Black holes power some of the most energetic phenomena in the known universe, but could they ever power an advanced human civilisation? Continue ReadingBlack holes as batteries: Could humanity ever harness the energy of these cosmic titans?
The U.S. space industry is several years away from having the capacity for continuous satellite production, according to prime contractors speaking April 8 during a Space Symposium panel in Colorado Springs. The post Industry eyes continuous satellite production to keep pace with demand appeared first on SpaceNews.
Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro says that these are strange times for the space agency. Continue ReadingNASA’s in a ‘weird period’ right now, acting chief Janet Petro says
Canberra joined the global network in 1965 and operates four radio antennas. Now, preparations have begun on its fifth as NASA works to increase the network’s capacity.
Seen here prior to being sealed in its shipping container at Lockheed Martin’s Littleton, Colorado facility, SV08 will join the U.S. Space Force’s operational GPS constellation in orbit. Image: Lockheed Martin. Following the successful accelerated launch of a Global Positioning System on a Falcon 9 rocket in mid-December, the U.S. Space Force, Lockheed Martin and SpaceX are preparing to launch another GPS 3 satellite on a fast tracked basis. The satellite, dubbed GPS 3 Space Vehicle 08 (SV-08), is targeted for launch from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station no earlier than late May. “This mission represents an outstanding collaboration across multiple teams and agencies,” said U.S. Space Force Col. Andrew Menschner, MD 31 commander, in a statement. “It highlights our ability to rapidly deploy an additional M-Code-capable satellite and continues to push the boundaries of traditional launch timelines.” M-Code stands for “Military Code” and is used to encrypt the signal, allowing government users of the data to know with assurance that they are communicating with the GPS satellite and not a spoof. The Lockheed Martin Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) IIIA, Space Vehicle 08 (SV-08), prepares to be loaded to a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, for transportation to Florida, April 1, 2025. The space vehicle was successfully transferred on April 2, 2025, through a coordinated effort between Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command, and USAF’s Air Mobility Command. Image: U.S. Space Force/Senior Airman Joshua Hollis There are currently 31 GPS satellites on orbit, but the older ones are starting to show their age. During a media briefing on the sidelines of the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Malik Musawwir, the vice president of Navigation Systems within Lockheed Martin’s National Security Space division, noted that about half Continue ReadingSpaceX to launch second accelerated GPS 3 satellite mission in late May
An extreme protocluster gathering of infant galaxies is hiding a vast cosmic fuel tank that is powering 400 million years of intense star formation. Continue ReadingThis baby galaxy cluster is powering extreme star formation with a hidden fuel tank
Gen. Stephen Whiting said the Pentagon is actively pursuing cutting-edge technologies and establishing requirements for new capabilities to counter China in space The post U.S. Space Command chief calls for new capabilities for combat while emphasizing deterrence appeared first on SpaceNews.
About 66 million years ago, an asteroid slammed into the planet, wiping out all non-avian dinosaurs and about 70% of all marine species.
Space Force Gen. Stephen Whiting says the United States military needs orbital weapons in order to be successful if war ever comes to space. Continue ReadingUS needs ‘orbital interceptors’ to win a war in space, Space Command chief says
Bangladesh has added its name to the growing list of Artemis Accords signatories, continuing NASA’s efforts to establish internationally cooperative space exploration. Continue ReadingBangladesh becomes 54th nation to join NASA’s Artemis Accords for ‘peaceful exploration of deep space’
Bright yellow tulips make for a striking foreground for the launch of a new crew to the International Space Station. Continue ReadingA flower’s point of view of a rocket launch: Space photo of the day
The most distant and earliest “dead” massive galaxy ever seen shows some galaxies lived fast and died young shortly after the Big Bang. Continue ReadingRecord-breaking ‘dead’ galaxy discovered by JWST lived fast and died young in the early universe
The arrows for Norwegian seabird populations are pointing downward. Researchers have now recorded mercury levels above the threshold for effects in seabirds that live on Svalbard.
Arriving on Oct 10, Tron: Ares stars Jared Leto and…. wait no come back, the trailer looks good we swear! Continue ReadingWant to see a lightcycle cut a cop car in half? Check out the 1st ‘Tron: Ares’ teaser trailer (video)
The Ruko F11Pro 2 is a drone with a 6K camera and you can now save a huge $160 on it in this drone deal when you grab it from Amazon. Continue ReadingSave a massive $160 on the Ruko F11Pro 2 drone, a drone with a 6K camera and it’s now one of the lowest prices we’ve seen
Jellyfish are among the oldest animals on Earth, found in all the world’s oceans and serve as valuable model systems for biological research. Microbiologists at Kiel University (CAU) have now shown that the asexual reproduction of the moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) is largely regulated by bacterial metabolites.
Imagine heading into space, landing on the moon and walking in the dust. As you adjust to the weightlessness, you see something unexpected on the horizon. You’re looking back at Earth, experiencing the “overview effect.” How would you feel? What would you see, hear, touch, taste and smell?
SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellite constellation has become a prime target for Russia and China, according to a new report assessing the counterspace capabilities of a dozen countries over the past year. Continue ReadingRussia and China are threatening SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation, new report finds
Dr. Richard Lieu, a physics professor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has published a paper in the journal Classical and Quantum Gravity that proposes a universe built on steps of multiple singularities rather than the Big Bang alone to account for the expansion of the cosmos.
GITAI has created a defense-focused subsidiary at its Torrance, California headquarters to pursue prime contractor roles in U.S. government contracts, the space robotics specialist announced April 8. The post GITAI creates US defense subsidiary to chase prime government contracts appeared first on SpaceNews.
