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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.

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.

Spacecraft utilised x-rays from pulsars to navigate in deep space

Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a way that a spacecraft can use pulsar star signals to navigate in space. The remnants...

Discovering exoplanets using Artificial Intelligence

Astronomers have applied Artificial Intelligence to image recognition in order to predict the effect of interactions between planets, making it possible to discover exoplanets. The...

Earth’s atmosphere could be a source of lunar water

In a new study, scientists believe that another source of lunar water could involve the Earth’s magnetosphere. Hydrogen and oxygen ions escaping from Earth’s upper...

Solar energy could be used to power a crewed mission to Mars

A research team have analysed different ways of generating power, deciding that solar energy could be used to power a mission to Mars. It can...

Classifying exoplanet atmospheres to open new field of study

Researchers have identified and classified populations of similar exoplanet atmospheres in order to improve our knowledge of planetary formation. An international team of researchers examined...

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Earth Observation News

The latest earth observation news from around the globe.

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.

Exploring advances in Earth observation satellites

Explore Earth observation satellites, where cutting-edge sensors, AI algorithms, and miniaturisation are revolutionising Earth monitoring.

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.

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.

Welcome to the world of laboratory astrophysics

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

The other side of black holes: How white holes could redefine time and space

Discover how new research on white holes challenges our understanding of black holes, time, and the Universe’s fundamental nature.

Space Technology News

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

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.

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.

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.