Space
Colonizing the moon and Mars; space-based mining missions; using rockets to travel between continents in under an hour—this page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of space.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/01/all-european-crew-takes-aim-on-international-space-station/
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Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center to begin the Ax-3 commercial crew mission.Stephen Clark/Ars Technica
For the third time, an all-private crew is heading for the International Space Station. The four-man team lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center...
For the third time, an all-private crew is heading for the International Space Station. The four-man team lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center...
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13199549/Satellites-falling-earth-weaken-planets-magnetic-field.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
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A theoretical paper argues that atmospheric metal pollution from defunct satellites could create an invisible shield around our planet that could weaken its magnetic field.The controversial new paper was penned by Seattle based scientist Sierra Solter-Hunt, and has yet to be peer reviewed.It...
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https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_Finalizes_Key_Trials_for_Arctic_Communications_Satellites_999.html
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Spacewar
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has successfully completed a series of pivotal Thermal Vacuum tests on the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM), paving the way for enhanced broadband communications in the strategically significant Northern polar region. This two-satellite constellation is an integral component of a collaborative effort involving the U.Space Force and Space Norway, aimed at delivering robust communication capabilities in an area where geographical conditions have traditionally impeded connectivity.
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https://www.spacewar.com/reports/USSF_Conducts_First_Exercise_RED_SKIES_Elevating_Orbital_Warfare_Readiness_999.html
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Spacewar
In a significant advancement for the United States Space Force (USSF), the inaugural Exercise RED SKIES, conducted from December 11-15, marked a new era in space operations and readiness. This exercise underscores the USSF's commitment to developing robust capabilities in the realm of Orbital Warfare (OW), an increasingly vital aspect of national security.
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https://www.caribjournal.com/2023/06/14/jamaica-bahamas-tourism-cooperation/
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A new alliance is being forged between two of the Caribbean's most popular destinations in a drive to develop a cooperative approach to air travel and grow regional tourism.
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett held talks with Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments...
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett held talks with Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments...
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https://www.solardaily.com/reports/China_Targets_Breakthrough_in_Space_Solar_Energy_Transmission_999.html
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In an ambitious move to harness solar energy more efficiently, Chinese scientists and engineers are working on a pioneering project - a space-based solar power facility. This innovative endeavor, led by the China Academy of Space Technology in Beijing, aims to capture the sun's energy in space and wirelessly beam it back to Earth, a feat not possible with terrestrial solar panels.
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https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-administrator-to-travel-to-india-uae-discuss-space-cooperation/
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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will travel to India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a series of meetings beginning Monday, Nov. 27, with key government officials.
Nelson also will meet with space officials in both countries to deepen bilateral cooperation across a broad range of innovation...
Nelson also will meet with space officials in both countries to deepen bilateral cooperation across a broad range of innovation...
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https://washingtontechnology.com/contracts/2024/04/space-forces-new-commercial-strategy-emphasizes-partnerships/395811/
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Washingtontechnology
Space Force has released a new strategic plan that focuses on incorporating more commercial solutions to address space-related threats to national security.Space Force lauds what it calls a renaissance in space and also points out the threats Russia and China present to national security, allied,...
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https://www.islamtimes.org/en/news/1105642/us-military-launches-robot-spaceplane-on-7th-mission
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Islam Times - The US military's secretive X-37B robotic spaceplane has taken off from Florida on its seventh mission.The mission marks the first time the plane has been launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket capable of delivering it into a higher orbit than ever before.The Falcon Heavy, made up...
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https://mindmatters.ai/2024/01/will-the-driving-force-for-space-exploration-be-a-religious-cult/
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Physicist Jay Olson, academic visitor in the Department of Physics at Boise State University, offers an interesting take on the future of exploring the universe:
Some time late this century, someone will push a button, unleashing a life force on the cosmos. Within 1,000 years, every star you...
Some time late this century, someone will push a button, unleashing a life force on the cosmos. Within 1,000 years, every star you...
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https://www.zaxnews.com/nasa-announces-briefings-for-upcoming-international-space-station-crew-missions/
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Zaxnews
In an exciting development for space exploration enthusiasts, NASA has recently declared a series of briefings to showcase the upcoming crew missions to the International Space Station (ISS). These highly anticipated missions will mark significant milestones in humanity's continuous presence in space and further advance scientific research and technological advancements.
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https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Rocket_Labs_Spacecraft_Line_Bridging_Missions_from_LEO_to_Deep_Space_999.html
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Spacedaily
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) has announced its expanded family of spacecraft buses, a culmination of over four years dedicated to advancing its space systems capabilities. This development signifies a strategic enhancement in Rocket Lab's offering to the space sector, aligning with the diverse needs of its clientele across various missions.
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https://astronomy.com/news/2020/09/salty-lakes-found-beneath-mars-surface
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Astronomy
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https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Centauri_6_Satellite_Enhances_Global_Mineral_Surveys_on_SpaceXs_Latest_Launch_999.html
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Spacedaily
Fleet Space Technologies has successfully launched the Centauri-6 satellite as part of SpaceX's Bandwagon-1 mission, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. The satellite joins Fleet Space's constellation, enhancing its ExoSphere mineral exploration solution and expanding its advanced SATCOM capabilities utilizing microsatellite technology.
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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/08/02/biden-white-house-denies-playing-politics-decision-cancel-space-command-hq-move-alabama/
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Breitbart
The Biden administration is denying that politics played a role in its decision to cancel the Space Command headquarters' move from Colorado to Alabama, despite the decision coming amid a nasty fight with the state's senior senator over abortion policy. The Biden administration announced Monday its decision to cancel the move, which had been ordered by former President Donald Trump, saying it was due to "operational readiness." Pentagon Press Secretary Brig.
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https://phys.org/news/2024-03-ai-rendezvous-space.html
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Phys
by Andrew Myers, Stanford University
Space travel is complex, expensive, and risky. Great sums and valuable payloads are on the line every time one spacecraft docks with another. One slip and a billion-dollar mission could be lost. Aerospace...
Space travel is complex, expensive, and risky. Great sums and valuable payloads are on the line every time one spacecraft docks with another. One slip and a billion-dollar mission could be lost. Aerospace...
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-launches-experimental-spacecraft-into-orbit-for-third-time-since-2020/article67640662.ece
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China on Thursday successfully launched a reusable robotic spacecraft for the third time since 2020, in a series of secretive orbital test flights that it says are aimed at developing reusable technologies to reduce space mission costs. The uncrewed spacecraft was launched atop a Long March 2F rocket, the same rocket series used by China to transport its astronauts to space, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China on Thursday, according to state media.
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https://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_Southern_Command_Leads_Space_Cooperation_Dialogue_at_Third_Annual_Space_Conference_of_the_Americas_999.html
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Spacewar
The annual Space Conference of the Americas, hosted by the U.Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), has emerged as a pivotal platform for discussing the future of space cooperation and interoperability among nations in the Western Hemisphere. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.Southern Command, emphasized the critical need for expansive thinking and swift action to stay ahead of adversaries in the space domain.
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Some companies are trying to reproduce the Overview Effect, a renewed sense of wonder and accountability towards Earth.
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https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/01/europe_space_tracking/
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Theregister
A lack of situational awareness capabilities is holding back Europe's ambitions in space, according to the chair of the EU Space Surveillance and Tracking Partnership (EU SST) - a group that is laboring to up the accuracy and quality of space tracking, particularly of orbiting debris. Dr Pascal Faucher this week gave an address at the Software Defined Space Conference in Tallinn, Estonia, on the priorities of the EU SST Partnership, which was established in 2021 as a part of the EU Space Programme.
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https://www.space.com/firefly-aerospace-miranda-engine-hot-fire-test-photo
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Space
Firefly Aerospace conducted the first hot fire test of its new Miranda rocket engine, producing a massive plume of green flames. Firefly's Miranda engine is slated to be used on the first stage of Northrop Grumman's Antares 330 rocket as well as the Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV) the two companies are developing together.
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https://www.space.com/40203-artificial-intelligence-classify-planets-probability-life.html
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Space
A new technique uses artificial intelligence to classify planets, based on the likelihood that they support life.