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NASA's crew capsule had heat shield issues during Artemis I![]() Grand Forks, ND (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Off the coast of Baja California in December 2022, sun sparkled over the rippling sea as waves sloshed around the USS Portland dock ship. Navy officials on the deck scrutinized the sky in search of a sign. The glow appeared suddenly. A tiny spot at first, it gradually grew to a round circle falling at a great speed from the fringes of space. It was NASA's Orion capsule, which would soon end the 25-day Artemis I mission around and beyond the Moon with a fiery splashdown into the ocean. Orion' ... read more |
ESA to collaborate with ISRO on Gaganyaan missionsParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 On December 4, 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formalized an agreement that establishes ESA's support for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight ... more
Undeterred by Friday the 13th, SpaceX plans pair of launchesWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2024 SpaceX plans to launch 23 Starlink communications satellites into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California Friday morning, weather permitting. ... more
China successfully tests XZY 1 verification rocket engineSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 China's XZY 1 verification rocket has successfully completed a static firing test at Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port in Shandong province, marking a major milestone for the nation's aerospace innova ... more
Virgin Galactic eyes possible expansion into ItalyWashington (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 US space company Virgin Galactic announced Thursday it is exploring the possibility of opening a new base in Italy, potentially bringing suborbital flights to tourists in Europe for the first time. ... more |
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Viasat secures $568M contract to enhance C5ISR capabilities for US DefenseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global satellite communications company, has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. General Services Administrati ... more |
NASA Scientific Balloon Flights to Lift Off From AntarcticaWallops Island VA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 NASA's Scientific Balloon Program has returned to Antarctica's icy expanse to kick off the annual Antarctic Long-Duration Balloon Campaign, where two balloon flights will carry a total of nine missi ... more
Artemis II core stage positioned for integrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Moon rocket core stage is now vertical inside High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The maneuver was completed on Tu ... more
Neuraspace expands satellite tracking with second optical telescope in ChileMadrid, Spain (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Portuguese aerospace firm Neuraspace, a leading player in Space Traffic Management (STM), has activated its second optical telescope, now operational in Chile. This addition provides southern hemisp ... more
Week starts on ISS with spacewalk preparations and research activitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Preparations for an upcoming spacewalk highlighted the beginning of the week aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as the Expedition 72 crew members also engaged in a variety of research task ... more |
Equatorial Launch Australia shifts focus to new Queensland spaceport siteSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has announced the immediate cessation of operations at the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory, citing unresolved lease negotiations. The company will rel ... more ![]() |
China Long March 8A prepares for first flight in January 2025Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 The Long March 8A rocket, developed to become China's primary launch vehicle for medium- and low-Earth orbit missions, is set to make its maiden flight in January 2025, as announced by the China Aca ... more
Skykraft to drive collaborative PNT Project with Indian partnersSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Skykraft has officially signed the Participating Project Partner Agreement for the "Demonstration of Collaborative Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)" project. This effort ... more
Atmospheric Probe Shows Promise in Test FlightEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The most effective way to prove a new idea is to start small, test, learn, and test again. A team of researchers developing an atmospheric probe at NASA's Armstron ... more
Russia will 'definitely' respond to Ukraine ATACMS strike: KremlinMoscow (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 Russia will "definitely" respond to a Ukrainian attack on a southern airfield using US-supplied ATACMS missiles, the Kremlin said Thursday. ... more |
Plextek's cutting-edge mmWave technology for space operations and sensingBoston MA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Plextek, a leading consultancy recognized for its expertise in low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) sensing technology, has published its latest innovation in the field of in-orbit space operations and sensing. ... more
Indian Navy and ISRO conduct astronaut well deck recovery trials for Gaganyaan MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 The Indian Navy and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have advanced preparations for Gaganyaan's recovery operations by conducting "Well Deck" recovery trials on December 6, 2024. The ex ... more
'Alarming' US mystery drones confound officials; Chinese man arrested for UAV overflight of US baseEdgewater, United States (AFP) Dec 12, 2024 A rash of unexplained drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey has left locals rattled and sent US officials scrambling for answers. ... more
U.S., South Korea to flex aerial might during May airshowWashington DC (UPI) Dec 12, 2024 The U.S. Air Force's 51st Fighter Wing has scheduled Osan Air Power Days 2025 in May in South Korea as DPRK continues its saber-rattling through development of its missile technology. ... more |
Pentagon: No evidence of Iranian 'mothership' launching drones over New JerseyWashington DC (UPI) Dec 11, 2024 Drones near U.S. military sites in New Jersey are not connected to a foreign nation or launched by an Iranian "mothership" off the East Coast, a Pentagon official said Wednesday. ... more
Rocket Lab conducts hypersonic suborbital test launch for DoDSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully executed a suborbital hypersonic mission in November, advancing technology testing for the Department of Defense under the Multi-Service Advanced ... more
Smallsat market grows steadily amid Starlink and Starshield challenges driven by government demandParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 The small satellite (smallsat) industry is set to achieve significant growth, with Novaspace's latest market intelligence report projecting the sector to reach a market value of $113.3 billion over ... more
Researchers develop mobile all-light network for seamless air land and underwater connectivitySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 Researchers from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications have introduced a groundbreaking prototype for an all-light mobile communication network. This system facilitates seamless data ex ... more |
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Missile strike on Ukraine clinic kills at least fourKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 10, 2024 A missile strike Tuesday hit a private clinic in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least four people and wounding more than a dozen, officials said, as Russia steps up attacks in southern regions partially under its control. ... more |
N.J. lawmaker calls for 'limited' state of emergency over unexplained drone sightingsWashington DC (UPI) Dec 10, 2024 A New Jersey lawmaker called on the state to issue a "limited" state of emergency over unexplained drones that have appeared in recent weeks, his office said Tuesday. ... more
Murder rate in Amazon far higher than rest of Brazil: studyRio De Janeiro (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 The murder rate in Brazil's Amazon is far higher than the national average, largely because of territorial conflict in a region prey to organized crime, an NGO said Wednesday. ... more
Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissueBoston MA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Metabolic imaging is a noninvasive method that enables clinicians and scientists to study living cells using laser light, which can help them assess disease progression and treatment responses. ... more
3D printable bioreactor designs to support space nutritionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2024 NASA's Synthetic Biology Project is collaborating with the GrabCAD community to create innovative 3D-printable bioreactor designs. These bioreactors aim to reduce the mass and volume of supplies nee ... more |
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