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November 12, 2024
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Mining Voyager 2 data unlocks long-standing Uranus mysteries



Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 12, 2024
NASA's groundbreaking flyby of Uranus by Voyager 2 in 1986 provided a wealth of data that puzzled scientists for decades. Recent analysis of that data has shed light on some of those mysteries. During its historic 1986 approach, Voyager 2 captured the first detailed images and readings of Uranus, revealing an unconventional planet with a tilted axis and unique characteristics, including unexpected behavior in its magnetosphere. This region, known for trapping charged particles, exhibited anomalies ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A, highlights booster's 23rd successful mission
Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched South Korea's Koreasat-6A communications satellite on Monday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch commenced at approximately 12:20 p.m. EST. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX signs battery deal with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to power Starship
Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX has reportedly struck a deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for Elon Musk's Starship rocket, expected to launch early next year, according to industr ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China's CAS Space achieves milestone with 15-satellite launch, including Oman's first
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Beijing-headquartered CAS Space, an affiliate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully launched 15 satellites on Monday, including Oman's first satellite, marking a significant achievement f ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
UP Aerospace and Los Alamos lab achieve successful suborbital launch at Spaceport America
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
UP Aerospace successfully launched its SpaceLoft-20 rocket on Nov. 8, marking the company's second suborbital mission this year from Spaceport America. The flight, conducted for Los Alamos National ... more
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N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, aircraft in South
Seoul (AFP) Nov 9, 2024
North Korea staged GPS jamming attacks on Friday and Saturday, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea, Seoul's military said. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Model of Haoloong Space Cargo Shuttle to Be Unveiled at Airshow China
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle is set to be showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, according to an announcement from th ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 set for first commercial flight in early 2025
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
ArianeGroup, Arianespace, and their partners are gearing up for the second flight of the Ariane 6 launcher, following its successful inaugural launch on July 9. The upcoming mission marks the launch ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Hera initiates journey to mars with key deep-space burn
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
ESA's Hera mission has completed its first major trajectory correction since its October 7 launch, positioning it for a vital Mars gravity assist scheduled for March 2025. On October 23, Hera' ... more

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Dragon executes first successful reboost for Space Station
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
NASA and SpaceX observed a significant milestone as SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully demonstrated its ability to reboost the International Space Station's orbit on Friday at 12:50 p.m. EST. U ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024
The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA engages commercial food industry in advancing space nutrition
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
NASA recently hosted over 50 companies from the commercial food and space sectors to explore innovations in space food systems that support human spaceflight. The gathering at Johnson Space Center i ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
ISS Crew unloads latest research kits after Dragon Cargo docking
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
The crew aboard the International Space Station is busy unpacking a new set of scientific experiments and research samples delivered by the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft on Tuesday. This activity f ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Get Involved with NASA Research Opportunities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
NASA is opening doors for individuals interested in contributing to its scientific research and space missions. From students and educators to citizen scientists, numerous opportunities are availabl ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024
SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low-Earth orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday afternoon. ... more
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Small wooden satellite heads to International Space Station
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2024
The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of wood in space. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Argonne to help drive AI revolution in astronomy with new institute led by Northwestern University
Lemont IL (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
The U.S. National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation have selected a group of institutions, including Argonne, to receive funding to establish an AI and astronomy institute called the NSF-Simo ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Voyager 1 nearly 'one light day' out from Earth
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has recently resumed communication with Earth following a brief pause that drew attention to the mission's ongoing challenges and remarkable resilience. On Oct. 24, engin ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Health research on the ISS aims to uncover impacts of spaceflight on blood
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
The International Space Station (ISS) showcases remarkable engineering that sustains human life in the extreme environment of space. However, it cannot fully counter the health risks posed by zero g ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
SpaceX launches resupply mission to International Space Station
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night, sending over 6,000 pounds of essential cargo, including a range of science and student-led experiments, to the International Space S ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
World's first wooden satellite launched into space
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Shenzhou 18 brings back samples for space habitability and materials research
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
The Shenzhou 18 mission has successfully returned to Earth with 34.6 kilograms of specialized experimental samples, marking a significant contribution to the study of extraterrestrial habitation and ... more
AEROSPACE
China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones
Zhuhai, China (AFP) Nov 12, 2024
Fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
RTX's advanced LTAMDS radar completes complex live-fire test
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Raytheon, an RTX business, reported the successful completion of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) in a major live-fire exercise, where it detected and intercepted a tactical ba ... more
MILTECH
'Loopholes' let warring parties use incendiary weapons in Ukraine, Middle East: HRW
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 10, 2024
Loopholes in international laws governing the use of incendiary weapons are allegedly allowing warring parties in Ukraine and the Middle East to exploit the use of such weapons without adequately protecting civilians. ... more
AEROSPACE
Five things to watch at China's largest airshow
Beijing (AFP) Nov 11, 2024
China's burgeoning aviation industry and military might will be on display this week as the country's largest air show gets under way on Tuesday. ... more
MILTECH
US to send contractors to Ukraine to maintain military equipment
Washington (AFP) Nov 8, 2024
The United States aims to send a "small number" of contractors to Ukraine to help maintain advanced weapons like the warplanes and air defense systems provided to Kyiv, a US defense official said Friday. ... more
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MSP technology powers accurate manufacturing for space industry
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
Demand is rising sharply within the space sector for MSP's advanced CNC manufacturing technology, which ensures precise, error-free production of parts for rockets, satellites, and launch equipment. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Student capsules brave re-entry heat for NASA research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
In July 2024, five experimental capsules built by university students endured the intense heat of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, providing critical data that could advance spacecraft heat shield ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
From contract signing to orbit in just ten weeks
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) achieved a new milestone with the successful deployment of a satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a confidential commercial client. This mission, titled "Chan ... more
UAV NEWS
U.S. Navy conducted live control flight demonstration of carrier-based UAVs
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024
The U.S. Navy conducted their first live control flight demonstration of an uncrewed aerial vehicle that represents the future of naval aviation. ... more
MILTECH
German cabinet passes revamped military service model
Berlin (AFP) Nov 6, 2024
The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off plans for a new military service model as Berlin looks to revamp its depleted armed forces in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more
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