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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 |
Exolaunch Triumphs with 28 Satellite Deployments on SpaceX's Transporter-10 MissionLos 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
The psychological barrier of deep space explorationSan 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
Leveraging magnetic field flaws for enhanced plasma stability in a fusion reactorLos 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
NASA, RIT develop solutions for long-lasting spacecraft in harsh missionsRochester 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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Orbit Fab Announces Strategic Leadership Reorganization to Propel Space Refueling InnovationLondon, 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 |
Spacesuits need a major upgrade for the next phase of explorationLondon, 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
False GPS signal surge makes life hard for pilotsParis (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
Just add AI for expert astronaut ultrasoundParis (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
SpaceX tentatively sets third Starship test flight for March 14Washington 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 |
![]() Mongolia enters the space race with first satellites
Nicole McGaa: Ensuring safe travels in spaceBoston 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 |
Karman Space and Defense boosts ULA's Vulcan on Its Maiden flightLos 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
Sidus Space and Spire Global Satellites Soar into Orbit with SpaceX's Transporter-10 MissionLos 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
Firefly Aerospace Elevates STEM Education with DREAM Payload LaunchesLos 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
Ukraine's drone industry seeks to tip scales against RussiaKyiv 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 |
Stratolaunch Achieves Historic First Powered Flight of Hypersonic Test Vehicle TA-1Los 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
Agile Space Unveils Revolutionary Mobile Processing Center, Secures SpaceWERX SBIR Phase II ContractLos 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
Fleet Space and SmartSat Unlock Next-Gen Voice CapabilitiesSydney, 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
Flying high: UK's modern-day green airship takes shapeBedford, 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 |
Shanghai University's new UAV route optimization modelSydney, 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
US hits targets in Yemen as Huthis vow to step up Red Sea attacksWashington (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
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia ignites fuel depotsMoscow (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
AI makes a rendezvous in spaceStanford 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 |
Dream Chaser spaceplane nears flight readiness with completion of key pre-flight testsLos 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
Refined approach to tracking maneuvers of space targets enhances accuracySydney, 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
Kyiv air force says downed 35 Russian drones across Ukraine overnightKyiv, 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
Czech-led collection can get Ukraine 300,000 shells: PMPrague (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 |
US-led coalition shoots down 28 Yemen rebel drones: CENTCOMDubai (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
Three killed in military helicopter crash near US southern borderHouston (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
US ends grounding of Ospreys that began after deadly crashWashington (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
China to submit UN draft resolution on AI cooperationBeijing (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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