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April 28, 2024
MOON DAILY
Japan Moon probe survives 3rd lunar night



Tokyo (AFP) April 24, 2024
Japan's Moon lander woke up for a third time after its main functions survived another frigid two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said Wednesday. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), dubbed the "Moon Sniper" for its landing precision, touched down in January - making Japan only the fifth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing. But the unmanned lightweight spacecraft, carrying a mini-rover that moves like a turtle, landed at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing ... read more

EARTH OBSERVATION
Oldest evidence of Earth's magnetic field discovered by researchers
London, UK (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
Researchers at the University of Oxford and MIT have identified a 3.7-billion-year-old geological record of Earth's magnetic field, which closely resembles the current geomagnetic field in its chara ... more
FARM NEWS
Satellite Monitoring Highlights Soil Sealing Challenges in the Mediterranean
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
Soil sealing is an increasing concern, particularly in urban settings, leading to significant environmental impacts such as flooding, erosion, and biodiversity loss. An ESA-funded initiative, ... more
MOON DAILY
China's Chang'e 7 lunar mission will host international instruments
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
China's upcoming Chang'e 7 lunar exploration mission is set to include six scientific instruments from six different countries and one international organization, as announced by the China National ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Earth's magnetic field intermittently shielded us during cosmic ray influx 41,000 years ago
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 22, 2024
Earth's geomagnetic field, while generally shielding the planet from cosmic and solar radiation, experiences periods of significant fluctuation. Not only does the magnetic north shift from its geogr ... more
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ROCKET SCIENCE
Crew of first Boeing Starliner mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2024
The crew of the first Boeing Starliner space mission on Thursday arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of the spacecraft's debut manned mission on May 6. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Shenzhou XVIII astronauts enter space station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
The Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship's three astronauts successfully entered China's space station early on Friday. Later, the two groups of astronaut crew members will conduct an on-orbit rota ... more
EXO WORLDS
Hidden biosphere discovered beneath world's driest hot desert
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
Researchers exploring Earth's driest hot desert, the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, have uncovered a hidden microbial world 13 feet beneath the surface, shedding light on potential extraterrestri ... more
WATER WORLD
Shanghai Ocean University unveils manta ray-inspired bionic fish
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
Shanghai Ocean University recently revealed Wen Yao, an intelligent soft-bodied bionic fish modeled after a manta ray, concluding over a decade of research and development. This robotic fish feature ... more


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SPACEWAR


Space ISAC successfully executes Tabletop Exercise at CYSAT Conference

SOLAR DAILY
Chinese astronauts repair space station's solar wings after debris impact
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
The crew of the Shenzhou XVII, stationed on China's space station, successfully repaired damage to the core module's solar wings caused by space debris. This repair was accomplished during the count ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Lockheed Martin hands over advanced radar system to Missile Defense Agency
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at Clear Space Force Station in Clear, Alaska, has completed its final acceptance stage, known as DD250, and was officially transferred to the Missile Defe ... more
SPACEWAR
Reimagining enlisted education: Space Force launches Vosler Fellowships
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
The U.S. Space Force has revamped its enlisted professional military education (EPME) to better suit the specific needs of its enlisted personnel, known as Guardians. A key milestone was celeb ... more
ENERGY TECH
Zap Energy reaches new heights in fusion technology with 37-million-degree plasma
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
Over the past ninety years, humanity has explored various fusion technologies, yet only a select few have managed to generate a thermal fusion plasma with electron temperatures surpassing 10M C. ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Revisiting multi-dimensional classification with a focus on dimensions
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
The issue of class imbalance has been well-studied in the multi-class classification framework, but its exploration within multi-dimensional classification (MDC) has been somewhat overlooked due to ... more
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EXO WORLDS


Study traces bioluminescence back 540 million years in octocorals

TIME AND SPACE
Discover What Website Can Help Me With My Physics Homework
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 28, 2024
Physics is one of the most fascinating disciplines that possesses the keys to the Universe. On the other hand, it is one of the most complex sciences. Students describe physics as a fantastic and co ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Superradiant atoms enhance time measurement precision
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method that could enhance the precision of measuring time by leveraging the properties of superradiant atoms. This approach aims to addre ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Bridging the gap: USUS computer scientists develop new model
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, a small, unassuming cafe sits tucked away on a quiet street, a hidden gem among the urban sprawl. Inside, the warm glow of hanging Edison bulbs illuminates the ... more
NUKEWARS
Russia vetoes U.N. resolution opposing space-based nuclear arms
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 24, 2024
Russia vetoed a U.S.- and Japan-sponsored U.N. resolution, opposing the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, during a Wednesday vote among the United Nations' 15-member security council. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA and Industry Partners Enhance Space Station Missions with Crew and Cargo Deliveries
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
NASA collaborates with commercial entities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation of cargo and crew to and from the International Space Station. Serving as a hub for extensive m ... more
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ROCKET SCIENCE
Identification of noise sources during launch using phased array microphone systems
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
Every part of a launch vehicle, launch pad, and ground operation equipment is subjected to the high acoustic load generated during lift-off. Therefore, many extreme measures are taken to try to supp ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Free-Flying Robots in Space: How Real-Life Droids Test New Tech
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024
Navigating the great unknown of space requires innovative tools, like the Multi-Resolution Scanner (MRS), a novel 3D mapping technology developed under the auspices of the International Space Statio ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Refining space mission interoperability: NASA unveils new trajectory sharing strategy
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
NASA's Engineering and Safety Center has introduced a new approach, dubbed Trajectory Reverse Engineering (TRE), for transferring spacecraft trajectories between flight mechanics tools. This m ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 prepares for inaugural launch from Europe's Spaceport
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
On April 24, automated guided vehicles moved the Ariane 6 central core, which includes the main and upper stages, at a speed of 3 km/h from the launcher assembly building to the launch pad 800 meter ... more
MOON DAILY
China to launch Chang'e 6 spacecraft for moon mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
In a significant advancement in lunar exploration, China is preparing to launch the Chang'e 6 mission, aiming to retrieve samples from the uncharted far side of the moon. The mission is set for earl ... more
MARSDAILY
China set to retrieve Martian soil samples by 2030
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
China is on course to potentially be the first nation to return Martian soil to Earth, in what is considered a significant scientific and engineering feat, according to a prominent space scientist. ... more
EXO WORLDS
LLNL Pandora SmallSat mission clears major NASA milestone on the path toward launch
Livermore CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Pandora?SmallSat mission recently passed NASA's critical design review: a major milestone for the mission to continue its journey toward launch. The P ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
NASA's Hubble Telescope in safe mode after faulty readings
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 26, 2024
Scientists at NASA are continuing work to restore operations to its Hubble Space Telescope, after pausing them earlier in the week due to issues with the orbiting instrument's gyroscope. ... more
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VSAT NEWS
AST Networks Acquires Reygar to Enhance Maritime IoT Capabilities
London, UK (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
AST Networks has expanded its technology portfolio with the acquisition of Reygar Ltd., integrating advanced performance monitoring systems for both ... more
SPACEMART
Hughes launches new manufacturing hub and private 5G center in Maryland
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), has opened a new manufacturing facility and private 5G incubation center in Germantown, Maryland, emphasizing the company's ... more
SPACEMART
ESA launches space innovation hub in Austria
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
A pioneering space innovation center has opened its doors in Vienna. This center, aimed at revolutionizing the design and manufacture of space hardware, marks the first ESA-supported disruptive inno ... more
TECH SPACE
Astroscale Japan Advances to Next Stage in JAXA's Orbital Debris Removal Initiative
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
Astroscale Japan Inc., part of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has been chosen by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to participate in Phase II of the Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration ... more
PHYSICS NEWS
Enhanced gravitational wave detection accelerates neutron star and black hole research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
A recent collaboration led by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering and an international team has developed new technology to improve gravitational wave detectio ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China's Shenzhou-18 mission docks with space station: Xinhua
Jiuquan, China (AFP) April 25, 2024
A spaceship carrying three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-18 mission safely docked at Tiangong space station Friday, state-run media reported, the latest step in Beijing's space programme that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA and Boeing Prepare for Historic Starliner Launch
Space Coast FL (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, both retired U.S. Navy captains, arrived at Kennedy Space Center's Launch and Landing Facility in Florida on April 25. They traveled from Ellington F ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Private firm advances with new liquid-fuel rocket development
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
Orienspace, renowned for producing the world's mightiest solid-propellant carrier rocket, is now embarking on the development of a new liquid-fuel rocket, as revealed by the chief designer of the up ... more
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