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Space · GarchingAmong all the mysteries of the universe, a recently discovered phenomenon has emerged as a particularly intriguing one. In 2021, an important discovery was made by astronomers: they found huge circular radio features of unknown origin around some galaxies. These structures, designated as Odd Radio Circles, are exceptionally large enigmatic astronomical objects that, at radio wavelengths, manifest as circular and brighter along their edges. This…See the Story
An ORC Named “Cloverleaf” Leads To a Big Discovery
Italy · ItalyStarfish Space, in partnership with D-Orbit, announced the successful on-orbit rendezvous between Starfish’s Otter Pup and D-Orbit’s ION SCV006 satellite. The Starfish team meticulously planned and executed precise maneuvers for the ION spacecraft, leading to the successful rendezvous. During this operation, Otter Pup captured images of the ION spacecraft as it maneuvered nearby. Image captured by Otter Pup of ION-SCV006 on April 19th at a dista…See the Story
Starfish Space Achieves Successful Satellite Rendezvous with D-Orbit’s ION
NASA · HuntsvilleThe seventh key validation test for Sierra Space‘s new expandable space station technology is now scheduled for this June at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The test will consist of a second full-scale structural test on a LIFE 285 unit and is likely to accelerate this innovative technology to on-orbit operations. The first full-scale burst test last December proved the efficacy and safety of these revolutionary infla…See the Story
Sierra Space Announces The Second Ultimate Burst Pressure For LIFE
Seattle · SeattleThe Seattle-based startup Portal Space Systems issued a press release on April 30, 2024, announcing its exit from stealth mode. The company’s mission is to improve the ability of satellites to perform orbital maneuvers thanks to its newly developed product, Supernova, a payload-agnostic satellite bus with a 500 kg wet mass. “The space industry hasn’t fundamentally improved satellite bus technology in decades. Our nation is developing 6th-generat…See the Story
Portal Space, a New Startup for the First Commercial Ultra-Mobile Spacecraft
NASA · PasadenaNASA has been supporting interesting studies for space exploration innovation through its Innovative Advanced Concepts program, or NIAC, since 2011. Promising research has proceeded forward with the development of detailed use scenarios, technology simulations, and useful data analysis, advancing by successive concept study phases. On May 2nd, 2024, the NIAC program announced the 6 breakthrough projects selected for a Phase II study for this yea…See the Story
New NIAC Phase II Advanced Projects Selected by NASA
SpaceX · CaliforniaSpaceX has unveiled on May 4th, 2024 – May the 4th be with you – its highly anticipated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Suit, marking a significant milestone in the history of the company. The announcement came as part of the preparations for “Polaris Dawn”, a revolutionary mission announced back in 2022, as a part of the Polaris Program. Spearheaded by Jared Isaacman and SpaceX, the Polaris Program aims to propel human spaceflight capabilities fo…See the Story
SpaceX Unveils Revolutionary Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Suit
AstronautsNASA’s Artemis program is the main program (at least for now) of near-future deep space human exploration, aiming not just to return astronauts to the Moon but also to establish a sustainable presence, as a stepping stone for Mars missions. The successful completion of Artemis I in December 2022 marked the first milestone, offering crucial insights and data essential for future missions. Now, with Artemis II on the horizon, NASA faces a monument…See the Story
Artemis I and Orion: Now we Know Everything that Went Wrong
France · FranceThe central core and the two boosters of Ariane 6 flight model-1 are finally at the launch pad, waiting for the payloads. These steps mark the beginning of the inaugural flight launch campaign. On April 12, a final successful hot fire test of the upper stage was carried out in Lampoldshausen, Germany. Ariane 6’s central core vertical at launch pad. Credits: ESA An integrated ESA-ArianeGroup-CNES team carried out the transfer and installation ope…See the Story