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ISS National Lab unveils startup accelerator to drive innovation in orbit
Apr 03, 2025 (SPX)
The accelerator is part of a broader push by the ISS National Lab to strengthen ties with the startup community. By leveraging the unique microgravity environme...
Old Missions, New Discoveries: NASA's Data Archives Accelerate Science
Apr 02, 2025 (SPX)
"NASA's science data is one of our most valuable legacies," said Kevin Murphy, NASA's chief science data officer at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "It carries...
SpaceX to launch private astronauts on first crewed polar orbit
Mar 31, 2025 (AFP)
Named "Fram2" after the famed Norwegian ship built in the 19th century for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, the mission will feature a range of experiments inc...
Safely back on Earth, once-stranded US astronauts ready to fly again
Mar 31, 2025 (AFP)
In their first NASA press conference since their long-awaited splashdown on March 18, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams responded to the question of wh...
Hera spacecraft trials autonomous navigation during Mars encounter
Mar 30, 2025 (SPX)
"There was no time to test this autonomous surface feature tracking as thoroughly as the rest of Hera's autonomous functions before we left Earth," said Jesus G...
Proba-3 mission advances with autonomous orbital alignment
Mar 30, 2025 (SPX)
Inside the mission control center at ESA's European Space Security and Education Centre (ESEC) in Redu, Belgium, engineers monitored streams of telemetry, code,...
SpaceX's Crew 11 to space station named: 2 from NASA, plus Russia, Japan
Mar 28, 2025 (UPI)
The crew will include NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, the commander, and pilot Mike Fincke, as well as two mission specialists: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...
US imposes trade restrictions on dozens of entities with eye on China
Mar 26, 2025 (AFP)
The action affects 80 entities from countries including China, the United Arab Emirates and Iran, with the department citing their "activities contrary to US na...
Navigating Contested Divorces in Michigan: How Skilled Lawyers Protect Your Rights
Mar 25, 2025 (SPX)
What Is a Contested Divorce? The lack of agreement on any aspect of the divorce agreement by divorcing spouses transforms their case into a contested divorce li...
Personal Injury Attorneys for Accidents at Work: Is It Possible to File a Lawsuit Against My Employer in Houston
Mar 25, 2025 (SPX)
Additional reasons for accidents at work include: + Excessive effort when raising or lowering objects + Incidents involving transportation + exposure to dangero...
Vital Role of a Worker's Compensation Lawyer: Why it is Important to Hire Them
Mar 25, 2025 (SPX)
Because of the prevalence of false claims, this is especially true for back ailments. To increase your chances of receiving the benefits you are entitled to, yo...
Delft and Brown researchers unveil ultrathin sails for laser propulsion in space
Mar 25, 2025 (SPX)
Lightsails function as ultra-light, mirror-like membranes that harness the force of laser-driven radiation pressure to propel spacecraft at remarkable speeds. D...
Enduring Silence: The Legal Fight Against Domestic Abuse
Mar 24, 2025 (SPX)
Violence that you can see are real A lot of the time, when someone hurts their partner, that's the best sign that they are. For this to happen, someone must hit...
NRL imager begins solar wind observations aboard NASA PUNCH mission
Mar 24, 2025 (SPX)
PUNCH consists of a quartet of satellites working in unison to study the inner heliosphere. These spacecraft aim to deliver comprehensive, three-dimensional ima...
Skilled Legal Advice for New Jersey Ridesharing Accidents: How to Get Paid and Win Your Case: The Best Source Guide and Information
Mar 21, 2025 (SPX)
If you are extremely injured or possibly die in a ridesharing accident, the legal system can be difficult and frightening. You are advised to speak and consult ...
Spaceo leads ESA project to deploy inflatable sail for satellite disposal
Mar 20, 2025 (SPX)
The program, called SWIFT (Spacecraft With Inflatable Termination), has received euro 3 million in funding to develop a deployable sail-like structure that acts...
Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts
Mar 19, 2025 (AFP)
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams -- alongside fellow American Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov -- stre...
ATLAS joins Viasat to enhance NASA's satellite ground services
Mar 19, 2025 (SPX)
Under the initial Task Order, Viasat will support low Earth orbit (LEO) science missions through RTE's resilient and scalable infrastructure, ensuring NASA rece...
'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after splashdown
Mar 18, 2025 (AFP)
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spaceship carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams -- alongside fellow American Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov -- stre...
Moon navigation system advances with Thales Alenia Space leading orbital segment
Mar 18, 2025 (SPX)
Spearheaded by ESA and led by Telespazio, the Moonlight program aims to establish a network of satellites orbiting the Moon to deliver state-of-the-art communic...
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