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As we near the anniversary tomorrow, 20th July, of the Apollo 11 American spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon, it is a great chance to reflect why go. Jake Bleacher tells a great story of why in his discussion on the Small Steps, Giant Leaps podcast: Episode 131: The Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle. Other than talking to the technology advancements we all benefit from, he also talks to the science. "So, when we ask questions of ourselves, for instance, why are we here? Where does life come from? We actually can’t answer those questions very well staying on the earth. Because the Moon has been a partner for us the entire time. It’s basically orbited the Earth and watched everything that has happened here on the earth. So, by going to the Moon scientifically, we can start digging up some of that evidence to help us understand where we come from, why we’re here – things we just can’t answer here. It also helps set the stage for how we interpret everything else that we see in the solar system. So, I like to say we’re not just going to study the Moon. We’re going to study ourselves. We’re studying the Earth-Moon system and the solar system as a whole. And the Moon is a very critical piece of understanding that. " .... if you want to hear more about Australia's story... come join the free International Moon Day 2024 virtual event, by registering here: https://lnkd.in/g42Garyp International Space University AIAA Melbourne Section Moon Village Association

#congratulations #FromKargilToCosmos: This hashtag celebrates Shukla's journey from being inspired by the Kargil War heroes to becoming an astronaut, highlighting the power of dreams and perseverance. #IndianAstronautPride: This hashtag expresses national pride for India's first astronaut selected for a space mission, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration journey. #FlyHighWithShubhanshu: This hashtag captures the spirit of soaring high and reaching for the stars, just like Shukla's journey from a young boy with a dream to a space-bound astronaut. #GaganyaanInspiration: This hashtag connects Shukla's mission with India's ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in science and space exploration. #SpaceDreamsMadeReal: This hashtag encapsulates the realization of childhood dreams and the extraordinary possibilities that arise when passion and hard work converge.

"Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Strategic Risk Management" webcast is now available. Don't worry, it's only the first hour of the 7 hour livestream 😄. It was a fun conversation to participate in! This forum from the International Astronautical Federation IAC2024 focuses on the use of #AI in space-related enterprise risk management and sustainability. Topics include #ethics, synthetic data, explainability, and research results that point to more work needed in this field! Panel includes: - Maria-Gabriella Sarah, Strategy & Foresight at European Space Agency - ESA - Massimo C Comparini, Managing Director at Leonardo Space -Mariella Graziano, Executive Director for Strategy at GMV in Space - Adam Greenstone, Counsel for Ethics at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Adam Abdin, Professor at CentraleSupélec - Christopher Geiger, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk at Lockheed Martin #IAC2024 #RiskManagement #ERM #Space

In 2020, India selected and has been training 4 astronauts for its first human spaceflight program but has kept the names and the faces a secret, until now. The four candidates were presented to the public today during a formal ceremony in Kerala. All 4 worked as fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force but since 2020 have been employees of ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization. Two are from northern India and two from the south. Group Captain Prashanth BalaKrishnan Nair, at 47 is the oldest. With more than two decades of experience in the air force, I suspect he will be the mission commander. Group Captain Ajit Krishnan and Group Captain Angad Prathap are both 41. The youngest at 38 is Wing Commander Shubhansku Shukla. To date only the USA, Russia and China have the capability for human spaceflight. India's first crewed mission is to carry a crew of two for a three-day mission to an altitude of 300km. It will launch from Sriharikota and splashdown in the Arabian sea, off the coast of Gujarat. That is likely by end of 2025. But the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration / ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization announcement in the summer of 2023 may mean that the next Indian astronaut may go to the ISS this year. If that happens it will be one of these four. https://lnkd.in/ej24YHS6

The International Space Station is humanity's home in space. The space station has been occupied since 2000, and today, more than 40% of the habitable volume of the Station is manufactured in Italy. Italy fabricated the Node-2 Harmony, the Node-3 Tranquility, and the Cupola and contributed to the Columbus European laboratory. With the launch of the Leonardo logistic module in March 2001, Italy became the third nation after Russia and the United States to orbit an ISS element. Sustainability, the motto of the IAC 2024, is one of the guiding principles of all activities on board the ISS. The Space Station is the most advanced example of a sustainable eco-system in which no resource can be wasted, and many of the technologies studied for life among the stars can have practical repercussions on Earth. #IAC2024ItalyinOrbit AIDAA - The Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics Agenzia Spaziale Italiana Leonardo Telespazio

🌟 Last chance to submit your abstract for #EarthObservation Symposium at IAC2024 in #Milano . 📩 Our Committee is ready to select the papers addressing the current state of EO. Pick one of the sessions below and submit your abstract ⏬ 1️⃣ International Cooperation and Business Ventures in Earth Observations 2️⃣ Earth Observation Systems 3️⃣ Earth Observation Sensors and Technology 4️⃣ Earth Observation Data Systems and Technology 5️⃣ Earth Observation Societal and Economic Applications, Challenges and Benefits 6️⃣ Assessing and Mitigating the Global Freshwater Crisis 7️⃣ Earth Observations to address Earth’s Environment and Climate Challenges https://lnkd.in/ebuUnX_r Harry Cikanek Masami Onoda

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The Global Space Lander and Rover Market size reached USD 789.82 million in 2022 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 7.82% in the forecast period. The global space lander and rover market represents a pivotal sector within the broader space exploration industry. These advanced spacecraft are designed for planetary exploration, allowing them to land safely on celestial bodies and traverse their surfaces, gathering critical scientific data and expanding our understanding of the cosmos Download Free Sample Report in PDF Format: https://lnkd.in/gRxCjptG Key Market Players Canadian Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lockheed Martin Corporation Northrop Grumman Corporation Airbus SE Roscosmos Blue Origin ISRO Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) China Academy of Space Technology

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: https://lnkd.in/dFNtS7hS Global 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 is valued at USD 14.12 Billion in 2021 and expected to reach 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟑𝟒.𝟖𝟗 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 by 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 with the CAGR of 𝟏𝟑.𝟖𝟎% over the forecast period. 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: ANTRIX CORPORATION LIMITED Airbus Defence and Space Boeing Company Lockheed Martin Corp EUROCKOT Launch Services GmbH SpaceX United Launch Alliance (ULA) ARIANESPACE China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation Limited Spaceflight Industries STARSEM SA Rocket Lab ILS International Launch Services Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Orbital ATK Northrop Grumman UK Blue Origin Virgin Galactic Exolaunch Roscosmos ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization Sierra Nevada Corporation ABL Space Systems Relativity Space Firefly Aerospace Vector Launch Inc. Launcher PT Astra International Tbk Terran Orbital Corporation Skyrora Ltd Rocket Lab UK Space Norway Glavkosmos Thales Alenia Space IHI Aerospace NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration