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📣 The first edition of European Space Agency - ESA's & #IAA's #SPAICE2024 #conference is coming closer, and preparations are in full swing. In fact, #registration will close soon (2 September 2024)! The conference bridges between a broad selection of #AI techniques and #space domains! A major part of the conference consists of oral and poster presentations covering (not only!): 🔭 Astrophysics and Astronomy 🌍 Earth Observation and Data Analysis 🌐 Frameworks and Integration 💾 Hardware Acceleration 💬 Large Language Model (LLM)-based Systems 🛰 Onboard AI 🗺 Navigation and Control 🐝 Interplanetary Trajectories & Descents Have a look at the preliminary agenda: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5tcUZCD The themes of the conference will be set by our amazing keynote speakers: 💻 Jürgen Schmidhuber (IDSIA USI-SUPSI, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)) 💬 Ioana Ciucă (UniverseTBD, The Australian National University, Stanford University) 🎨 Ryan McClelland (NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration) 🎮 Katja Hofmann (Microsoft Research Cambridge) 🤖 Angela Schoellig (Technische Universität München) We are extremely honored to welcome Jürgen Schmidhuber, who will open #SPAICE2024 with a special remote keynote! For details, visit our conference webpage: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekDR_EC5 And last but not least, SPAICE will dedicate a whole late afternoon to an #Unconference session, where the program is proposed and decided by all participants together during the conference. This session is intended to promote discussions, brainstorming, and networking across disciplines. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ei7MmM89 Curious to join us and intermingle in-between disciplines, charting the course for the future of AI in space? The conference will take place at ESA's European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) in the UK! You can still register for the conference until 2 September 2024 (12:00 CEST): 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezz7QZkh #AI4Space #ArtificialIntelligence #Aerospace #ESAACT #ML4Space #MachineLearning #DataScience #esascience #esa_eo #ECSAT #ESA

Dive into the remarkable journey of laser communication technology with our "Laser Communication Pills" series. From its inception in the 1960s, breakthroughs in the 1990s by JAXA, to NASA's monumental LADEE mission in the 2010s achieving 622 Mbps data rates from the moon, and the pioneering LCRD mission aiming for long-term viability in space communication.   We are on the brink of a new era with the upcoming DSOC project on NASA's Psyche mission, set to transform deep space data transmission. This historical perspective showcases the pivotal role of laser communication in pushing the boundaries of space exploration and communication.   Curious to know more about the milestones that have shaped laser communication in space? Click here https://lnkd.in/dTuQ4rEX for a deeper dive into the innovations and prospects that promise to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos.

Abstract: "The increasing accessibility of commercial and private space travel necessitates a profound understanding of its impact on human health. The NASA Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) provides transparent and FAIR access to biological studies, notably the SpaceX Inspiration4 (I4) mission, which amassed extensive data from civilian astronauts. This dataset encompasses omics and clinical assays, facilitating comprehensive research on space-induced biological responses. These data allow for multi-modal, longitudinal assessments, bridging the gap between human and model organism studies. Crucially, community-driven data standards established by NASA’s OSDR Analysis Working Groups empower artificial intelligence and machine learning to glean invaluable insights, guiding future mission planning and health risk mitigation. This article presents a concise guide to access and analyze I4 data in OSDR, including programmatic access through GLOpenAPI. This pioneering effort establishes a precedent for post-mission health monitoring programs within space agencies, propelling research in the burgeoning field of commercial space travel’s impact on human physiology." Inspiration4 data access through the NASA Open Science Data Repository https://lnkd.in/etbGaHah

We're thrilled to announce that Think nXt Media®, a leading innovator in the digital media landscape, has become our start-up sponsor for the prestigious NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2024! 🌟 We deeply appreciate their support and are excited to share more about their incredible contributions in the coming days. Thank you, Think nXt Media, for your generosity and partnership! The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a global hackathon that invites coders, scientists, designers, and innovators to use open data from NASA and its partners to solve pressing Earth and space challenges. This initiative is supported by leading space agencies, including AGENCIA ESPACIAL MEXICANA, Brazilian Space Agency (AEB/MCTI), European Space Agency - ESA, JAXA, AEP, SANSA, CONAE, ASA, ASI, TUA, CSA, ASC, ISRO, NASA, NSSA, CST, and AEE. Think Again Lab is India's First Techno-Spiritual Research Company, integrating nature's algorithms into Web 2.0, Industry 4.0, and Web 3.0 to address human problems. We are committed to creating a research-innovation-entrepreneurial ecosystem and developing 21st-century skills to combat negativity-induced "servant syndrome" among the youth. The NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2024, conducted by Think Again Lab on October 5th and 6th, 2024, offers a unique opportunity to delve into space exploration, develop new skills, and positively impact the world by tackling space and earth challenges. Interested in joining this transformative hackathon? Please register using the link in the bio! . . . . . . . . . . . #SpaceAppsChallenge2024 #NASAHackathon #SpaceExploration #OpenData #EarthChallenges #SpaceChallenges #TechnospiritualResearch #Web30 #Industry40 #21stCenturySkills #PositiveImpact

Exciting News for the Space Engineering Community! 🌞🚀 As we embark on the journey towards the 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge, I wanted to share some key insights and discuss the incredible opportunities this event presents for our industry. The theme, "The Sun Touches Everything," perfectly encapsulates the interconnectedness of the Sun and its far-reaching influence on our environment. This aligns seamlessly with NASA Heliophysics' "Helio Big Year" celebration, running from October 2023 to December 2024. 📅 Here are some notable points to consider: 1. Global Collaboration 🌍 The NASA Space Apps Challenge, taking place on October 5-6, 2024, brings together brilliant minds from around the world to solve real-world challenges using NASA's free and open data. This collaborative spirit is the driving force behind innovation and progress in our industry. 2. Heliophysics in the Spotlight ☀️ NASA's Heliophysics Division is dedicated to studying the Sun's influence on Earth and space. The Helio Big Year aims to make heliophysics science accessible to all and encourages citizen science participation. With key events like solar eclipses, aurora sightings, and the Parker Solar Probe's closest approach to the Sun, this is an exciting time for heliophysics enthusiasts. 3. Engaging the Community 🤝 The challenge encourages participants to share Sun-related activities and experiences on social media using hashtags #SpaceApps and #HelioBigYear. This presents a fantastic opportunity for us, as industry professionals, to showcase our expertise, engage with the community, and foster a greater understanding of the Sun's importance in our field. 4. Implications for Space Engineering 🛰️ The insights gained from the NASA Space Apps Challenge and the Helio Big Year have the potential to revolutionize space engineering. By deepening our understanding of the Sun's influence on Earth and space, we can develop more advanced technologies, improve space weather forecasting, and enhance the safety and efficiency of space missions. I encourage everyone in the space engineering community to get involved, whether by participating in the challenge, engaging in Sun-related activities, or simply following NASA Heliophysics on social media. Let's come together to celebrate the wonders of our Sun and push the boundaries of space exploration! 🚀 What are your thoughts on the NASA Space Apps Challenge and the Helio Big Year? How do you think these initiatives will shape the future of space engineering? Share your insights in the comments below! 💬 #SpaceEngineering #NASASpaceAppsChallenge #HelioBigYear #SunTouchesEverything https://lnkd.in/d7fXwUZk

As we witness ongoing discussions about #NASA's funding, layoffs, and the future of space exploration in the news, I wanted to share a piece of my #MIT PhD research on "Innovation Challenges in NASA's Planetary Program" that studied #planetarytechnology innovation, its challenges, and paths forward in the space sector, from institutional, strategic, and policy vantage points. This work sheds light on critical areas for growth in #NASA's missions and offers valuable insights into how innovative strategies can navigate these challenges and propel #spaceexploration forward. 🔭🚀

[5000th Comet For Sun-Observing SOHO Spacecraft] NASA’s sun-observing SOHO spacecraft has now made its 5,000th comet discovery. As of March 29, 2024, it has been 28 years, 3 months, and 27 days since SOHO launched in December, 1995! These comets are sungrazers. Sungrazing comets are those that pass extremely close to the sun at their closest point (perihelion), sometimes within a few thousand kilometers of the sun’s surface. Some are vaporized, but some survive to pass near the sun again and again. SOHO’s comets were found with the help of citizen scientists as part of the Sungrazer Project. SOHO discovers its 5000th comet On March 25, 2024, a citizen scientist in the Czech Republic spotted a comet in an image from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft. It’s now confirmed as the 5,000th comet discovered using SOHO data. SOHO has achieved this milestone over 28 years in space, even though it was never designed to be a comet hunter. The newest comet is a small body of ice and rock that orbits the sun every few years. It belongs to the “Marsden group” of comets. Experts believe this group is related to Comet 96P/Machholz. That comet is named for Don Machholz, who was a beloved member of the EarthSky team until his passing in 2022. Don discovered 12 comets that bear his name. SOHO observes Comet 96P/Machholz every 5.3 years when it passes near the sun. The Marsden group is named for the late scientist Brian Marsden, who first recognized the group using SOHO observations. Only about 75 of the 5,000 comets discovered with SOHO belong to the Marsden group. Join us in our mission to educate and inspire people about the universe. Your donation can make a difference in astronomy and contribute to our growth and sustainability. The most prolific comet-finder in history A joint mission of ESA and NASA, SOHO launched in December 1995 to study the sun and the dynamics in its outer atmosphere, or the corona. A science instrument on SOHO – the Large Angle and Spectrometric Coronagraph (LASCO) – uses an artificial disk to block the blinding light of the sun. This masking allows scientists to study the corona and environment immediately around the sun. It also allows SOHO to do something many other spacecraft cannot: see comets flying close to the sun, known as “sungrazing” comets or “sungrazers.” Many of these comets only brighten when they’re too close to the sun for other observatories to see. Therefore, they would otherwise go undetected, lost in the bright glare of our star. Most of the 5,000 comets discovered using SOHO have been found with the help of an international cadre of volunteer comet hunters in the Sungrazer Project. And many of them have no formal scientific training. Source: https://lnkd.in/eyz6XkgB #galaxyaerosgh #space #spaceexploration #spacenews

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: Hardware Highlights Spring 2024 FriendsofNASA.org | Full article: https://lnkd.in/gFvpdBTU Every day, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope moves closer to completion. This video highlights examples of the important hardware milestones from part of this journey. Components and systems are built separately, tested, and then integrated with larger parts of the spacecraft to carefully build the full telescope. Roman’s foundation is the primary structure, or spacecraft bus. It houses electronics and support systems. Like the chassis of a car, everything is built up from this aluminum hexagon. This video, covering the spring of 2024, opens with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center’s integration and testing complex. The flight versions of the Solar Array Sun Shield panels are unpacked in Goddard’s largest clean room and placed into special racks to safely hold them. Multiple copies of hardware often exist, most for testing purposes; flight hardware is the version that will actually fly in space on the final spacecraft. The Wide Field Instrument is Roman’s primary one and it will capture enormous images of distant objects. Assembled by BAE Systems in Colorado, it undergoes environmental testing at their facilities, proving that it can function in space, before traveling to Goddard for integration with the rest of the spacecraft. The Coronagraph Instrument, a technology demonstration that will be able to directly image planets outside our solar system, was developed and built at JPL in California. After comprehensive testing there, JPL carefully transported the Coronagraph across the country to Goddard, where a team of JPL and Goddard engineers carefully unpacked it and performed a thorough inspection as well as continued testing. To learn more about all these systems and where they fit into Roman, visit: https://lnkd.in/gKW3CUGE Launching no later than May 2027, Roman is NASA’s next flagship astrophysics mission. An infrared survey telescope with the same resolution as Hubble but at least 100 times the field of view, Roman is being built and tested at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Partners from around the globe are contributing to this effort. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Producer: Scott Wiessinger (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) Videographers: Sophia Roberts (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.) Scott Wiessinger (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) Public affairs officer: Claire Andreoli (NASA/GSFC) Editor: Scott Wiessinger (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) Duration: 1 minute, 29 seconds Release Date: July 31, 2024 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Space Telescope Science Institute #NASA #Space #Astronomy #Science #Women #Leaders #Pioneers #NancyGraceRoman #Astronomer #History #RomanSpaceTelescope #Exoplanets #Planets #SolarSystem #MilkyWayGalaxy #Stars #Cosmos #Universe #SpaceTelescope #JPL #GSFC #STScI #STEM #Education #HD #Video

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: Hardware Highlights Spring 2024 FriendsofNASA.org | Full article: https://lnkd.in/gFvpdBTU Every day, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope moves closer to completion. This video highlights examples of the important hardware milestones from part of this journey. Components and systems are built separately, tested, and then integrated with larger parts of the spacecraft to carefully build the full telescope. Roman’s foundation is the primary structure, or spacecraft bus. It houses electronics and support systems. Like the chassis of a car, everything is built up from this aluminum hexagon. This video, covering the spring of 2024, opens with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center’s integration and testing complex. The flight versions of the Solar Array Sun Shield panels are unpacked in Goddard’s largest clean room and placed into special racks to safely hold them. Multiple copies of hardware often exist, most for testing purposes; flight hardware is the version that will actually fly in space on the final spacecraft. The Wide Field Instrument is Roman’s primary one and it will capture enormous images of distant objects. Assembled by BAE Systems in Colorado, it undergoes environmental testing at their facilities, proving that it can function in space, before traveling to Goddard for integration with the rest of the spacecraft. The Coronagraph Instrument, a technology demonstration that will be able to directly image planets outside our solar system, was developed and built at JPL in California. After comprehensive testing there, JPL carefully transported the Coronagraph across the country to Goddard, where a team of JPL and Goddard engineers carefully unpacked it and performed a thorough inspection as well as continued testing. To learn more about all these systems and where they fit into Roman, visit: https://lnkd.in/gKW3CUGE Launching no later than May 2027, Roman is NASA’s next flagship astrophysics mission. An infrared survey telescope with the same resolution as Hubble but at least 100 times the field of view, Roman is being built and tested at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Partners from around the globe are contributing to this effort. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Producer: Scott Wiessinger (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) Videographers: Sophia Roberts (Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc.) Scott Wiessinger (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) Public affairs officer: Claire Andreoli (NASA/GSFC) Editor: Scott Wiessinger (KBR Wyle Services, LLC) Duration: 1 minute, 29 seconds Release Date: July 31, 2024 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Space Telescope Science Institute #NASA #Space #Astronomy #Science #Women #Leaders #Pioneers #NancyGraceRoman #Astronomer #History #RomanSpaceTelescope #Exoplanets #Planets #SolarSystem #MilkyWayGalaxy #Stars #Cosmos #Universe #SpaceTelescope #JPL #GSFC #STScI #STEM #Education #HD #Video

🌠 Unlocking the Mysteries of Space Biology: The Revolutionary SOMA Package is Here! 🔓🧬 📣 Prepare to be amazed by the Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA) package – a groundbreaking collaboration that's set to redefine our understanding of aerospace medicine and space biology. 🚀💡 This unparalleled compendium of data, born from the collective efforts of over 100 institutions spanning 25+ countries, is a testament to the power of global scientific cooperation. 🌍 🤝 From the pioneering Inspiration4 mission to the invaluable contributions of JAXA, NASA, and ESA astronaut studies, the SOMA package offers an unrivaled glimpse into the profound effects of spaceflight on the human body. 👨🚀🔍 With cutting-edge advancements like direct RNA sequencing, spatially-resolved transcriptome data, and the launch of the first-ever aerospace medicine biobank, the SOMA package is poised to catapult space research to new heights. 🚀📈 Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of this scientific revolution – click the link below to dive into the SOMA package and embark on a journey of discovery! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gEpdeQsz #SOMARevolution #SpaceBiologyBreakthrough #GlobalScientificCollaboration #AerospaceMedicinePioneers #UnlockingSpaceSecrets