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NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 Return to Earth to Air Live on NASA Platforms

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Friday, March 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will provide live coverage of the agency's SpaceX Crew-7 return to Earth from the International Space Station, beginning with a change-of-command ceremony at 11:55 a.m. EDT on Sunday, March 10.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will provide live coverage of the agency's SpaceX Crew-7 return to Earth from the International Space Station, beginning with a change-of-command ceremony at 11:55 a.m. EDT on Sunday, March 10.
  • The return and related activities will air live on NASA+ , NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • Learn how to stream NASA TV through a variety of platforms including social media.
  • Following conclusion of Dragon departure from station, NASA coverage will continue with audio only , with full coverage resuming ahead of the deorbit burn and splashdown.

Space Debris Monitoring and Removal Industry Report 2024: Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecasts 2018-2028

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The market for space debris monitoring and removal is driven by the need to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities and to mitigate the risks associated with space debris collisions.

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  • The market for space debris monitoring and removal is driven by the need to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities and to mitigate the risks associated with space debris collisions.
  • The market is also witnessing collaborations between space agencies, private companies, and research institutions to develop innovative solutions for space debris monitoring and removal.
  • In conclusion, the global space debris monitoring, and removal market is driven by the need to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities and mitigate the risks posed by space debris.
  • Increased Satellite Deployment: The growth of the commercial space industry, including satellite constellations and space tourism, amplifies the need for space debris monitoring and removal.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Launches to International Space Station

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Monday, March 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An international crew of four reached orbit following a successful launch to the International Space Station at 10:53 p.m. EST Sunday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An international crew of four reached orbit following a successful launch to the International Space Station at 10:53 p.m. EST Sunday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission is the agency's eighth commercial crew rotation mission with the company to the space station.
  • "Congratulations to NASA and SpaceX on another successful launch to the International Space Station!
  • NASA teams will monitor space station operations throughout the flight from the Mission Control Center at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

European Space Agency and GSMA Foundry Forge Ahead with Partnership, including funding opportunities to help the industry pioneer new innovations in terrestrial-satellite communication

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The initiatives are also designed to help open up new revenue streams previously not possible.

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  • The initiatives are also designed to help open up new revenue streams previously not possible.
  • The five key initiatives announced today are:
    GSMA Foundry and ESA jointly launch a series of challenges, starting with up to €15 million in ESA funding opportunities, to help stimulate innovation and project development.
  • Launch of the Non-Terrestrial Network (TN-NTN) Community to develop new projects and plot a roadmap for future initiatives and activities.
  • Ecosystem unification, the GSMA Foundry and ESA will work with and invite the wider industry to unify efforts towards seamless TN and NTN interworking.

European Space Agency and GSMA Foundry Forge Ahead with Partnership, including funding opportunities to help the industry pioneer new innovations in terrestrial-satellite communication

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The initiatives are also designed to help open up new revenue streams previously not possible.

Key Points: 
  • The initiatives are also designed to help open up new revenue streams previously not possible.
  • The five key initiatives announced today are:
    GSMA Foundry and ESA jointly launch a series of challenges, starting with up to €15 million in ESA funding opportunities, to help stimulate innovation and project development.
  • Launch of the Non-Terrestrial Network (TN-NTN) Community to develop new projects and plot a roadmap for future initiatives and activities.
  • Ecosystem unification, the GSMA Foundry and ESA will work with and invite the wider industry to unify efforts towards seamless TN and NTN interworking.

Mission Expanded - VIVE Focus 3 In Space Will Now Be Used For Physical Health

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following The deployment of VIVE Focus 3 on the ISS for mental health was an incredible milestone -- Cher Wang, HTC Chairwomane successful deployment of HTC's VIVE Focus 3 onboard the International Space Station (ISS) to support with mental health, the mission has expanded to include physical health.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following The deployment of VIVE Focus 3 on the ISS for mental health was an incredible milestone -- Cher Wang, HTC Chairwomane successful deployment of HTC's VIVE Focus 3 onboard the International Space Station (ISS) to support with mental health, the mission has expanded to include physical health.
  • The deployment of VIVE Focus 3 on the ISS for mental health was an incredible milestone -- Cher Wang, HTC Chairwoman
    Now the VIVE Focus 3 is being used as part of vital exercise routines.
  • Upon returning to Earth, some astronauts have spent up to 12 months in physical rehabilitation to regain full fitness.
  • While in space they must exercise for two hours every day just to try and minimise the effects of microgravity.

New NASA Mission will Study Ultraviolet Sky, Stars, Stellar Explosions

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The space telescope, called UVEX (UltraViolet EXplorer), is targeted to launch in 2030 as NASA's next Astrophysics Medium-Class Explorer mission.

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  • The space telescope, called UVEX (UltraViolet EXplorer), is targeted to launch in 2030 as NASA's next Astrophysics Medium-Class Explorer mission.
  • This will enable it to capture the explosions that follow bursts of gravitational waves caused by merging neutron stars.
  • The telescope also will carry an ultraviolet spectrograph to study stellar explosions and massive stars.
  • The UVEX mission was selected for a two-year mission and will cost approximately $300 million, not including launch costs.

After Raising over $170,000 on Kickstarter, Skyted, the World's First Silent Mask, is Now Available on Indiegogo

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Monday, February 12, 2024

TOULOUSE, France, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a remarkable Kickstarter campaign, Skyted is now offering consumers a fresh opportunity to pre-order its silent mask with the launch of its Indiegogo campaign. Backed by aerospace industry leaders, Skyted, the silent and secure communication solution, makes discreet confidential conversations a reality, no matter how busy the location.

Key Points: 
  • Backed by aerospace industry leaders, Skyted, the silent and secure communication solution, makes discreet confidential conversations a reality, no matter how busy the location.
  • The response we've received has been tremendous and it serves as further validation that we are solving a problem for millions of people.
  • "We were not surprised by the success and popularity of our product on Kickstarter," said Skyted CEO and former Airbus VP Stéphane Hersen.
  • For more information and to pre-order Skyted masks at special early bird pricing, visit Skyted's Indiegogo campaign .

Aalyria, U.S. Gov’t, ESA & Others Conduct Demonstration of Technology That Enables Hybrid Space Architecture and CJADC2 Capabilities

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Monday, February 12, 2024

The U.S. Government and Aalyria recently conducted the first demonstration of a key technology that enables two long-sought capabilities for civilian and defense purposes: Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) concept.

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  • The U.S. Government and Aalyria recently conducted the first demonstration of a key technology that enables two long-sought capabilities for civilian and defense purposes: Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) concept.
  • Realizing HSA and CJADC2 enables secure, resilient, and low-latency data communications networks anywhere on the globe.
  • “For the first time ever, Hybrid Space Architecture and CJADC2 capabilities have been demonstrated in all domains and orbits.
  • Spacetime’s innovative digital twin technology enables it to look ahead in time and space to determine future motion, potential obstructions, data requirements, and more.

Ax-3 Astronauts Splashdown, Completing First All-European Commercial Astronaut Mission to ISS

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Friday, February 9, 2024

The Ax-3 crew's return officially concludes the first all-European commercial astronaut mission and Axiom Space's third crewed mission to the ISS.

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  • The Ax-3 crew's return officially concludes the first all-European commercial astronaut mission and Axiom Space's third crewed mission to the ISS.
  • Ax-3 demonstrates that the European community of space-faring nations are pioneers in the burgeoning commercial space industry.
  • Ax-3 celebrates many firsts: it was the first commercial spaceflight mission comprised of government and ESA-sponsored national astronauts; Mission Specialist Alper Gezeravcı became the first-ever Turkish astronaut; and Mission Specialist Marcus Wandt was the first ESA project astronaut to fly on a commercial space mission.
  • Axiom Space plans to launch its fourth mission, Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) , to the ISS no earlier than October 2024 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.