Tag: #space

Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed CSG-3 radar satellite launches on 21st-flight SpaceX Falcon 9 to start 2026

Italy’s newest COSMO-SkyMed radar satellite reached polar orbit on a 21st-flight Falcon 9, highlighting Europe’s reliance on SpaceX for key Earth-watch missions.

#space, #spacex, #italy, #earthobservation, #nationalsecurity

L3Harris to sell majority stake in space propulsion unit; Rocketdyne name set to return under AE Industrial

L3Harris will sell 60% of its space propulsion unit to AE Industrial, reviving Rocketdyne while L3Harris keeps RS-25 and shifts toward missiles.

#space, #rocketdyne, #l3harris, #privateequity, #propulsion

Webb Spots Earliest Known Supernova After Gamma-Ray Burst From Cosmic Dawn

A gamma-ray burst flagged by the SVOM telescope led Webb to the earliest confirmed supernova, showing massive stars died in familiar ways just 730 million years after the Big Bang.

#astronomy, #space, #jwst, #supernova, #gammarayburst

Astronomers Observe Unprecedented 7-Hour Gamma-Ray Burst

Record-breaking gamma-ray burst challenges existing models, suggesting new cosmic explosion mechanisms.

#gamma-ray, #astronomy, #space, #astrophysics

Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Rare Interstellar Visitor Illuminates Our Solar System

Astronomers study Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third interstellar object known, offering insights into cosmic material and planetary formation.

#space, #astronomy, #comet, #interstellar, #NASA

Blue Origin Explores Space-Based AI Data Centers to Revolutionize Tech Infrastructure

Blue Origin plans AI data centers in space, aiming for efficiency with solar power, lessening Earth's resource strain.

#blueorigin, #space, #datacenters, #technology, #jeffbezos

Astronomers Study Rare Interstellar Visitor: Comet 3I/ATLAS

Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar visitor, offers insights into cosmic materials and behavior as it travels through our solar system.

#comet, #space, #astronomy, #interstellar, #science

ESA Launches Ambitious "Zero Debris" Initiative to Eliminate Space Junk by 2030

ESA unveils "Zero Debris" initiative, aiming for sustainable space by eliminating orbital debris by 2030 through key strategies.

#esa, #space, #debris, #sustainability

NASA's Perseverance Detects 'Mini-Lightning' on Mars

Perseverance rover records first evidence of electrical discharges on Mars, uncovering new atmospheric insights.

#nasa, #mars, #perseverance, #space, #science

NASA Roman Space Telescope Nears Launch Following Successful Tests

NASA's Roman Space Telescope completes key tests, paving the way for a 2027 launch to explore dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics.

#nasa, #space, #telescope, #science, #technology

Moss Spores Survive 9 Months in Space, Offering Hope for Future Space Ecosystems

Moss spores show resilience after nine months in space, suggesting potential for sustainable ecosystems in future extraterrestrial habitats.

#space, #moss, #ecosystems, #spaceexploration, #astobiology

NASA Achieves Breakthrough in Deep Space Laser Communication

NASA's DSOC project sets new standard with high-bandwidth laser communication from interplanetary distances.

#nasa, #space, #lasercommunication, #technology, #spaceexploration

NASA Contracts Katalyst Space Technologies for Swift Observatory Orbit Boost

NASA awards $30M contract to Katalyst for Swift Observatory's orbit boost, a key commercial satellite servicing mission.

#nasa, #space, #satellites, #technology

Astronomers Discover New Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Scientists discover 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object, offering insights into its composition and behavior as it brightens near the Sun.

#astronomy, #comet, #interstellar, #space, #3I/ATLAS

Australian Students Enhance James Webb Space Telescope with Revolutionary Software

PhD students develop AMIGO software, improving JWST's imaging capabilities without physical repairs, offering clearer cosmic views.

#technology, #space, #nasa, #jameswebb, #innovation