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October 13, 2020
ROCKET SCIENCE
Accion Systems to demonstrate its propulsion system in NanoAvionics US rideshare mission



Columbia IL (SPX) Oct 13, 2020
NanoAvionics, a multinational nanosatellite bus manufacturer and mission integrator, has signed a contract with US-company Accion Systems to host their propulsion system, TILE 3, on-board its new rideshare mission for a demonstration flight in 2021. Accion Systems procured this flight as the culmination of an ongoing US government sponsored propulsion program. The nanosatellite for the rideshare mission is based on NanoAvionics flight-proven M6P bus and will include several customer payloads that ... read more

MICROSAT BLITZ
ESA and GomSpace sign contract for continuation of the GOMX-5 mission
Aalborg East, Denmark (SPX) Oct 05, 2020
GomSpace A/S and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a contract to continue the development of the GOMX-5 mission. focused on demonstrating new nanosatellite capabilities in space, particula ... more
SPACEWAR
AFRL satellite program preparing future workforce
Kirtland AFB NM (AFNS) Oct 08, 2020
After more than 20 years and 5,500 graduates, the Air Force Research Laboratory's University Nanosat Program is still providing college students around the country with a hands-on education in desig ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Nanohmics to test ultra-compact hyperspectral imager on the ISS
Houston TX (SPX) Oct 08, 2020
Imagine a compact sensor in low Earth orbit powerful enough to capture the unique spectral signatures of ground objects, yet small enough to hold in your hand. Nanohmics, a leading-edge research and ... more
SPACEMART
Cobham SATCOM and Kepler Communications achieve excellent results for maritime terminals over LEO network
Copenhagen, Denmark (SPX) Oct 13, 2020
Cobham SATCOM, a market leading provider of radio and satellite communications solutions, and Kepler Communications, a pioneer of nanosatellite telecommunications solutions, have announced its compl ... more
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STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Intelligent nanomaterials for photonics
Jena, Germany (SPX) Oct 08, 2020
At the latest since the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for research on graphene in 2010, 2D materials - nanosheets with atomic thickness - have been a hot topic in science. This significan ... more
INTERNET SPACE
Nanoracks delivers customized space camera to the International Space Station
Houston, TX (SPX) Oct 07, 2020
Felix and Paul Studios, the EMMY-award winning creator of immersive entertainment experiences, TIME Studios, TIME's EMMY-award winning television and film division, and Nanoracks, the leading provid ... more
TECH SPACE
New study on the space durability of 3D-printed nanocomposites
Houston TX (SPX) Oct 05, 2020
Thermoplastics such as Kapton or Teflon, which become soft when heated and harden when cooled, are used in aerospace applications such as wire insulation, thermal blankets, and metal surface coating ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
UK-built supercomputer nanosatellites set for take off
London, UK (SPX) Sep 30, 2020
Four shoebox-sized and Government-backed satellites, including two supercomputers, were launched Monday 28 September. The 'nanosatellites', which are built in Glasgow and are no larger than a ... more
SPACEMART
NanoAvionics launches second satellite for Lacuna Space's growing IoT satellite constellation
Harwell Campus UK (SPX) Sep 30, 2020
NanoAvionics, a multinational nanosatellite bus manufacturer and mission integrator, announced the successful launch of another Lacuna Space IoT satellite, and a third one being ready for launch at ... more
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SPACEMART
Machine-learning nanosats to inform global trade
Paris (ESA) Sep 29, 2020
The latest batch of tiny satellites to monitor trade on Earth from space have launched. The Glaswegian-built nanosatellites join a fleet of about 100 objects in low Earth orbit that help to pr ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
Nanocrystals can trigger explosive volcanic eruptions
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 24, 2020
The presence of tiny crystals in magma can cause volcanoes to violently explode, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Science Advances. ... more
TECH SPACE
Hyperbolic metamaterials exhibit 2T physics
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 22, 2020
Metamaterials - nanoengineered structures designed for precise control and manipulation of electromagnetic waves - have enabled such innovations as invisibility cloaks and super-resolution microscop ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
Nanojets shine light on heating of the Solar Corona
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 22, 2020
In a paper published in Nature Astronomy, researchers report the first ever clear images of nanojets - bright thin lights that travel perpendicular to the magnetic structures in the solar atmosphere ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
NanoAvionics enters India's space market through partnership with Ananth Technologies
Vilnius, Lithuania (SPX) Sep 18, 2020
NanoAvionics, a multinational nanosatellite mission integrator, has signed a partnership agreement with Ananth Technologies Ltd (ATL) which marks NanoAvionics' entry into India's growing NewSpace in ... more


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TECH SPACE
Physicists make electrical nanolasers even smaller
Moscow, Russia (SPX) Sep 17, 2020
Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and King's College London cleared the obstacle that had prevented the creation of electrically driven nanolasers for integrated circui ... more
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ENERGY TECH
Energy harvesting goes organic, gets more flexible
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 16, 2020
Nanogenerators capable of converting mechanical energy into electricity are typically made from metal oxides and lead-based perovskites. But these inorganic materials aren't biocompatible, so the ra ... more
TECH SPACE
GITAI and Nanoracks demonstrate GITAI robot inside the Nanoracks Bishop Airlock
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 10, 2020
In 2021, space robotics start-up GITAI, in collaboration with Nanoracks, will conduct a technical demonstration of a GITAI robot executing versatile tasks inside the Nanoracks' Bishop Airlock Module ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
HyperScout 2 is in space
Kourou, French Guiana (SPX) Sep 04, 2020
On 3 September 2020 at 03:51 CEST, a Vega launch vehicle carried two FSSCat nanosatellites into orbit, one of which houses the brand new HyperScout 2 instrument. This advanced remote sensing system ... more
EARTH OBSERVATION
Machine-learning nanosatellites to monitor global trade
Glasgow UK (SPX) Sep 08, 2020
Nanosatellites, built in Glasgow, will join a fleet of more than 100 objects in low Earth orbit that help to predict the movement of the world's resources, so that businesses and governments can mak ... more
NANO TECH
Nano particles for healthy tissue
Paris (ESA) Sep 07, 2020
"Eat your vitamins" might be replaced with "ingest your ceramic nano-particles" in the future as space research is giving more weight to the idea that nanoscopic particles could help protect cells f ... more
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China's Chang'e-4 probe resumes work for 23rd lunar day
Beijing (XNA) Oct 13, 2020
The lander and rover of the Chang'e-4 probe have resumed work for the 23rd lunar day on the far side of the moon. The lander woke up at 11:56 a.m. Sunday, Beijing Time, and the rover Yutu-2, or Jade Rabbit-2, woke up at 6:57 p.m. Saturday, said sources with the Lunar Exploration and Space Program Center of the China National Space Administration. A lunar day is equal to 14 days on Ea ... more
+ NASA announces eight-nation space coalition under 'Artemis Accords'
+ Russia shuns US lunar program, as space cooperation under threat
+ Moon's magnetic crust research sees scientists debunk long-held theory
+ NASA Asks: What Would You Pack for the Moon?
+ First U.S. robotic moon lander since Apollo era planned for mid-2021
+ A roadmap for science on the moon
+ Simulations give clues to atmospheric loss from Moon's origin
China's Xichang launch center to carry out 10 missions by end of March
Beijing (XNA) Oct 13, 2020
Southwest China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center will carry out 10 space launches including the Chang'e 5 lunar probe by the end of March next year, a center official said on Monday. The center will carry out launch missions twice a month on average, with a minimum interval of five days, said Zhang Xueyu, director of the launch center. The country on Monday sent its new optical remo ... more
+ Eighteen new astronauts chosen for China's space station mission
+ NASA chief warns Congress about Chinese space station
+ China's new carrier rocket available for public view
+ China sends nine satellites into orbit by sea launch
+ Chinese spacecraft launched mystery object into space before returning to Earth
+ China's reusable spacecraft returns to Earth after 2 days
+ Mars-bound Tianwen 1 hits milestone


Twitter shuts Iran-based network fanning flames of US race protests
Bangkok (AFP) Oct 9, 2020
Twitter said it has closed an Iran-based network of accounts fanning the flames around racial justice protests in the US sparked by the death of George Floyd. Floyd's death on May 25 became a symbol of what many say is systemic racism and abuse of African Americans by police, and has sparked months of often violent protests across the US. The network of more than 100 accounts "artificial ... more
+ China bristles at Canada over duo detained on spy charges
+ Microsoft targets malware vendor Trickbot amid US election fears
+ Huawei's Meng denied docs access in extradition fight
+ Singaporean jailed for 14 months in US for spying for China
+ Top Belgium telecoms firm drops Huawei
+ NATO chief calls for new strategy on cyber, China
+ Marines undergo cyber electronic warfare training
China's Chang'e-4 probe resumes work for 23rd lunar day
Beijing (XNA) Oct 13, 2020
The lander and rover of the Chang'e-4 probe have resumed work for the 23rd lunar day on the far side of the moon. The lander woke up at 11:56 a.m. Sunday, Beijing Time, and the rover Yutu-2, or Jade Rabbit-2, woke up at 6:57 p.m. Saturday, said sources with the Lunar Exploration and Space Program Center of the China National Space Administration. A lunar day is equal to 14 days on Ea ... more
+ NASA announces eight-nation space coalition under 'Artemis Accords'
+ Russia shuns US lunar program, as space cooperation under threat
+ Moon's magnetic crust research sees scientists debunk long-held theory
+ NASA Asks: What Would You Pack for the Moon?
+ First U.S. robotic moon lander since Apollo era planned for mid-2021
+ A roadmap for science on the moon
+ Simulations give clues to atmospheric loss from Moon's origin
Nano particles for healthy tissue
Paris (ESA) Sep 07, 2020
"Eat your vitamins" might be replaced with "ingest your ceramic nano-particles" in the future as space research is giving more weight to the idea that nanoscopic particles could help protect cells from common causes of damage. Oxidative stress occurs in our bodies when cells lose the natural balance of electrons in the molecules that we are made of. This is a common and constant occurrence ... more
+ Hybrid nanomaterials hold promise for improved ceramic composites
+ Scientists open new window into the nanoworld
+ The smallest motor in the world
+ Crystalline 'nanobrush' clears way to advanced energy and information tech
+ Transporting energy through a single molecular nanowire
+ To make an atom-sized machine, you need a quantum mechanic
Monitoring trucks and trade from space
Paris (ESA) Oct 05, 2020
Earlier this year, ESA launched a contest asking the general public to submit ideas on how Earth observation data can help mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, one of the two winning ideas is being officially released to the public via the 'Rapid Action on COVID-19 with Earth Observation' dashboard - a joint initiative from ESA and the European Commission. This citizen-contribut ... more
+ Satellogic announces global consortium of geospatial imagery
+ Two US satellites fail to enter orbit due to abnormal situation: Reports
+ Compact, low-cost system provides fast 3D hyperspectral imaging
+ Nanohmics to test ultra-compact hyperspectral imager on the ISS
+ Serco Europe launches space research incubator in Italy
+ Satellite use AI to process EO imagery in-flight
+ New research on how planetary forces shape the Earth's surface


Nano particles for healthy tissue
Paris (ESA) Sep 07, 2020
"Eat your vitamins" might be replaced with "ingest your ceramic nano-particles" in the future as space research is giving more weight to the idea that nanoscopic particles could help protect cells from common causes of damage. Oxidative stress occurs in our bodies when cells lose the natural balance of electrons in the molecules that we are made of. This is a common and constant occurrence ... more
+ Hybrid nanomaterials hold promise for improved ceramic composites
+ Scientists open new window into the nanoworld
+ The smallest motor in the world
+ Crystalline 'nanobrush' clears way to advanced energy and information tech
+ Transporting energy through a single molecular nanowire
+ To make an atom-sized machine, you need a quantum mechanic
Subterranean Challenge Identifies Qualified Teams for Cave Circuit Virtual Competition
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 01, 2020
DARPA's Subterranean (SubT) Challenge will host its Cave Circuit Virtual Competition, which focuses on innovative solutions to map, navigate, and search complex, simulated cave environments November 17. Previously, DARPA held Tunnel Circuit and Urban Circuit events featuring both Virtual and Systems (physical) Competitions in which teams demonstrated their autonomy, networking, perception, and m ... more
+ Helping robots avoid collisions
+ What tiny surfing robots teach us about surface tension
+ ESA's force-feedback rover controlled from a nation away
+ First tests for landing the Martian Moons eXploration Rover
+ Teams demonstrate swarm tactics in fourth major OFFSET Field Experiment
+ Technology developed for Lunar landings makes self-driving cars safer on Earth
+ Light processing improves robotic sensing, study finds


Boeing to build unmanned aerial vehicles in Australia
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 05, 2020
Boeing said on Monday it will design and develop military aircraft, including unmanned vehicles, in Australia - the first time it has done so outside the United States. The decision will also mark the first time a military aircraft has been totally designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in over 50 years, Boeing officials said. Boeing unveiled a model of the unmanned ... more
+ DARPA project strives for off-road unmanned vehicles that react like humans
+ Skyvision team wins AUVSI XCELLENCE award
+ Turkey, Iran deploy 'game-changing' drones in north Iraq
+ Wacky indoor Amazon drone takes on privacy skeptics
+ MQ-4C Triton deployed, quickly became an 'invaluable asset'
+ New MS-177 and upgraded AN/ASQ-230 sensors will enhance intelligence collection
+ Robopilot unmanned air platform returns to flight
Liquid metals come to the rescue of semiconductors
Melbourne, Australia (SPX) Oct 13, 2020
Moore's law is an empirical suggestion describing that the number of transistors doubles every few years in integrated circuits (ICs). However, Moore's law has started to fail as transistors are now so small that the current silicon-based technologies are unable to offer further opportunities for shrinking. One possibility of overcoming Moore's law is to resort to two-dimensional semicondu ... more
+ New algorithm could unleash the power of quantum computers
+ China chip giant SMIC shares sink on US export controls
+ Scientists pave way for carbon-based computers
+ U.S., Britain partner on research into sensor information processing
+ SoftBank Group selling Arm to NVIDIA for up to $40 billion
+ New technology lets quantum bits hold information for 10,000 times longer than previous record
+ Pentagon: It's time to bring microelectronics manufacturing to the U.S.


Kongsberg awarded contract for mobile communication satellite
Kongsberg, Norway (SPX) Oct 05, 2020
The equipment is to be integrated in Airbus Defence and Space's new mobile communication satellite, Thuraya 4-NGS. The agreement includes manufacturing and test of electronics from Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, division Space and Surveillance in Horten, Norway. The satellite will deliver higher capabilities and flexibility while increasing capacity and coverage across Europe, Africa, Ce ... more
+ On the trail of causes of radiation events during space flight
+ Ultrasensitive microwave detector developed
+ NASA, space industry seek new ways to cope with space debris
+ The current state of Space Debris
+ No bull: India claims cow dung chip protects against radiation
+ IBM reorganizes to focus on cloud computing
+ Mobile games thrive, even as pandemic keeps players home
Spy case of Australian writer reaches China court
Beijing (AFP) Oct 12, 2020
The espionage case against detained Australian writer Yang Hengjun has reached a Beijing court, China's foreign ministry spokesman said Monday, in a rare update on a man held incommunicado for months since his arrest last year. The relationship between China and Australia has been perforated by spy scandals and trade rows, with both sides accusing the other of harassing citizens as diplomati ... more
+ Macau exhibition showing Hong Kong protest photos shuts
+ Hong Kong police arrest smuggling group for helping speedboat fugitives
+ Hong Kong leader postpones policy speech after Beijing summons
+ Hong Kong faithful pray for future under security crackdown
+ Millions on the move as China eyes holiday bounce
+ China anniversary arrests as Hong Kong leader hails 'return to peace'
+ Families fear for Hong Kong fugitives in China custody


The black hole always chirps twice: New clues deciphering the shape of black holes
Melbourne, Australia (SPX) Oct 09, 2020
Black holes are one the most fascinating objects in the Universe. At their surface, known as the 'event horizon', gravity is so strong that not even light can escape from them. Usually, black holes are quiet, silent creatures that swallow anything getting too close to them; however, when two black holes collide and merge together, they produce one of the most catastrophic events in Universe: in ... more
+ New measurements of the solar spectrum verify Einstein's theory of General Relativity
+ Signals from distant stars connect optical atomic clocks across Earth for the first time
+ Molecular swarm rearranges surface structures atom by atom
+ Scientists find upper limit for the speed of sound
+ Hunting for the lowest known nuclear-excited state
+ A RUDN University physicist simplified the Einstein-lovelock theory for black holes
+ UK Nobel physics laureate pays tribute to snubbed Hawking
UMD astronomers find x-rays lingering years after landmark neutron star collision
College Park MD (SPX) Oct 13, 2020
It's been three years since the landmark detection of a neutron star merger from gravitational waves. And since that day, an international team of researchers led by University of Maryland astronomer Eleonora Troja has been continuously monitoring the subsequent radiation emissions to provide the most complete picture of such an event. Their analysis provides possible explanations for X-ra ... more
+ Einstein's description of gravity just got much harder to beat
+ Detection of gravitational wave "lensing" could be some way off
+ LSU develops method to improve gravitational wave detector sensitivity
+ China plans to launch Taiji-2 satellite before 2024: chief scientist
+ Into microgravity with face masks
+ LIGO: "Bang" in Detectors Signals Most Massive Gravitational-Wave Source Yet
+ Gravity wave insights from internet-beaming balloons


Climate change could mean fewer sunny days for hot regions banking on solar power
Princeton NJ (SPX) Oct 08, 2020
While solar power is a leading form of renewable energy, new research suggests that changes to regional climates brought on by global warming could make areas currently considered ideal for solar power production less viable in the future. Princeton-based researchers recently published in the journal Nature Communications the first study to assess the day-t ... more
+ Nextracker's optimised bifacial solution selected for Australia's largest solar farm
+ Blocking vibrations that remove heat could boost efficiency of next-gen solar cells
+ Multi-institutional team extracts more energy from sunlight with advanced solar panels
+ Scientists capture candid snapshots of electrons harvesting light at the atomic scale
+ Chemical innovation stabilizes best-performing perovskite formulation
+ Untapped potential exists for blending hydropower, floating PV
+ Opterus awarded NASA contract to develop large retractable blanket solar array
Iridium says consumers staying connected when off-the-Grid during COVID-19 pandemic
McLean, VA (SPX) Oct 13, 2020
Iridium Communications reports that company data shows consumers are indeed heading far off the grid during the COVID-19 pandemic and bringing Iridium devices with them. For example, an analysis of the data shows that in the month of August, there was a 26% year-over-year increase in Iridium subscribers visiting the top 10 most visited national parks in the United States. Iridium Connected ... more
+ Space agency leaders call for greater international cooperation
+ RBC Signals to Host Swarm Antennas Supporting Global Connectivity Constellation
+ Startups eye rocket and satellite markets
+ Cobham SATCOM and Kepler Communications achieve excellent results for maritime terminals over LEO network
+ Clean and greener tennis using space technology
+ Corrective measures needed from satellite "mega-constellation" operators
+ First space census launches today
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