Space Business News
March 26, 2024
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ESA to build digital Chat assistant powered by EO data



Paris, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with technology partners, is embarking on an ambitious project to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications designed to transform the way we retrieve information from Earth observation data. This initiative aims to create a digital assistant capable of producing scientifically accurate responses based on verified data, answering complex questions about environmental and geographical phenomena. One of the project's highlights is the I*STAR p ... read more

AEROSPACE
Aireon and Airbus Enhance Partnership to Distribute Space-Based ADS-B Data to Wider Audience
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
Aireon has broadened its partnership with Airbus through an expanded distribution deal, facilitating greater accessibility to its cutting-edge space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
NASA to Launch Oakwood School's Student-Designed CubeSat to Space Station
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
NASA has chosen Oakwood School's student-crafted CubeSat, NyanSat, for deployment to the International Space Station, marking a significant achievement as Oakwood emerges as the sole K-12 institutio ... 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
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
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Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft docks to ISS
Moscow (AFP) Mar 25, 2024
Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft successfully docked to the International Space Station Monday, four days after its launch was delayed due to a technical issue, the Roscosmos space agency said. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX sends 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit in Falcon 9 launch from Florida
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 25, 2024
SpaceX on Monday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a batch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... 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
SPACE MEDICINE
Space Study Sheds Light on Human Perception and Safety in Zero Gravity
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
A study by York University reveals astronauts' remarkable skill in orienting themselves and estimating distances in the absence of gravity. The research, a collaborative effort with the Canadi ... more

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Advanced robots perceived as more blameworthy for civilian casualties

ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 Nears Maiden Flight: Twin Cores Assembled at European Spaceport
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
ArianeGroup is in the process of assembling the central core for the inaugural Ariane 6 launch, marking a significant milestone in the launcher's development. The operation, taking place at the Laun ... more
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 ... 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
SPACE TRAVEL


Artemis II's Orion Spacecraft to Undergo Critical Manual Handling Test

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
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
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
SPACE TRAVEL
NanoAvionics Partners with Neuraspace for Advanced Space Traffic Management Solutions
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
Neuraspace, a trailblazer in space traffic management solutions utilizing artificial intelligence, has partnered with satellite manufacturer NanoAvionics to integrate its state-of-the-art system int ... 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
UAV NEWS
Black Sea fleet unleashes waves of drones on Ukraine after strike on Russian navy
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 25, 2024
At least 11 people were injured in a Russian drone raid on the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv overnight that also blacked out parts of neighboring Odesa, farther to the west. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Ten wounded in Russian missile attack on Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 25, 2024
Ten people including a teenage girl were wounded on Monday after Ukrainian air defence systems downed two Russian missiles over the capital, sending metal debris crashing to the ground. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Five injured in Russian missile attack on Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 25, 2024
Five people including a teenage girl were injured Monday during a Russian missile attack on Kyiv, where falling debris also damaged at least two buildings in central districts. ... 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
ROBO SPACE
GITAI's robotic system triumphs in ISS demo
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
GITAI USA Inc. reports the completion of its technological demonstration, which involved a 1.5-meter-long autonomous dual robotic arm system (S2) performing tasks outside the International Space Sta ... more
GPS NEWS
Genesis and LEO-PNT: Pioneering the future of precision navigation
Paris, France (SPX) Mar 20, 2024
In a significant leap forward for global satellite navigation, the European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the launch of two groundbreaking missions, Genesis and LEO-PNT, under its FutureNAV progr ... more
GPS NEWS
Aerospacelab and Xona Unite to Transform Satellite Navigation
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
In a landmark partnership, Aerospacelab and Xona Space Systems have committed to a collaboration that will significantly impact the satellite navigation sector. This alliance aims to drive forward t ... more
MILTECH
US says Israel has made assurances on use of weapons
Washington (AFP) Mar 25, 2024
The United States said Monday it had no evidence Israel has violated international humanitarian law after its ally offered assurances on using US weapons, despite sharp criticism from congressional lawmakers. ... more
AEROSPACE
Japan's cabinet approves fighter jet exports
Tokyo (AFP) Mar 26, 2024
Japan's cabinet on Tuesday eased strict transfer rules for military equipment to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets being developed with Britain and Italy. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Chinese-owned tanker hit by Huthi missile in Red Sea: CENTCOM
Dubai (AFP) Mar 24, 2024
A Chinese-owned oil tanker was attacked off Yemen Saturday by ballistic missiles fired by Huthi rebels, who have intensified strikes on Red Sea shipping, the US military said. ... 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
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