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Mining Voyager 2 data unlocks long-standing Uranus mysteries![]() Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 12, 2024 NASA's groundbreaking flyby of Uranus by Voyager 2 in 1986 provided a wealth of data that puzzled scientists for decades. Recent analysis of that data has shed light on some of those mysteries. During its historic 1986 approach, Voyager 2 captured the first detailed images and readings of Uranus, revealing an unconventional planet with a tilted axis and unique characteristics, including unexpected behavior in its magnetosphere. This region, known for trapping charged particles, exhibited anomalies ... read more |
SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A, highlights booster's 23rd successful missionMiami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched South Korea's Koreasat-6A communications satellite on Monday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch commenced at approximately 12:20 p.m. EST. ... more
SpaceX signs battery deal with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to power StarshipMiami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024 SpaceX has reportedly struck a deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for Elon Musk's Starship rocket, expected to launch early next year, according to industr ... more
China's CAS Space achieves milestone with 15-satellite launch, including Oman's firstSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Beijing-headquartered CAS Space, an affiliate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully launched 15 satellites on Monday, including Oman's first satellite, marking a significant achievement f ... more
UP Aerospace and Los Alamos lab achieve successful suborbital launch at Spaceport AmericaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 UP Aerospace successfully launched its SpaceLoft-20 rocket on Nov. 8, marking the company's second suborbital mission this year from Spaceport America. The flight, conducted for Los Alamos National ... more |
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Dragon executes first successful reboost for Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 NASA and SpaceX observed a significant milestone as SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully demonstrated its ability to reboost the International Space Station's orbit on Friday at 12:50 p.m. EST. U ... more |
NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since returnWashington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024 The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. ... more
NASA engages commercial food industry in advancing space nutritionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA recently hosted over 50 companies from the commercial food and space sectors to explore innovations in space food systems that support human spaceflight. The gathering at Johnson Space Center i ... more
ISS Crew unloads latest research kits after Dragon Cargo dockingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 The crew aboard the International Space Station is busy unpacking a new set of scientific experiments and research samples delivered by the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft on Tuesday. This activity f ... more
Get Involved with NASA Research OpportunitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 NASA is opening doors for individuals interested in contributing to its scientific research and space missions. From students and educators to citizen scientists, numerous opportunities are availabl ... more |
SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbitWashington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024 SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low-Earth orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday afternoon. ... more ![]() |
Small wooden satellite heads to International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2024 The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of wood in space. ... more
Argonne to help drive AI revolution in astronomy with new institute led by Northwestern UniversityLemont IL (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The U.S. National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation have selected a group of institutions, including Argonne, to receive funding to establish an AI and astronomy institute called the NSF-Simo ... more
Voyager 1 nearly 'one light day' out from EarthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has recently resumed communication with Earth following a brief pause that drew attention to the mission's ongoing challenges and remarkable resilience. On Oct. 24, engin ... more
Health research on the ISS aims to uncover impacts of spaceflight on bloodLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) showcases remarkable engineering that sustains human life in the extreme environment of space. However, it cannot fully counter the health risks posed by zero g ... more |
SpaceX launches resupply mission to International Space StationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night, sending over 6,000 pounds of essential cargo, including a range of science and student-led experiments, to the International Space S ... more
World's first wooden satellite launched into spaceTokyo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station. ... more
Shenzhou 18 brings back samples for space habitability and materials researchSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The Shenzhou 18 mission has successfully returned to Earth with 34.6 kilograms of specialized experimental samples, marking a significant contribution to the study of extraterrestrial habitation and ... more
China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack dronesZhuhai, China (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 Fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike. ... more |
RTX's advanced LTAMDS radar completes complex live-fire testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Raytheon, an RTX business, reported the successful completion of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) in a major live-fire exercise, where it detected and intercepted a tactical ba ... more
'Loopholes' let warring parties use incendiary weapons in Ukraine, Middle East: HRWWashington DC (UPI) Nov 10, 2024 Loopholes in international laws governing the use of incendiary weapons are allegedly allowing warring parties in Ukraine and the Middle East to exploit the use of such weapons without adequately protecting civilians. ... more
Five things to watch at China's largest airshowBeijing (AFP) Nov 11, 2024 China's burgeoning aviation industry and military might will be on display this week as the country's largest air show gets under way on Tuesday. ... more
US to send contractors to Ukraine to maintain military equipmentWashington (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 The United States aims to send a "small number" of contractors to Ukraine to help maintain advanced weapons like the warplanes and air defense systems provided to Kyiv, a US defense official said Friday. ... more |
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MSP technology powers accurate manufacturing for space industryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Demand is rising sharply within the space sector for MSP's advanced CNC manufacturing technology, which ensures precise, error-free production of parts for rockets, satellites, and launch equipment. ... more |
Student capsules brave re-entry heat for NASA researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 In July 2024, five experimental capsules built by university students endured the intense heat of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, providing critical data that could advance spacecraft heat shield ... more
From contract signing to orbit in just ten weeksLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) achieved a new milestone with the successful deployment of a satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a confidential commercial client. This mission, titled "Chan ... more
U.S. Navy conducted live control flight demonstration of carrier-based UAVsWashington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024 The U.S. Navy conducted their first live control flight demonstration of an uncrewed aerial vehicle that represents the future of naval aviation. ... more
German cabinet passes revamped military service modelBerlin (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off plans for a new military service model as Berlin looks to revamp its depleted armed forces in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more |
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