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NASA confirms space station debris hit Florida man's home
Washington (AFP) April 15, 2024 An object that crashed from the sky into an American man's home was a hunk of debris ejected from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed Monday. The strange tale came to light last month when Alejandro Otero of Naples, Florida posted on X that a metallic item "tore through the roof and went (through) 2 floors" of his house, almost striking his son, on March 8. It occurred at a time and location that closely matched official predictions for the atmospheric burn-up of a cargo pallet fragm ... read more |
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Revising satellite reentry design to mitigate orbital debris risksBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 In a controlled environment at the University of Stuttgart's High Enthalpy Flow Diagnostics Group (HEFDiG), a significant experiment is taking place. A reaction wheel, critical for adjusting a satel ... more 
Firefly Aerospace collaborates with Klepsydra Technologies for space-based edge computingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a comprehensive space transportation provider, has entered into a collaboration to deploy the Klepsydra Artificial Intelligence (AI) application aboard Firefly's Elytra vehi ... more 
Cheap Chinese steel threatens jobs in Latin AmericaSantiago (AFP) April 16, 2024 Latin American metal workers are clamoring for higher import tariffs as cheap Chinese steel floods the region, threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs linked to the industry. ... more 
3D-Printing Breakthrough at University of Florida Enhances Affordability and SustainabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 University of Florida engineers have introduced a new method for 3D printing known as vapor-induced phase-separation 3D printing, or VIPS-3DP. This technique allows for the production of both single ... more |
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Sierra Space unveils Eclipse satellite buses: Velocity, Horizon, and TitanLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024 Sierra Space, a leader in the commercial space-tech and defense-tech industries, has launched its innovative Eclipse satellite bus line, marking a significant advancement in space systems technology ... more 
Axient establishes subsidiary in the Netherlands to enhance European aerospace and defense presenceBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 08, 2024 Axient LLC (Axient) has announced the opening of its first international office and the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary, Axient Systems B.V. (Axient Systems), in Delft, Netherlands. This ... more 
EPC Space's new GaN Driver IC boosts space power systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 In a significant advancement for space technology, EPC Space has introduced the EPC7009L16SH, a cutting-edge Radiation Hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) gate driver integrated circuit (IC) developed on ... more 
NESC identifies critical improvements for aerospace pressure vessel standardsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 The Structures Technical Discipline Team (TDT) at NASA's Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) has recently focused on composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs), uncovering a crucial vulnerabili ... more 
D-Orbit and Plan-S Forge Strategic Partnership for Satellite DeploymentBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 In a significant step towards enhancing global IoT connectivity and Earth Observation, D-Orbit has sealed a launch agreement with Turkish New Space pioneer, Plan-S. The partnership entails the deplo ... more |
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Mynaric Accelerates Space Communication with CONDOR Mk3 Production
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 Mynaric, a leader in scalable laser communications solutions (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN), has reached a key moment with the start of volume production of its flagship CONDOR Mk3 optical communications terminal. This advancement is significant for both space-to-space and space-to-ground communications, with the initial batch successfully delivered following the endorsement from customers at the outset of Q1 2024. Mustafa Veziroglu, CEO of Mynaric, celebrated this achievement, stating, "This mileston ... read more 
NASA collects 'space debris' that crashed into Florida man's homeWashington (AFP) April 2, 2024 NASA said Tuesday it was analyzing an object that crashed from the sky into a Florida man's home - which could well be a piece of debris jettisoned from the International Space Station. ... more |
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SwRI advances space sustainability with new in-space refueling craft Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is embarking on a pioneering $25.5 million project under the Space Mobility and Logistics (SML) initiative, funded by the U.S. Space Force. This venture, in colla ... more 
A first-ever complete map for elastic strain engineeringBoston MA (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 Without a map, it can be just about impossible to know not just where you are, but where you're going, and that's especially true when it comes to materials properties. For decades, scientists ... more 
Lockheed Martin to develop advanced radar training system for USAFLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 In a significant advancement for military readiness, the U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $276 million contract for the creation of the Variable Aperture Digital Radar (VADR) system unde ... more 
In Uzbekistan, economic reforms spark modern-day gold rushSoykechar, Uzbekistan (AFP) Mar 27, 2024 Sifting through a greyish mixture of sand and pebble in the steppe of Uzbekistan, Khislat Ochilov was searching for gold. ... more 
Large language models use a surprisingly simple mechanism to retrieve some stored knowledgeBoston MA (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 Large language models, such as those that power popular artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, are incredibly complex. Even though these models are being used as tools in many areas, such as ... more |
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