Archives June 2024

University Park PA (SPX) Jun 21, 2024

If liquid water exists today on Mars, it may be too deep underground to detect with traditional methods used on Earth. But listening to earthquakes that occur on Mars – or marsquakes – could offer a new tool in the search, according to a team led by Penn State scientists.

When quakes rumble and move through aquifers deep underground, they produce electromagnetic signals. The researchers re

Immerse yourself in the epic world of Frank Herbert’s Dune Saga with this 3-book boxed set, featuring the classic novels Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of Dune. This collection is perfect for fans of science fiction and fantasy, and makes a great gift for anyone looking to explore the rich and complex universe of Dune. Published by Ace in August 2020, this set is a must-have for any bookshelf.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 09, 2024

NASA is advancing with ten studies to explore more affordable and faster ways to return samples from Mars’ surface to Earth as part of the Mars Sample Return Program. NASA will award a firm-fixed-price contract of up to $1.5 million for 90-day studies to seven industry proposers.

Additionally, NASA centers, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, and Johns Hopkins’ Applied

Rocket Lab successfully launched its 50th Electron rocket June 20 at 2:13 PM EDT (18:13…
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 21, 2024

SES announced that the ASTRA 1P satellite was launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 5:35 pm local time.

The Ku-band satellite will enhance SES’s TV neighbourhood at 19.2 degrees East, delivering content for broadcasters, sports organizations, and content owners to European TV markets. ASTRA 1P will also deliver HD content to subscribers

Following the successes of Flight Four in early June, SpaceX is preparing Ship 30 and…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of UFO research, controversy and legal battles have become an unfortunate but recurring theme. Recently, a particular individual has resurfaced with renewed threats of lawsuits, attempting to disrupt the work of researchers and enthusiasts alike. As discussed in the interview with Don Ecker, these threats hold little substance and are likely […]

Drones are being raced against the clock at Delft University of Technology’s ‘Cyber Zoo’ to test the performance of neural-network-based AI control systems planned for next-generation space missions.

Washington (AFP) June 18, 2024

NASA and Boeing are targeting a June 26 return to Earth of the Boeing Starliner from the International Space Station, officials said Tuesday.

Starliner’s first crewed mission to the ISS, which had been scheduled to last about eight days, has been extended due to thruster malfunctions and helium leaks.

The spaceship blasted off from Florida atop a United Launch Alliance Altas V rocket on

The Hawkko 90mm Aperture Astronomy Telescope is a professional high-powered refractor telescope perfect for beginners and kids. With a 90mm aperture and 900mm focal length, this telescope offers clear, high-contrast images of the stars, moon, and celestial bodies. Easy to set up in just 5 steps, this telescope comes with a range of accessories including eyepieces, a Barlow lens, finderscope, phone holder, and carrying case. The stabilized tripod provides steady