Новости за 02.02.2024

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2024
Researchers from the China Meteorological Administration have achieved a significant milestone in Earth observation with the successful deployment of the FengYun 3G (FY-3G) satellite, a novel technology designed to collect detailed precipitation data from space. This satellite represents the first of two planned missions aimed at improving our understanding of global precipitation patterns, incl

Washington (AFP) Feb 1, 2024
US authorities said Wednesday they had dismantled a network of hackers known as Volt Typhoon, which was targeting key American public sector infrastructure like water treatment plants and transportation systems at the behest of China. FBI Director Christopher Wray explained the operation in testimony before a congressional committee on US-China competition, and the Justice Department offered

Prague (AFP) Jan 31, 2024
The Czech government on Wednesday said it had eliminated US-based Westinghouse from a nuclear tender worth billions of dollars, leaving France's EDF and South Korea's KHNP in contention. Prague launched the tender in 2022 for one new reactor but the government has since said it wanted binding bids for four new units at the Soviet-built Temelin and Dukovany power stations. "The situation

Paris (AFP) Jan 31, 2024
Chinese carmaker BYD said Wednesday that its future electric car factory in Hungary would start production in three years, making it the first Chinese company to manufacture passenger cars in Europe. The company said it signed a "preliminary accord" to build the factory in Szeged, in southeast Hungary. BYD had announced its intention to build the factory in December. The company already

Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2024
In late October, two research helicopters from the manufacturer Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, made a dozen test flights over Long Island Sound, Connecticut taking care to avoid other aircraft in the area around them. Except the ordinary-looking helicopters were flying autonomously - guided by NASA-designed software - and those other aircraft were virtual, part of a simulation to test pilo

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
Zeno Power has recently announced a strategic partnership with Westinghouse Electric Company, a significant move in the pursuit of advancing radioisotope power systems (RPSs). This collaboration is set to transform the way RPSs are fabricated, leveraging Westinghouse Electric's extensive experience in handling radioisotope materials. b>Westinghouse Electric to Process Radioisotopes for Ze

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 29, 2024
In the dynamic world of solar energy, metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have recently marked a significant milestone, with their power conversion efficiency (PCE) reaching an impressive 26.1%, inching closer to the efficiency levels of traditional crystalline silicon cells. This achievement is particularly notable given the relatively short time span of just over a decade in which

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
Teledyne e2v HiRel, a division of Teledyne Defense Electronics, has announced the release of the TDLNA0430SEP Low Noise Amplifier (LNA). This state-of-the-art device is specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of high-reliability space applications, where factors such as low noise figure, minimal power consumption, and compact packaging are critical for mission success. Dev

Kista, Sweden (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO:SIVE), a notable player in the semiconductor industry, has recently made a significant stride in satellite communication technology. The company's business unit, Sivers Wireless, has been granted a substantial euro 0.6 million (approximately 6.7 MSEK) by the European Space Agency (ESA), earmarked for an ambitious project in the realm of satellite communication chip

Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 29, 2024
NASA's history-making Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has ended its mission at the Red Planet after surpassing expectations and making dozens more flights than planned. While the helicopter remains upright and in communication with ground controllers, imagery of its Jan. 18 flight sent to Earth this week indicates one or more of its rotor blades sustained damage during landing and it is no longer capa

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024
Northrop Grumman in collaboration with AT&T and secure communications specialists SEMPRE (Secure EMP-Resilient Edge), has successfully demonstrated a revolutionary approach to flightline maintenance and sustainment. This demonstration, which involved the secure transmission of sensitive, classified military data, marks a significant step in digitally transforming the way aircraft maintenance and

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 30, 2024
Redwire Corporation has announced a strategic maneuver to extend its in-space manufacturing technology. This development involves the launch of the first pathfinder mission for its autonomous semiconductor manufacturing platform, known as MSTIC. The MSTIC platform is scheduled to be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) on Northrop Grumman's upcoming 20th cargo resupply mission (NG-20).

Celveland OH (SPX) Feb 01, 2024
NASA Aeronautics has released a new STEM toolkit focusing on Advanced Air Mobility for educators and students of all ages. The toolkit, comprised of numerous educational activities, is a free resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Advanced Air Mobility mission's goal of enabling the use of drones and other new aircraft in our skies. Students can engage with the pr

Boston MA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024
A new set of advanced nanofabrication equipment will make MIT.nano one of the world's most advanced research facilities in microelectronics and related technologies, unlocking new opportunities for experimentation and widening the path for promising inventions to become impactful new products. The equipment, provided by Applied Materials, will significantly expand MIT.nano's nanofabricatio

Paris, France (SPX) Feb 01, 2024
The realm of space manufacturing is set to witness a novel advancement as the European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launches its first metal 3D printer to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in in-space manufacturing. This breakthrough, part of the Cygnus NG-20 resupply mission, places ESA at the forefront of exploring new manufacturing technologies in orbit