Новости за 24.09.2024

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
Lavas from volcanic hotspots around the world, such as Hawaii, Samoa, and Iceland, likely come from a chemically uniform reservoir in Earth's mantle, according to new research published in 'Nature Geoscience'. The study challenges the long-standing belief that the mantle contains chemically distinct reservoirs. The research suggests that Earth's mantle is more homogeneous than scientists h

Boston MA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
When Jared Bryan talks about his seismology research, it's with a natural finesse. He's a fifth-year PhD student working with MIT Assistant Professor William Frank on seismology research, drawn in by the lab's combination of GPS observations, satellites, and seismic station data to understand the underlying physics of earthquakes. He has no trouble talking about seismic velocity in fault zones o

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been awarded a seven-figure contract by HEO to advance its automated low-latency capabilities for non-Earth imaging (NEI) services, catering to defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. The agreement will integrate BlackSky's satellite constellation into HEO's NEI sensor network. After successfully completing an initial proof of concept, the partner

Madrid, Spain (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
GMV has been chosen by Airbus to develop the navigation system for the SIRTAP (High Performance Remotely Operated System) tactical UAS. This contract covers both the onboard equipment and the ground augmentation station, aimed at enhancing navigation accuracy during crucial phases like takeoff and landing. The SIRTAP unmanned aerial system is engineered for advanced intelligence, surveilla

Berkeley CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
In a rare and extraordinary discovery, researchers have identified a unique configuration of galaxies that form the most exquisitely aligned gravitational lens found to date. The Carousel Lens is a massive cluster-scale gravitational lens system that will enable researchers to delve deeper into the mysteries of the cosmos, including dark matter and dark energy. "This is an amazingly lucky

Paris, France (SPX) Sep 22, 2024
CT Engineering, a leader in technological innovation and engineering services, has unveiled its LAB_METOC platform, an advanced solution designed to improve the management of weather-sensitive space missions. The platform is expected to significantly enhance both the safety and efficiency of launch campaigns, benefiting operations in civil and military environments alike. Space missions, p

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) have awarded Astranis a $13.2 million contract to enhance their Omega satellites with Military Ka frequency capabilities. This contract includes $3.3 million of funding from SSC and is part of a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) initiative, supported by Space Systems Command, SpaceWERX, and other venture ca

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
A new white paper by a multidisciplinary team of scientists from China presents an expansive definition of Earth system science. The paper outlines that Earth's system includes both internal and external geospheres, spanning from the planet's core to the Sun-Earth space system. This broad approach covers a variety of components, including the solid Earth (core, mantle, and crust), the surface sy

Kirtland AFB NM (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony July 29, 2024, to mark the commencement of construction for the Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory, or REVIL, that will serve AFRL's Nuclear Mission branch and provide a state-of-the-art lab space for integrating test units for next-generation re-entry vehicle research and technology here. Military personnel,

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2024
A new algorithm called Nested Fusion, developed by Georgia Tech Ph.D. student Austin P. Wright, is enhancing scientists' ability to search for evidence of life on Mars while also providing broader applications for data analysis on Earth. Nested Fusion, which was introduced in a paper by Wright, supports NASA's Mars 2020 mission and can also assist researchers from various fields who work with co

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 22, 2024
China's space station has achieved early successes in space medicine that are expected to play a key role in upcoming manned lunar landings and other deep space missions, as highlighted at the Second Frontier Forum of Space Medicine held this weekend in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The two-day forum brought together leading experts and scholars to exchange insights on new theories and expl

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
Eutelsat Group has entered into a new agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) for multiple satellite launches starting in 2027. MHI will provide launch services using its H3 launch vehicle, marking the first time Eutelsat has partnered with MHI. This new partnership enhances Eutelsat's launch options, offering greater flexibility and diversity for future satellite deployments

Greenbelt MD (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Here on Earth, it might not matter if your wristwatch runs a few seconds slow. But crucial spacecraft functions need accuracy down to one billionth of a second or less. Navigating with GPS, for example, relies on precise timing signals from satellites to pinpoint locations. Three teams at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, are at work to push timekeeping for space explora

Geneva (AFP) Sept 23, 2024
The World Trade Organization agreed Monday to establish an expert panel to examine US subsidies for electric vehicles after Beijing accused Washington of unfair competition. The United States slammed China's complaint, insisting the country was seeking "to distract from its own non-market policies and practices that undermine a fair, competitive, and mutually beneficial trading system".

New York (AFP) Sept 23, 2024
The US Commerce Department moved on Monday to ban the sale of connected vehicles incorporating Chinese and Russian technology, citing national security risks. The proposed rule is part of President Joe Biden's hardening approach to the world's second-biggest economy and comes after an announcement in February of a probe into security risks posed by Chinese tech in cars. Electronics are i

Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Sept 23, 2024
Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn's trial dates this week have been cancelled after he was admitted to hospital for treatment following an accident, a German court said Monday. The ex-boss of Europe's top car maker went on trial at the start of September over the "dieselgate" scandal, nine years after the saga first plunged the auto titan into crisis. Questions about the 77-year-ol

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Sept 23, 2024
The EU on Monday launched a WTO challenge against a Chinese anti-subsidy investigation into imports of European dairy product, in an escalating trade row between Beijing and Brussels. Beijing announced its probe in August after the European Union unveiled a plan to hit Chinese electric vehicles with hefty tariffs. "Today, the (European) Commission launched a consultation request at the W

Beijing (AFP) Sept 23, 2024
China warned the United States on Monday not to take "discriminatory actions" against its firms, following reports Washington is planning to ban the sale of vehicles using Chinese and Russian technology. Bloomberg and other media reported Sunday, citing sources, that the United States was mulling new rules that would ban hardware and software made in China from its vehicles. Asked about

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Space Perspective, known for offering carbon-neutral spaceflight experiences, has successfully conducted a full flight profile of its uncrewed Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, marking another milestone toward crewed missions. The flight took off from Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager near St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 15, 2024. This demonstration showcased the capabilities of the vehicle that wi

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 20, 2024
A research team at Kyushu University has developed an organic thermoelectric device capable of generating energy at room temperature. Thermoelectric devices typically require a temperature gradient, where one side is hotter than the other, to convert heat into electricity. However, this new device eliminates the need for such a gradient, utilizing organic materials to achieve energy harvesting a

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Most rechargeable batteries that power portable devices, such as toys, handheld vacuums and e-bikes, use lithium-ion technology. But these batteries can have short lifetimes and may catch fire when damaged. To address stability and safety issues, researchers reporting in 'ACS Energy Letters' have designed a lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery that features an improved iron sulfide cathode. One prototy

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 22, 2024
The European Union's Green Deal aims for carbon neutrality by 2050. However, a new analysis published in 'Nature Sustainability' suggests that while the policy will reduce emissions in Europe, it could increase emissions elsewhere - by more than double the amount saved. The research, led by Professor Klaus Hubacek from the University of Groningen, shows that the Green Deal could lead to a 244.8%

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 16, 2024
The Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully launched its first operational satellite-ground laser communication system. The 500mm aperture laser communication ground system began its regular operation on Sunday from the Pamir Plateau. According to Wang Jianping, director of the Kashgar Ground Station, this system marks a major milestone

New York (AFP) Sept 22, 2024
The UN environment chief said Sunday she was beginning to see convergence on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution despite differences on production caps and a tax-like plastic fee. Inger Andersen, director of the UN Environment Program, said her team was "getting ready" for final negotiations in late November in South Korea's Busan. There, countries are hoping to seal a

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
The University of New Hampshire (UNH), through its leadership of the Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC), is spearheading efforts to harness the sea's vast potential as a renewable energy source. A recent $12 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is set to propel these initiatives by supporting research, infrastructure, and workforce development for the marine energy industry.