Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 02, 2024
The vision of a permanent human settlement on Mars is drawing closer to reality, and with it, the challenge of ensuring food security for Martian colonists. The reliance on Earth for resupplying food is both impractical and costly, making it imperative to utilize Martian resources for local food production.
Rovers have initially scoped Martian terrains, setting the stage for human research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024
NASA is advancing plans for the first lunar railway system, described as a critical component for the daily operations of a sustainable lunar base envisioned for the 2030s. This initiative is part of NASA's broader Moon to Mars plan, which includes mission concepts like the Robotic Lunar Surface Operations 2 (RLSO2).
"We want to build the first lunar railway system, which will provide reli
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 06, 2024
On Friday, an international gathering praised the robust global partnership involved in China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission and expressed a unified intent to expand cooperation in lunar and deep space ventures.
Hosted by the China National Space Administration, approximately 50 representatives from 12 nations and various global entities convened at a seminar to deliberate on the international
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024
Researchers at Cornell University, along with their collaborators, have introduced a novel framework designed to predict agricultural yields using minimal data, a boon particularly for developing regions grappling with food insecurity and the impacts of climate change.
Globally, the stability of crop yields has been undermined significantly by climate change, with a notable statistic from
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has shared its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, highlighting significant year-on-year and sequential revenue growth.
"Rocket Lab has had a strong start to the year, with our four Electron missions in Q1 marking an accelerated cadence of launches this year and maintaining our status as operators of the United States' second m
Madrid, Spain (SPX) May 07, 2024
INRED, a Colombian local connectivity service provider, in collaboration with SES, has announced the expansion of high-throughput connectivity services to remote areas in the Amazonas department using SES's Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites. This initiative aims to connect over 500 homes, schools, government entities, and thousands of residents, significantly enhancing digital inclusion under
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) has been chosen by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB) to supply antennas and RF hardware for the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta variant satellites, a key component of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). This new generation of satellites will enhance secure, anti-jam communications for warfighters across various d
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 07, 2024
A breakthrough calibration method developed by researchers from Leiden University now enables the creation of sharp radio images of the universe at previously unattainable low frequencies. This innovative approach effectively overcomes the disruptive effects of Earth's ionosphere, allowing for unprecedented clarity in radio astronomy.
The method was applied using the LOFAR telescope in Dre
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have uncovered significant insights into why Venus, despite being similar in size and mass to Earth, contains minuscule amounts of water. Their findings were published on May 6 in the journal Nature.
The study focuses on a process called dissociative recombination, where hydrogen atoms are lost from Venus's atmosphere into space. This phe
Greenbelt MD (SPX) May 07, 2024
Ever wonder what happens when you fall into a black hole? Now, thanks to a new, immersive visualization produced on a NASA supercomputer, viewers can plunge into the event horizon, a black hole's point of no return.
"People often ask about this, and simulating these difficult-to-imagine processes helps me connect the mathematics of relativity to actual consequences in the real universe," said J
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Recent findings by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists offer new insights into Jupiter's magnetosphere, potentially enhancing our understanding of terrestrial space weather. These discoveries could also influence the longstanding debate regarding the magnetospheric structure of the solar system's largest planet.
"By exploring a larger space such as Jupiter, we can better understand t
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the completion of its first Archimedes engine assembly, the new 3D printed, reusable engine for the Neutron medium lift launch vehicle. The company has launched an intensive test campaign with several engine system activations leading up to the initial Archimedes hot-fire.
Testing will occur at Rocket Lab's engine test stand at NASA's Stenn
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
In the ongoing battle against atmospheric drag in low Earth orbit, which gradually degrades satellite trajectories, the emergence of ion thrusters presents a significant improvement in space navigation. Unlike traditional propulsion systems that utilize bulky and costly chemical propellants, ion thrusters offer a lighter, more economical alternative for adjusting satellite orbits.
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