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February 12, 2025
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Webb unveils evolving dust system and energetic jets



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
This latest NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month showcases HH 30 with extraordinary clarity. Set within the dark cloud LDN 1551 in the Taurus Molecular Cloud, this edge-on protoplanetary disc features both jets and a disc wind, emphasizing the turbulent environment in which stars and planets form. Herbig-Haro objects, like HH 30, appear as luminous markers in star-forming regions. Their glow comes from gas heated by shockwaves as it streams from young stars. In HH 30, a nar ... read more

EARTH OBSERVATION
Multinational research project shows how life on Earth can be measured from space
Merced,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
EARLY EARTH
How life's building blocks formed on early Earth examined through polyester protocell formation limits
Tokyo, 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
TECH SPACE
Sliding into novel materials: A new frontier in material science
Paris, 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
EARTH OBSERVATION
SFL Missions Inc. Secures CSA Contract for HAWC Satellite Concept Study
Los 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
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CARBON WORLDS
Physicists measure a key aspect of superconductivity in "magic-angle" graphene
Boston 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
FIRE STORM
CSA awards $72M contract to Spire Global Canada for WildFireSat Mission
Los 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
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA chooses SpaceX launch site in Texas for Pandora mission launch
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 11, 2025
NASA's Pandora satellite mission to document at least 20 known planets orbiting distant stars will start from SpaceX at its Starbase launch facility in Cameron County, Texas. ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Could a climate megaproject cloud Chile's unparalleled views of universe?
Paranal, Chile (AFP) Feb 12, 2025
As night falls on the Atacama desert in northern Chile, four giant telescopes turn their gaze towards the star-strewn heavens. ... more

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PHYSICS NEWS
ESA's Euclid spacecraft spots 'stunning' rare Einstein Ring in far off galaxy
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 10, 2025
The European Space Agency on Monday said its Euclid telescope discovered its first "extremely rare" Einstein ring in a galaxy "not too far away" nearly 600 million light years from Earth. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Satellogic and Telespazio Brasil to provide low-latency satellite imagery for the Brazilian Air Force
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2025
Satellogic and Telespazio Brasil have signed a multi-year contract with the Brazilian Air Force (Forca Aerea Brasileira, FAB) to provide low-latency satellite imagery for defense and security applic ... more
MOON DAILY
Lunar rocks help scientists pinpoint when the moon crystallized
Chicago 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
WOOD PILE
Green light for AI-driven mapping of New Zealand's forests
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2025
Researchers from Flinders University and New Zealand have successfully integrated artificial intelligence and 3D laser scanning to map radiata pine plantations across much of New Zealand's North Isl ... more
ENERGY TECH
DGIST Unveils Motion Powered System for Both Electricity and Light
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
DGIST (President Kunwoo Lee) has revealed that a combined research effort by Prof. Kim Hoe Joon (Department of Robotics and Mechatronics), Dr. Jeong Soon Moon (Division of Energy and Environmental T ... more
MOON DAILY
China readies Chang-e 7 for Lunar South Pole mission in search of water ice
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2025
China's Chang'e 7 mission is on track for a 2026 launch, with its sights set on the moon's southern polar region. The goal, China Media Group reported Monday, is to identify water ice deposits and t ... more
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ENERGY TECH
Advancing safer lithium energy storage
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 04, 2025
Charging our phones has become so routine that we rarely reflect on the breakthrough that made it possible. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, introduced commercially in the 1990s, propelled a tech ... more
MARSDAILY
Perseverance Rover's Groundbreaking Soil and Rock Samples
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 sampl ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Mark Sykes' Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Tucson 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
TECH SPACE
For astronaut radiation protection just add water
Paris, 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
SPACE TRAVEL
Space Navigation and Plasma Crystal Research Lead Wednesday's Science Activities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025
Wednesday aboard the International Space Station was marked by significant research efforts focused on space navigation and plasma crystal phenomena. The Expedition 72 crew also continued organizing ... more
MOON DAILY
Astrolab's FLIP rover to ride aboard Astrobotic's Griffin-1 for lunar mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025
Venturi Astrolab (Astrolab) and Astrobotic have confirmed that the Astrolab FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover will be transported to the Moon aboard Astrobotic's Griffin lander as part of ... more
MOON DAILY
Thales Alenia Space and MBRSC collaborate on Emirates Airlock Module for Lunar Gateway
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 06, 2025
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has secured a contract with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to design and develop the Emirates Crew and Sci ... more
EXO WORLDS
Apply for the Davie Postdoctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence for Astronomy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025
The SETI Institute has introduced the Davie Postdoctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence for Astronomy, inviting researchers to enhance machine learning pipelines for exoplanet detection. ... more
EXO WORLDS
Efforts to find ET gains momentum with new technique that detects microbial movement
Berlin, 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
EXO WORLDS
Wobbling Stars Lead to Discovery of Hidden Celestial Bodies in Gaia Data
Paris, 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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Dust Uncovers Magnetic Fields in Young Star Systems
Tokyo, 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
GPS NEWS
Galileo ground stations undergo systemwide migration
Paris, 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
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PHYSICS NEWS
Spinning Neutron Star Generates Immense Magnetic Fields
London, 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
MILPLEX
Karman Moves Forward with Initial Public Offering
Los 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
EARLY EARTH
Meteorite findings reshape theories on Earth's missing elements
Los 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
INTERNET SPACE
COMSAT backs Astranis From One Many mission with TT&C services
London, 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 SCIENCE
Rocket Lab launches 5th satellite batch for Kineis IoT constellation
Mahia, 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
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