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  Pasadena CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully collected its first soil, airfall dust, and rock fragment samples, marking a historic step in Martian exploration. A new study highlights these early sample returns and their implications for understanding Mars' past. Until now, the only Martian materials accessible to scientists were meteorites that naturally landed on Earth. However, thanks to NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission, researchers now have the unprecedented opportunity to analyze hand ... read more |
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Mark Sykes' Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AccessibilityTucson AZ (SPX) Feb 12, 2025 This is a statement by Planetary Science Institute CEO Mark V. Sykes, and reflects the values and principles that guide the daily management of and planning for this Institute under his leadership. ... more  
For astronaut radiation protection just add waterParis, France (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 Space presents significant hazards, particularly exposure to intense radiation. Without adequate shielding, space instruments may fail, and astronauts face serious health risks. Researchers at Ghent ... more  
Multinational research project shows how life on Earth can be measured from spaceMerced,CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 Measurements and data collected from space can be used to better understand life on Earth. An ambitious, multinational research project funded by NASA and co-led by UC Merced civil and environ ... more  
How life's building blocks formed on early Earth examined through polyester protocell formation limitsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 One prominent theory regarding the emergence of life on Earth suggests that simple chemical molecules progressively evolved into complex structures, eventually giving rise to protocells-rudimentary, ... more |
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Efforts to find ET gains momentum with new technique that detects microbial movementBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 The search for life beyond Earth is among the most ambitious scientific quests. One promising method is to locate motile microorganisms, capable of self-propelled movement, which serves as a strong ... more |
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Wobbling Stars Lead to Discovery of Hidden Celestial Bodies in Gaia DataParis, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Researchers using data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission have identified an enormous exoplanet and a brown dwarf, marking a first in planetary discovery via Gaia's ability to detect stel ... more  
Dust Uncovers Magnetic Fields in Young Star SystemsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 For the first time, astronomers have successfully detected and analyzed the magnetic field surrounding a young star in a region where planetary formation is believed to be underway. By using dust as ... more  
Galileo ground stations undergo systemwide migrationParis, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 In a significant technological milestone, ESA has commenced the large-scale migration of Galileo's Control Centres, a complex endeavor that engaged over 200 experts from ESA, industry partners, and ... more 
Sliding into novel materials: A new frontier in material scienceParis, France (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Can copper be turned into gold? While ancient alchemists pursued this elusive goal, modern science knows such a transformation requires nuclear reactions. However, some materials, like graphite and ... more |
 
Spinning Neutron Star Generates Immense Magnetic FieldsLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 An international team of scientists has successfully modeled the formation and evolution of some of the most powerful magnetic fields in the Universe. Led by researchers from Newcastle University, t ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Karman Moves Forward with Initial Public OfferingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Karman Space and Defense ("Karman"), a company specializing in mission-critical systems for missile, defense, and space programs, has announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO), compr ... more 
Meteorite findings reshape theories on Earth's missing elementsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 The origins of Earth's essential elements-and the absence of certain key components-have long perplexed scientists. A recent study led by Arizona State University is now challenging established theo ... more 
SFL Missions Inc. Secures CSA Contract for HAWC Satellite Concept StudyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 SFL Missions Inc. has been selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to conduct a conceptual design study for the High-Altitude Aerosols, Water Vapour, and Clouds (HAWC) satellite mission. This in ... more  
Physicists measure a key aspect of superconductivity in "magic-angle" grapheneBoston MA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 Superconducting materials are similar to the carpool lane in a congested interstate. Like commuters who ride together, electrons that pair up can bypass the regular traffic, moving through the mater ... more |
 
CSA awards $72M contract to Spire Global Canada for WildFireSat MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 Spire Global Canada, has secured a Can$72 million contract, including harmonized sales tax, from the Government of Canada. The company will design and develop a satellite constellation dedicated to ... more  
COMSAT backs Astranis From One Many mission with TT&C servicesLondon, UK (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 COMSAT, a leading satellite ground station service provider, has announced its instrumental role in supporting the Astranis: From One Many mission, which aims to enhance global broadband connectivit ... more  
Rocket Lab launches 5th satellite batch for Kineis IoT constellationMahia, New Zealand (SPX) Feb 09, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, achieved a significant milestone today with the successful deployment of five satellites for French Interne ... more  
Lunar rocks help scientists pinpoint when the moon crystallizedChicago IL (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 scientists study samples from Apollo missions, reveal new details about lunar history Even though humans have pondered the moon since the first of us looked skyward, there is still much we still do ... more |
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Efforts to Detect Alien Life Advanced by Simple Microbe Mobility TestBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 The search for extraterrestrial life remains one of humanity's most ambitious scientific pursuits. A promising approach to identifying life is through detecting motile microorganisms, which demonstr ... more 
New method employs atomic clocks and lasers to probe dark matterBrisbane, Australia (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 A team of international researchers has introduced an innovative approach to detecting dark matter, leveraging atomic clocks and ultra-stable lasers to investigate the enigmatic substance believed t ... more 
Busy day of research, lab maintenance, and cargo operations aboard ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 The crew members of Expedition 72 dedicated their Thursday to a range of scientific investigations, station maintenance, and logistical operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The a ... more 
Putin sacks space agency chief after setbacksMoscow (AFP) Feb 6, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin sacked the head of the Roscosmos space agency on Thursday, the Kremlin said, citing the need to "develop" the corporation after suffering years of humiliating setbacks. ... more |
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Reusable Rocket Development Advances in ChinaSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 China's commercial reusable rocket industry is making significant strides, driven by increasing demand from major satellite internet constellations such as Guowang and Spacesail, which plan to deplo ... more |
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SpaceX launches 21 more Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Feb 8, 2025 SpaceX on Saturday launched 21 more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into lower Earth orbit on a sunny afternoon after the private company's plans to fly Friday were scrubbed. ... more  
Scientists analyze asteroid collision impact on climate and ecosystemsDaejeon, South Korea (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 A new study led by the IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) at Pusan National University, South Korea, explores the potential consequences of a medium-sized ... more 
How Early Earth Supported the Formation of Polyester ProtocellsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 A leading hypothesis about the origins of life suggests that simple chemical compounds gradually evolved into complex structures, ultimately giving rise to protocells-primitive precursors to living ... more 
By studying neutron 'starquakes', scientists aim to revolutionize nuclear matter researchBath UK (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 A new study led by the University of Bath suggests that investigating 'starquakes'-seismic activity in neutron stars-could unlock profound insights into the properties of nuclear matter. These findi ... more |
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