Tag: #space

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

NASA Breakthrough: Laser Communication Revolutionizes Deep Space Missions

NASA's DSOC project sets new records in laser-based communication across interplanetary distances, paving the way for future space exploration.

#nasa, #space, #technology, #innovation, #communications

Firefly Aerospace Acquires SciTec for $855 Million to Bolster Defense Capabilities

Firefly Aerospace acquires SciTec for $855M, enhancing defense technologies and space operations.

#fireflyaerospace, #scitec, #defense, #acquisition, #space

Asteroid 2025 TF's Close Flyby Highlights Need for Enhanced Detection Systems

Asteroid 2025 TF's near-Earth pass emphasizes challenges in detecting small, fast-moving celestial bodies and the need for improved monitoring.

#astronomy, #space, #nasa, #esa

NASA's Breakthrough in Deep Space Communication with Laser Technology

NASA's DSOC demonstration sets new records in laser data transmission, revolutionizing space communication for future missions.

#nasa, #space, #technology, #lasercommunications

NASA Partners with Katalyst Space Technologies for Swift Observatory Mission Extension

NASA awards $30M contract for Swift Observatory orbit boost, marking first commercial satellite servicing mission.

#nasa, #space, #satellites, #katalystspacetechnologies

China Unveils Ambitious Space Science Development Plan (2024-2050)

China outlines its 26-year space science plan focusing on global leadership and scientific breakthroughs.

#china, #space, #exploration, #science

NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications Mission Revolutionizes Interplanetary Communication

NASA's DSOC project concludes, marking a breakthrough in laser-based deep space communications, essential for future missions.

#nasa, #space, #technology, #communications, #innovation