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January 09, 2025
ROCKET SCIENCE
Blue Origin's first orbital launch now targeting Sunday



Washington (AFP) Jan 9, 2025
US space company Blue Origin is now aiming to launch its first orbital rocket on Sunday, it announced on X, because of rough seas in the Atlantic where it hopes to land the first stage booster on a ship. A three-hour window opens Sunday at 1:00 am (0600 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Standing 320 feet (98 meters) tall, New Glenn is named after astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth. The mission, designated NG-1, will carry a prototype of Blu ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Italy's Meloni denies discussing SpaceX deal with Musk
Rome (AFP) Jan 9, 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Thursday talking to Elon Musk about a cybersecurity deal with the American billionaire's SpaceX company following reports that sparked controversy in Italy. ... more
TECH SPACE
Debris falling from the sky: more often, more risk
Paris (AFP) Jan 8, 2025
It is still not clear what exactly fell onto a Kenyan village last month, but such events are likely to become increasingly common given the amount of space debris drifting above the planet. ... more
MOON DAILY
Japan startup hopeful ahead of second moon launch
Tokyo (AFP) Jan 9, 2025
Japanese startup ispace vowed its upcoming second unmanned Moon mission will be a success, saying Thursday that it learned from its failed attempt nearly two years ago. ... more
ENERGY TECH
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling - for energy, space, and beyond
Boston MA (SPX) Jan 03, 2025
Most people take boiling water for granted. For Associate Professor Matteo Bucci, uncovering the physics behind boiling has been a decade-long journey filled with unexpected challenges and new insig ... more
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SPACEWAR
S4S establishes strategic vision after first year of successes
Vandenberg SFB CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2025
On Dec. 6, 2023, U.S. Space Forces - Space stood up as the Space Force Service Component to U.S. Space Command. The activation of S4S was part of U.S. Space Force's plan to normalize the prese ... more
CAR TECH
Vortex vehicle computer enhances AI and SATCOM capabilities
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
RuggON, a specialist in ruggedized computing solutions, has introduced the Vortex vehicle-mount computer, designed to integrate advanced AI capabilities and SATCOM readiness. This new system aims to ... more
ROBO SPACE
RoboForce secures $10M to launch AI-powered robotic workforce
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
RoboForce, a pioneering provider of robotic labor solutions, has announced the completion of $10 million in early-stage funding. Supported by prominent investors such as Nobel Laureate Myron Scholes ... more
MISSILE NEWS
RTX and Ursa Major advance long-range rocket technology for US Army
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 03, 2025
Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, in collaboration with Ursa Major, has announced the successful missile flight test of their advanced long-range solid rocket motor developed for the U.S. Army. ... more

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS


VSAT NEWS
Gilat completes acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions
Paris, France (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT) has finalized the acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions LLC, a US-based innovator in next-generation SATCOM terminal technologies. This strate ... more
TIME AND SPACE
New quantum sensing technology reveals sub-atomic signals
Philadelphia, PA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
Since the 1950s, scientists have used radio waves to uncover the molecular "fingerprints" of unknown materials, aiding in tasks as varied as scanning the human body with MRI machines and detecting e ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Physicists propose new insights into dark matter through stellar streams
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
Researchers have identified a potential explanation for the unusual features of the GD-1 stellar stream, one of the most thoroughly studied stellar streams in the Milky Way's galactic halo. This thi ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
ISS crew prepares for spacewalks and advances scientific research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
The Expedition 72 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is starting the new year with preparations for an upcoming spacewalk aimed at servicing scientific instruments and installing comm ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NSF and ISS Lab allocate funding for space research projects
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
For the tenth year running, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals that utilize the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory for advanced research into trans ... more
CHIP TECH
Integrated spin wave storage advances quantum networks
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025
The University of Science and Technology of China has achieved a significant milestone in quantum memory research, addressing a long-standing challenge in integrated solid-state devices. The team, l ... more
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MOON DAILY
US company Firefly Aerospace to launch for Moon next week
Washington (AFP) Jan 8, 2025
US company Firefly Aerospace said Tuesday it is aiming to launch a lander to the Moon next week under an experimental NASA program that partners with the commercial sector to reduce costs. ... more
MARSDAILY
NASA eyes SpaceX, Blue Origin to cut Mars rock retrieval costs
Washington (AFP) Jan 7, 2025
NASA announced Tuesday it may turn to Elon Musk's SpaceX or Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin to help reduce the soaring costs of returning Martian rocks collected by the Perseverance rover to Earth. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US approves $3.6 bn missile sale to Japan
Washington (AFP) Jan 3, 2025
The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $3.6 billion sale of up to 1,200 advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan, one of Washington's closest allies in Asia. ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Beyond the Dragon Arc a treasure trove of unseen stars
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
Astronomers have captured images of over 40 individual stars in a galaxy so distant that its light has traveled for nearly 6.5 billion years to reach Earth, dating back to when the universe was only ... more
SPACEMART
AST SpaceMobile secures long-term spectrum access to advance space-based cellular services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced an agreement to access up to 45 MHz of lower mid-band spectrum in the United States. This addition will significantly enhance its direct-to-device ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Plextek's cutting-edge mmWave technology for space operations and sensing
Boston MA (SPX) Jan 01, 2025
Plextek, a leading consultancy recognized for its expertise in low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) sensing technology, has published its latest innovation in the field of in-orbit space operations and sensing. ... more
OUTER PLANETS
Capture theory unveils how Pluto and Charon formed as a binary system
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
New research from the University of Arizona reveals that Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, likely formed through a unique "kiss and capture" event. Unlike previous theories that compared their for ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energy
Madison WI (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner workings to tackle challenges ranging from climate change to space colonization. In my work ... more
FLORA AND FAUNA
Some bacteria evolve in seasonal cycles like clockwork
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025
Bacteria in Wisconsin's Lake Mendota demonstrate a unique pattern of evolution, with species adapting to dramatic seasonal changes and then reverting genetically to prior states over time. According ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
China incorporates small commercial satellites into weather services
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025
Two sets of small commercial satellites have been integrated into the China Meteorological Administration's (CMA) weather observation framework. This marks the first time CMA has utilized data from ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
How US-Indian NISAR Satellite Will Offer Unique Window on Earth
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 07, 2025
A Q&A with the lead U.S. scientist of the mission, which will track changes in everything from wetlands to ice sheets to infrastructure damaged by natural disasters. The upcoming U.S.-India NI ... more
SPACEWAR
N Space Tech partners with ISRO to launch SwetchaSAT-V0
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 06, 2025
N Space Tech, a defence and aerospace startup, has successfully launched its first payload in the SwetchaSAT-Vx series aboard ISRO's PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM-4). This innovative platfo ... more
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VSAT NEWS
Gilat wins 9 million dollar orders for multi orbit satellite platforms
London, UK (SPX) Jan 07, 2025
Gilat Satellite Networks, a global leader in satellite networking technology, has announced the receipt of $9 million in orders for its SkyEdge multi-orbit satellite communication platforms. These p ... more
UAV NEWS
NASA backed small business revolutionizes aircraft inspections with drones
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025
Near Earth Autonomy, a small business supported by NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and Boeing, has introduced a drone-enabled solution to streamline pre-flight inspections o ... more
ENERGY TECH
Solar powered self-charging supercapacitors introduced in Korea
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 01, 2025
A collaborative research effort led by Jeongmin Kim, Senior Researcher at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), and Damin Lee, Researcher at Kyungpook National University' ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Carbon's cosmic 'conveyer belt' across time and space
Seattle WA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025
Life on Earth could not exist without carbon. But carbon itself could not exist without stars. Nearly all elements except hydrogen and helium - including carbon, oxygen and iron - only exist because ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
NASA's LEXI Will Provide X-Ray Vision of Earth's Magnetosphere
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 06, 2025
A NASA X-ray imager is heading to the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis campaign, where it will capture the first global images of the magnetic field that shields Earth from solar radiation. The ... more
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