The next astronaut moon spacecraft felt the power this week. The Orion spacecraft for Artemis 2, expected to circle the moon with four astronauts on board in 2024, successfully passed its first power-on test on Monday (Nov. 6). It will carry NASA‘s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and the Canadian Space Agency‘s Jeremy Hansen, …
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In a news release by the Embassy of Rwanda in Seoul, South Korea, the embassy held a strategic meeting with Professor Lee Jinsang from the Korea Aerospace University (KAU), along with Professor Yim Deok Soon and Professor Kim EJ from Korea’s Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI). This meeting is expected to open up and …
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SpaceX’s next robotic cargo mission to the International Space Station has been cleared for its Thursday (Nov. 9) liftoff. NASA and SpaceX teams completed a launch readiness review (LRR) on Wednesday (Nov. 8) for the CRS-29 mission, which will send a Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS). Everything went well with the review, …
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In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, access to high-speed internet has become an essential lifeline. Starlink, the revolutionary satellite-based internet service developed by SpaceX, is changing the way we think about connectivity. But beyond the promise of reliable internet, what are the products that make Starlink the game-changer it is today? Starlink Kit: At the …
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Dr Emmanuel Nkurunziza, the Director-General of the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), and Dr El-Hadi Gashut, the Director General of the Regional Center for Remote Sensing of North Africa States (CRTEAN), have signed a memorandum of understanding today to promote collaboration on geospatial projects and training. This partnership aims to avail …
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According to a press release by the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), the agency’s Hermanus facility is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to install magnetometer sites along and near the magnetic equator in the African sector. This strategic move will significantly advance the understanding of the Earth’s magnetic field and captivate the international scientific …
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The first spaceport in continental Europe is operational. Andøya Spaceport was opened on Nov. 2 by H.R.H Crown Prince Haakon in an official ceremony. The spaceport is part of Andøya Space and is located in Nordmela on Norway’s Andøya island. It will be the launch site of the European launch service company Isar Aerospace. The …
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In the heart of West Africa, the sun-drenched plains and vibrant cities of Ghana have become a testing ground for one of the most transformative technological advancements of our time – Starlink Internet Service. This innovative satellite-based internet service, developed by SpaceX, is making waves across the nation, bringing with it a multitude of uses …
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SpaceX’s Starlink has announced its recent approval and licensing to offer internet services and high-performance connectivity in Benin, West Africa. This milestone follows completing all necessary paperwork and agreements with Benin’s regulatory authorities. Benin now joins the expanding list of African nations that benefit from Starlink’s cutting-edge, high-speed internet solutions, including Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, …
A new timelapse shows a moon rocket for astronauts under construction at NASA, ahead of the 2024 launch. The twin rocket boosters for Artemis 2 will add oomph to NASA‘s powerful Space Launch System rocket, which will launch four astronauts on a mission to the moon in 2024. Each Northrop Grumman-made solid rocket booster weighs …
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