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Virgin Orbit launches 'Straight Up' mission for US Space Force![]() Mojave CA (SPX) Jul 03, 2022 Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB) has confirmed the success of its fourth consecutive satellite launch mission. This launch, named Straight Up, carried seven satellites to Low Earth Orbit for the United States Space Force (USSF), who procured this launch for the Rocket Systems Launch Program, with payloads provided by the Department of Defense Space Test Program (STP). In support of its mission partners, Virgin Orbit has now delivered a total of thirty-three satellites to orbit with 100% mission success. ... read more |
Virgin Orbit mission success brings UK launch another step closer London, UK (SPX) Jul 02, 2022 Virgin Orbit's next satellite launch will take place from the UK, following the success of the "Straight Up" mission, which lifted off from Mojave in California earlier (Saturday 2nd July 2022). Sci ... more
NASA, SpaceX target new launch date for commercial cargo missionHouston TX (SPX) Jul 01, 2022 NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than Thursday, July 14, for launch of the CRS-25 commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. The new target launch dat ... more
Relativity and Oneweb sign multi-launch agreement for Terran RLong Beach Ca (SPX) Jul 01, 2022 Relativity Space has signed a multi-year, multi-launch Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with OneWeb, the global space-based communications company. Under the agreement, Relativity will launch OneWeb' ... more
SES's C-band satellite launched onboard SpaceX Falcon 9Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Jun 30, 2022 SES has announced that the SES-22 satellite was successfully launched into space onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX's Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Flori ... more |
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SpaceX launches first C-band television broadcast satellite into space for SESWashington DC (UPI) Jun 30, 2021 The first television broadcast satellite under SES's C-band lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday evening on a SpaceX rocket. ... more
Shenzhou XIII astronauts doing well after returning to EarthBeijing (XNA) Jun 30, 2022 The three crew members of the Shenzhou XIII have recovered from the physical effects of their six-month mission and will return to routine training after medical assessment, according to the chief o ... more
Successful high-speed flight experiments with new sounding rocket configurationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 30, 2022 Reusable launch systems are exposed to high dynamic and thermo-mechanical loads during their return to Earth. The German Aerospace Center has now successfully tested high temperature structures, adv ... more
Virgin Orbit establishes sew Brazilian subsidiary; now licensed for launch operations in AlcantaraLong Beach CA (SPX) Jun 29, 2022 Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB) alongside the Brazilian Space Agency has announced Virgin Orbit has been formally granted an operator's license to allow LauncherOne launch operations in Brazil. Th ... more |
NASA completes Wet Dress Rehearsal, moves forward toward launchWashington DC (SPX) Jun 29, 2022 NASA has analyzed the data from the wet dress rehearsal conducted Monday, June 20, and determined the testing campaign is complete. The agency will roll Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion back to t ... more
NASA, Rocket Lab launch orbiter to help pave way for astronauts' return to moonWashington DC (UPI) Jun 28, 2021 NASA's CAPSTONE mission spacecraft lifted off into space Tuesday morning on a mission to orbit the moon, moving scientists closer to returning astronauts. ... more
Virgin Orbit on target for next launch window to open June 29Long Beach CA (SPX) Jun 28, 2022 Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB)'s launch system is in place at the Mojave Air and Space Port. The dress rehearsals are complete, and the company remains on track for its upcoming Straight Up launch, wit ... more
NASA blasts off from Australian Outback in 'historic' launchSydney (AFP) June 26, 2022 NASA's first-ever launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's Outback late Sunday, in a "historic" moment for the country's space industry. ... more |
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Iran launches 2nd home-made 'Zoljanah' satellite carrierTehran, Iran (IRNA) Jun 26, 2022 Spokesman of the Space Department of the Iranian Defense Ministry Ahmad Hosseini said on Sunday that Iran launched a second homemade "Zoljanah" satellite carrier. Hosseini said that the perfor ... more
Busek scales thruster production for Airbus OneWeb satellitesNatick MA (SPX) Jun 24, 2022 The in-space propulsion firm Busek Co. confirmed its supply of BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters for a range of missions supported by Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS). The Busek thrusters have been engine ... more
First Ariane 5 launch of 2022 is a success for Malaysia and India clientsKourou, French Guiana (ESA) Jun 22, 2022 On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 06:50 pm local time, an Ariane 5 launcher lifted off from the Guiana Space Center, Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana (South America), successfully orbiting t ... more
Chinese official says its Mars sample mission will beat NASA back to EarthWashington DC (UPI) Jun 22, 2022 A senior Chinese space official said on Monday the country is on track to bring back rocks from the surface of Mars two years ahead of the planned joint effort by NASA and the European Space Agency ... more
Go ahead for second round of micro-launcher payload competitionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 22, 2022 On 20 June 2022, the German Space Agency (DLR) launched the second round of its competition for zero-cost flights of small satellites on microlaunchers developed and constructed in Germany. This mar ... more |
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Eyeing Kukenan - Sols 3519-3524 Pasadena CA (JPL) Jul 01, 2022
Curiosity is continuing to proceed through our pre-planned checklist of activities that we've made for drill campaigns. The team is currently waiting for the downlink that contains data from CheMin's first analysis of the Avanavero drilled sample, and we will use these data to help us decide whether to analyze the sample with SAM as well. While we wait today, we planned a whopping six sols worth ... more |
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Rocket Lab Moon Mission for NASA a Success Long Beach CA (SPX) Jul 04, 2022
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully deployed a pathfinding satellite for NASA, setting it on a course to the Moon. The deployment marks the successful completion of Rocket Lab's first deep space mission, paving the way for the Company's upcoming interplanetary missions to Mars and Venus.
Owned and operated by Advanced Space on behalf of NASA, the Cislunar Autonomous Positi ... more |
You can help scientists study the atmosphere on Jupiter Minneapolis MN (SPX) Jun 23, 2022
A new citizen science project, led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with support from NASA, allows volunteers to play an important role in helping scientists learn more about the atmosphere on Jupiter. Citizen scientists can help astrophysicists categorize tens of thousands of stunning images taken from the Juno spacecraft with just a web browser.
The planet Jupite ... more |
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AI experts called on to join the hunt for exoplanets London, UK (SPX) Jul 01, 2022
Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts have been challenged to help a new space mission to investigate Earth's place in the universe.
The Ariel Data Challenge 2022, which launches on 30 June, is inviting AI and machine learning experts from industry and academia to help astronomers understand planets outside our solar system, known as exoplanets.
Dr Ingo Waldmann, Associate Professor i ... more |
Virgin Orbit launches 'Straight Up' mission for US Space Force Mojave CA (SPX) Jul 03, 2022
Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB) has confirmed the success of its fourth consecutive satellite launch mission. This launch, named Straight Up, carried seven satellites to Low Earth Orbit for the United States Space Force (USSF), who procured this launch for the Rocket Systems Launch Program, with payloads provided by the Department of Defense Space Test Program (STP). In support of its mission partne ... more |
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Shenzhou XIII astronauts doing well after returning to Earth Beijing (XNA) Jun 30, 2022
The three crew members of the Shenzhou XIII have recovered from the physical effects of their six-month mission and will return to routine training after medical assessment, according to the chief of the People's Liberation Army Astronaut Division.
Major General Jing Haipeng, commander of the division, told a news conference at the unit's headquarters in northwestern Beijing on Tuesday tha ... more |
Shedding light on comet Chury's unexpected chemical complexity Bern, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 05, 2022
A team of researchers led by the University of Bern has for the first time identified an unexpected richness of complex organic molecules at a comet. This was achieved thanks to the analysis of data collected during ESA's Rosetta mission at comet 67P/ChuryumovGerasimenko, also known as Chury. Delivered to the early Earth by impacting comets, these organics may have helped to kick-start carbon-ba ... more |
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Directed Energy leader recaps time in AFRL, looks ahead to space position Kirtland AFB NM (AFRL) Jun 16, 2022
Dr. Kelly Hammett, who has led the Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate for the past six years, departed AFRL June 6 for his new assignment as director of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), both located on Kirtland AFB.
"I will miss bragging on the Directed Energy team, and all that we accomplished in the six years I was in the director's seat," said Hammett. ... more |
Canada announces new Arctic air, missile defenses with US Ottawa (AFP) June 20, 2022 Canada's defense minister announced upgrades to Arctic air and missile defenses with the United States on Monday, citing growing threats from Russia and new technologies such as hypersonic missiles.
At a news conference at Canada's largest air base in Trenton, Ontario, Minister Anita Anand outlined Can$4.9 billion (US$3.8 billion) in military spending over the next six years.
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SwRI researcher shows how elliptical craters could shed light on age of Saturn's moons San Antonio TX (SPX) Jun 22, 2022
A new SwRI study describes how unique populations of craters on two of Saturn's moons could help indicate the satellites' age and the conditions of their formation. Using data from NASA's Cassini mission, SwRI postdoctoral researcher Dr. Sierra Ferguson surveyed elliptical craters on Saturn's moons Tethys and Dione for this study, which was co-authored by SwRI Principal Scientist Dr. Alyssa Rhod ... more |
A mirror tracks a tiny particle Innsbruck, Austria (SPX) Jun 30, 2022
Levitated nanoparticles are promising tools for sensing ultra-weak forces of biological, chemical or mechanical origin and even for testing the foundations of quantum physics. However, such applications require precise position measurement. Researchers at the Department of Experimental Physics of the University of Innsbruck, Austria, have now demonstrated a new technique that boosts the efficien ... more |
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Detecting new particles around black holes with gravitational waves Amsterdam. Netherlands (SPX) Jun 08, 2022
Clouds of ultralight particles can form around rotating black holes. A team of physicists from the University of Amsterdam and Harvard University now show that these clouds would leave a characteristic imprint on the gravitational waves emitted by binary black holes.
Black holes are generally thought to swallow all forms of matter and energy surrounding them. It has long been known, howeve ... more |
Large Hadron Collider project discovers three new exotic particles Manchester UK (SPX) Jul 06, 2022
The Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) collaboration has announced the discovery of three new exotic particles. Exotic particles, such as these, had only been theorised but not observed until recently. These exotic particles are built out of quarks.
"Like proton or neutrons, the particles that make up the nucleus of the atom, these new particles are made up of quarks", explained Chris Par ... more |
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Tough new robots will aim to think and act for themselves on Earth and beyond Manchester UK (SPX) Jun 29, 2022
A new generation of smart robots is being developed at The University of Manchester as part of an ambitious R and D programme to help the UK maintain its leadership in automatation technologies,
These new AI-powered machines will be designed to think and act for themselves in some of the most hazardous and toughest places on Earth - and beyond. These robots will be challenged to carry out ... more |
Integrating drones in urban airspaces - European demonstration program begins at Cranfield Cranfield UK (SPX) Jul 01, 2022
In the near future city-dwellers can expect to see a variety of drones in the airspace above where they live, perhaps transporting patients to hospitals, helping tackle fires, or simply delivering parcels. This vision of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), making use of different types of drones, will also help people travel faster and more efficiently through unmanned air taxis - and researchers say it w ... more |
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