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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.

How solar sails and photonic propulsion could transform interstellar exploration

Discover why solar sails and photonic propulsion represent significant advancements in the field of space exploration.

UK Space Agency announces £17m for innovative new space projects

Space projects will deliver new technologies to enhance climate monitoring, improve connectivity, and enable sustainable satellite operations.

The data behind the cleanup: How space situational awareness enables debris removal

Dr Marco Rocchetto, CEO of Spaceflux, discusses the role of space situational awareness in advancing the removal of debris from space.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest space news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 13.

Climate Action - UN SDG Goal 13

AURORA project results: new approach for atmospheric Sentinel data

Ugo Cortesi, Research Scientist from the Institute of Applied Physics (IFAC) at the National Research Council, Italy, outlines the latest results from the AURORA...

Five new innovative micropropulsion systems for nanosatellites

The Innovation Platform speaks to Dr David Carroll, President of Champaign-Urbana Aerospace, about the latest innovations in micropropulsion systems for nanosatellites. Founded in 1998, Champaign-Urbana...

Engineers build new space test chamber in the UK

A 16m long space test chamber has been installed at the National Satellite Test Facility, UK. This equipment will allow the UK to prepare...

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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Earth Observation News

The latest earth observation news from around the globe.

UK Space Agency announces £17m for innovative new space projects

Space projects will deliver new technologies to enhance climate monitoring, improve connectivity, and enable sustainable satellite operations.

Europe strengthens global Earth observation partnerships

EUMETSAT strengthens Earth observation capabilities through new international partnerships enhancing climate, weather and ocean monitoring.

MANTIS: A small satellite with outsized impact

The MANTIS mission delivered high-resolution imagery and AI insights for the energy, mining, and environmental sectors.

ESA News

The latest news from the European Space Agency.

Sentinel-6B satellite takes to space to track sea-level rise

Sentinel-6B launches into orbit to monitor sea-level rise, providing critical data to track ocean changes and protect coastal communities.

ESA’s Strategy 2040: A dream for Europe

Heriberto Saldivar, Head of Strategy at ESA, introduces the European Space Agency’s Strategy 2040 and how it will build the future of space.

ESA’s Plato spacecraft completed: Set to hunt for Earth-like planets

ESA has officially completed the construction of its latest deep-space observatory, Plato, a crucial step to discover Earth-like planets.

ESA launches €50M quantum communications mission with Thales Alenia Space

ESA has taken a significant step in advancing quantum communications, signing a €50m contract with aerospace giant Thales Alenia Space.

Space Exploration News

The latest space exploration news from around the globe.

How solar sails and photonic propulsion could transform interstellar exploration

Discover why solar sails and photonic propulsion represent significant advancements in the field of space exploration.

UK space industry set for major boost with £1.7bn ESA investment

The UK space industry is set for major growth as a new £1.7bn investment in ESA programmes boosts innovation and long-term economic returns.

Saturn’s Enceladus moon may host life

Study reveals Saturn's Enceladus moon emits heat from both poles, supporting a stable subsurface ocean and potential habitability for life.

Inside US plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030

Professor Michael Fitzpatrick discusses NASA’s plans to deploy a small nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. read now.

Space Technology News

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

How solar sails and photonic propulsion could transform interstellar exploration

Discover why solar sails and photonic propulsion represent significant advancements in the field of space exploration.

UK Space Agency announces £17m for innovative new space projects

Space projects will deliver new technologies to enhance climate monitoring, improve connectivity, and enable sustainable satellite operations.

The data behind the cleanup: How space situational awareness enables debris removal

Dr Marco Rocchetto, CEO of Spaceflux, discusses the role of space situational awareness in advancing the removal of debris from space.

Satellite launch tests ‘unhackable’ quantum communications

The SpeQtre satellite will demonstrate secure quantum communications between ground stations in the UK and Singapore.

Space Debris News

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

The data behind the cleanup: How space situational awareness enables debris removal

Dr Marco Rocchetto, CEO of Spaceflux, discusses the role of space situational awareness in advancing the removal of debris from space.

Trends in zero space debris

As space debris becomes more pressing, 3S-Northumbria considers how we can create a more sustainable space environment.

ESA’s Strategy 2040: A dream for Europe

Heriberto Saldivar, Head of Strategy at ESA, introduces the European Space Agency’s Strategy 2040 and how it will build the future of space.

Tohoku uni plasma propulsion breakthrough could help clean up space debris

Tohoku University has developed a plasma propulsion system that could revolutionise space debris removal and make Earth’s orbit safer.