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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

Every drop counts: How space tech innovations are revolutionising Earth observation

Discover how RSS-Hydro pioneers Earth observation technologies to enhance disaster management, environmental monitoring, and climate research.

Simplicity: The unsung hero of the new space economy and the community that builds it

RSS-Hydro discusses how simplicity drives the new space economy, making satellite data accessible, reliable, and cost-effective .

ESA launches deep tech centre in Switzerland to drive EU space innovation

Discover how the European Space Agency's new Deep-Tech Innovation Centre in Switzerland is set to revolutionise space exploration.

ALMA measures how spiral galaxies grow and evolve

Discover how a new study improves our understanding of how barred spiral galaxies, like our own Milky Way Galaxy, grow and evolve.

Unveiling the universe: How the LISA mission will transform our understanding of gravitational waves

Learn how the LISA mission, a space-based gravitational wave detector, will capture signals from massive cosmic events.

VT-NigerBEAR: An HF radar for monitoring space weather over the African continent

A collaboration between Virgina Tech and Bowen University highlights the use of High-Frequency radars on monitoring space weather.

University of Glasgow lab transforms 3D printing for space manufacturing

Discover how a Uni of Glasgow facility is advancing space manufacturing by testing 3D printing materials for safe use in orbit.

UK launches £5m SAMS project to unravel secrets of the Sun’s atmosphere

Discover how the £5m UK project, SAMS, is set to revolutionise understanding of the Sun's atmosphere by developing advanced modelling.

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Earth Observation News

The latest earth observation news from around the globe.

Talking dirty: Cost-effective soil property maps to empower the next generation of agricultural precision

SQAT uses smart farming technologies to reveal soil health, helping farmers cut costs, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact.

Pinpoint resilience: How RSS-Hydro is democratising disaster intelligence

RSS-Hydro is improving access to real-time geospatial data through innovative services to enhance public safety and disaster management.

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.

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.

Astronomers discover ancient “dead galaxy” starved by its supermassive black hole

Astronomers have identified an ancient dead galaxy, revealing how a supermassive black hole starved it of the gas needed to form new stars.

Europa Clipper reveals unique observations of an interstellar comet

The Europa Clipper had a unique view of an interstellar comet when Mars and Earth-based observations were impractical or impossible.

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.

Space Technology News

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

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.

Talking dirty: Cost-effective soil property maps to empower the next generation of agricultural precision

SQAT uses smart farming technologies to reveal soil health, helping farmers cut costs, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact.

Space Debris News

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

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.

Why space debris demands global action

How governments, space agencies and private companies worldwide are working together to track, reduce and remove dangerous space debris.

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.