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Mass spectrometer ready for integration on NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft

SwRI has completed the construction of a mass spectrometer instrument called MASPEX that will now be integrated into NASA’s Europa Clipper.

ISS launches two CubeSats to analyse ionosphere space weather

Two CubeSats have been launched from the ISS in a quest to further our understanding of space weather disturbances.

Virgin Orbit granted final approval for the first Spaceport Cornwall launch

Virgin Orbit granted final remaining licenses from UK Civil Aviation Authority ahead of the first UK launch from Spaceport Cornwall.

Dust devils recorded on Mars for the first time

Instruments onboard the Perseverance rover have captured the first-ever sound recording of dust devils – tiny tornadoes of dust – on Mars.

Using atomic clocks in space to solve dark matter mystery

Read about how sending atomic clocks deep into space may help to detect and understand enigmatic dark matter.

Inside Virgo: Europe’s flagship gravitational wave detector

Giancarlo Cella details Italy’s Virgo interferometer, designed to detect gravitational waves predicted by the general theory of relativity.

UK Government funds £1.84 billion for Earth observation programmes

Discover what the UK Government's £1.84 billion in funding to support the Earth Observation sector means for the UK space industry.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals brand new exoplanet information

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a detailed chemical portrait of an exoplanet’s skies, including atoms and molecules.

LIGO: Unravelling the mysteries of the Universe through gravitational wave detection

Discover how the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) Laboratory is advancing gravitational waves research.

Exciting rocket launch paves the way for humanity’s return to the Moon

NASA’s Artemis I rocket successfully took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending the unscrewed Orion capsule towards the Moon.

What can seismic waves reveal about Mars’ crust?

Using the NASA InSight mission’s seismometer, a research team have witnessed seismic waves travelling along Mars’ surface for the first time.

NASA-funded rocket engine project propels space travel to new heights

A $50,000 NASA-funded project will pioneer the fastest rocket engine to date, an advancement that will revolutionise future space missions.

Unusual red quasar captured by James Webb Space Telescope

Using specialised spectroscopy, astronomers have discovered an unusual red quasar, which inhabits a huge cluster of galaxies.

UK Space Agency invest £15m in satellite communications

A new £15 million fund to revolutionise satellite communications technology has been unveiled by the UK Space Agency.

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