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  Orlando FL (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 New studies led by researchers at the University of Central Florida offer for the first time a clearer picture of how the outer solar system formed and evolved based on analyses of trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) and centaurs. The findings, published in Nature Astronomy, reveal the distribution of ices in the early solar system and how TNOs evolve when they travel inward into the region of the giant planets between Jupiter and Saturn, becoming centaurs. TNOs are small bodies, or 'planetesimal ... read more |
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Airbus US Space and Defense partners with Aerostar to advance stratospheric ISR technologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Airbus U.S. Space and Defense and Aerostar successfully completed a joint Internal Research and Development (IRAD) stratospheric test flight as part of their Cooperative Research and Development Agr ... more  
China's space journey continues apaceBeijing, China (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 The first-ever samples retrieved from the moon's far side, an iconic feat achieved by China's most recent lunar expedition, Chang'e 6, were on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Ae ... more  
Massive eruptions did not trigger dinosaur extinctionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Massive volcanic eruptions in India, once theorized as a potential cause of dinosaur extinction, likely played a minimal role in their demise, according to new research by climate scientists at Utre ... more 
How to find a comet before it hits EarthFlagstaff AZ (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Q: How do you find a comet that could pose a threat to Earth but hasn't passed our planet in the last 200 years or more? A: You look for its footprint. This is the basis of research led ... more |
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Space Machines Company unveils Optimus Viper rapid response spacecraftSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Space Machines Company (SMC) has introduced Optimus Viper, a rapid-response spacecraft designed to protect critical space assets and deliver high-fidelity intelligence. This cutting-edge platform op ... more |
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Space component commands highlight warfighting efforts at Spacepower ConferenceOrlando, FL (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Space component field command leadership came together to discuss successes and challenges and provide insights into their missions during a panel at the Spacepower Conference in Orlando. As a ... more  
2 Russian cosmonauts perform spacewalk outside ISSWashington DC (UPI) Dec 19, 2024 Two Russian cosmonauts will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to install an experiment package on one of the modules on Thursday morning. ... more 
Space GardensHouston TX (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, one challenge is figuring out how to provide crew members with enough healthy food. Bringing along a supply for months or even years in space is impracti ... more  
A swarm of sensors and robots showcases Moon exploration potentialBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 A unique lunar research initiative is underway in the LUNA hall, where the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is advancing exploration technologies for the Moon. At the core of the project is a swarm nav ... more |
 
China launches four Earth-observation radar satellites into orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 China successfully launched four Earth-observation radar satellites into space early Tuesday morning aboard a Long March 2D rocket, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (C ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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ICEYE secures $65M funding extension reaching $158M total for 2024 investmentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 ICEYE, a global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for high-resolution Earth observation, announced the closure of a $65 million funding extension to its $93 million growt ... more 
K2 Space secures $60M STRATFI contract for key MEO satellite missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 K2 Space has been awarded a $60 million contract by the U.S. Space Force for its inaugural Mega Class satellite mission, "Gravitas." The funding includes government support, Small Business Innovatio ... more 
Maxar secures $35M in APAC geospatial tasking contractsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Maxar Intelligence has announced the acquisition of $35 million in new contracts from two government clients in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. These agreements highlight Maxar's capabilities in del ... more  
Smallsat market grows steadily amid Starlink and Starshield challenges driven by government demandParis, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 The small satellite (smallsat) industry is set to achieve significant growth, with Novaspace's latest market intelligence report projecting the sector to reach a market value of $113.3 billion over ... more |
 
Venus Aerospace ignites VDR2 engine in major milestoneLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Venus Aerospace, a prominent innovator in hypersonic technology, has successfully ignited its VDR2 engine, achieving a critical milestone in its development of advanced high-speed propulsion. The VD ... more 
NASA names agency veteran as deputy manager of deep space programWashington DC (UPI) Dec 19, 2024 NASA has named a space agency veteran as deputy manager of its Gateway program, the administration announced Thursday. That program is central to the Artemis mission to return to the moon and for charting a path for the first human missions to Mars. ... more  
Building safer and more accessible nuclear clocksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Scientists are making significant strides in creating nuclear clocks, a new frontier in ultra-precise timekeeping. Unlike optical atomic clocks that depend on electronic transitions, nuclear clocks ... more 
First integration of European reusable stage demonstrator ThemisBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 ArianeGroup has successfully completed the initial mechanical integration of Themis, the European reusable launcher first stage demonstrator, at its Les Mureaux facility in France. Standing 28 ... more |
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Fit for service Themis reusable rocket stage reaches key development milestoneParis, France (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 In December 2024, Europe's Themis reusable rocket first-stage demonstrator successfully completed a critical 'full fit-check' at ArianeGroup's Les Mureaux facility in France. This significant ... more 
Five Ways to Explore NASA's Portfolio of Technologies with TechPort 4.0Washington DC (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Have you ever wanted to find all your favorite NASA technology in one place? NASA stakeholders did, too! We listened to your feedback, brainstormed user-focused features, and created the most robust ... more 
ISS research on cancer and neurodegenerative therapies returns from Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Research aimed at advancing cancer detection, improving treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, and enhancing respiratory therapies successfully returned from the International Space Station (ISS ... more 
More NASA science and technology set for Lunar delivery with Firefly AerospaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 NASA is expanding its lunar exploration efforts by awarding Firefly Aerospace a $179 million contract to deliver six scientific experiments to the Moon. This marks Firefly's fourth task order under ... more |
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NASA and Axiom Space accelerate plans for free-flying space stationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 NASA and Axiom Space have adjusted the assembly sequence for Axiom's commercial space station, aiming to expedite its readiness as a free-flying platform and reduce reliance on the International Spa ... more |
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Orion Spacecraft Tested in Ohio After Artemis I MissionCleveland OH (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Making the voyage 1.4 million miles around the Moon and back - the farthest a spacecraft built for humans has ever gone - the Orion spacecraft has faced a battery of tests over the years. Though Ori ... more 
Rocket Lab delivers second spacecraft and completes third for Varda Space IndustriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully delivered its second Pioneer spacecraft to Vandenberg Space Force Base and finalized production and testing of a third spacecraft for Varda Space ... more 
Second Ariane 6 components assembled at Europe's SpaceportParis, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 The assembly of Europe's second Ariane 6 rocket, designated VA263, is underway at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana following the arrival of its primary components. The core and upper stages were ... more 
Vega poised for expanded operations and next-gen developmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 ESA has signed a series of contracts with Avio to enhance the operational capacity of the Vega-C rocket and push forward the development of its successor, Vega-E. These agreements aim to increase th ... more |
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