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India to Launch ESA's Proba-3 for Precision Solar Study

Proba-3, a mission by ESA, features two spacecraft launching via PSLV-XL from India on Dec. 4, 2024. The mission involves the spacecraft performing in-orbit tandem maneuvering, including lining up with millimeter precision, to study the Sun's atmosphere. Sener leads the project, with contributions from over 40 companies.

2024-12-03T13:33:13.299414-08:00

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Hubble's 23-Year Study Reveals Intricate Details of a Blue Galaxy

2024-12-03T13:03:58.563599-08:00

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Veteran Ventures Capital Fuels Turion Space's Satellite Advancement

2024-12-02T23:21:49.236480-08:00

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Asteroids Colliding with Neutron Stars Could Cause Fast Radio Bursts

2024-12-03T06:01:57.667618-08:00

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Proba-3 Mission Launches from India to Create Artificial Solar Eclipses ESA's Proba-3 mission, launching aboard a PSLV-XL rocket, will test precision formation flying to produce artificial solar eclipses, allowing the study of the Sun's corona. The mission involves dual spacecraft operating with millimeter precision, featuring contributions from over 40 companies including Sener and Redwire.

2024-12-03T13:33:13.299414-08:00

Proba-3 Mission Launches from India to Create Artificial Solar Eclipses

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Hubble's 23-Year Study Reveals Intricate Details of a Blue Galaxy Hubble Space Telescope's dedicated 23-year observation has provided unprecedented insights into the structure and features of a distant blue galaxy, enhancing our understanding of cosmic evolution and galactic formation processes.

2024-12-03T13:03:58.563599-08:00

Hubble's 23-Year Study Reveals Intricate Details of a Blue Galaxy

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NASA's Carnarvon Dish Revived Amid Space Boom After nearly four decades of inactivity, the giant satellite dish in Carnarvon, WA, receives its first signal, marking a pivotal step in its operational revival. This development comes as the global space industry rapidly expands, emphasizing the growing importance of satellite communications infrastructure.

2024-12-03T11:17:17.266515-08:00

NASA's Carnarvon Dish Revived Amid Space Boom

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SpaceX Plans Dual Starlink Launches Amid Favorable Conditions SpaceX is set to launch its Starlink 6-70 mission from Cape Canaveral early Wednesday, followed by Starlink 9-14 from Vandenberg Space Force Base the same night. The launches are the first of three Falcon 9 missions planned within two days, with favorable weather predictions.

2024-12-03T10:23:32.818865-08:00

SpaceX Plans Dual Starlink Launches Amid Favorable Conditions

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China Utilizes Lunar Material for Moon Base Construction China is advancing plans to establish a moon base by leveraging indigenous lunar resources to produce building materials for habitation structures. This initiative is part of China's broader strategy to sustain long-term human presence on the lunar surface, aligning with its ambitious space exploration goals.

2024-12-03T09:03:46.296654-08:00

China Utilizes Lunar Material for Moon Base Construction

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Asteroids Colliding with Neutron Stars Could Cause Fast Radio Bursts Recent studies suggest that fast radio bursts may originate from collisions between asteroids and neutron stars. These cosmic events generate tremendous energy, exceeding what humanity utilizes over millennia. This discovery may illuminate the mysterious nature of these high-energy astronomical phenomena.

2024-12-03T06:01:57.667618-08:00

Asteroids Colliding with Neutron Stars Could Cause Fast Radio Bursts

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Orbit Secures $9.1M Contract for Israeli Satellite Terminals Orbit Communication Systems will supply an undisclosed number of multi-purpose satellite communications terminals to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The $9.1 million contract supports Israel's ongoing satellite communications capabilities, enhancing military communications infrastructure with advanced technology delivery expected next year.

2024-12-03T05:35:45.222471-08:00

Orbit Secures $9.1M Contract for Israeli Satellite Terminals

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China's TJS-13 Satellite Launch Enhances Military Communication Technologies China successfully launched the TJS-13 satellite via a Long March 3B rocket, marking a significant step in advancing their satellite communication and military capabilities. This clandestine mission underscores China's ambitious progress in aerospace technology, with implications for both commercial and military applications.

2024-12-03T03:49:41.372168-08:00

China's TJS-13 Satellite Launch Enhances Military Communication Technologies

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