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Key Highlight The East African Community (EAC) Regional Space Science and Technology Strategy has been approved for implementation. During the 19th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Education, Science and Technology, Culture and Sports (SCESTCS), the Council approved the East African Community (EAC) Regional Space Science and Technology Strategy for implementation. The meeting, which was …

The 19th SCESTCS Approves the EAC Regional Space Science and Technology Strategy. Read More »

In a press release by South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) of the United Kingdom, the foundation announced the establishment of a new global research network aimed at advancing physics topics such as radio astronomy and sustainable energy. This collaboration, supported by a USD 26.7 million (EUR …

New Global Research Network Launched to Advance Physics in Radio Astronomy and Sustainable Energy. Read More »

A satellite developed by China and France, the most powerful yet for studying the farthest explosion of stars, was launched into orbit on Saturday (June 22). Sino-French satellite launched into orbit, state broadcaster reports The satellite to study phenomena including gamma-ray bursts was lifted into orbit by a Chinese carrier rocket launched from the Xichang …

Sino-French Satellite Launched Into Orbit, State Broadcaster Reports. Read More »

The James Webb Space Telescope has taken another extraordinary photo. The subject is the Serpens Nebula, which lies about 1,300 light-years from Earth. And the new JWST image showcases a very special phenomenon long theorized to exist, but never before observed. In the upper left part of the photo are several “protostellar outflows,” or jets …

James Webb Space Telescope Spies Never-Before-Seen Star Behavior In Distant Nebula. Read More »

The first full day of summer 2024 ended with the ultimate cherry on top, or, in this case, a strawberry. The Strawberry Moon of 2024, the full moon for the month of June, rose across the world just after sunset last night, delighting stargazers across the world. The Strawberry full moon gets its name from …

Sweet Strawberry Moon, First Full Moon Of Summer, Thrills Stargazers Around The World. Read More »

Last week, after braving a field of sand dunes and traversing the desiccated remnants of an ancient river, NASA’s Perseverance rover reached the shining rock outcropping on the Martian horizon that the rover’s operators have named “Bright Angel.” Perseverance has now begun its scientific investigation of a very unique place in its surroundings. Its first …

Perseverance Mars Rover Digs Into Intriguing ‘Bright Angel’ Rock Formation. Read More »

Key Highlight NIGCOMSAT Ltd will provide connectivity to INFRATEL Africa, a telecommunication company involved in rural infrastructure projects. The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has announced it has signed an agreement with INFRATEL Africa to advance rural telephony projects across Nigeria. This project will migrate 100 locations to the NigComSat-1R Ka-band hub platform, enhance rural …

NIGCOMSAT and INFRATEL Africa Partner to Bridge Digital Divide in Underserved and Remote Communities. Read More »

The first astronaut mission of Boeing’s Starliner capsule has been extended again. Starliner will remain docked with the International Space Station (ISS) until at least July 2, roughly a week later than the previously stated target date of June 26. The extra time will allow Boeing and NASA more time to assess several issues that …

NASA, Boeing Delay Starliner Astronaut Landing Again, To Study Helium Leaks And Thruster Issues. Read More »

The final NOAA satellite in NOAA’s GOES-R series of weather satellites, GOES-U, is set to head to space. The two-hour launch window opens at 5:16 p.m. EDT (2116 GMT) on June 25 and the mission will aim for the stars on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center …

How To Watch SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch NOAA’s GOES-U Satellite On June 25. Read More »

Virgin Galactic has named one of the first commercial astronaut crews for its Delta-class planes, set to fly no earlier than 2026. The crew, announced on Thursday (June 20), includes past Virgin Galactic American private astronaut Kellie Gerardi, who flew aboard Galactic 05 in November 2023, along with Canadian Shawna Pandya and Ireland’s Norah Patten. …

Virgin Galactic Announces International Crew For Flight On New Delta Class Space Plane. Read More »