A significant union has taken place in the realm of space exploration as space technology firm SpinLaunch and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation join hands. This strategic partnership aims to redefine the global space industry, bringing together innovation and investment to pave the way for sustainable and affordable space access, according to insiders.
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Theresa Cross grew up on the Space Coast. It’s only natural that she would develop a passion for anything “Space” and its exploration. During these formative years, she also discovered that she possessed a talent and love for defining the unique quirks and intricacies that exist in mankind, nature, and machines.
Hailing from a family of photographers—including her father and her son, Theresa herself started documenting her world through pictures at a very early age. As an adult, she now exhibits an innate photographic ability to combine what appeals to her heart and her love of technology to deliver a diversified approach to her work and artistic presentations.
Theresa has a background in water chemistry, fluid dynamics, and industrial utility.
Ethical guidelines proposed for space research on commercial flights
A global panel of experts has released a paper outlining a set of ethical guidelines and principles for research conducted aboard commercial spaceflights, marking a significant step in ensuring the safety and inclusivity of human research in space. These guidelines are especially crucial as private companies are poised to send thousands of individuals into space in the coming decades, providing unique opportunities for research.
Expand Expanding CloseGMV successfully concludes ground tests for ESA’s MIRROR space robot
Multinational technology company GMV has wrapped up ground validation tests for a cutting-edge space robot. Designed as part of the European Space Agency’s MIRROR project (Multi-arm Installation Robot for Readying ORUs and Reflectors), this innovative robot promises to transform the way structures are assembled in Earth’s orbit.
Expand Expanding CloseUnlocking lunar secrets: Exploring the enigmatic shadows of the Moon’s south pole
The Moon’s south pole is a realm of perpetual shadow, a place shrouded in mystery and intrigue for scientists and space enthusiasts alike. As NASA prepares for the historic Artemis 3 mission scheduled for late 2025, where humans will set foot in this region for the first time, the agency is embarking on a quest to gather as much information as possible about this lunar frontier.
Expand Expanding CloseNASA appoints first Director of UAP Research amid ongoing cosmic mysteries
NASA has taken a significant step in acknowledging the enigma of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) with the appointment of its first-ever Director of UAP Research. The decision comes after a yearlong independent study into reported sightings of these mysterious flying objects, more popularly known as UFOs.
Expand Expanding CloseStoke Space performs a static fire on its Hopper2 test vehicle
In a journey marked by innovation and determination, Kent, Washington-based Stoke Space has been making strides in the field of space technology and exploration since 2019. The company recently transported its reusable second-stage prototype, known as the Hopper Test Vehicle, to its testing facility in Moses Lake, Washington.
Expand Expanding CloseFirefly Aerospace and Millennium Space Systems: Pioneering rapid satellite deployment
Firefly Aerospace and Millennium Space Systems have come together to showcase a demonstration mission called Victus Nox with the aim of setting a new industry standard for rapid satellite deployment. Last year, the two companies were chosen to conduct this mission, designed to demonstrate a 24-hour rapid-response capability for launching satellites into low Earth orbit for the U.S. Space Force.
Expand Expanding CloseAstrolab’s FLEX rover secures SpaceX deal for lunar mission aboard Starship
Venturi Astrolab, the developer of the Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover, has inked an agreement with SpaceX that is set to propel its innovative rover to the lunar surface aboard a Starship flight. This ambitious mission, scheduled for a potential launch in mid-2026, marks SpaceX’s first-ever commercial cargo contract for lunar delivery.
Expand Expanding CloseAxiom Space secures $350M funding to propel vision of commercial space exploration
Houston-based Axiom Space secured a significant boost of $350 million in funding. The Series-C funding round was led by Aljazira Capital from Saudi Arabia and Boryung Pharmaceutical, a prominent South Korean healthcare company.
Expand Expanding CloseCrew-7 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of flight to International Space Station
The four members of the Crew-7 mission arrived at Kennedy Space Center and are in the final quarantine phase before starting their journey to the International Space Station. Launch week has begun with several events taking place as we get ready to see Crew-7 liftoff.
Expand Expanding CloseKBR and Intuitive Machines to propel NASA’s space orbital systems engineering
NASA has selected the Space and Technology Solutions team, a joint venture with KBR and Intuitive Machines, to provide multifaceted engineering support for key space orbital systems.
Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX’s uphill climb: Will Artemis Moon landing face a 2026 delay?
NASA’s Artemis program is slated to land astronauts on the Moon by the end of 2025, but SpaceX’s hurdles with its lunar lander technology could potentially push the much-anticipated mission into 2026, warns a Senior NASA manager.
Expand Expanding CloseNASA’s Psyche asteroid mission to test deep space laser communications
Coming up in a few months, a mission to a distant asteroid is slated to launch on top of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. With the probe sitting safely in its clean room in Florida awaiting launch, here is everything you need to know about NASA’s Psyche mission.
Expand Expanding CloseArtemis 2 crew visit their Orion capsule as it finishes up construction
In this exciting era of space exploration, NASA’s Artemis missions are poised to redefine the boundaries of human achievements as the agency sets its sights on landing the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon.
Expand Expanding CloseHollywood starlet Hedy Lamarr’s revolutionary contribution to internet communication
In a unique blend of Hollywood glamor and technological brilliance, Hedy Lamarr, a film star during Hollywood’s Golden Age, played an unexpected role in shaping the way we connect and communicate.
Expand Expanding CloseNorthrop Grumman reports $36M charge on Lunar Gateway module
In its latest earnings report, Northrop Grumman disclosed an “unfavorable estimate-at-completion adjustment” for the Habitation and Logistics Outpost module for NASA’s Lunar Gateway.
Expand Expanding CloseAerojet Rocketdyne acquired by L3Harris Technologies
The Federal Trade Commission has granted approval for L3Harris Technologies to complete its acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Expand Expanding CloseUK Space Agency unveils roadmap to shape space exploration technology for the next decade
The United Kingdom Space Agency recently revealed its comprehensive Space Exploration Technology Roadmap, aimed at driving the country’s direction of research, development, and funding allocation over the next 10 years.
Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX set for its next Falcon Heavy launch – Jupiter 3
Hughes Network Systems is poised to reshape global connectivity with the launch of Jupiter 3, also called EchoStar 24 on a Falcon Heavy rocket later tonight.
Expand Expanding CloseGreater Earth Lunar Power Station, pioneering space energy and tourism synergy
A Swiss company called Astrostrom is working with the European Space Agency to study the possibility of building a solar power satellite using lunar resources.
Expand Expanding CloseLockheed’s Orion capsule: Pioneering deep space exploration with NASA
Lockheed Martin’s Orion capsule is a spacecraft designed for deep space exploration. Developed in collaboration with NASA, the spacecraft will be used to send astronauts to the vicinity of the Moon under the Artemis program.
Expand Expanding ClosePulsar Fusion’s ambitious nuclear rocket engine aims to revolutionize space travel
Pulsar Fusion, a UK aerospace company, is making significant strides in the development of a groundbreaking nuclear fusion rocket engine, according to those close to the project.
Expand Expanding CloseAustralian government cancels billion-dollar Earth observation satellite system
In a surprising move, the Australian government has made the decision to terminate the ambitious National Space Mission for Earth Observation, a billion-dollar project that aimed to establish a state-of-the-art satellite system for a range of monitoring purposes.
Expand Expanding CloseEurope finds temporary solution in SpaceX for launching critical spacecraft
Europe is currently grappling with a temporary setback with its ability to launch payloads into space, prompting a heightened reliance on SpaceX for launching vital science and navigation spacecraft.
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