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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.

New roadmap for pro-growth regulation in UK space sector launched

The Space Regulatory Review establishes areas for the UK space sector to maintain its innovative and competitive regulatory environment.

MIT astronomers discover giant, superlight ‘WASP-193b’ planet

Astronomers have identified a unique and puzzling planet known as WASP-193b that has a density similar to cotton candy.

UK’s Earth observation technologies enhanced with £9m funding

The UK Space Agency has announced its largest investment into an early-stage technology programme to improve the UK’s Earth observation technologies.

Event Horizon Telescope reveals unprecedented detail of Centaurus A

Researchers from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration has successfully imaged the radio galaxy Centaurus A in exceptional detail.

Physicists accurately quantify the electric field of the Sun

Physicists have calculated a definitive measurement of the Sun's electric field, providing insights into its effects on Earth.

Scientists identify an electron-capture supernova for the first time

A team of researchers has classified the first-ever electron-capture supernova, ending a long-standing debate of their existence.

Studying newly detected planets to learn more about Earth’s evolution

An international collaboration led by NASA is examining newly discovered planets in order to learn more about how the Earth and our solar system advanced throughout their ‘teenage’ years.  

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