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  Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 16, 2024 The EU's flagship satellite constellation project officially took off Monday, as the bloc signed a concession contract with a European consortium to develop a secure space-based communication system. Envisaging a multi-orbital network of almost 300 satellites, Iris� aims to rival US satellite internet service providers such as Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. "This cutting-edge constellation will protect our critical infrastructures, connect our most remote areas and increase Eu ... read more |
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NASA aims to solve Lunar housekeeping's biggest issue - infinite dust!Washington DC (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 If you thought the dust bunnies under your sofa were an issue, imagine trying to combat dust on the Moon. Dust is a significant challenge for astronauts living and working on the lunar surface. So, ... more  
Astrophysicists capture gamma-ray flare from supermassive black hole M87Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 15, 2024 The first-ever photo of a black hole rocked the world in 2019, when the Event Horizon Telescope, or EHT, published an image of the supermassive black hole at the c ... more  
Planets form sequentially like falling dominosTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 15, 2024 New findings from radio astronomy reveal that planetary systems form in a chain reaction, where the formation of one planet near a central star encourages the formation of subsequent planets farther ... more  
A new discovery about the source of the vast energy in cosmic raysNew York NY (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Ultra-high energy cosmic rays, which emerge in extreme astrophysical environments - like the roiling environments near black holes and neutron stars - have far more energy than the energetic particl ... more |
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Indian Navy and ISRO conduct astronaut well deck recovery trials for Gaganyaan MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The Indian Navy and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have advanced preparations for Gaganyaan's recovery operations by conducting "Well Deck" recovery trials on December 6, 2024. The ex ... more |
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Seaspan signs agreement with KVH for OneWeb LEO satellite solutionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Seaspan Corporation, a global leader in independent containership leasing, has entered an agreement with KVH Industries to equip its fleet with OneWeb's advanced low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite tech ... more 
Airbus completes delivery of Space42 Thuraya 4 satellite for December launchParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Space42's latest telecommunications satellite, Thuraya 4, designed and built by Airbus, has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is set to launch into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 ro ... more  
Mercury observed in thermal infrared for the first timeBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet in the solar system, continues to intrigue planetary researchers with its unique composition and structure, which differ significantly from Earth's Moon de ... more 
Black holes at the heart of Milky Way's largest star cluster reshaped in new researchLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 For decades, scientists have debated the source of unusual star movements in Omega Centauri, the Milky Way's largest star cluster. Recent research, incorporating new pulsar data, provides clarity, s ... more |
Week starts on ISS with spacewalk preparations and research activitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Preparations for an upcoming spacewalk highlighted the beginning of the week aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as the Expedition 72 crew members also engaged in a variety of research task ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Uncrewed aircraft systems traffic management expands beyond line of sightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 NASA is advancing its Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Beyond Visual Line of Sight (UTM BVLOS) initiative to meet the global surge in drone usage for various applications. Drones, ... more  
NASA Missions offer integrated insights into ocean dynamics and ecosystemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The ocean drives Earth's climate and weather systems, supporting diverse ecosystems and a significant portion of planetary life. Data from NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) sat ... more 
AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone sign long-term agreement for global connectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 AST SpaceMobile, Inc. and Vodafone Group Plc (LSE: VOD) have formalized a commercial partnership extending through 2034, marking a major development in their joint mission to deliver broadband conne ... more  
China Long March 8A prepares for first flight in January 2025Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The Long March 8A rocket, developed to become China's primary launch vehicle for medium- and low-Earth orbit missions, is set to make its maiden flight in January 2025, as announced by the China Aca ... more |
EIB backs Sateliot's IoT Satellite Network with euro 30M loanParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a euro 30 million loan to Sateliot, a Spanish space company, to support the deployment of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This net ... more 
Neuraspace expands satellite tracking with second optical telescope in ChileMadrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Portuguese aerospace firm Neuraspace, a leading player in Space Traffic Management (STM), has activated its second optical telescope, now operational in Chile. This addition provides southern hemisp ... more 
M87 jet observations reveal rare gamma-ray outburstTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 The supermassive black hole at the heart of Messier 87 (M87), known for hosting a colossal relativistic jet, has produced a rare gamma-ray flare. This event marks the first high-energy gamma-ray out ... more 
NASA Successfully Integrates Roman Mission's Telescope, InstrumentsGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team has successfully integrated the mission's telescope and two instruments onto the instrument carrier, marking the completion of the Roman payload. Now th ... more |
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NASA rover surmounts Jezero crater rim to begin next science campaignLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully climbed to the top of Jezero Crater's rim, reaching a landmark location called "Lookout Hill." This achievement follows months of challenging terrain navig ... more 
NASA honours Algerian parks with Martian namesakesAlgiers (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 NASA's mapping of Mars now bears the names of three iconic Algerian national parks, Algerian physicist Noureddine Melikechi, a member of the US space agency's largest Mars probe mission, has told AFP. ... more  
Eyes on the Sun thallium decay study sheds light on solar historyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The Sun powers life on Earth, generating immense energy through nuclear fusion and continuously releasing neutrinos - particles that provide insight into its inner workings. While modern neutrino de ... more  
Skykraft to drive collaborative PNT Project with Indian partnersSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Skykraft has officially signed the Participating Project Partner Agreement for the "Demonstration of Collaborative Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)" project. This effort ... more |
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Iridium unveils compact Certus 9704 module to advance satellite IoT connectivityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a global leader in satellite communications, has introduced the Iridium Certus 9704, its latest Internet of Things (IoT) module, along with the complement ... more |
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SatVu secures ESA funding for high-resolution thermal imaging project in energy sectorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 SatVu, a prominent player in climate technology, has been awarded a euro 1 million project grant from the European Space Agency (ESA) to accelerate its market readiness and scale its operations in ... more 
NASA's crew capsule had heat shield issues during Artemis IGrand Forks, ND (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Off the coast of Baja California in December 2022, sun sparkled over the rippling sea as waves sloshed around the USS Portland dock ship. Navy officials on the deck scrutinized the sky in search of ... more
ESA to collaborate with ISRO on Gaganyaan missionsParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 On December 4, 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formalized an agreement that establishes ESA's support for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight ... more 
China successfully tests XZY 1 verification rocket engineSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 China's XZY 1 verification rocket has successfully completed a static firing test at Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port in Shandong province, marking a major milestone for the nation's aerospace innova ... more |
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