Venus Aerospace flies its rotating detonation rocket engine for the first time
"Hypersonics is one of the critical technologies to remain ahead of our national competitors.".
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Rocket Lab to launch NASA astrophysics smallsat mission
NASA selected Rocket Lab to launch a small NASA astrophysics spacecraft that will study galaxies at ultraviolet wavelengths. The post Rocket Lab to launch NASA astrophysics smallsat mission appeared first on SpaceNews..
Arabsat seeks Telesat Lightspeed capacity as Starlink expands into Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Arabsat signed a deal for broadband capacity from Telesat’s proposed low Earth orbit constellation, a day after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced approval to sell LEO services to maritime and aviation customers in the region. The post Arabsat seeks Telesat Lightspeed capacity as Starlink expands into Saudi Arabia appeared first on SpaceNews..
Eclipses, Auroras, and the Spark of Becoming: NASA Inspires Future Scientists
In the heart of Alaska’s winter, where the night sky stretches endlessly and the aurora dances across the sky in a display of ethereal beauty, nine undergraduate students from across the United States were about to embark on a transformative journey. These students had been active ‘NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassadors’ in their home communities, nine […].
NASA Awards Launch Service Task Order for Aspera’s Galaxy Mission
NASA has selected Rocket Lab USA Inc. of Long Beach, California, to launch the agency’s Aspera mission, a SmallSat to study galaxy formation and evolution, providing new insights into how the universe works. The selection is part of NASA’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This contract allows the agency to […].
Kepler demonstrates space-to-ground optical links for proposed relay network
Canada’s Kepler Communications said it has successfully demonstrated optical data links between a prototype satellite in low Earth orbit and a partner’s ground station for the first time. The post Kepler demonstrates space-to-ground optical links for proposed relay network appeared first on SpaceNews..
Axiom Mission 4 delayed due to Dragon capsule readiness
The capsule flying the Ax-4 mission was originally set to launch in support of the Crew-10 mission to the ISS, which launched in mid-March. .
Pretty in Pink
The spiral galaxy known as Messier 81 (M81) has a rosy tint in this June 1, 2007, composite image that incorporates data from NASA’s Spitzer and Hubble Space Telescopes, and NASA’s Galaxy Evolution Explorer. Discovered by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode in 1774, M81 is one of the brightest galaxies in the night sky. […].
Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket set for Australia’s first homegrown orbital launch
Gilmour Space Technologies is performing final system checks before launching its homegrown Eris rocket. The… The post Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket set for Australia’s first homegrown orbital launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..
NASA to Participate in Next Private Astronaut Mission Teleconference
NASA will join a media teleconference hosted by Axiom Space at 10:30 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, May 20, to discuss the launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Briefing participants include: To join the call, media must register with Axiom Space by 12 p.m., Monday, May 19, […].