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The latest space news with a specific focus on space observation, space technology, space exploration, and the management of space debris.

Welcome to the world of laboratory astrophysics

Learn how laboratory astrophysics uses powerful lasers and plasma experiments to recreate extreme cosmic environments.

Saturn’s moon could harbour tiny amounts of life, study finds

Discover what life on Saturn’s moon might look like, where it is most likely to occur and how much of it might be present.

Simplicity: The unsung hero of the new space economy and the community that builds it

RSS-Hydro discusses how simplicity drives the new space economy, making satellite data accessible, reliable, and cost-effective .

James Webb Telescope captures Universe’s oldest globular clusters

Images obtained by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have unearthed the oldest globular clusters in the Universe.

Exploring the formation of volcanic exoplanets 

A group of Cornell researchers have modelled and synthesised lava in the laboratory to discover how volcanic exoplanets are formed. 

NASA’s DART mission: The importance of planetary defence

There has been a recent breakthrough in NASA’s DART mission, highlighting the importance of planetary defence systems.

UK Space Agency awards two projects £4m to combat space junk

The UK Space Agency is financing two UK-based companies – ClearSpace and Astroscale – £4m to tackle hazardous space junk.

Exciting discovery of a ‘heat wave’ in Jupiter’s atmosphere

Scientists at the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency have unexpectedly discovered a planetary scale ‘heat wave’ in Jupiter’s atmosphere.

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Earth Observation News

The latest earth observation news from around the globe.

Simplicity: The unsung hero of the new space economy and the community that builds it

RSS-Hydro discusses how simplicity drives the new space economy, making satellite data accessible, reliable, and cost-effective .

How Earth Observation satellite data is used to benefit society

The UK Space Agency outlines its role as Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites in using satellite data to tackle challenges.

Leveraging public data and grants in the new space and satellite earth observation market

RSS-Hydro explores the benefits and challenges of the emerging market for space and satellite earth observation.

ESA News

The latest news from the European Space Agency.

Euclid telescope data unlocks dark Universe mysteries for UK scientists

Discover how the Euclid telescope is revolutionising our understanding of dark matter and dark energy via its latest data release.

ESA and HPE launch cutting-edge high-performance computing facility for European space industry

ESA and HPE launch a cutting-edge high-performance computing facility at ESRIN, revolutionising European space research. Find out more.

UK space industry secures record ESA funding boost

The UK space industry secures £112M in ESA contracts. Learn how this will drive innovation, job creation, and economic growth.

Biomass mission: Advancing our knowledge of the carbon cycle

ESA's Biomass mission will measure forest biomass with precision, advancing carbon cycle insights—hear from Project Manager Michael Fehringer

Space Exploration News

The latest space exploration news from around the globe.

Welcome to the world of laboratory astrophysics

Learn how laboratory astrophysics uses powerful lasers and plasma experiments to recreate extreme cosmic environments.

Saturn’s moon could harbour tiny amounts of life, study finds

Discover what life on Saturn’s moon might look like, where it is most likely to occur and how much of it might be present.

Airbus UK secures £150m to land first European Mars rover

The UK is making history in space exploration as Airbus UK secures a £150m contract to land the first European-built rover on Mars.

Euclid telescope data unlocks dark Universe mysteries for UK scientists

Discover how the Euclid telescope is revolutionising our understanding of dark matter and dark energy via its latest data release.

Space Technology News

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

Simplicity: The unsung hero of the new space economy and the community that builds it

RSS-Hydro discusses how simplicity drives the new space economy, making satellite data accessible, reliable, and cost-effective .

Airbus UK secures £150m to land first European Mars rover

The UK is making history in space exploration as Airbus UK secures a £150m contract to land the first European-built rover on Mars.

Lightsails breakthrough could slash interstellar travel time by thousands of years

Discover how groundbreaking lightsail technology is set to revolutionise space exploration, dramatically cutting interstellar travel time.

Euclid telescope data unlocks dark Universe mysteries for UK scientists

Discover how the Euclid telescope is revolutionising our understanding of dark matter and dark energy via its latest data release.

Space Debris News

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

The AIAA Space Sustainability Task Force leads the charge in outer space stewardship

The AIAA’s Space Sustainability Task Force advocates for sustainable practices and fosters collaboration for a circular economy in space.

US scientists designing new satellite to hunt small space debris

Small space debris can damage satellites and other spacecraft in low-Earth orbit. Learn how scientists are set to overcome this.

Creating a safe environment for satellite communications

Managing the huge volume of space debris poses a serious challenge for satellite communications. Discover how tracking can mitigate this.

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.