Новости за 26.02.2024

London, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
In a significant stride toward revolutionizing global broadband connectivity, Avanti Communications has announced a strategic partnership with Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), a leading name in satellite services. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), is set to spearhead the development and testing of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services, marking a pivotal componen

Abu Dhabi UAE (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Thuraya Telecommunications Company has introduced at Mobile World Congress 2024 the SKYPHONE by Thuraya. This innovative device is heralded as the world's most powerful consumer smartphone, offering unparalleled satellite connectivity for both consumers and businesses. The launch marks a pivotal moment in mobile telecommunications, blending the everyday functionality of a smartphone with the exp

Washington (AFP) Feb 24, 2024
President Joe Biden on Saturday hailed the landing of a US spacecraft on the Moon as a historic achievement in space research led by the United States. The uncrewed Odysseus lander, built by a private company and funded by NASA, landed near the lunar south pole Thursday, more than 50 years since the agency's last Apollo 17 mission to Earth's cosmic neighbor. Biden called the landing "a t

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Blue Origin marked a significant milestone in its space exploration endeavors with the first rollout and vertical positioning of its New Glenn rocket at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36). This event unveils the advanced heavy-lift vehicle to the public, showcasing its capability to support a wide range of missions, including contributions to NASA's Artemis program for lunar exploration. The New Gl

London, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Ubotica is gearing up for the launch of CogniSAT-6, a mission that signifies a significant advancement in Earth Observation (EO) technology, with a scheduled departure aboard SpaceX's Transporter 10 in early March. Distinguished by its onboard AI and capability for real-time data processing and communication, CogniSAT-6 aims to bridge the gap between data collection in space and actionable intel

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a leader in small satellite technology, has achieved a significant milestone with its 12U nanosatellite, which has now exceeded 450 days in orbit around the moon. This achievement is part of the CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment) mission, in collaboration with Advanced Space, to support NASA's

London, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Scheduled for 6-7 March 2024, Space-Comm Expo aims to enhance discussions within the UK's commercial and defence space sectors, providing a networking and collaboration platform. Following an industry-wide survey, the event highlights the sector's call for increased government support and strategies to address the skills shortage. The Space-Comm Expo's annual survey reveals critical insigh

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Stratolaunch, a pioneer in aerospace technologies, has announced the successful completion of its second captive carry flight involving the Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1. This latest flight marks a significant step forward in the company's ambitious program to develop and launch hypersonic vehicles, offering a glimpse into the future of high-speed aviation and defense capabilities.

Paris, France (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
The Ariane 6 rocket components have arrived at the port of Pariacabo in Kourou, French Guiana, signaling a key phase in the preparation for its launch this summer. This event marks a significant step for European space initiatives, emphasizing an innovative approach to reducing environmental impact in space logistics. The Canopee, a ship designed for this specific purpose, transported the

Space Coast FL (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Three NASA astronauts and one Roscosmos cosmonaut have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center to prepare for a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for launch on Friday, March 1, at 12:04 a.m. EST (0504 UTC), the mission underscores the continued reliance on and success of partnerships between national space agencies and private sector pioneers like SpaceX.

Abu Dhabi UAE (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency has successfully completed the critical preliminary design review (CDR) for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). This important milestone, achieved between February 19 and 21, marks a significant advancement in the mission's progress, transitioning it into the production phase. The EMA mission, characterized by a six-year spacecraft design

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced the arrival of the Long March 8 carrier rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan province. Tasked with launching the Queqiao 2 relay satellite, pre-launch preparations, including assembly and ground testing of the rocket and satellite, are now underway, with the launch slated for the first half of this year. Queqiao 2, the

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
China's latest space mission has successfully placed an experimental telecommunications satellite into orbit, utilizing the Long March 5 carrier rocket. This initiative, orchestrated by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), marks a significant step in China's efforts to develop high-speed, multi-band communication technologies. The launch occurred on Friday evening from t

Washington (AFP) Feb 24, 2024
The first American spaceship to the Moon since the Apollo era is probably lying sideways following its dramatic landing, the company that built it said Friday, even as ground controllers work to download data and surface photos from the uncrewed robot. The Odysseus spacecraft landed near the lunar south pole Thursday at 6:23 pm Eastern Time (2323 GMT), after a nail-biting final descent when

According to a report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press Iran has further increased its total stockpile of uranium and continues to bar several of the most experienced inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program. Monday's IAEA report estimated that as of Feb. 10, Iran’s total enriched uranium stockpile was at about 12,182 pounds), an increase of 2,289 pounds since the last quarterly report in November 202. In a second confidential report distributed to member states... Читать дальше...

‘This was a crime of opportunity where he saw an individual, and bad things happened,’ the UGA police chief said of suspect Joe Antonio Ibarra

Former President Donald Trump filed an appeal on Monday against a judge's ruling requiring him to pay over $450 million in the vast civil fraud lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general against his commercial empire.

An Alberta clipper low-pressure system dumped nearly a foot of snow on Edmonton, which has prompted the city to enact a citywide Phase 1 parking ban at 7 p.m. Monday.

A major retailer has moved to cut the cost of baby formula after a Sky News investigation revealed the impact of high prices on families.

MANILA, Philippines — Over P1.2 billion in cash and rice assistance were extended to around 150,000 beneficiaries in the province of Sultan Kudarat through the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF), several lawmakers said on Monday. Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David Suarez, Isabela Rep. Inno Dy, Taguig Rep. Amparo Maria Zamora, and Rizal Rep.

A group called 'Blackcat' targeted a network for filling prescriptions that's operated by the company's Change Healthcare subsidiary, sources told Reuters.

Helldivers 2 developers Arrowhead have said they will be able to get back to working on future “improvements” for the superb bug-stomping, bot-blasting shooter after finally resolving the weeks-long server struggles caused by the game’s immense popularity.

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