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Serco’s Space Academy goes global from Saudi Arabia

Dan Ngiam 09/10/2024 0

To foster space talent worldwide Serco’s Space Academy has launched globally following its regional unveiling in Saudi Arabia last year. The academy originated from the Saudi Graduate Space Programme, launched in 2023. The programme aimed to foster a solid space sector in Saudi Arabia

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US Spacecom emphasises partnerships amid escalating threats

Dan Ngiam 01/10/2024 0

Spotlight on China and Russia In a compelling address at the Air & Space Power Association’s Defence Space Conference in London, US Space Command (Spacecom) Commander Gen. Stephen N. Whiting underscored the critical importance of international partnerships in safeguarding space capabilities amid rising global threats, particularly from China and Russia. Whiting

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Do you know what Coordinated Lunar Time is?

Arnold Pinto 20/09/2024 0

NASA is working on the answer NASA has announced plans to develop a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) standard, a crucial step following a policy directive from the White House issued in April 2024. This initiative, spearheaded by NASA’s Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) programme, aims to create a timekeeping system for the Moon to support […]

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Uncrewed Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2024 0

After three-month flight test NASA and Boeing successfully concluded a pivotal phase in their spacecraft development programme by safely landing the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft at 10:01pm MDT on September 6, 2024, at White Sands Space Harbour in New Mexico. This marks the end of a critical three-month flight test of the Boeing spacecraft to the […]

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Orbital Space is go for the Arab World’s first privately funded lunar mission

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2024 0

In partnership with Astrobotic Orbital Space, a Dubai-based aerospace company, has unveiled the Orbital Space Lunar Programme, representing what is said to be the Arab World’s first privately funded lunar mission. In collaboration with Astrobotic, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US-headquartered space exploration and technology development company, the pioneering

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Blue Origin completes 26th suborbital spaceflight mission

Arnold Pinto 30/08/2024 0

Six astronauts return safely Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, completed its eighth human suborbital spaceflight on August 29, 2024, and the 26th flight for the New Shepard rocket programme. Travelling in a pressurised crew capsule, the astronaut crew included Nicolina Elrick, Rob Ferl, Eugene Grin, Dr Eiman Jahangir, Karsen Kitchen, and […]

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Relm Insurance recruits space economy expert

News Desk 2 29/08/2024 0

Company begins MENA operations Relm Insurance, a Hamilton, Bermuda-based speciality insurance provider for emerging and innovative industries, has appointed Dr Francesca Faedi as a senior advisor to enhance its capacity to meet the rising insurance demands of the space industry. Dr Faedi, the Director of Orbital Innovation and a Lecturer on the Space Economy at […]

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What is the 6th test flight of Halo Space in Saudi Arabia?

Arnold Pinto 29/08/2024 0

Prototype capsule will soar 30km Halo Space, a leading name in near space tourism, is set to conduct its sixth test flight in Saudi Arabia this September. The test flight will feature Halo Space’s prototype pressurised capsule, Aurora, ascending 30km above the Earth. The mission aims to validate critical systems developed over three years. The […]

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Axiom Space and Nokia tie up for lunar spacesuit communications

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2024 0

For NASA’s Artemis III mission Axiom Space and Nokia are set to revolutionise lunar exploration by integrating high-speed 4G/LTE technology into the next-generation astronaut spacesuits for NASA’s upcoming Artemis III mission. The collaboration aims to embed advanced cellular-network capabilities into the Portable Life Support System (PLSS), commonly referred to as

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NASA awards $1.25 million in deep space food challenge

Arnold Pinto 24/08/2024 0

Pioneering food systems promoted NASA has awarded $1.25 million in prizes for groundbreaking food systems developed for deep space missions, culminating in the third and final round of the Deep Space Food Challenge. The challenge aimed to create innovative solutions for providing astronauts with sustainable, nutritious, and delicious food for extended space journeys, such

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ICEYE successfully launches 4 new SAR satellites

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024 0

UAE’s Bayanat and Yahsat are ecstatic ICEYE, the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation operator, successfully launched four new synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into orbit on August 16, 2024, aboard the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The newly launched satellites, integrated via Exolaunch, are

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JUICE space probe to fly past Moon and Earth

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024 0

Historic flybys on August 19-20, 2024 The European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE (JUpiter ICy Moons Explorer) space probe will undertake its first-ever double flyby of the Moon and Earth on August 19 and 20, 2024. This mission marks a world premiere as JUICE utilises the gravitational forces of these two celestial bodies to adjust its […]

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iSpace and Komatsu to develop lunar construction equipment

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2024 0

Under Japan’s Stardust programme iSpace, a leading player in lunar exploration, and Komatsu, a prominent global construction and mining equipment manufacturer, have announced a groundbreaking consulting agreement to design specialised equipment for use on the Moon’s surface. The consulting agreement between the two Japanese companies signifies a pivotal step toward

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Damac Capital reports strong ROI from SpaceX investment

Arnold Pinto 09/08/2024 0

Dubai entity invests in high-growth sectors Damac Capital, the investment arm of Dubai-based Damac Group, has reported a strong return on investment (ROI) from its strategic stake in trendsetting space tech and exploration company SpaceX. The Dubai entity is positioning its investment portfolio in high-growth sectors with substantial ROI potential and has been expanding

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CST and Boeing train Saudi aerospace engineering students

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2024 0

Includes stints at aerospace giant’s US facilities Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has unveiled a month-long training programme for aerospace engineering students in partnership with Boeing. The initiative underscores the commitment to nurturing national talent and advancing the field of space sciences in Saudi Arabia. Boeing is

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SEOPS and Intuitive Machines team up for lunar payload delivery

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2024 0

Operations to commence after 2025 SEOPS, a prominent provider of responsive space mission services, has entered a strategic partnership with Intuitive Machines. The new collaboration between the two US-based companies will see Intuitive Machines providing rideshare delivery services for SEOPS, extending its reach beyond low Earth orbit (LEO) to include a variety of

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Astrobotic lunar rover finishes slope tests at NASA facility

Arnold Pinto 29/07/2024 0

VOLT is a key element of LunaGrid platform Astrobotic Technology, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based lunar exploration company, has completed surface stability testing of its revolutionary lunar rover, the VSAT Optimised for Lunar Traverse (VOLT). The VOLT rover, equipped with an innovative vertical solar array, has undergone rigorous stability testing at NASA’s Glenn

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Major space mission launches to watch for in 2025 and beyond

Arnold Pinto 28/07/2024 0

Involving NASA, ESA and private players 2025 is poised to be a pivotal moment in humanity’s quest to explore beyond Earth’s confines, with an array of ambitious missions and groundbreaking projects set to unfold. Space agencies and private companies worldwide are preparing for high-profile launches that could redefine our understanding of the cosmos. These upcoming

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United Kingdom set to host ISRSE-40 in 2025

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2024 0

Alongside inaugural Farnborough International Space Show The United Kingdom will host the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40). This prestigious event will occur at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire from March 17 to March 21, 2025. The symposium will run concurrently with the inaugural

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ISPRS Geospatial Week 2025 invites papers

Arnold Pinto 26/07/2024 0

Focus on innovation in geospatial technologies The ISPRS Geospatial Week 2025 is calling for papers to be presented at the event, which will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from April 6 to 11, 2025. Organised by the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) and hosted by Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre […]