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April 16, 2024
TIME AND SPACE
Milky Way's first massive stellar blackhole unveiled 2000 light years away



Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
A team of astronomers has pinpointed the largest stellar black hole discovered in the Milky Way, utilizing data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission. This newly identified black hole, exerting a unique 'wobbling' effect on its companion star, was initially detected through this anomalous motion. Verification efforts included observations from the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) and other terrestrial telescopes, confirming the black hole's mass at a substantial 3 ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Aerojet Rocketdyne advances space maneuver with new propulsion tech
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
From the early days of space exploration, objects in orbit have followed the predictable trajectories described by Johannes Kepler's laws. These paths, while historically reliable, no longer meet th ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Flight Works creates modular propulsion system for AFRL with $5.7M contract
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
Flight Works has entered into a $5.7 million contract with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop a green, refuelable propulsion unit known as the Propulsion Unit with Modular Applications (PU ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Precision in space: L3Harris boosts avionics for next-gen launch vehicles
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
Rising mission demands necessitate high-performance, cost-effective, and technologically sophisticated solutions with a track record of reliability. L3Harris's comprehensive avionics suite includes ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
UK Space Agency supports Rolls-Royce and BWX Technologies in developing space reactors
London, UK (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Rolls-Royce today secured Phase 2 funding from the UK Space Agency's International Bilateral Fund (IBF), which promotes strategic research partnerships between the UK space sector and emerging space ... more
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NASA confirms space station debris hit Florida man's home
Washington (AFP) April 15, 2024
An object that crashed from the sky into an American man's home was a hunk of debris ejected from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed Monday. ... more
SPACEMART
Satellogic secures $30 million from Tether Investments for strategic expansion
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL) has announced a significant capital injection of $30 million through a Note Purchase Agreement with Tether Investments Limited, marking a pivotal step in its expansion ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
EarthCARE satellite to launch with advanced climate instruments
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
Scheduled for a May launch, the EarthCARE satellite is equipped with four advanced instruments aimed at studying Earth's clouds and their impact on climate. This joint effort by Airbus, the European ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Satellite Studies Reveal Isolated Convection Patterns Over Tibetan Plateau
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
The Tibetan Plateau, noted for its unique thermodynamic environment, hosts frequent deep convection activities. Recent studies by Dr. Ying Na of Wuxi University and Dr. Chaofan Li of the Institute o ... more


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WATER WORLD


NASA's New Satellite Unveils First Data on Ocean Health and Climate Change

WATER WORLD
SSTL to lead AquaWatch-AUK under UK-Australia space collaboration
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has been chosen by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and Australian Space Agency (ASA) to spearhead AquaWatch-AUK, a collaborative water-focused space initiative. ... more
OIL AND GAS
RTX Satellite Launch Aids in Global Methane Emission Reduction Efforts
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 11, 2024
Blue Canyon Technologies, a subsidiary of RTX and small satellite manufacturer, recently announced the successful deployment of the MethaneSAT satellite. This initiative marks the first instance a s ... more
OUTER PLANETS
Juice mission successfully tests Callisto flyby simulation
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
In preparation for a critical mission maneuver in 2031, ESA's Juice spacecraft recently completed a simulated flyby of Jupiter's moon Callisto at the ESOC mission operations center in Germany. This ... more
OUTER PLANETS
Assessing the ages of moons from impact craters
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
Our solar system's giant planets-Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune-are surrounded by nearly 300 moons. Researchers utilize crater analysis to deduce the ages and origins of these celestial bodies ... more
OUTER PLANETS
NASA unveils probe bound for Jupiter's possibly life-sustaining moon
Pasadena, United States (AFP) April 12, 2024
US space scientists on Thursday unveiled the interplanetary probe NASA plans to send to one of Jupiter's icy moons as part of humanity's hunt for extra-terrestrial life. ... more
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STELLAR CHEMISTRY


Digital telescope project at Warwick secures grant for advanced sky monitoring

TECH SPACE
Revising satellite reentry design to mitigate orbital debris risks
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
In a controlled environment at the University of Stuttgart's High Enthalpy Flow Diagnostics Group (HEFDiG), a significant experiment is taking place. A reaction wheel, critical for adjusting a satel ... more
VENUSIAN HEAT
BepiColombo mission detects escaping gases in Venus's magnetosphere
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission has provided new insights into the atmospheric dynamics of Venus, showing how carbon and oxygen escape from the upper atmosphere. During its journey, the spacecraft ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Massive star collapse confirmed as source of history's brightest gamma-ray burst
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
In a landmark observation, an international consortium of astrophysicists, led by experts at Northwestern University, documented the most intense gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded in October 2022, ... more
VSAT NEWS
Aicox renews agreement with Ovzon for satellite communication services
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
Ovzon has secured a renewal order from Aicox Solutions, its Spanish partner, for the provision of SATCOM-as-a-Service. The extension, lasting six months, is scheduled for the first half of 2024. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Astronaut fitness regimes critical in Tiangong Space Station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
With China's ambitious plans to expand its space missions, the health of astronauts during prolonged spaceflights has become a vital concern. The state-of-the-art equipment aboard the Tiangong Space ... more
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SPACE TRAVEL
Vertical Future to develop crop-growing systems with UK Space Agency funding
London, UK (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Vertical Future, a specialist in vertical farming technology and production based in the UK, has been awarded a new grant of GBP 1.5 million to undertake the second phase of the "Autonomous Agricult ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Max Space unveils new expandable space habitats
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
During the 39th Space Symposium, Max Space, a pioneering space company, showcased its innovative expandable habitat technology. This technology is distinguished by its ability to scale indefinitely ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Reusable rocket engine completes major test in China
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
In a significant advance for China's space capabilities, a new reusable rocket engine has passed a critical test, marking a key milestone in the country's efforts to develop reusable launch vehicles ... more
MARSDAILY
NASA gears up for another Mars simulation mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
In an effort to further humanity's journey to Mars, NASA has carefully selected a diverse group of four volunteers to undergo an intensive 45-day simulated mission to the Red Planet. This simulation ... more
MARSDAILY
NASA Aims for Cost-Effective Mars Sample Return by 2030s
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced new strategies for the Mars Sample Return program, highlighting the agency's initiative to incorporate innovative designs to ensure the successful return of ... more
MOON DAILY
Lunar i-hab mockup completes acceptance review at Thales Alenia Space
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
The European Space Agency's Lunar I-Hab initiative has achieved a significant milestone at the Thales Alenia Space facility in Turin with the completion of the Acceptance Review of the mockup, deliv ... more
MOON DAILY
Tiandu satellites enhance Earth-Moon communication with successful transmission tests
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
China's Tiandu 1 and Tiandu 2 satellites have recently completed critical experiments focused on Earth-Moon transmission and routing. This development was reported by China's Science and Technology ... more
OUTER PLANETS
Pluto's heart-shaped feature explained by international research team
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
An international team led by the University of Bern and the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS has uncovered the origin of Pluto's distinctive heart-shaped surface feature, Spu ... more
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TIME AND SPACE
Exploring the expansion of the universe using the Gruneisen parameter
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
For nearly a century, the idea that the Universe is expanding has captivated scientists and the public alike. Originating from Georges Lemaitre's 1927 theory and substantiated by Edwin Hubble's obse ... more
SATURN DAILY
Orbital changes suggest recent formation of underground ocean on Saturn's Mimas
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Recent studies suggest that Mimas, one of Saturn's moons, has developed a substantial underground ocean due to a decrease in its orbital eccentricity, leading to the melting and thinning of its icy ... more
SPACEMART
Aegis Aerospace completes key acquisition of ProXopS assets
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Aegis Aerospace, Inc. has reported its acquisition of significant assets from ProXopS LLC, a Houston-based engineering services company. Included in the acquisition are subcontracts with Jacob ... more
TECH SPACE
Firefly Aerospace collaborates with Klepsydra Technologies for space-based edge computing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a comprehensive space transportation provider, has entered into a collaboration to deploy the Klepsydra Artificial Intelligence (AI) application aboard Firefly's Elytra vehi ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Aerospacelab's satellites begin operations following successful launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
Aerospacelab has successfully activated its recently launched satellites and is now processing data from its Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite. This VHR satellite is engineered to capture detaile ... more
SPACEWAR
Kendall emphasizes space as a key security domain amid budget constraints
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall highlighted the critical role of space in national security at the Space Symposium on April 10, stressing the need for the U.S. to maintain its leadership de ... more
SPACEMART
Navigating the New Frontier: The Space Economy and Its Global Implications
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
The World Economic Forum's recent report, "Space: The $1.8 Trillion Opportunity for Global Economic Growth," offers an in-depth analysis of the potential economic impact of the space industry by 203 ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Emerging Markets in the Space Economy: Opportunities Beyond the West
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
The space industry, once dominated by Western nations, is witnessing a significant shift as emerging markets invest heavily in developing their space capabilities. This expansion is not only redefin ... more
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