NASA, Japan Advance Space Cooperation, Sign Agreement for Lunar Rover

[ WASHINGTON, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Masahito Moriyama have signed an agreement to advance sustainable human exploration of the Moon. Japan will design, develop, and operate a pressurized rover for crewed and uncrewed exploration on the Moon. NASA will … Read more

Sunak rules out May 2 general election as Tory rebels claim ‘vibe shift’

[ Rishi Sunak has ruled out holding a general election in early May as he fights for his future in the wake of multiple setbacks which have angered Conservative MPs. Tory rebels have been emboldened by rows over the defection of Lee Anderson to Reform UK, and criticism of the Prime Minister for refusing to … Read more

Stratolaunch Celebrates First Powered Flight of TA-1 Test Vehicle

[ “Today was a great day for the Stratolaunch team. I am extremely proud of their perseverance to reach this point. The successful outcome of the test is a direct result of the team’s technical prowess and professionalism,” said Dr. Zachary Krevor, Chief Executive Officer for Stratolaunch. “While I can’t share the specific altitude and speed TA-1 reached due … Read more

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Return to Earth to Air Live on NASA Platforms

[ WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NASA will provide live coverage of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-7 return to Earth from the International Space Station, beginning with a change-of-command ceremony at 11:55 a.m. EDT on Sunday, March 10. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, … Read more

Stratolaunch Completes 2nd Captive Carry Flight with TA-1 Test Vehicle

[ MOJAVE, Calif., Feb 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stratolaunch announces the completion of a second captive carry flight with the first powered Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, TA-1. The flight was the thirteenth for the company’s launch platform Roc and the second in which the aircraft carried a Talon vehicle with live propellant aboard. It was also the first … Read more

Europe Satellite Flat Panel Antenna Market Report 2023-2033 Featuring Prominent Players

[ DUBLIN, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The “Europe Satellite Flat Panel Antenna Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Europe satellite flat panel antenna market is estimated to reach $8.57 billion by 2033 from $2.20 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 14.59% during the forecast period 2023-2033.  The … Read more

Lancement de la première édition de la Conférence sur les débris spatiaux à Riyad, avec la participation de 470 experts et conférenciers

[ RIYAD, Arabie saoudite, 11 février 2024 /PRNewswire/ — La conférence inaugurale sur les débris spatiaux a débuté à Riyad. Elle est axée sur un thème central : la sécurisation de la croissance future de l’économie spatiale mondiale. Organisé par l’Agence spatiale saoudienne (SSA), présenté conjointement par la SSA et la Communications Space and Technology Commission, et … Read more

The first edition of the Space Debris Conference debuts in Riyadh, with the participation of 470 experts and speakers

[ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The inaugural Space Debris Conference commenced in Riyadh, focusing on the pivotal theme of “Towards Securing the Future of the Global Space Economy.” Hosted by the Saudi Space Agency and partnered with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Communications and Space … Read more

Small Drones Market worth $10.4 billion by 2030

[ CHICAGO, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The small drones market is projected to grow from USD 5.8 billion in 2023 to USD 10.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2023 to 2030 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The market growth can be attributed to the growing demand for small patrolling … Read more

HEIs need to wake up to rising demand for space technology courses

[ ISRO’s accomplishments and success of the Chandrayaan programme have led to an increase in the popularity of space technology courses. However, Indian institutes are still grappling with the challenges of offering courses to cater to the rising demand for space technology. Booming Indian space industry The recent privatisation and commercialisation of space technology have … Read more