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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.

UK astronomers discover mysterious iron bar inside the iconic Ring Nebula

Astronomers uncover a mysterious bar-shaped cloud of iron hidden inside the iconic Ring Nebula, revealing new clues of stellar evolution.

US advances plans to build nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030

DOE and NASA to develop nuclear reactor on the Moon for continuous, reliable power for sustained lunar missions and future Mars exploration.

Portugal joins global space exploration efforts by signing Artemis Accords

Portugal has officially joined a growing list of nations committed to advancing responsible space exploration by signing the Artemis Accords.
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

Investigating life below the surface of Mars

After recent discoveries suggest the presence of water on the red planet, scientists look for life below the surface of Mars. Researchers at the Center...

Scientist discover green gel on the far side of the Moon

Using the Chang'e-4 rover, scientists have discovered an unusual dark green gel-like substance in a crater on the far side of the Moon. A research...

Mars Express – one of ESA’s most successful missions to date

Dr Dmitrij Titov, the European Space Agency’s Project Scientist for Mars Express, discusses both the history and future potential of this exciting mission to...

Centaurus A and the detection of VHE gamma-ray emissions

Mathieu de Naurois, H.E.S.S. Deputy Director at CNRS, outlines the use of the H.E.S.S. telescopes in detecting the kiloparsec-sized VHE gamma-ray emission of Centaurus...

Astrophysicists have created the largest 3D map of the Universe

The Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) has published a comprehensive analysis of the largest three-dimensional map of the Universe, revealing that six billion years...

The SKA – building the world’s largest radio telescope

The Innovation Platform spoke with the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation’s Director General, Philip Diamond, about building the world's largest radio telescope. The Square Kilometre...

ALMA – understanding our cosmic origins

Dr John Carpenter, Observatory Scientist at the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), spoke to The Innovation Platform about the telescope’s past successes and its...

Multimessenger astrophysics: understanding the high energy Universe

CMA is exploring multimessenger astrophysics to unveil some of the Universe’s outstanding mysteries through quadruple probes. Multimessenger astrophysics has recently emerged as a distinct discipline...

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