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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, after a five-month hiatus, has resumed sending back engineering data, marking a critical milestone for the most distant human-made object in the universe. Since November, NASA had not received usable engineering data from Voyager 1 due to a malfunction in one of its three onboard computers, specifically the flight data subsystem (FDS). The FDS is crucial for packaging both science and engineering data for transmission to Earth. The issue was traced back to a malfunctio ... read more |
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New tech mission utilizes sunlight for propulsionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 NASA is embarking on a pioneering journey with its latest mission, which introduces an innovative method of space navigation. The mission, spearheaded by NASA's Ames Research Center, involves the de ... more  
Exploring methane mysteries on Mars: Curiosity Rover's new findingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover has revealed that methane is emerging from Gale Crater's surface, presenting a puzzling scenario for scientists. On Earth, most methane is biologically produced, yet Mars ... more  
Exploring Venus could redefine search for life in universeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 Though Venus is a harsh environment with extreme temperatures and toxic clouds, it provides crucial data on the conditions that might limit life on other planets, according to a recent study. ... more  
New insights into gamma-ray burst jet motion from UAH astrophysics researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), known for their immense bursts of gamma radiation, are among the universe's most intense phenomena, with energy outputs surpassing the sun's expected lifetime production in ... more |
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Hubble discovers new small asteroids in main belt surveyParis, France (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Using a vast archive of NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope images, astronomers have identified a previously unseen group of small main-belt asteroids. This discovery involved analyzing over 37,000 imag ... more |
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Tsinghua University advances lunar habitat construction techniquesSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Tsinghua University's latest research emphasizes the critical importance of in situ lunar construction as we shift from exploration to the establishment of Moon habitats. Focusing on regolith solidi ... more  
Juno mission reveals volcanic landscapes on IoLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 NASA's Juno spacecraft has provided new insights into Io, one of Jupiter's moons, through detailed animations derived from recent flybys. These visuals spotlight a towering mountain and a vast lake ... more  
Peptides still form on cosmic dust despite water-covered molecular iceBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Organic compounds vital for life, peptides, which are integral to numerous biological functions, have been found to form on cosmic dust particles even in environments thought inhospitable due to the ... more  
D-Orbit and SkyServe enhance satellite analytics with new edge computing platformParis, France (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 D-Orbit has announced a collaboration with SkyServe to integrate edge computing on the SkyServe STORM platform, utilizing the ION Satellite Carriers. This partnership aims to enhance in-orbit data p ... more |
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  Apogeo Space collaborates with INNOSPACE for IoT picosatellite launches  
ESA advances four Earth Explorer mission concepts: CryoRad, ECO, Hydroterra+, KeystoneParis, France (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 As our influence on the planet intensifies, the need to understand Earth's systems through advanced scientific methods becomes more critical. The European Space Agency (ESA) is at the forefront with ... more |
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NASA to launch solar sail, navigate space using sunlight Washington DC (UPI) Apr 22, 2024 NASA is gearing up for a launch this week that will test a new way to navigate the solar system, using a large sail to catch the sunlight. ... more 
Inversion set to launch reentry demonstrator with SpaceX this OctoberLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Inversion, established in 2021 to innovate rapid terrestrial delivery via reentry vehicles, has set Ray, its pilot technology demonstrator, for an upcoming launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9. Slated fo ... more 
Voyager 1 resumes sending readable status updates after 5 months of repairsWashington DC (UPI) Apr 22, 2024 The pioneering Voyager 1 deep-space probe is once again sending usable engineering updates back to Earth after five months of repairs, NASA officials announced Monday. ... more 
Exploring legalities in the cosmos: University of Arizona launches space law courseTucson AZ (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 As space exploration intensifies with more satellites and space missions, the University of Arizona is introducing a new course to educate on space law and policy. This course, offered jointly by th ... more |
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NASA's Voyager 1 phones home after months Washington (AFP) April 22, 2024 NASA's Voyager 1 probe - the most distant man-made object in the universe - is returning usable information to ground control following months of spouting gibberish, the US space agency announced Monday. ... more
NASA astronauts begin quarantine ahead of Starliner test flightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have entered pre-flight quarantine as they prepare for the upcoming Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, scheduled for Monday, ... more 
Large cargo landers to boost Moon missions for ArtemisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 NASA has commenced the development of large cargo landers under its Artemis program, with the aim of enhancing the scientific exploration capabilities of the Moon. The initiative involves collaborat ... more 
Probing liquid water beyond Earth with advanced radar technologyMadrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Liquid water is a primary indicator of potential life on other planets. Key celestial bodies within our solar system, such as Saturn's moon Enceladus and Jupiter's moons Ganymede, Europa, and Callis ... more |
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Astronomers propose new formation model for JuMBO free-floating planetsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 Astronomers have been captivated by the recent identification of what might be a novel category of "free-floating" planets, unveiled through remarkable images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Th ... more  
Technical trials for easing cosmological tensionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Over the past few decades, advancements in cosmic observations and measurement tools have significantly increased our understanding of the universe. This period of discovery included notable advance ... more 
Bridging the gap: USUS computer scientists develop new modelLos 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  
SwRI experiments during total eclipse reveal new aspects of the solar coronaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse cast a shadow from Texas to Maine, and the Southwest Research Institute led two major experiments to gather unique solar data from this event. The first, the ... more |
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New molecule identified in interstellar space Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 MIT's research team led by Professor Brett McGuire has uncovered a new molecule in space, detailed in their paper "Rotational Spectrum and First Interstellar Detection of 2-Methoxyethanol Using ALMA ... more
Cosmic Outflow in NGC 4383 Sheds Light on Galactic Pollution ProcessesSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 A recent study has unveiled a massive gas outflow in galaxy NGC 4383 within the Virgo cluster, so expansive that light would require 20,000 years to traverse it from end to end. This phenomenon was ... more 
Earth's magnetic field intermittently shielded us during cosmic ray influx 41,000 years agoBerlin, 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
Citizen scientist captures final moments of comet during solar eclipseParis, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 On the morning of 8 April 2024, a citizen scientist discovered a comet in images from the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), coinciding with the historic identification of the 5000t ... more |
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Six future astronauts certified from European Space Agency's 2022 graduating classWashington DC (UPI) Apr 22, 2024 Six new recruits of the European Space Agency on Monday got to be the latest round of fully qualified astronauts now eligible for space missions, including a woman from Australia. ... more
ESA and EU Partner to Enhance Space Utilization for Earthly BenefitsParis, France (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 The the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Union (EU) have formalized a partnership to maximize the application of space technologies in addressing Earthly challenges. This collaboration w ... more  
UN Space Director Praises China's Contributions and Collaborative Efforts in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Aarti Holla-Maini, the director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), recently commended China for its significant contributions to space exploration and the ongoing collabo ... more  
Simulated microgravity impacts human sleep and biological rhythmsLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 A study by the University of Surrey has revealed that simulated microgravity conditions notably affect sleep patterns and physiological rhythms in humans, potentially undermining astronaut health an ... more |
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