Space Business News
March 24, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
Advanced Space Revolutionizes Moon Navigation with AI-Powered CAPSTONE Experiment



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
Advanced Space, LLC has successfully deploying machine learning tools for space navigation technology in cislunar space. The CAPSTONE spacecraft embarked on pioneering software tests, establishing a foundational shift towards autonomous orbital navigation. This advancement, known as SigmaZero, employs a Neural Network (NN) to identify and address navigational challenges, such as detecting subtle accelerations that could otherwise disrupt the spacecraft's course. Crucially, SigmaZero facilitates ke ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
ISRO's RLV-LEX-02 Mission: A Leap Forward in Autonomous Space Vehicle Landing
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
In a significant advancement for reusable launch vehicle technology, ISRO successfully conducted the RLV Landing Experiment (LEX-02), marking a milestone in the autonomous landing capabilities of sp ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA Advances Blue Origin's Orbital Reef Station Life Support System Development
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
As part of its initiative to establish new habitats in low Earth orbit, NASA has recently observed significant advancements in the life support system of Blue Origin's Orbital Reef, a commercial spa ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
New strategies for astronaut helmet safety and fire suppression
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
In an era where NASA is extending human presence into low Earth orbit, the lunar surface, and Mars, the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) is at the forefront of addressing the complexities i ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab Marks Milestone with Successful Launch of NRO Mission from US Soil
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a major player in launch services and space systems, has successfully executed the NROL-123 mission, named 'Live and Let Fly', for the National Reconnaissance Of ... more
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Artemis II's Orion Spacecraft to Undergo Critical Manual Handling Test
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
In an upcoming landmark mission, astronauts aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft will engage in a first-of-its-kind test drive during Artemis II, assessing manual control capabilities critical for future ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Artemis IV Mission Advances with Completion of SLS Payload Adapter Testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
The Space Launch System (SLS) has achieved a significant milestone towards the Artemis IV mission with the readiness of its payload adapter for testing, signifying a major step for the mission's suc ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA and SpaceX: Enhancing Space Exploration with the 30th Resupply Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
The International Space Station (ISS) anticipates the arrival of critical scientific experiments and technology demonstrations from NASA's latest commercial resupply mission, undertaken by SpaceX. T ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Spacecraft with first Belarussian woman cosmonaut takes off
Moscow (AFP) Mar 23, 2024
Marina Vasilevskaya, Belarus' first woman cosmonaut, was aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft that blasted off successfully on Saturday headed for the International Space Station, the Russian Roscosmos ... more

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SPACE MEDICINE


NASA touts space research in anti-cancer fight

SPACE TRAVEL
Space station-bound Dragon supply capsule filled with everything from experiments to coffee
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 21, 2024
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida on Thursday with a Dragon cargo capsule filled with supplies and experiments for the International Space Station. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Spaceport Nova Scotia Partners with Impulso.Space for Enhanced Launch Services from Florida
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA:MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) and Impulso.Space USA Corporation, in a significant expansion of their partnership, have inked a five-year agreement. Under this deal, Mari ... more
ROBO SPACE
High School Teams Shine in NASA-JPL Supported Robotics Showdown
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Forty-four high school teams showcased their engineering prowess at the FIRST Robotics Los Angeles regional competition, where hand-crafted robots competed in a spirited showdown. Over the wee ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
BurstCube: NASA's Compact Satellite Takes on the Cosmos' Most Explosive Mysteries
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
In a significant step toward unlocking the universe's most explosive phenomena, NASA's BurstCube has embarked on its journey to the International Space Station. This compact, shoebox-sized satellite ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Space-Born Muscle Monitoring Technology Promises Earthly Healthcare Advancements
Southampton UK (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
For the first time, astronauts can monitor their muscle health during space missions thanks to a new handheld device, revealing the muscle groups most vulnerable in low-gravity environments. A ... more
SPACE MEDICINE


Study shows bed rest simulating space affects human gene rhythms

MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Antaris and SpeQtral Unveil Quantum Encryption Satellite Collaboration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
In a significant move for secure global communications, Antaris, a supplier of military space mission software, has teamed up with SpeQtral, specialists in quantum key distribution (QKD), to manufac ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
General Atomics Partners with Lockheed Martin for Next-Gen Missile Tracking Satellites
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
In a significant advancement for missile defense technology, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been selected by Lockheed Martin Space to supply missile warning, tracking, and defe ... more
ENERGY TECH
Setting a laser like sight on a path to practical fusion
Dresden, Germany (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In the quest for a sustainable and productive energy future, scientists have long eyed nuclear fusion, specifically the fusion of hydrogen nuclei, as a prime candidate. The main challenge, however, ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Benchmark Space Systems achieves orbital deployment of Xantus Electric Propulsion System
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Benchmark Space Systems has announced the successful deployment of its Xantus electric propulsion system aboard Orion Space Solutions' 12U cubesat in low Earth orbit (LEO). This development marks th ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
DARPA's Rubble to Rockets Program Pioneers New Manufacturing Frontiers
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) introduces the Rubble to Rockets (R2) program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing in environments where supply c ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
After decades in space Voyager 1's conclusion nears
Boulder CO (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
For nearly 50 years, NASA's Voyager 1 mission has competed for the title of deep space's little engine that could. Launched in 1977 along with its twin, Voyager 2, the spacecraft is now soaring more ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
NASA Announces Selection of 10 CubeSat Missions for International Space Station Deployment
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
In a significant advancement of its CubeSat Launch Initiative, NASA has chosen 10 small research satellites from a diverse array of educational and research institutions across eight states for depl ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Eutelsat and Intelsat forge $500M partnership to expand OneWeb constellation
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Eutelsat Group has formalized a major multi-year partnership with Intelsat, investing up to $500 million over seven years into the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Constellation. This collaboration, sta ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Fleet Space's Centauri Satellite Achieves Groundbreaking Voice Capability for Australian Defence
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Fleet Space Technologies, an Australian leader in space exploration, recently unveiled the successful activation of Push-to-Talk (PTT) voice capabilities for the Australian Defence Force's Joint Cap ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
L3Harris Delivers Next-Gen SATCOM Solutions to US Army
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
L3Harris Technologies is at the forefront of enhancing the U.S. Army's battlefield capabilities by providing cutting-edge, resilient, and scalable SATCOM terminals through its Hawkeye III Lite Very ... more
MISSILE NEWS
European Commission Backs Funding for Ramp-up of MBDA's Enforcer Missile Production
London, UK (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
MBDA is set to significantly enhance its production capabilities for the ENFORCER missile system, courtesy of a proposed funding initiative within the European Commission's Accelerated Support for A ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Germany Boosts Air Defense with $1.2 Billion Purchase of RTX's Raytheon Patriot Systems
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
In a strategic move to enhance its air defense capabilities, Germany has entered into a $1.2 billion agreement with Raytheon, a sector of RTX (NYSE: RTX), for the acquisition of Patriot air and miss ... more
UAV NEWS
Mira Aerospace and VEDA Aeronautics Partner to Launch Specialized HAPS Technology in India
London, UK (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
Mira Aerospace, a joint venture between Bayanat and UAVOS for High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) development, and VEDA Aeronautics, a front-runner in Unmanned Systems within the Indian Aerospace ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Missile Intercept Marks Milestone for Raytheon's LTAMDS in Army Testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
In a recent demonstration of its cutting-edge defense capabilities, Raytheon, a division of RTX (NYSE: RTX), announced its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) has successfully complet ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Beyond Gravity launches space data service for enhanced satellite intelligence
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
Beyond Gravity, a major European space industry supplier, has unveiled its Space Situational Awareness (SSA) service. This cutting-edge platform, fueled by six years of comprehensive data accumulati ... more
AEROSPACE
Startical Partners with NanoAvionics for Pioneering Space-Based Air Traffic Management Tests
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
In a significant advancement for global air traffic management, Startical, established through a partnership between ENAIRE, Europe's fourth-largest air navigation service provider, and Indra, a glo ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
ExoTrack enhances GEO satellite management
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
In a new advancement for satellite operations, ExoAnalytic Solutions unveiled ExoTrack, a new service designed to enhance the management of geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellites. ExoTrack sets a new ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Plasma Technology Marks a New Era in Chronic Wound Care, Offering Hope to Millions
Sheffield UK (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Scientists from the University of Sheffield and the University of South Australia have introduced a groundbreaking treatment for chronic wounds, utilizing ionized gas to enhance hydrogel dressings w ... more
AEROSPACE
Karman Space and Defense Spearheads Subsystem Development for NASA's X-59 Supersonic Quest
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024
Karman Space and Defense ("Karman") is at the forefront as a principal supplier of critical subsystems for the X-59 supersonic aircraft, a result of the collaboration between Lockheed Martin Skunk W ... more
MILTECH
Germany, France cite 'breakthrough' on battle tank project
Berlin (AFP) Mar 22, 2024
The defence ministers of Germany and France said Friday they had unblocked a stalled project to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank, after agreeing how to split the work between companies from both countries. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Stanford engineers unveil game-changer in robotic actuation
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
In a study, Stanford University researchers have introduced an innovative actuator design that dramatically enhances the efficiency of electric motors in robots, potentially transforming the landsca ... more
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