space
The James Webb Space Telescope confirms how far back in time Maise’s galaxy existed
Though it may not look like much in images, appearing as just a glowing orange blob of light, Maisie’s galaxy shows that when it comes to space, appearances can be deceptive. As one of the first objects captured by the powerful James Webb Space Telescope in the summer of 2022, this simple splotch represents the …
Isar defies space tech downturn to raise $165mn in countdown to launch
Munich-based rocket start-up Isar Aerospace has defied a gloomy funding environment in the space tech sector to raise $165mn from new and existing investors as it accelerates towards its planned launch this year. Daniel Metzler, co-founder and chief executive, said the funds would help ramp up manufacturing of its Spectrum rocket and would be sufficient …
Africa is Seizing the Opportunities Offered by Space Technology
More than 20 African countries have established space programmes and at least 13 have developed satellites, according to the consultancy Space in Africa. But Africa’s burgeoning space industry is viewed with suspicion in some quarters. Right-wing British tabloids often attempt to manufacture outrage with stories about recipients of UK development funding having the temerity to …
Rise offers mental health services, safe space for Black parents
About 15 parents stood in a circle at Blacklick Woods Metro Park in Reynoldsburg, braving the heat and humidity of a late July evening. Everyone had their eyes closed. One woman had a hand on her heart and the other on her stomach. “I am enough just as I am,” Ivory Levert said, leading a guided meditation. “I welcome moments …
China tests technology that could beam solar power from space to Earth
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a full-system model of technology that could one day wirelessly transmit solar power from outer space to Earth. A model power station at Xidian University in Shaanxi province captures sunlight high above the ground and converts it into microwave beams. It then transmits through …
Karman Space & Defense Acquires MG Resin Technology
Karman is an integrated solutions provider for the space & defense industry’s most complex & mission-critical projects. Tweet this The senior leadership team at CRG developed the patented MG family of resins to address the growing need for ultra-high temperature materials with higher char yields, improved processability, and reduced cycle times. CRG designed an innovative …
The Recorder – $50K grant to support administrative space at Community Health Center of Franklin County in Orange
Published: 5/30/2022 10:55:15 AM ORANGE — The Community Health Center of Franklin County plans to use a $50,000 state grant to renovate the upper portion of one of its two Orange buildings to create more administrative space. Dr. Allison van der Velden, the health center’s CEO, explained the money will pay for work inside the …
Crew Returns to Space Science Day after Starliner Lands – Space Station
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft descends to Earth underneath parachutes for a landing in New Mexico completing the Orbital Flight Test-2 mission. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls The seven Expedition 67 crew members are resuming their normal schedule of science and maintenance activities following Wednesday’s departure of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The orbital residents focused on vein scans, robotics, and …
NASA’s Voyager 1 Space Probe From the ’70s Troubled by Mysterious Glitch
NASA’s 45-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft, a marvel, is cruising along outside our solar system and still staying in touch with Earth. But it’s presented its team with what NASA is calling a “mystery.” It’s operating normally but sending back some weird telemetry data. The issue likely traces to Voyager 1’s attitude articulation and control system (AACS), …
Webb Space Telescope Nearly Set to Explore the Solar System
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the next of NASA’s Great Observatories; following in the line of the Hubble Space Telescope, the Compton Gamma-ray Observatory, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the Spitzer Space Telescope. JWST combines the qualities of two of its predecessors, observing in infrared light, like Spitzer, with fine resolution, like Hubble. …
