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March 12, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
Exploring the Final Frontier: The Role of Alcohol in Space Exploration



Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 12, 2024
Throughout the annals of history, alcohol has not only been a staple of human civilization but also a significant cultural and social element that has accompanied many of humanity's most monumental moments. As our gaze turns skyward and our ambitions reach for the stars, the intriguing question emerges: How will alcohol fit into the future of space exploration and settlement? "Alcohol in Space" by Chris Carberry ventures into this uncharted territory, presenting a pioneering exploration of alcohol's pl ... read more

MICROSAT BLITZ
Exolaunch Triumphs with 28 Satellite Deployments on SpaceX's Transporter-10 Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024
Exolaunch, a global leader in launch mission management and satellite deployment services, announced the successful deployment of 28 customer satellites during the SpaceX Transporter-10 Rideshare mi ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
The psychological barrier of deep space exploration
San Francisco CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
Within the next few decades, NASA aims to land humans on the Moon, set up a lunar colony and use the lessons learned to send people to Mars as part of its Artemis program. While researchers know tha ... more
ENERGY TECH
Leveraging magnetic field flaws for enhanced plasma stability in a fusion reactor
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
Drawing inspiration from the Japanese art of Kintsugi, scientists are pioneering a novel strategy to enhance plasma stability in fusion reactors. A recent study published in Nature Communications de ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA, RIT develop solutions for long-lasting spacecraft in harsh missions
Rochester NY (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
RIT's Center for Detectors has been chosen by NASA for two research programs: Early Stage Innovations (ESI) and Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT), with the hope of helping future spacecraft fi ... more
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Reps. Chu and Bacon Spearhead Bipartisan Effort with Planetary Science Caucus Re-Launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024
In a significant stride towards bolstering space science and exploration, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Don Bacon (NE-02) have unveiled the re-establishment of the Planetary Science Caucus wi ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
The Iconic Photos from STS-41B: Documenting the First Untethered Spacewalk
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
As astronaut Bruce McCandless II flew the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) out of the space shuttle Challenger's payload bay for the first time on February 7, 1984, many in the agency were fearful abou ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Helps Emerging Space Companies 'Take the Heat'
Moffett Field CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
Things are heating up in the atmosphere, and NASA is helping space start-ups stay cool. NASA has decades of expertise in creating technology that protects spacecraft from the intense heat gene ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Astroforensics: Pioneering Blood Behavior Research for Space Crime Solving
London, UK (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
As more people seek to go where no man has gone before, researchers are exploring how forensic science can be adapted to extraterrestrial environments. A new study by Staffordshire University and th ... more

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ROCKET SCIENCE
Orbit Fab Announces Strategic Leadership Reorganization to Propel Space Refueling Innovation
London, UK (SPX) Mar 09, 2024
In a strategic move to bolster its pioneering position in the space refueling sector, Orbit Fab had announced a significant reorganization of its leadership team across the United States and the Uni ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Spacesuits need a major upgrade for the next phase of exploration
London, UK (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
Humans have long dreamed of setting foot on the Moon and other planetary bodies such as Mars. Since the 1960s, space travellers have donned suits designed to protect them from the vacuum of space an ... more
GPS NEWS
False GPS signal surge makes life hard for pilots
Paris (AFP) Mar 10, 2024
False GPS signals that deceive on-board plane systems and complicate the work of airline pilots are surging near conflict zones, industry employees and officials told AFP. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Just add AI for expert astronaut ultrasound
Paris (ESA) Mar 07, 2024
Ultrasound devices are commonplace in modern orbital medical kits, helping to facilitate rapid diagnoses of astronaut ailments or bodily changes. However it takes real-time guidance from experts on ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX tentatively sets third Starship test flight for March 14
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 7, 2024
SpaceX plans to launch the third test flight of its Starship rocket as early as March 14 pending regulatory approval. ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ


Mongolia enters the space race with first satellites

SPACE MEDICINE
Nicole McGaa: Ensuring safe travels in space
Boston MA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
What do meteor showers, medicine, and MIT have in common? Aerospace engineering major Nicole McGaa. The senior has long been drawn to both space and medicine. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Karman Space and Defense boosts ULA's Vulcan on Its Maiden flight
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 08, 2024
Karman Space and Defense ("Karman") has released details on its involvement in the first certification mission of United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan launch vehicle. This collaboration underscored ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Sidus Space and Spire Global Satellites Soar into Orbit with SpaceX's Transporter-10 Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) and Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) have both reported the successful launch and deployment of their satellites aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 Rideshare mission. The missi ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Firefly Aerospace Elevates STEM Education with DREAM Payload Launches
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 07, 2024
Firefly Aerospace has unveiled the latest cohort of educational payloads destined for space aboard its Alpha rocket, marking a significant stride in its mission to broaden access to outer space. Thr ... more
UAV NEWS
Ukraine's drone industry seeks to tip scales against Russia
Kyiv Region, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 12, 2024
With suit-clad employees sipping coffees, Skyeton's offices in Ukraine's Kyiv region look like a typical tech start-up. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Stratolaunch Achieves Historic First Powered Flight of Hypersonic Test Vehicle TA-1
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024
Stratolaunch, LLC, marked a significant achievement on March 9, with the successful completion of the first powered flight of its Talon-A test vehicle, TA-1. This groundbreaking event signifies a cr ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Agile Space Unveils Revolutionary Mobile Processing Center, Secures SpaceWERX SBIR Phase II Contract
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024
Agile Space Industries (Agile), a leading provider of in-space propulsion solutions, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Fleet Space and SmartSat Unlock Next-Gen Voice Capabilities
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 12, 2024
The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat) has lauded a landmark achievement by Fleet Space Technologies, which showcased the pioneering satellite-based Push-to-Talk (PTT) technology thro ... more
AEROSPACE
Flying high: UK's modern-day green airship takes shape
Bedford, United Kingdom (AFP) Mar 12, 2024
Britain's innovative Airlander 10 airship could soon take to the skies to offer leisure passengers panoramic views and far less pollution than traditional aircraft, according to its manufacturer. ... more
UAV NEWS
Shanghai University's new UAV route optimization model
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
Researchers at Shanghai University, in collaboration with global experts, have introduced a transformative model for optimizing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspections in engineering projects. The ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US hits targets in Yemen as Huthis vow to step up Red Sea attacks
Washington (AFP) Mar 12, 2024
US forces said they destroyed an underwater drone and nearly 20 ballistic missiles in a series of strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels, who threatened on Tuesday to step up their attacks in the Red Sea during Ramadan. ... more
UAV NEWS
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia ignites fuel depots
Moscow (AFP) Mar 12, 2024
Ukraine launched more than two dozen drones at Russia overnight, officials said, with fires breaking out at two fuel depots and some of the projectiles reaching deep into Russian territory. ... more
ROBO SPACE
AI makes a rendezvous in space
Stanford CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
Space travel is complex, expensive, and risky. Great sums and valuable payloads are on the line every time one spacecraft docks with another. One slip and a billion-dollar mission could be lost. Aer ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Dream Chaser spaceplane nears flight readiness with completion of key pre-flight tests
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
Sierra Space, a pioneering force in commercial space exploration and defense technology, recently announced the achievement of a significant milestone for its innovative Dream Chaser spaceplane, Ten ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Refined approach to tracking maneuvers of space targets enhances accuracy
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 11, 2024
Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology have made significant strides in tracking non-cooperative space targets through maneuvering, unveiling a novel methodology that substantially boost ... more
UAV NEWS
Kyiv air force says downed 35 Russian drones across Ukraine overnight
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 10, 2024
Kyiv said Sunday that it downed 35 Russian drones across Ukraine, including in the capital region, and that a strike on an eastern town wounded at least nine people. ... more
MILTECH
Czech-led collection can get Ukraine 300,000 shells: PM
Prague (AFP) March 8, 2024
The Czech Republic prime minister said Friday an international initiative to buy arms for Ukraine from outside Europe had raised enough money to buy 300,000 shells, revising down figures given by the president. ... more
UAV NEWS
US-led coalition shoots down 28 Yemen rebel drones: CENTCOM
Dubai (AFP) Mar 9, 2024
The United States and its allies said they shot down 28 drones fired by Yemen's Huthis at targets in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden on Saturday, in one of the Iran-backed rebels' largest attacks. ... more
AEROSPACE
Three killed in military helicopter crash near US southern border
Houston (AFP) Mar 9, 2024
Two soldiers and a US border agent died in a helicopter crash on Friday near the US-Mexico border, the US military said. ... more
AEROSPACE
US ends grounding of Ospreys that began after deadly crash
Washington (AFP) March 8, 2024
The three-month grounding of American V-22 Ospreys implemented after a deadly crash ended Friday, with changes to maintenance allowing the tilt-rotor aircraft to return safely to flight, the US military said. ... more
ROBO SPACE
China to submit UN draft resolution on AI cooperation
Beijing (AFP) March 7, 2024
China will submit a draft resolution to the United Nations calling for stronger international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), Beijing's foreign minister said Thursday. ... more
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