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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 close is too close? Rendezvous and proximity operations in crowded orbitals

As satellite close approaches increase, unclear rules and opaque intent are turning orbital proximity into a growing source of risk.

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.

Atmospheric re-entry data is crucial for reducing risks of falling space debris

Data on the atmospheric re-entry of satellites is urgently needed to ensure a quick, safe, and sustainable demise at the end of their mission.
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

PLATO telescope to find Earth-like planets from 2026

The PLATO space telescope is on track to start searching for Earth-like planets in December 2026. Find out more.

Laser signals from space pave the way for huge communication breakthrough

The University of Western Australia’s ‘TeraNet’ has successfully received laser signals from a German satellite in low Earth orbit.

Mitigating the risks of space debris in the UK

The UK government is mitigating the risks associated with space debris by investing in national capabilities and international cooperation.

A circular space economy is more than just rocket science

In the North East of England, industry and academia have joined forces to develop the relevant skills to enable a truly circular space economy.

Taking humans to the Sun with ESA’s Ariane 6 mission

ESA’s Ariane 6 mission is set to launch Peregrinus to provide data on solar activity and levels of radiation in Earth’s magnetic field.

ESA Express mission discovers huge scar on Mars volcano

A new image from ESA’s Mars Express reveals a dark, uneven scar on Mars, slicing through marbled ground at the foot of a giant volcano.

The circular space economy: Paving the way for sustainable extraterrestrial ventures

3S Northumbria discusses the importance of a circular space economy and the hurdles the company is overcoming to achieve this.

Desert moss identified that could be crucial for colonising Mars

New research has identified a species of desert moss called Syntrichia caninervis that could prove pivotal in colonising Mars.

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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.

Frictionless intelligence: Reducing time-to-insight in crisis management

RSS-Hydro is revolutionising disaster management by transforming complex satellite data into simple, actionable ‘Pins’. Discover more here.

Protecting life on our planet: Earth observation for biodiversity and conservation

Earth observation has rapidly become one of the most powerful tools in the fight to understand, protect, and restore Earth’s biodiversity.

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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.

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The latest space exploration news from around the globe.

NASA begins practice countdown for first humans on the Moon since 1972

NASA has begun a practice countdown leading up to the fuelling of its new rocket, which will send the first humans to the Moon since 1972.

The Gaia space telescope: Discovering the great wave

The Gaia Space Telescope has discovered a great wave, rippling across our Galaxy, and extending for tens of thousands of light-years.

Why the North East of England is becoming a crucial engine of the UK space economy

The UK space economy is growing rapidly, and the North East of England is emerging as a vital hub for space innovation.

Study suggests pathway for life-sustaining conditions in Europa’s ocean

Scientists have long wondered how life-sustaining nutrients could make it from the surface into Europa’s ocean. Find out more.

Space Technology News

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

How close is too close? Rendezvous and proximity operations in crowded orbitals

As satellite close approaches increase, unclear rules and opaque intent are turning orbital proximity into a growing source of risk.

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.

Webb Telescope unveils detailed dark matter map of the Universe

Scientists have created the most detailed dark matter map yet, revealing how invisible matter shaped the structure of the Universe.

PAVE-SCAN: Roadway pavement assessment using low-cost vibration sensors, European GNSS technology and machine learning

The PAVE-SCAN project will build EGNSS-based and AI-driven technologies for the high-accuracy, yet low-cost, assessment of roadway pavements.

Space Debris News

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

How close is too close? Rendezvous and proximity operations in crowded orbitals

As satellite close approaches increase, unclear rules and opaque intent are turning orbital proximity into a growing source of risk.

Atmospheric re-entry data is crucial for reducing risks of falling space debris

Data on the atmospheric re-entry of satellites is urgently needed to ensure a quick, safe, and sustainable demise at the end of their mission.

Current space debris issue could cost industry up to $42bn, report finds

Failure to address the space debris situation could cost industry between $25.8bn and $42.3bn over the next decade, a new report warns.

Sonic booms offer new way to track falling space debris

Sonic booms detected by ground-based sensors are emerging as a powerful new tool to track falling space debris in near-real time.