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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.

Solar Orbiter spacecraft crosses through the tail of a comet

The UK-built Solar Orbiter spacecraft has crossed through the tail of a comet for the second time in its mission so far. Developed by Airbus...

Scientists reveal the Earth’s mantle is impacted by the Sun and the Moon

A research team led by Anne M. Hofmeister, geophysicist in Arts and Sciences at Washington University, proposes that imbalanced forces and torques in the...

Scientists lead a worldwide search for dark matter

A team of researchers have utilised worldwide network optical magnetometers to gather comprehensive data on the search for dark matter. How did scientists recognise and...

Hubble discovers black hole igniting star formation in a dwarf galaxy

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a black hole in the centre of dwarf galaxy, Henize 2-10, that is integral to star formation. A black hole at the centre of...

Novel method utilises spacecraft solar panels to achieve preferred Mars orbit 

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed an innovative automatic control technique that uses spacecraft solar panels to reach desired Mars orbit.  A satellite on a mission to Mars targets a low-altitude...

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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.