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Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe
Phys.org - 21 Mar 2024 20:44
Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said.
NASA, Health and Human Services Highlight Cancer Moonshot Progress
NASA Breaking news - 21 Mar 2024 18:29
During an event at NASA Headquarters in Washington Thursday, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra united to note progress their respective agencie...
Hanwha Phasor aims to release debut multi-orbit terminal this summer
Space News - 21 Mar 2024 19:26
U.K.-based Hanwha Phasor plans to release its first flat panel antenna this summer to join a wave of multi-orbit broadband terminals coming to the market in 2024. The post Hanwha Phasor aims to release debut multi-orbit ...
NASA's Tiny BurstCube Mission Launches to Study Cosmic Blasts
NASA Breaking news - 21 Mar 2024 23:48
NASA's BurstCube, a shoebox-sized satellite designed to study the universe's most powerful explosions, is on its way to the International Space Station. The spacecraft travels aboard SpaceX's 30th Commercial Resupply Ser...
NASA Science, Hardware Aboard SpaceX's 30th Resupply Launch to Station
NASA Breaking news - 21 Mar 2024 23:43
Following a successful launch of NASA's SpaceX 30th commercial resupply mission, new scientific experiments and technology demonstrations for the agency are on the way to the International Space Station, including studie...
Payload Adapter Testing: A Key Step for Artemis IV Rocket's Success
NASA Breaking news - 21 Mar 2024 23:19
A test version of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket's payload adapter is ready for evaluation, marking a critical milestone on the journey to the hardware's debut on NASA's Artemis IV mission. Comprised of two metal r...
Heat to blame for space pebble demise
Phys.org - 21 Mar 2024 23:11
The dust of comets fills the space between the planets, collectively called the zodiacal cloud. Still, severe breakdown has reduced that dust in size so much that it now scatters sunlight efficiently, causing the faint g...
U.S. military to boost surveillance assets in orbit
Space News - 21 Mar 2024 23:03
Space Command's Gen. Whiting says there is a growing need for "space domain awareness" The post U.S. military to boost surveillance assets in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
One in Twelve Stars Ate a Planet
Universe Today - 21 Mar 2024 22:35
That stars can eat planets is axiomatic. If a small enough planet gets too close to a large enough star, the planet loses. Its fate is sealed. New research examines how many stars eat planets. Their conclusion? One in tw...
The Mars science helicopter could be an airborne geologist on Mars
Phys.org - 21 Mar 2024 22:03
After more than 70 successful flights, a broken rotor ended the remarkable and groundbreaking Ingenuity helicopter mission on Mars. Now, NASA is considering how a larger, more capable helicopter could be an airborne geol...
Astronomers call for radio silence on the far side of the moon
SPACE.com - 21 Mar 2024 21:59
There's a growing and passionate call for preserving radio silence on the far side of the moon in order to protect the possibility of conducting valuable radio astronomy.
DoD innovation unit to assess Firefly vehicle for missions beyond Earth orbit
Space News - 21 Mar 2024 21:54
The study contract would lay the groundwork for up to two demonstration missions to deliver payloads in cislunar space aboard Firefly's Elytra spacecraft The post DoD innovation unit to assess Firefly vehicle for mission...
Station Science 101: Cardiovascular Research on Station
NASA Breaking news - 21 Mar 2024 21:01
Everyday physical activities keep the cardiovascular system healthy. The human cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels, has evolved to operate in Earth's gravity. When astronauts travel to space...
Japan's space agency says it hopes to forge a profitable launch business with its new H3 rocket
Phys.org - 21 Mar 2024 20:44
Japan's space agency and its prime contractor said Thursday they hope to be able to forge a profitable launch business with their new H3 rocket after its first successful flight last month in an increasingly competitive ...
Secrets of the Van Allen belt revealed in new study
Phys.org - 21 Mar 2024 20:36
A challenge to space scientists to better understand our hazardous near-Earth space environment has been set in a new study led by the University of Birmingham.
Historical incidents of viewing total eclipses near the edge of totality
SPACE.com - 21 Mar 2024 20:00
As we prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, we take a look at some famous incidents of viewing total eclipses near the edge of totality.
Mentoring the Next Generation of Engineers and Improving Shock Testing Standards
NASA Breaking news - 21 Mar 2024 19:58
The year 2023 was productive for the Loads & Dynamics (L&D) Technical Discipline Team (TDT). New shock and modal analysis techniques were developed and mentoring the next generation of NASA discipline experts continued. ...
Shuttle, Family Inspire NASA's Cryogenic Technology Manager
NASA Breaking news - 21 Mar 2024 19:44
By Daniel Boyette Jeremy Kenny squinted his eyes as he looked toward the brilliant light. Then came the deafening sound waves that vibrated his body. This was the moment he'd dreamed about since childhood. It was Nov. 16...
Webinar: Direct to Device Satellite Services - Register Now
Space News - 21 Mar 2024 19:18
The United States has become the first country to set ground rules for allowing satellite operators to use radio waves from terrestrial mobile partners to keep smartphone users connected beyond […] The post Webinar: Di...
Astronomers confirm a new 'Trojan' asteroid that shares an orbit with Mars
Phys.org - 21 Mar 2024 19:10
Using observations made with the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) a study led from the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) has confirmed that the asteroid 2023 FW14, ...
China's Next Lunar Relay Satellite Blasts Off
Universe Today - 21 Mar 2024 19:08
Communication between spacecraft relies upon line of site technology, if anything is in the way, communication isn't possible. Exploration of the far side of the Moon is a great example where future explorers would be un...
Hubble finds that aging brown dwarfs grow lonely
Phys.org - 21 Mar 2024 19:08
It takes two to tango, but in the case of brown dwarfs that were once paired as binary systems, that relationship doesn't last for very long, according to a recent survey from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.