... more |
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Beyond Gravity unveils modular satellite electronics and expands product lineBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 Beyond Gravity, a prominent space industry supplier based in Switzerland, has launched a modular electronics platform called FoX, designed for satellites and featuring off-the-shelf components. This ... more |
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PIAP Space enhances satellite docking for refuelling and in-orbit servicingBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 As the space sector experiences rapid growth in satellite operations and diversified space missions, the demand for in-orbit servicing has risen. PIAP Space has met this need with its innovative Doc ... more  
Tianzhou 7 completes cargo Mission, Tianzhou 8 docks with TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft concluded its mission as it burned up upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere on Sunday night, the China Manned Space Agency reported. According to the agency, ... more 
Can the Trump-Musk 'bromance' last?Washington (AFP) Nov 18, 2024 The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has been an ever-present sidekick for President-elect Donald Trump since the US election at the start of the month. ... more 
Living microbes identified in Earth's driest desert using new techniqueLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 The Atacama Desert in Chile, known as the world's driest location, presents a harsh environment for life due to its extreme aridity. Despite this, research has discovered thriving microbial communit ... more |
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