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This initiative is particularly significant for those aspiring to specialize in space medicine, as it offers a comprehensive educational pathway in this emerging field.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="nasa,ucf" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41884" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/12/05/ucf-investing-in-space-medicine-curriculum-to-support-future-space-travelers/#more-41884" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/commercial-space-stations/">Commercial Space Stations</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/vast/">Vast</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/leo/">LEO</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/12/04/jed-mccaleb-from-cryptocurrency-pioneer-to-space-innovator/">Jed McCaleb: From cryptocurrency pioneer to space innovator</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Dec 4 2024 - 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By exploring artificial gravity habitats and commercial space ventures, McCaleb is expanding his reach into industries shaping the future. His journey spans from blockchain innovation to the frontiers of space exploration.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="commercial-space-stations,leo,vast" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41875" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/12/04/jed-mccaleb-from-cryptocurrency-pioneer-to-space-innovator/#more-41875" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/artemis/">Artemis</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/moon/">Moon</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/lunar-outpost/">Lunar Outpost</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/12/04/lunar-outpost-revolutionizing-space-robotics-and-lunar-exploration/">Lunar Outpost: Revolutionizing space robotics and lunar exploration</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Dec 4 2024 - 6:19 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/12/04/lunar-outpost-revolutionizing-space-robotics-and-lunar-exploration/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/12/04/lunar-outpost-revolutionizing-space-robotics-and-lunar-exploration/"> <img width="1600" height="820" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5mv2.webp?w=1600" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5mv2.webp?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5mv2.webp?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5mv2.webp?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5mv2.webp?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="41859" data-permalink="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/12/04/lunar-outpost-revolutionizing-space-robotics-and-lunar-exploration/c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5mv2/" data-orig-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5mv2.webp" data-orig-size="3052,1564" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5~mv2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5mv2.webp?w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/c5d709_31617491cce64972adb22c73fab490c5mv2.webp?w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/lunar-outpost/">Lunar Outpost</a>, established in 2017 and headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, specializes in space robotics, lunar surface mobility, and space resources. The company is developing a range of advanced robotic systems, including the Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (MAPP) rover series, designed for exploration and resource utilization on the Moon, as well as terrestrial applications.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="artemis,lunar-outpost,moon" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41857" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/12/04/lunar-outpost-revolutionizing-space-robotics-and-lunar-exploration/#more-41857" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <aside class="sidebar container xs sidebar--1"> <div class="widget 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3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 1 Comment </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/10/24/rocket-lab-proposes-2b-solution-for-faster-mars-sample-return-as-nasa-reviews-options/"> <img width="1600" height="900" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/53195468613_57a1698e6e_o.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/53195468613_57a1698e6e_o.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/53195468613_57a1698e6e_o.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/53195468613_57a1698e6e_o.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, 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data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/53195468613_57a1698e6e_o.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/53195468613_57a1698e6e_o.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/nasa/">NASA</a> is moving forward with critical decisions on its <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/mars-sample-return/">Mars Sample Return (MSR)</a> mission, aiming to reduce costs and expedite the return of samples from the <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/mars/">Red Planet</a>. On October 15, NASA received the final reports from 12 studies commissioned to explore alternative architectures.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="mars,mars-sample-return,nasa,neutron,rocket-lab" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41673" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/10/24/rocket-lab-proposes-2b-solution-for-faster-mars-sample-return-as-nasa-reviews-options/#more-41673" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/artemis/">Artemis</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/moon/">Moon</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/big/">BIG</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/icon/">ICON</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/saga/">SAGA</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/10/18/space-architects-focus-on-preparations-for-humanitys-return-to-the-moon/">Space architects focus on preparations for humanity’s return to the Moon</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Oct 18 2024 - 7:51 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/10/18/space-architects-focus-on-preparations-for-humanitys-return-to-the-moon/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 4 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/10/18/space-architects-focus-on-preparations-for-humanitys-return-to-the-moon/"> <img width="1600" height="799" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/1_ICON_Olympus_Multi-purpose_ISRU-based_LunarConstructionSystem_concept-render_Nov2022-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/1_ICON_Olympus_Multi-purpose_ISRU-based_LunarConstructionSystem_concept-render_Nov2022-3.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/1_ICON_Olympus_Multi-purpose_ISRU-based_LunarConstructionSystem_concept-render_Nov2022-3.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/1_ICON_Olympus_Multi-purpose_ISRU-based_LunarConstructionSystem_concept-render_Nov2022-3.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/1_ICON_Olympus_Multi-purpose_ISRU-based_LunarConstructionSystem_concept-render_Nov2022-3.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="41648" data-permalink="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/10/18/space-architects-focus-on-preparations-for-humanitys-return-to-the-moon/1_icon_olympus_multi-purpose_isru-based_lunarconstructionsystem_concept-render_nov2022-3/" data-orig-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/1_ICON_Olympus_Multi-purpose_ISRU-based_LunarConstructionSystem_concept-render_Nov2022-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="2000,999" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="1_ICON_Olympus_Multi-purpose_ISRU-based_LunarConstructionSystem_concept-render_Nov2022-3" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Image: ICON</p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/1_ICON_Olympus_Multi-purpose_ISRU-based_LunarConstructionSystem_concept-render_Nov2022-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/1_ICON_Olympus_Multi-purpose_ISRU-based_LunarConstructionSystem_concept-render_Nov2022-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>This week, a significant event is unfolding as leading figures in space architecture <a href="https://spacearchitect.org/space-architecture-symposium-sas-milan/">gather in Milan</a>. The aim is to formally establish space architecture as a discipline. Interest in space-related architecture has been growing rapidly in recent years, as developments in off-Earth construction methods, zero-gravity design, and academic programs dedicated to this field have gained traction. </p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="artemis,big,icon,moon,saga" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41645" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/10/18/space-architects-focus-on-preparations-for-humanitys-return-to-the-moon/#more-41645" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/space-tourism/">Space Tourism</a></li> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/halo-space/">Halo Space</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/10/07/halo-space-expands-testing-operations-to-saudi-arabia/">HALO Space expands testing operations to Saudi Arabia</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Oct 7 2024 - 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data-image-title="AI Moon/Asteroid" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>AI Created Image</p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/image.png?w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/image.png?w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>For the next couple months, Earth will have a temporary “mini-moon.” Known as asteroid 2024 PT5, this small celestial body is approximately 33 feet (10 meters) in diameter and was only detected on August 7 by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in South Africa. It was <a href="https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/full_html/2023/02/aa45514-22/aa45514-22.html">captured</a> by Earth’s gravity September 29 and is expected to remain bound to the Earth-Moon system until November 25 before continuing on its heliocentric trajectory.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="asteroid,moons" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41610" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/10/06/earth-gained-a-new-moon-but-it-wont-stay-long/#more-41610" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/defense/">Defense</a></li> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/agile-space/">Agile Space</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/09/26/agile-space-industries-expands-propulsion-capabilities-with-new-investments-groundbreaking-facilities/">Agile Space Industries expands propulsion capabilities with new investments, groundbreaking facilities</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Sep 26 2024 - 8:39 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/09/26/agile-space-industries-expands-propulsion-capabilities-with-new-investments-groundbreaking-facilities/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/09/26/agile-space-industries-expands-propulsion-capabilities-with-new-investments-groundbreaking-facilities/"> <img width="1600" height="800" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/DSC_7566-6.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/DSC_7566-6.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/DSC_7566-6.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/DSC_7566-6.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/DSC_7566-6.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="41514" data-permalink="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/09/26/agile-space-industries-expands-propulsion-capabilities-with-new-investments-groundbreaking-facilities/dsc_7566-6/" data-orig-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/DSC_7566-6.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="2000,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"SAMUEL A HARRISON","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1711206080","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Agile Space Systems" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Image: Agile Space System </p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/DSC_7566-6.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/DSC_7566-6.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/agile-space/">Agile Space</a> Industries is making strides in the space propulsion sector, securing a new round of investment led by <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/lockheed-martin/">Lockheed Martin</a> Ventures. The funds are set to fuel the expansion and development of Agile’s Mobile Payload Processing Center, with the potential for additional matching support from the Air Force Work Project, which if granted could further accelerate the development of these mobile processing units.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="agile-space" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41513" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/09/26/agile-space-industries-expands-propulsion-capabilities-with-new-investments-groundbreaking-facilities/#more-41513" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/spacex/">SpaceX</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/inspiration4/">Inspiration4</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/polaris-program/">Polaris Program</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/09/13/pioneering-the-future-of-space-exploration-with-the-polaris-program-and-inspiration4/">Pioneering the future of space exploration with the Polaris Program and Inspiration4</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Sep 13 2024 - 5:44 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/09/13/pioneering-the-future-of-space-exploration-with-the-polaris-program-and-inspiration4/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/09/13/pioneering-the-future-of-space-exploration-with-the-polaris-program-and-inspiration4/"> <img width="1600" height="800" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/53985043095_afbc00cdb8_o.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/53985043095_afbc00cdb8_o.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/53985043095_afbc00cdb8_o.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/53985043095_afbc00cdb8_o.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/53985043095_afbc00cdb8_o.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="41458" data-permalink="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/09/13/pioneering-the-future-of-space-exploration-with-the-polaris-program-and-inspiration4/53985043095_afbc00cdb8_o/" data-orig-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/53985043095_afbc00cdb8_o.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="2000,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1725913566","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Polaris Dawn St Jude License Plate" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Image: Polaris Program / John Kraus</p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/53985043095_afbc00cdb8_o.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/53985043095_afbc00cdb8_o.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>The <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/polaris-program/">Polaris Program</a>, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, is a series of three private space flights designed to push the boundaries of human space exploration. 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Known for its <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/electron/">Electron</a> rocket, a leading small satellite launch vehicle, the company is now venturing into more ambitious territories with the development of the <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/neutron/">Neutron</a> rocket and the upcoming <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/venus/">Venus</a> Life Finder mission. </p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="electron,launch,neutron,peter-beck,rocket-lab,venus" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41337" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/27/rocket-labs-expanding-global-footprint-neutron-rocket-reusability-and-venus-life-finder-mission/#more-41337" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/voyager-space/">Voyager Space</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/canada/">Canada</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/spaceport-nova-scotia/">Spaceport Nova Scotia</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/25/voyager-space-to-collaborate-with-spaceport-nova-scotia-development/">Voyager Space to collaborate with Spaceport Nova Scotia development</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Aug 25 2024 - 11:00 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/25/voyager-space-to-collaborate-with-spaceport-nova-scotia-development/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/25/voyager-space-to-collaborate-with-spaceport-nova-scotia-development/"> <img width="1170" height="658" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Spaceport-Nova-Scotia.-Credit-Maritime-Launch-Services.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1170" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Spaceport-Nova-Scotia.-Credit-Maritime-Launch-Services.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Spaceport-Nova-Scotia.-Credit-Maritime-Launch-Services.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Spaceport-Nova-Scotia.-Credit-Maritime-Launch-Services.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Spaceport-Nova-Scotia.-Credit-Maritime-Launch-Services.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="41322" data-permalink="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/25/voyager-space-to-collaborate-with-spaceport-nova-scotia-development/spaceport-nova-scotia-credit-maritime-launch-services/" data-orig-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Spaceport-Nova-Scotia.-Credit-Maritime-Launch-Services.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1170,658" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Spaceport-Nova-Scotia.-Credit-Maritime-Launch-Services" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Image: Maritime Launch Services</p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Spaceport-Nova-Scotia.-Credit-Maritime-Launch-Services.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Spaceport-Nova-Scotia.-Credit-Maritime-Launch-Services.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Maritime Launch Services (MLS) recently announced a partnership with Voyager Space, which has been named the first “Owner Authorized Representative” for Spaceport Nova Scotia. This collaboration appears to signal a new phase in the development of Canada’s first commercial spaceport, potentially opening doors for expanded cooperation in the space industry.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="canada,spaceport-nova-scotia,voyager-space" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41321" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/25/voyager-space-to-collaborate-with-spaceport-nova-scotia-development/#more-41321" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <aside class="sidebar container xs sidebar--4"> <div class="widget ninetofive-branded-rss"> <div 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class="article__excerpt"> <p>This week, <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/spacex/">SpaceX</a> is set to launch the first mission of the <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/polaris-program/">Polaris Program</a>, named “<a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/polaris-dawn/">Polaris Dawn</a>,” marking a significant milestone in the evolution of human space exploration. This Crew Dragon mission, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, who previously commanded the private all-civilian <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/inspiration4/">Inspiration4</a> mission, is designed to push the boundaries of what is possible in space. 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However, shortly after completing its mission, the rocket’s upper stage experienced an anomaly that led to <a href="https://x.com/US_SpaceCom/status/1821615199230816555">a significant debris event</a>. </p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="china,space-debris" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41259" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/14/chinese-rocket-breakup-escalates-orbital-debris-concerns/#more-41259" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/rocket-lab/">Rocket Lab</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/electron/">Electron</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/capella-space/">Capella Space</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/sar/">SAR</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/13/capella-space-pioneers-synthetic-aperture-radar-technology-for-advanced-earth-observation/">Capella Space pioneers synthetic aperture radar technology for advanced Earth observation</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Aug 13 2024 - 12:17 pm PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/13/capella-space-pioneers-synthetic-aperture-radar-technology-for-advanced-earth-observation/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/13/capella-space-pioneers-synthetic-aperture-radar-technology-for-advanced-earth-observation/"> <img width="1600" height="800" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Capella-Space-Acadia-01-FINAL-Branded-Blog.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Capella-Space-Acadia-01-FINAL-Branded-Blog.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Capella-Space-Acadia-01-FINAL-Branded-Blog.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Capella-Space-Acadia-01-FINAL-Branded-Blog.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Capella-Space-Acadia-01-FINAL-Branded-Blog.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="41249" data-permalink="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/13/capella-space-pioneers-synthetic-aperture-radar-technology-for-advanced-earth-observation/capella-space-acadia-01-final-branded-blog/" data-orig-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Capella-Space-Acadia-01-FINAL-Branded-Blog.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1998,999" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Capella-Space-Acadia-01-FINAL-Branded-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Image: Capella Space</p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Capella-Space-Acadia-01-FINAL-Branded-Blog.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Capella-Space-Acadia-01-FINAL-Branded-Blog.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/capella-space/">Capella Space</a>, a U.S. company established in 2016, has played a role advancing Synthetic Aperture Radar, or SAR, satellite technology. SAR is widely regarded for its capability to provide high-resolution Earth observation even under challenging conditions such as cloud cover or darkness, where traditional optical satellites may struggle. The company’s focus on this technology looks to position it as a leader in the growing market for continuous, all-weather Earth monitoring.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="capella-space,electron,rocket-lab,sar" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41248" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/13/capella-space-pioneers-synthetic-aperture-radar-technology-for-advanced-earth-observation/#more-41248" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <aside class="sidebar container xs sidebar--5"> <div class="widget ninetofive-branded-rss"> <div class="cross-site-feed featured-items 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data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="LTG Sean Gainey SMD 2024" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Image: Carrie Campbell / U.S. Army</p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/max1200.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/max1200.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>The U.S. Army is exploring the establishment of a specialized space career field for enlisted soldiers, a move that could significantly enhance national security by bolstering the military’s space expertise. This initiative, endorsed by Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey, commander of the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command, was highlighted during the <a href="https://www.army.mil/article/278692/smdc_general_addresses_2024_space_missile_defense_symposium">Space and Missile Defense Conference</a> in Huntsville, Alabama. </p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="army" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41213" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/08/u-s-army-considers-dedicated-space-career-field-for-enlisted-soldiers/#more-41213" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/science/">Science</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/nasa/">NASA</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/moon/">Moon</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/apollo-program/">Apollo Program</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/italy/">Italy</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/21/researchers-unveil-massive-cave-on-the-moon-near-apollo-landing-site/">Researchers unveil massive cave on the Moon near Apollo landing site</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Jul 21 2024 - 7:41 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/21/researchers-unveil-massive-cave-on-the-moon-near-apollo-landing-site/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/21/researchers-unveil-massive-cave-on-the-moon-near-apollo-landing-site/"> <img width="800" height="400" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/PIA13518.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=800" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/PIA13518.jpg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/PIA13518.jpg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/PIA13518.jpg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/PIA13518.jpg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="41045" data-permalink="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/21/researchers-unveil-massive-cave-on-the-moon-near-apollo-landing-site/pia13518/" data-orig-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/PIA13518.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="800,400" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Lunar Cave" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Image: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University</p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/PIA13518.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/07/PIA13518.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=800" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Researchers Lorenzo Bruzzone and Leonardo Carrer, from the University of Trento in Italy, have <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-024-02302-y?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=CONR_PF018_ECOM_GL_PBOK_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=textlink&utm_term=PID100060515&CJEVENT=a142ff16439411ef822a23cb0a1cb828">identified evidence of a significant lunar cave</a> by reanalyzing data from advanced radar technology collected more than a decade ago. Located in Mare Tranquillitatis, the region of the <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/apollo-program/">Apollo</a> 11 landing, this discovery reveals critical insights into the <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/moon/">Moon</a>‘s subsurface structure. </p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="apollo-program,italy,moon,nasa" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="41044" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/21/researchers-unveil-massive-cave-on-the-moon-near-apollo-landing-site/#more-41044" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/artemis/">Artemis</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/nasa/">NASA</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/commercial-space-stations/">Commercial Space Stations</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/spacesuit/">Spacesuit</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/19/the-next-generation-of-spacesuits-are-you-thirsty-for-more/">The next generation of spacesuits: Are you thirsty for more?</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Jul 19 2024 - 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Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University are addressing a significant challenge in space travel: water reclamation. 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href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/10/nasa-faces-potential-delays-for-artemis-3-lunar-landing-mission/"> <img width="985" height="554" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Starship-HLS.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=985" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Starship-HLS.jpeg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Starship-HLS.jpeg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Starship-HLS.jpeg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Starship-HLS.jpeg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="28802" data-permalink="https://spaceexplored.com/2022/03/13/new-images-of-spacexs-starship-hls-plans-booster-7-stacked-environmental-assessment-looming/starship-hls/" data-orig-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Starship-HLS.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="985,554" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Starship HLS" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Image: SpaceX</p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Starship-HLS.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/Starship-HLS.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=985" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>An internal <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/nasa/">NASA</a> analysis has surfaced with concerning estimates as the agency advances toward a crewed lunar landing during the <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/artemis-iii/">Artemis 3</a> mission, currently set for no earlier than September 2026. The analysis indicated a nearly one-in-three chance the lander, being developed by <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/spacex/page/2/">SpaceX</a>, may be delayed by at least a year and a half.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="artemis,artemis-iii,human-landing-system,nasa,spacex,starship" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="40965" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/10/nasa-faces-potential-delays-for-artemis-3-lunar-landing-mission/#more-40965" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/spaceflight/">Spaceflight</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/artemis/">Artemis</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/csa/">CSA</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/gateway/">Gateway</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/mda-space/">MDA Space</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/06/canada-begins-next-phase-of-canadarm3-development-for-lunar-gateway/">Canada begins next phase of Canadarm3 development for Lunar Gateway</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Jul 6 2024 - 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Space, OHB, and Thales Alenia Space to develop large low Earth orbit satellite platforms that adhere to “Zero Debris” standards. 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The European Space Agency’s most powerful rocket is scheduled to blast off from its South American spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, at 2:00 p.m. EDT (18:00 UTC) July 9.</p> <a data-layer-pagetype="post" data-layer-postcategory="ariane-6,aerianespace,launch" data-layer-viewtype="author-archive" data-post-id="40915" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/07/03/europes-ariane-6-rocket-set-for-maiden-voyage-amid-stiff-competition/#more-40915" class="more-link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 39 38" class="icon-expand"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M38.71 20H0v-3h38.71z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 37.9V0h3v37.9z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg> <span class="open">Expand</span> <span class="opening">Expanding</span> <span class="close">Close</span></a> </div> </div> </article> <article class="article standard"> <ul class="article__meta-guides fs-xs"> <li class="meta__guide sponsored"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/feature/defense/">Defense</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/agile-space/">Agile Space</a></li> <li class="meta__guide"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/guides/true-anomaly/">True Anomaly</a></li> </ul> <h2 class="h1"><a class="article__title-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/04/26/agile-space-industries-true-anomaly-collaborate-on-victus-haze-mission/">Agile Space Industries, True Anomaly collaborate on Victus Haze mission</a></h2> <div class="post-meta flex"> <a class="author__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/"> <img alt='Avatar for Theresa Cross' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=18&d=wavatar&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a156a9e39726e9c1575647367684ae86?s=36&d=wavatar&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-18 photo author-gravatar' height='18' width='18' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> </a> <span class="author__link"><a href="https://spaceexplored.com/author/ttlcrossgirl/" title="Posts by Theresa Cross" rel="author">Theresa Cross</a></span> <span class="meta__post-date">Apr 26 2024 - 6:40 am PT</span> <div class="meta__comment-count"> <a href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/04/26/agile-space-industries-true-anomaly-collaborate-on-victus-haze-mission/?extended-comments=1#comments" class="comments flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 30 30" class="icon-comment"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0v19.139h5v4.784h5V30l7.94-6.077H30V4.785h-5V0zm2.5 2.392h20v2.393H5v11.961H2.5zm5 4.785h20v14.354H17.06l-4.56 3.49v-3.49h-5zm3.75 3.589v2.392h12.5v-2.392zm0 4.784v2.392h7.5V15.55z" /></svg> 0 Comments </a> </div> </div> <figure class="img-border"> <a class="article__image-link" href="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/04/26/agile-space-industries-true-anomaly-collaborate-on-victus-haze-mission/"> <img width="1280" height="720" src="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/TAPressReleaseGraphic2d.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1280" class=" wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/TAPressReleaseGraphic2d.jpeg?w=320&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 320w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/TAPressReleaseGraphic2d.jpeg?w=640&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/TAPressReleaseGraphic2d.jpeg?w=1024&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/TAPressReleaseGraphic2d.jpeg?w=1500&quality=82&strip=all&ssl=1 1500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="40501" data-permalink="https://spaceexplored.com/2024/04/26/agile-space-industries-true-anomaly-collaborate-on-victus-haze-mission/tapressreleasegraphic2d/" data-orig-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/TAPressReleaseGraphic2d.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="TAPressReleaseGraphic2d" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Image: True Anamoly</p> " data-medium-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/TAPressReleaseGraphic2d.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=300" data-large-file="https://spaceexplored.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/04/TAPressReleaseGraphic2d.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /> </a> </figure> <div class="article__content"> <div class="article__excerpt"> <p>Agile Space Industries is set to deliver advanced propulsion technologies to True Anomaly, enhancing the capabilities of the Jackal autonomous orbital vehicle (AOV) for the U.S. Space Systems Command’s Victus Haze demonstration. 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