Chang’e-6 delivers first lunar far side samples to Earth after 53-day mission
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-25 07:08
Chang’e-6 return capsule safely delivers unique lunar material to Earth. Capsule contains around 2 kilograms of lunar material drilled and scooped from Apollo crater on the far side of the moon. Material could provide insight into why the near and far sides are so different.
China may need to adjust its approach toward SpaceX
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-24 13:00
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has officially acknowledged that it’s “larger in size but weaker in capabilities” compared to SpaceX. China Central Television cited SpaceX when it highlighted the necessity of developing the commercial aerospace industry. Though SpaceX excels in developing launch vehicles, the field of aerospace encompasses a vast array of systemic engineering challenges.
Exercise examines response to long-term asteroid impact threat
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-24 10:58
The April exercise examined the response to a long-term hypothetical asteroid threat. It focused on the discovery of a near Earth object that had a 72% chance of hitting Earth in 2038. The exercise examined the initial response to such a discovery. The exercise included for the first time international participants.
Chang’e-6 heads for Earth with first-ever lunar far side samples
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-23 21:13
China's Chang’e-6 spacecraft is on its way to Earth to deliver samples collected from the far side of the moon. A reentry capsule containing the unique samples will be released from the service module shortly before arrival at Earth early June 25. The collected material could provide insight into why the near and far sides are so different, and clues about the history of the early solar system.
Boeing “adjusts” Starliner return again of NASA’s astronauts and reluctance to seek SpaceX’s help with Crew Dragon – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-24 00:00
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will remain docked with the International Space Station until at least July 2. This marks the third time the mission has been delayed, with the initial return date of June 18 pushed back to June 22 and then to June 26. The extra time will allow Boeing and NASA to assess several issues that have arisen with the vehicle, including small helium leaks in its propulsion system and problems with its reaction control system (RCS) thrusters.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy to launch second NOAA’s GOES-U weather satellite Tuesday after leak causes delay – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-24 00:00
NOAA and SpaceX have finally set a date to launch the last satellite of the GOES-R Series into geostationary orbit on June 25. The launch is to take place at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, 2:16 – 4:16 PM PSDT.
PLD Space invests 10 million euros in their MIURA 5 launch complex in French Guiana – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-25 00:00
PLD Space has announced an investment of 10 million euros in the MIURA 5 Launch Complex at Guiana Space Center (CSG), Europe’s spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana) PLD Space will become the first, non-institutional, launch operator that will go to orbit from this historical base.
Maritime Launch Services receives infrastructure reimbursement program approval for satellite processing facility at Spaceport Nova Scotia – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-25 00:00
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) has received approval from the Province of Nova Scotia for the development of a satellite processing facility. Maritime Launch has received approval for an initial qualification of up to $7.5 million in reimbursements under the CITC.
Forecast: Malaysia SVoD penetration at 43% in 2028 – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-24 00:00
Household penetration of SVoD services in Malaysia is predicted to increase from 26 per cent in 2023 to 43 per cent in 2028. The competitive pricing strategies adopted by OTT service providers and their investments in premium local content will also drive the growth. Netflix held the largest share in Malaysia’s total SVoD subscriptions in 2023 and will continue to lead through 2028.
Skynopy raises million$ for LEO satellite connectivity – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-06-24 00:00
Skynopy has raised $3.1 million to develop its turnkey connectivity service for LEO satellite operators. Founded in October 2023 by Pierre Bertrand and Antonin Hirsch, former directors of Loft Orbital, Skynopy has an ambition: to bring the simplicity of mobile phone connectivity to low-orbit satellites and constellation sector.
Amendment 23: D.5 Swift General Investigator Amendment: IXPE Joint Observing Program and Change to NuSTAR Exclusive-Use Period.
D.5 Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory General Investigator (GI) - Cycle 21 solicits proposals for basic research relevant to the Swift gamma-ray burst mission. The primary goal of this mission is to determine the origin of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and use these bursts to probe the early Universe.
NASA-Led Mission to Map Air Pollution Over Both US Coasts
This summer between June 17 and July 2, NASA is flying aircraft over Baltimore, Philadelphia, parts of Virginia, and California. The campaign supports the NASA Student Airborne Research Program for undergraduate interns. Researchers and students are flying multiple times each week in Dynamic Aviation’s King Air B200 aircraft at an altitude of 1,000 feet.