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Hubble Captures Nine-Ring Galaxy Collision

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has identified nine star-filled rings within the galaxy LEDA 1313424, a record-breaking observation. The phenomenon resulted from a smaller blue dwarf galaxy passing through its center, unveiled more rings than ever before observed in a single galaxy.

2025-02-04T15:02:24.103146-08:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Completes Final Block 1 Launch of Maxar's WorldView Legion Satellites

2025-02-04T12:14:29.375926-08:00

Associated Press

Blue Origin Achieves Simulated Lunar Gravity on NS-29 Mission

2025-02-04T08:30:42.640804-08:00

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Starlux Upgrades Entire Fleet with Viasat's High-Speed In-Flight Connectivity

2025-02-04T02:03:21.063120-08:00

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Reuters

SKY Perfect JSAT Partners with Planet Labs for $230M LEO Constellation SKY Perfect JSAT is collaborating with Planet Labs to invest $230 million in developing a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation. This strategic partnership leverages Planet Labs' Pelican satellite capabilities to enhance satellite communications and expand SKY Perfect JSAT's service offerings in the Asian market.

2025-02-04T21:44:35.024663-08:00

SKY Perfect JSAT Partners with Planet Labs for $230M LEO Constellation

Aviation Week

NASA's PUNCH Satellites to Enhance Solar Weather Forecasting The PUNCH mission consists of four small satellites equipped with narrow- and wide-field imagers. These will operate in low-altitude Sun-synchronous polar orbits to improve understanding of solar wind dynamics, aiding future solar weather forecasts.

2025-02-04T15:22:02.209363-08:00

NASA's PUNCH Satellites to Enhance Solar Weather Forecasting

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Modular Satellites Drive Vertical Integration Shift The move towards modular satellite platforms, enabling multi-mission adaptability, is transforming vertical integration's role in aerospace. Manufacturers note this change is pivotal for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in satellite production and deployment.

2025-02-04T15:14:28.904019-08:00

Modular Satellites Drive Vertical Integration Shift

Space.com

Hubble Captures Nine-Ring Galaxy Collision NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has identified nine star-filled rings within the galaxy LEDA 1313424, a record-breaking observation. The phenomenon resulted from a smaller blue dwarf galaxy passing through its center, unveiled more rings than ever before observed in a single galaxy.

2025-02-04T15:02:24.103146-08:00

Hubble Captures Nine-Ring Galaxy Collision

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Completes Final Block 1 Launch of Maxar's WorldView Legion Satellites SpaceX successfully launched the final pair of Block 1 WorldView Legion satellites for Maxar Technologies, enhancing Earth observation capabilities. The launch took place amid thick fog from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, with both satellites now operational in orbit, offering high-resolution imagery for diverse applications.

2025-02-04T12:14:29.375926-08:00

SpaceX Completes Final Block 1 Launch of Maxar's WorldView Legion Satellites

SpaceNews.com

ThrustMe Expands U.S. Presence with Iodine Propulsion for Satellites ThrustMe, a French space propulsion firm, is broadening its operations in the U.S., focusing on its innovative iodine-based propulsion systems tailored for small satellites. This move positions ThrustMe to meet the growing demand for cost-effective and efficient satellite propulsion.

2025-02-04T12:07:53.632686-08:00

ThrustMe Expands U.S. Presence with Iodine Propulsion for Satellites

Associated Press

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Blue Origin Achieves Simulated Lunar Gravity on NS-29 Mission Blue Origin's NS-29 mission marked a significant milestone as it successfully simulated lunar gravity aboard the New Shepard suborbital vehicle. This achievement, part of NASA-backed experiments, allows viable testing of payloads for lunar exploration and prepares technologies for upcoming moon missions.

2025-02-04T08:30:42.640804-08:00

Blue Origin Achieves Simulated Lunar Gravity on NS-29 Mission

Space.com

Rapid Black Hole Spin Provides Insights into Cosmic Evolution Recent observations reveal that certain black holes are spinning more rapidly than previously expected, offering potential insights into their formation and evolution. This discovery challenges existing models and could significantly impact our understanding of celestial mechanics and galactic development.

2025-02-04T07:06:51.172238-08:00

Rapid Black Hole Spin Provides Insights into Cosmic Evolution

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