Ariane 6 to deliver inaugural Galileo 2nd Gen satellites as European industry backs Arianespace

February 06, 2025

Ariane 6 to deliver inaugural Galileo 2nd Gen satellites as European industry backs Arianespace Paris, France (SPX) Feb 04, 2025 Arianespace has confirmed at the 17th European Space Conference the signing of a launch services agreement with the European Commission and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). ... more

Momentus to conduct multi sensor rendezvous trial with US Air Force Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a US-based commercial space provider that develops satellite buses, technology, and in-space transport solutions, announced that AFWERX, part of the U.S. Air Force Rese ... more

Blue Origin mission simulates moon gravity Washington DC (UPI) Feb 4, 2025 Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket and spacecraft completed its moon-gravity mission, but the capsule appeared to have a slight hiccup on its return when one of its parachutes did not open entirely on Tuesday. ... more

China readies Chang-e 7 for Lunar South Pole mission in search of water ice Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 China's Chang'e 7 mission is on track for a 2026 launch, with its sights set on the moon's southern polar region. The goal, China Media Group reported Monday, is to identify water ice deposits and t ... more

Alloy discovered that barely changes with temperature Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 04, 2025 Most metals tend to lengthen as temperatures climb. The Eiffel Tower, for instance, can stand roughly 10 to 15 centimeters taller in summer than in winter because of this thermal expansion. While su ... more

Filipino researchers identify Taal ash as new radiation shield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 Researchers affiliated with the Ateneo de Manila University and National University- Mall of Asia Campus have revealed a unique application for the large volumes of volcanic ash that blanketed parts ... more

Novel high-heat lubricant drastically reduces friction Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 04, 2025 In a joint effort spanning multiple universities, researchers at Virginia Tech have identified a new solid lubricating strategy that can significantly reduce friction in high-temperature machinery. ... more

Sidus Space moves LizzieSat-3 to Vandenberg for upcoming orbit mission Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the "Company" or "Sidus"), known for its innovative and agile space mission services, has confirmed that LizzieSat(TM)-3 has arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Cal ... more

BlackSky secures multiyear EMDYN contract to enhance global on demand satellite imagery Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has signed a multi-year contract with geospatial intelligence fusion specialist EMDYN (Emerging Dynamics) to provide satellite imagery services for defense clie ... more Kayhan Space Debuts Unified Satcat Suite for Industry Wide Spaceflight Intelligence Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 Kayhan Space, a provider of modern spaceflight and safety solutions, has announced the official rollout of its expanded Satcat Product Suite. This major enhancement of its space intelligence exchang ... more Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 Mobix Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX), recognized for cutting-edge Wireless technology and semiconductor expertise, reports that its newly integrated RaGE Systems Inc. (CAGE:863W3) has been selected for a ... more ATLAS bolsters radio frequency network through new HawkEye 360 alliance Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 ATLAS Space Operations(R) has formed a strategic alliance with HawkEye 360, a leader in space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics. This partnership incorporates ATLAS' ground stations in M ... more Finland and ESA join forces to establish groundbreaking Earth observation supersite Paris, France (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 In a milestone move, the European Space Agency (ESA), Finland's government, and the Finnish Meteorological Institute have begun laying the groundwork for a new Earth observation calibration and vali ... more SpaceX launches Maxar 3 mission, high-resolution commercial satellites Washington DC (UPI) Feb 4, 2025 SpaceX launched its Maxar 3 mission, with two high-resolution commercial satellites on board, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday after Monday's launch was scrubbed. ... more Can ocean-floor mining oversights help us regulate space debris and mining on the Moon? Washington DC (SPX) Feb 04, 2025 Mining ocean resources needed for electric cars and other devices is currently a hot issue of dispute. Final resolution of how or whether the seabed should be exploited is pending. Outcomes in this ... more Novel algorithm taps global fibre networks to enhance earthquake warnings Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 04, 2025 Early earthquake detection could be markedly improved by using the planet's sprawling fibre optic infrastructure, thanks to a newly presented algorithm. Researchers propose that existing communicati ... more A 'city-killer' asteroid might hit Earth -- how worried should we be? Washington (AFP) Feb 5, 2025 A colossal explosion in the sky, unleashing energy hundreds of times greater than the Hiroshima bomb. A blinding flash nearly as bright as the Sun. Shockwaves powerful enough to flatten everything for miles. ... more ISS Crew Demonstrates Robotics and Monitors Environmental Conditions Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 05, 2025 The Expedition 72 crew dedicated Tuesday to advancing free-flying robotics research while performing crucial scientific tasks aboard the International Space Station. Their schedule also included eva ... more