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BepiColombo mission to Mercury provides new insights into planet formation

The European/Japanese BepiColombo mission to Mercury will help us understand the formation of the Solar System and its inner rocky planets.

NASA’s LEXI to capture first global images of Earth’s magnetosphere

Discover how NASA’s LEXI mission will capture images of Earth’s magnetosphere, unveiling its dynamic response to solar weather from the Moon.

Fuelling the final frontier: How the US space economy is powering innovation and growth

NOAA Office of Space Commerce (OSC) discuss how strategic investments and innovation are driving the rapid growth of the US space economy.

Detecting the heartbeat of a supermassive black hole

Evidence from the first confirmed heartbeat of a supermassive black hole is still detectable, over ten years since its first discovery. After years of its...

Research suggest airborne dust can increase a planet’s ‘habitable zone’

Scientists from the University of Exeter have suggested that the presence of airborne dust on planets could expand the range of their stars’ ‘habitable...

Innovation in space: the private sector’s role in the 2020 space race

As the industry becomes more commercialised, funding for the space sector is set to increase – could this be the start of a new...

NASA invites students to design new innovative spacesuit technologies

On Thursday, 11 June, NASA will hold virtual student presentations for the results of their new spacesuit technology challenge. As part of NASA’s Artemis Student...

Astronomers unlock the cosmic mystery of repeating fast radio bursts

A team of scientist from the Jodrell Bank Observatory have investigated one of the greatest mysteries known to astronomers, an object known as a...

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The latest space exploration news from around the globe.

NASA’s LEXI to capture first global images of Earth’s magnetosphere

Discover how NASA’s LEXI mission will capture images of Earth’s magnetosphere, unveiling its dynamic response to solar weather from the Moon.

Fuelling the final frontier: How the US space economy is powering innovation and growth

NOAA Office of Space Commerce (OSC) discuss how strategic investments and innovation are driving the rapid growth of the US space economy.

Water on Mars: New study uncovers ancient aquifers beneath the surface

Rice University research has uncovered novel insights into water on Mars. Find out if these findings could support life on the Red Planet.

Insights into NASA’s Small Spacecraft Electric Propulsion (SSEP)

The NASA Glenn Research Center provides fascinating insights into its groundbreaking Small Spacecraft Electric Propulsion (SSEP).

Space Technology News

The latest space technology news from organisations looking to explore space.

NASA’s LEXI to capture first global images of Earth’s magnetosphere

Discover how NASA’s LEXI mission will capture images of Earth’s magnetosphere, unveiling its dynamic response to solar weather from the Moon.

Fuelling the final frontier: How the US space economy is powering innovation and growth

NOAA Office of Space Commerce (OSC) discuss how strategic investments and innovation are driving the rapid growth of the US space economy.

Insights into NASA’s Small Spacecraft Electric Propulsion (SSEP)

The NASA Glenn Research Center provides fascinating insights into its groundbreaking Small Spacecraft Electric Propulsion (SSEP).

How NASA is utilising AI technologies on Earth and in space

David Salvagnini, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at NASA discusses how AI technologies are shaping the trajectory of NASA’s work.

Space Debris News

The latest space debris news looking at the management of space waste.

Insights into NASA’s Small Spacecraft Electric Propulsion (SSEP)

The NASA Glenn Research Center provides fascinating insights into its groundbreaking Small Spacecraft Electric Propulsion (SSEP).

New small satellite propulsion technologies nearing flight demonstration

CUA has developed innovative micropropulsion systems that represent tipping point technologies for future integration and flight.

Tackling space debris with a drydock

Jacob Bouchard’s Low-Earth Orbit scrapyard aims to reduce space debris by recycling and repairing materials, promoting space sustainability.

ESA and SpaceX could tackle space debris through joint efforts

ESA is in talks with SpaceX about the possibility of it joining an international charter designed to reduce a growing swarm of space debris.