Science
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Small Satellite Operators Pivot to Emerging Launch Providers as Industry Demand Outstrips Capacity
The global space industry is undergoing a structural transformation as satellite operators increasingly look beyond established heavy-lift providers to secure…
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Rocket Lab formally challenges NASA in bid to secure multi-million dollar Mars Telecommunications Network contract
The competitive landscape of interplanetary infrastructure has reached a boiling point as Rocket Lab, the California-based aerospace firm, has officially…
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Chasing the False Dawn: A Guide to Observing the Elusive Zodiacal Light This September
The phenomenon known as zodiacal light represents one of the most enigmatic spectacles in the night sky, a faint, triangular…
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Not the DOE’s job
A recent federal court ruling has dealt a significant blow to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) recent strategy of utilizing…
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NASA GRAIL mission lunar gravity mapping remains a landmark achievement in planetary science
On September 10, 2011, a Delta II rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying the…
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The Physics of the Picard Maneuver and the Mathematics of Faster-Than-Light Visual Illusions
The Picard Maneuver, a tactical stratagem popularized in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Battle," has long been…
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The enduring mystery and celestial mechanics of the Summer Triangle in the autumn sky
As the Northern Hemisphere transitions from the sweltering heat of summer into the crisp, cooling atmosphere of autumn, observers looking…
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Djibouti Set to Become the 72nd Signatory of the Artemis Accords in Historic NASA Ceremony in Washington
The Republic of Djibouti is poised to solidify its position in the international aerospace community by formally signing the Artemis…
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International Space Station astronaut gives out of this world tribute to honor Star Trek’s 60th anniversary
The convergence of science fiction and real-world aerospace achievement reached a symbolic milestone this month as European Space Agency (ESA)…
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NASA Expands Launch Options by Adding Relativity Space and the Terran R Vehicle to the NASA Launch Services II Contract Portfolio
The United States space agency has officially broadened its roster of commercial launch providers, incorporating Relativity Space Inc. and its…
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