Recent Space News:
Second SAR satellite advances Space42's hybrid connectivity and imagery vision.
Emirati operator Space42 has established communications with its recently launched Foresight-2 satellite, the second SAR payload for the hybrid imaging and connectivity provider. The post Second SAR satellite advances Space42's hybrid connectivity and imagery vision appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Source: SpaceNews
Published on Jan. 16, 2025, 12:14 a.m.
Hubble budget cuts could impact science and mission operations.
Proposed budget reductions for the Hubble Space Telescope would impact research and outreach as well as increase the risk to the observatory. The post Hubble budget cuts could impact science and mission operations appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Source: SpaceNews
Published on Jan. 15, 2025, 11:11 p.m.
U.S. intelligence agency selects 13 companies for satellite data contract.
The $200 million Luno B contract follows a $290 million Luno A procurement announced in September The post U.S. intelligence agency selects 13 companies for satellite data contract appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Source: SpaceNews
Published on Jan. 15, 2025, 10:44 p.m.
Defense spending propels government space budgets to new heights.
Novaspace reports that government space spending hit record $135 billion in 2024 The post Defense spending propels government space budgets to new heights appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Source: SpaceNews
Published on Jan. 15, 2025, 8:59 p.m.
NASA Solar Observatory Sees Coronal Loops Flicker Before Big Flares.
For decades, scientists have tried in vain to accurately predict solar flares — intense bursts of light on the Sun that can send a flurry of charged particles into the solar system. Now, using NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, one team has identified flickering loops in the solar atmosphere, or corona, that seem to signal when […]
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Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 15, 2025, 7:37 p.m.
Langley's Propeller Research Tunnel.
Elton W. Miller, chief of aerodynamics at what is now NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, stands in the entrance cone of the Propeller Research Tunnel in this Sept. 9, 1926, photo. In front of the entrance is the Sperry M-1 Messenger, the first full-scale airplane tested in the tunnel. The Propeller Research Tunnel, […]
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Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 15, 2025, 7:33 p.m.
Former Pentagon official John Plumb joins startup K2 Space.
California-based K2 Space manufacturers satellite platforms for commercial and defense applications The post Former Pentagon official John Plumb joins startup K2 Space appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Source: SpaceNews
Published on Jan. 15, 2025, 7:24 p.m.
NASA Seeks Proposals for Space Biology and Physical Sciences Research.
On Dec. 19, 2024, NASA released two amendments to the NASA Research Announcement Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2024 (NNH24ZDA001N) to announce the E.9 Space Biology: Research Studies and E.12 Physical Sciences Research Studies program elements. Space Biology Proposals The research emphases of E.9 Space Biology: Research Studies fall under two broad […]
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Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 15, 2025, 6:39 p.m.
Stoke Space raises $260 million.
Stoke Space has raised $260 million to advance development of a fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle and its Cape Canaveral launch site. The post Stoke Space raises $260 million appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Source: SpaceNews
Published on Jan. 15, 2025, 5:32 p.m.
Recent Space Blogs:
Crew Wraps Up Spacewalk Preps, Keeps Up Human Research.
Two NASA astronauts have finalized preparations for the first spacewalk of 2025 to service astrophysics hardware on the International Space Station. The rest of the Expedition 72 crew split the day between assisting the upcoming spacewalkers and keeping up human research. Flight Engineer Nick Hague and space station Commander Suni Williams, both from NASA, will …
Read the article: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2025/01/15/crew-wraps-up-spacewalk-preps-keeps-up-human-research/
Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 15, 2025, 5:22 p.m.
Health Checks and Suit Installs Before Thursday Spacewalk for Science Upkeep.
Spacewalk preparations continued aboard the International Space Station as two astronauts conducted health checks and installed hardware on their spacesuits. Biology, physics, and lab maintenance also rounded out the Expedition 72 schedule on Tuesday. Flight Engineer Nick Hague and space station Commander Suni Williams, both from NASA, began their shifts on Tuesday with standard health …
Read the article: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2025/01/14/health-checks-and-suit-installs-before-thursday-spacewalk-for-science-upkeep/
Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 14, 2025, 5:59 p.m.
Crew Gears Up for Spacewalk, Conducts Research and Training.
Two NASA astronauts are gearing up this week for the first spacewalk of the year at the International Space Station. The Expedition 72 crew members also started the week working on botany, combustion, and human research and practicing departing the orbital outpost. Flight Engineer Nick Hague and Commander Suni Williams are scheduled to set their …
Read the article: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2025/01/13/crew-gears-up-for-spacewalk-conducts-research-and-training/
Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 13, 2025, 5:46 p.m.
Spacewalk Preps, Biology Research Wrap Up Week Aboard Station.
The Expedition 72 crew wrapped up the week aboard the International Space Station preparing for a spacewalk to service science and station hardware next week. The orbital residents also continued their biotechnology and human research activities to advance health on Earth and in space. Two spacewalks are scheduled for Jan. 16 and Jan. 23 to …
Read the article: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2025/01/10/spacewalk-preps-biology-research-wrap-up-week-aboard-station/
Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 10, 2025, 7:34 p.m.
Science and Spacewalk Preps Fill Station Crew’s Day.
Wednesday was packed with an array of advanced microgravity research promoting fire safety in space, exploring the effects of exercising in weightlessness, and testing futuristic piloting techniques. The Expedition 72 crew is also gearing up for a spacewalk to repair and upgrade science hardware on the International Space Station. NASA Flight Engineers Don Pettit and …
Read the article: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2025/01/08/science-and-spacewalk-preps-fill-station-crews-day/
Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 8, 2025, 7:11 p.m.
Most of Crew Relaxes as NASA Announces Two January Spacewalks.
Most of the Expedition 72 crew was off duty on Tuesday while a pair of NASA astronauts conducted human research and studied biotechnology. Two spacewalks are now planned this month for science maintenance and station upgrades. Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Nick Hague kept up a host of advanced space research aboard the International Space …
Read the article: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2025/01/07/most-of-crew-relaxes-as-nasa-announces-two-january-spacewalks/
Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 7, 2025, 6:25 p.m.
Spacewalk Preps, Science, and Cargo Work Kick Off New Year.
Expedition 72 is beginning the New Year preparing for an upcoming spacewalk to service science hardware and install communications gear. The International Space Station residents also conducted space agriculture and worked on cargo duties at the beginning of the week. Two NASA astronauts are scheduled to exit the orbital outpost’s Quest airlock this month for …
Read the article: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2025/01/06/spacewalk-preps-science-and-cargo-work-kick-off-new-year/
Source: NASA
Published on Jan. 6, 2025, 7:21 p.m.
Station Crew Works Science Installs and Spacewalk Cleanup Before Holidays.
Science hardware installations wrapped up the week for the Expedition 72 crew members aboard the International Space Station. The cosmonauts also slept in on Friday following a spacewalk the day before. NASA Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Nick Hague finalized the installation of the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device that provides advanced bicycling, rowing, and …
Read the article: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2024/12/20/station-crew-works-science-installs-and-spacewalk-cleanup-before-holidays/
Source: NASA
Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 4:49 p.m.
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Source: United Launch Alliance
Published on Dec. 20, 2024, 2:17 p.m.