Новости за 30.03.2024

London, UK (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
Mira Aerospace, a joint venture between Bayanat and UAVOS for High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) development, and VEDA Aeronautics, a front-runner in Unmanned Systems within the Indian Aerospace and Defence sector , have unveiled a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to introduce the advanced ApusNeo HAPS technology, tailored specifically for India's unique needs, to serve both de

Boston MA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
Large language models, such as those that power popular artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, are incredibly complex. Even though these models are being used as tools in many areas, such as customer support, code generation, and language translation, scientists still don't fully grasp how they work. In an effort to better understand what is going on under the hood, researchers at

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In a significant global outreach effort, Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) is spearheading a campaign to gather gently-used solar eclipse glasses across North America, aiming to redistribute them to underprivileged communities and educational institutions worldwide for upcoming solar eclipses. This initiative is set against the backdrop of the April 8 total solar eclipse that will enchant millio

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 22, 2024
Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO: SIVE) has announced the expansion of its collaboration with a premier European Satellite Company through Sivers Wireless, marking the signing of a third product development contract. This latest agreement, valued at approximately $4.73 million, focuses on the creation of next-generation beamformer chipsets slated for development throughout 2024 and 2025, with an an

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In a strategic move to enhance its foothold in the North American market, NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW), a leader in global e-commerce, has announced its acquisition of Outfitter Satellite Inc., a provider of sophisticated satellite-based connectivity solutions. This all-cash deal, set to finalize on April 1, 2024, marks a significant milestone for NextPlat, promising to more than double i

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
NASA has announced the selection of three pioneering scientific instruments for the Artemis III mission, marking a significant step towards advancing lunar exploration and research. These instruments, set for deployment by astronauts on the Moon's South Pole, aim to shed light on the lunar environment, the Moon's interior structures, and strategies for sustaining long-term human presence on the

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
Eutelsat, in collaboration with Sat One, has commenced the delivery of satellite-based services to remote and maritime regions in Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant step towards improved connectivity in these areas. This initiative leverages the capabilities of the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, enabling high-speed, low-latency communication solutions for a v

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
Over the recent weekend, a significant celestial event unfolded as the Sun unleashed an extraordinary amount of electromagnetic radiation towards Earth. This solar activity not only produced the awe-inspiring aurora borealis, lighting up the night sky in a dazzling display of colors but also brought to the forefront the capabilities of the European Space Agency's (ESA) two unassuming satellites:

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
NASA's decision to launch an ambitious space telescope mission in 2030, with a budget of $300 million, marks a significant leap in our understanding of the ultraviolet universe. The mission, named UVEX (UltraViolet EXplorer), will be the first to perform a comprehensive survey of the ultraviolet (UV) sky, offering new insights into the evolution of galaxies and stars over time. Managed by

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 27, 2024
In 1181, observers from different parts of the world were captivated by the appearance of a new 'star' in the constellation Cassiopeia, an event now identified as a rare supernova explosion. Visible for 185 days, this supernova shone with the brightness of Saturn, embedding itself in historical records. The search for the remnants of this celestial phenomenon has puzzled astronomers for ce

Paris, France (ESA) Mar 27, 2024
Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep space or test important new technologies in orbit, Ariane 6's first flight will showcase the versatility and flexibility of this impressive, heavy-lift launcher.

Paris (AFP) Mar 26, 2024
The vision of the Euclid space telescope has been restored following a delicate operation that successfully melted a thin layer of ice that had been clouding its sight, the European Space Agency announced on Tuesday. There had been fears that the creeping ice could delay the mission of Europe's space telescope, which blasted off in July on the world's first mission to investigate the cosmic

Tokyo (AFP) Mar 28, 2024
Japan's Moon lander woke up after unexpectedly surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday. The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) probe touched down in January, making Japan only the fifth nation to reach the lunar surface without crashing. But the lightweight spacecraft landed at a w

Space Coast FL (SPX) Mar 29, 2024
Launch of the final Delta IV Heavy has been delayed until further notice. An issue with a liquid pump in the gaseous nitrogen pipeline, crucial for providing pneumatic pressure to the launch vehicle's systems, led to the postponement. The anomaly prompted a meticulous troubleshooting process by the United Launch Alliance (ULA) team. Work to diagnose and rectify the issue is underway to ens