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The"NEW SPACE" Frontier Film has just landed! In 1959 NASA was founded, and 11 years later we put man on the moon. In the following decades progress in space stagnated, but at the turn of the century government funding met private ambition. Within the industry, this is often referred to as: New Space. The film covers a long list of topics: Post Dot-com Bubble Space Today Building for Space The Dawn of New Space The Apollo Era War in Space A New Administration Orbital Perspective The Moon Mars Biology in Space Terraforming Mars Heavy Launch The Frontier of Space Cosmology & Our Place in the Universe Going Farther Why Space? It's a must-watch, and besides, it's Sunday, the perfect way to end your weekend and start your week. Great job by Jason Carman! For the link to the full video, see the comments, and while you're at it, let us know what you think. https://lnkd.in/gEhWMKYn

??? The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled two stunning new stamps featuring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope! These celestial snapshots - a spiral galaxy (NGC 628) located 32 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces?and a star cluster (IC 348)?located 1,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Perseus - showcase Webb's ability to turn science into art. ?? Webb, launched in 2021, continues to revolutionize our understanding of the universe while delivering breathtaking views of deep space. And now, everyone can hold a piece of space exploration in their hands! ???? Great move by the United States Postal Service

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Huge congratulations to Blue Origin on the launch of their New Glenn rocket. The 320-foot rocket reached orbit 13 minutes after liftoff, carrying a prototype satellite designed to host or deploy other satellites. The primary mission objective of reaching orbit was achieved. However, the first-stage booster missed its target landing on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean. Blue Origin plans six to eight New Glenn flights this year, with the next one scheduled for spring. Amazon also plans to launch 3,232 broadband relay stations in a project named Project Kuiper to provide space-based internet services in direct competition with SpaceX's Starlink. We're gearing up for a new age space race, and it's looking to be off to a good start. Photo credit: Blue Origin webcast

As 2024 comes to an end and we approach 2025, we thought it would be interesting to take a step back and see if there is something we can learn from one of the star formations captured by Hubble. We chose the Carina Nebula, also known as NGC 3372. It is one of the most famous and most studied regions of star formation in the Milky Way galaxy. It is located about 7,500 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Carina. The nebula spans roughly 300 light-years across and is known for its impressive structure and vibrant colors, which result from the interactions between ultraviolet radiation from newly formed stars and the surrounding gas and dust. The Carina Nebula contains some of the most massive stars ever discovered, including Eta Carinae, which is a massive binary star system with one of the most unstable stars in the galaxy. The nebula is a key area for studying star birth and stellar evolution because of its intense activity and the large number of young, massive stars it contains. BUT... One of the most iconic features within the Carina Nebula is the Mystic Mountain, a towering column of gas and dust that looks like a mountain range. This image of Mystic Mountain, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, shows a dramatic structure of glowing gas and dark filaments, shaped by the radiation and winds from nearby young stars. The structure is being sculpted by these forces, and it serves as a "stellar nursery," where new stars are being born. Mystic Mountain is a prime example of how cosmic structures can form in the chaotic and energetic environments of star-forming regions. ============================================= So the question is, what lessons can we take from the Mystic Mountain of the Carina Nebula? 1. Embrace Challenges: Like the Carina Nebula, our struggles can lead to growth. Instead of fearing difficulties, we can transform them into opportunities for development in the new year. 2. Adaptability: The nebula constantly changes, and so should we. Being flexible in the face of change allows us to make the most of dynamic situations and drive progress. 3. Harnessing Energy: The energy in the nebula fuels star formation. Similarly, we can channel our own energy—whether positive or negative—to create something meaningful and innovative. 4. Patience: Like stars forming over millions of years, success takes time. In the new year, trust the process and stay consistent in working towards your long-term goals. 5. Beauty from Chaos: The nebula shows that chaos can lead to extraordinary beauty. Even in turbulent times, there’s potential for something amazing to emerge if we stay focused. And with that, we want to wish you all a Happy New Year. May 2025 bring you a year of success, health and reaching for the stars.

The ESA Report on the Space Economy 2024 Published in December 2024 The report provides an overview of the global and European space economies in 2023 and preliminary trends for 2024. Here are some of the key highlights: 2023 Overview: ?? Global Space Economy: Valued at €106 billion in public investment, an 11% increase from 2022. Private investment dropped by 32%, totaling €6 billion. A record 2,940 satellites launched (+17% YoY), with 221 launches globally. ?? European Space Economy: Public investment reached €11.9 billion, a 1% increase. Private investments declined by 14%, amounting to €977 million. Europe accounted for 10% of the upstream and 23% of the downstream market. ?? Upstream and Downstream Markets: The global upstream (launch and manufacturing) market was valued at €53 billion (-19% YoY). The downstream market grew by 4%, reaching €358 billion, with navigation and satellite communication as major contributors. ?? Employment: European space upstream employment grew by 9%, with startups accounting for 14% of total employment. 2024 Preliminary Trends: ?? Investment: Public investment is projected to grow by 7%, reaching €121 billion, with defense leading the growth. Private investments show signs of resilience, with large deals in debt financing. ?? Launches and Satellite Activity: 181 launches occurred by Q3, predominantly led by the US and China. Total satellites launched in 2024 are expected to surpass 3,000, with Starlink remaining a significant contributor. ?? Satellite Manufacturing: A decline in the volume of orders but an increase in value, driven by defense and public civil customers. ?? Key Challenges and Opportunities: Europe faces competitive pressures due to its reliance on commercial markets and limited institutional demand. Innovations such as micro-GEO satellites and direct-to-device communication services are reshaping the market. The report underscores Europe's need to enhance its competitiveness, diversify investments, and adapt to evolving market demands to maintain its position in the global space economy.

?? SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule ?? As part of the 31st commercial resupply services mission (CRS-31), the Dragon capsule undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) yesterday, December 16, 2024. It's returning to Earth with over 2,700 kg of crew supplies, scientific investigations, and equipment. The capsule is expected to splash down off the coast of Florida today. Amazing... Video Credit: Don Pettit @astro_Pettit (X) NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astronaut. #nasa #spacex #news #engineering #research

To our friends and followers in the USA, we hope you're enjoying your Thanksgiving! Yesterday, Mark Rober - a Former NASA and Apple engineer released this video on YouTube. Describing how he built (and how to build) a satellite. Taking a complex subject and explaining it - like building Legos. He also shared his idea for "The Space Selfie". This is a highly recommended watch! Good job Mark. #space #news #engineering #satgus #nasa #spacex https://lnkd.in/gVaKNCN6

https://lnkd.in/gkmGm7tc Starlink Launch Live. #breakingnews #news #live

No, this is not a picture of a light bulb... This is WOH G64. But what is WOH G64, you might be wondering? WOH G64 is a massive red supergiant in the Large Magellanic Cloud and it is the first star outside our galaxy to be captured in close detail. It's so large that it has, for some years, been known as "The Monster" or "The Behemoth", clocking in at nearly 2,000 times the radius of the Sun. That colossal size is what made it such an ideal target for a portrait using the Very Large telescope Interferometer at the European Southern Observatory. "We discovered an egg-shaped cocoon closely surrounding the star,"?says astrophysicist Keiichi Ohnaka?of Andrés Bello National University in Chile. "We are excited because this may be related to the drastic ejection of material from the dying star before a supernova explosion." These findings provide rare insights into the final stages of massive star evolution, revealing dramatic mass loss and potential clues about its explosive future. The Behemoth represents fairly uncharted and exciting territory. The mass loss stage of a red supergiant lasts a few thousand years, which means that the star is really right on the brink. "This star is one of the most extreme of its kind,"?says astronomer and director of the UK's Keele Observatory, Jacco van Loon, "and any drastic change may bring it closer to an explosive end." #space #news #discovery Credit: ESO/K. Ohnaka et al Image taken by the?GRAVITY?instrument on the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (ESO’s?VLTI).?