➀ Researchers mistakenly identified Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as a near-Earth asteroid.
➁ The error was corrected within a day after realizing the object's orbit matched the Falcon Heavy Upper stage with the Tesla Roadster attached.
➂ The incident highlights the need for accurate tracking of space objects and the challenges faced due to the lack of a centralized database.
➀ This weekend, a partial solar eclipse will occur, with maximum coverage happening between 6:30 a.m. EST and 7:05 a.m. EST, depending on location.
➁ The Moon will pass in front of the Sun, casting a shadow on parts of the Northern Hemisphere, but no total solar eclipse will be visible this time.
➂ Proper eye protection, such as solar viewing glasses, is essential for safely observing the eclipse.
➀ The European Space Agency (ESA) has released its ESA Strategy 2040, outlining its approach to the challenges and opportunities of space up to 2040.
➁ The strategy is framed around five goals: protecting the planet, exploring and discovering, strengthening European autonomy, boosting growth and competitiveness, and inspiring Europe.
➂ The strategy aims to accelerate innovation, strengthen industrial capacity, position Europe as a commercial hub in the global space economy, and establish Europe as a space research hub.
➀ The University of Surrey’s Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) becomes the newest part of the Satellite Applications Catapult’s UK wide network.
➁ The lab is part of the Surrey Technology Centre (STC) in Guildford, Surrey Research Park, on the University of Surrey campus.
➂ The lab provides equipment for those looking to benefit from space data and technologies, offering free access to digital technology for collaborative work, hybrid meetings, and events.
➀ Swiss company Sensirion's sensors are being sent into space this month as part of the Wobble2 experiment;
➁ The purpose of the experiment is to improve fuel delivery in zero-gravity conditions by using a better propellant management device (PMD);
➂ Sensirion is providing its SLF3S-4000B flow sensors for the experiment.
➀ The UK's Satellite Applications Catapult has signed an MoU with Voyager Technologies to collaborate on In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM).
➁ The collaboration aims to explore opportunities for space tech development, including manufacturing and materials development in orbit, and advanced robotics.
➂ The global ISAM market is expected to be worth £10 billion by 2030, with the UK potentially capturing a 25% share.
➀ The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has achieved a record six-month period for contract wins involving the European Space Agency (ESA).
➁ The agency highlights a significant increase in funds for ESA programmes, with an additional £112 million (€134 million) in contracts for the UK space sector between June 2022 and December 2024.
➂ The UK now receives 99p back in contracts for every £1 invested, after overheads, marking an improvement from the previous 93p.
➀ Gilmour Space Technologies获得澳大利亚民用航空安全局（CASA）和Airservices Australia的最终空域批准；
➁ 计划于3月15日或之后进行Eris火箭的首次发射，Eris是澳大利亚设计建造的第一枚火箭；
➂ Gilmour Space的联合创始人兼首席执行官Adam Gilmour强调团队的努力和承诺，并强调澳大利亚本土火箭制造的历史意义。
➀ Infineon推出适用于低地球轨道太空应用的辐射耐受型p沟道塑料封装功率MOSFET；
➁ 该MOSFET为60V型号，与四种适用于60V或150V使用的n沟道太空设备一同推出；
➂ 该p沟道MOSFET型号为BUP06CP038F-01，采用DPAK（TO252）封装，额定连续电流为35A，单事件效应（SEE）为46MeV∙cm2/mg，总电离剂量（TID）为30至50krad（Si）。
➀ The article discusses the potential of manufacturing semiconductors in space, highlighting the advantages of low gravity and vacuum environments, which can lead to higher quality and more efficient chips.
➁ It mentions the challenges, including the high cost of launching equipment to space and the logistical difficulties of setting up and maintaining facilities in space.
➂ Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of space-based semiconductor manufacturing are significant, including reduced carbon emissions, improved chip performance, and the possibility of new technological advancements.
➀ EnSilica has been awarded £10.38 million over three years from the UK Space Agency's C-LEO programme.
➁ The funding will support the development of a chip family for future satellite broadband user terminals.
➂ The terminals will connect with various satellite constellations and utilize advanced semiconductor technology.
➀ The UK government has announced a £20 million investment in Orbex's Prime rocket, which will be the first orbital rocket manufactured in the UK and launched from British soil.
➁ Orbex, a UK-based private company specializing in low-cost orbital launch services, is set to launch the first Prime rocket towards the end of 2025.
➂ The Prime rocket is powered by renewable bio-propane fuel, making it an ultra-green launch system and aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
➀ A Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) has been signed between the USA and Norway, allowing for the export of US space hardware to Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
➁ This agreement marks a significant step towards making Andøya one of the most attractive locations for satellite launches globally.
➂ The spaceport, which officially opened in November 2023, is capable of supporting the launch of small satellites up to 1.5 tons.
➀ Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) has opened a new optical cleanroom at its headquarters in Guildford, UK.;
➁ The cleanroom will support the company's capabilities in optical imaging and will house the Optical Payloads Team for Earth observation satellite missions.;
➂ The UK Space Agency provided £250,000 in funding for the initiative, and the cleanroom will enable the team to design and assemble high-performance optical imagers for Earth observation missions.
➀ NASA is working on strategies to reduce Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) during space travel.
➁ The organization conducts various testing procedures to mitigate EMI issues.
➂ EMI can be a significant problem, potentially leading to disastrous consequences in outer space.
