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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.

Reframing space debris as a resource

EIC's Stela Tkatchova explains how we can not only remove space debris but also consider space debris as a resource and learn to utilise it.

Copernicus: Earth observation data to benefit all of Europe

Earth observation data is crucial to achieving European policy goals and delivering a better society for all.

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.
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

Celebrating space innovation at the 10th European Rover Challenge

The 10th European Rover Challenge will consist of a Martian robot competition in which academic teams from around the world participate.

New funding for space projects ensures the UK’s role in global missions

Due to new funding for UK space projects, scientists and engineers from the UK are set to play a major role in global missions to the Moon, Mars, and Venus.

Could sustainable satellites be the way forward for the space industry?

The UK Space Agency is funding work to prolong the life of satellites to ensure space remains sustainable for future generations.

NASA PACE mission successfully launches to measure ocean health and climate change

Learn how NASA's PACE mission is ushering in a new era of cutting-edge climate monitoring, analysing ocean health and climate change.

The hottest catalogue of the year: Slow-building solar flares are occurring more than ever

Researchers have discovered that there are a significant amount of slow-building solar flares worthy of further investigation.

Newly recovered Winchcombe meteorite uncovers clues about early Solar System

Scientists have used microscopes to discover chemical and molecular fingerprints of the early Solar System inside the Winchcombe meteorite. 

Origins of intense light in supermassive black holes and Tidal Disruption Events revealed

A new study is a significant breakthrough in understanding Tidal Disruption Events involving supermassive black holes. Read more here.

Research on lunar rocks solves missing pieces in the Moon’s geology

The discovery explains the signature composition of lunar rocks and their presence on the lunar surface. Read more here.

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Earth Observation News

The latest earth observation news from around the globe.

Copernicus: Earth observation data to benefit all of Europe

Earth observation data is crucial to achieving European policy goals and delivering a better society for all.

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.

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.

Reframing space debris as a resource

EIC's Stela Tkatchova explains how we can not only remove space debris but also consider space debris as a resource and learn to utilise it.

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.

Space Debris News

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

Reframing space debris as a resource

EIC's Stela Tkatchova explains how we can not only remove space debris but also consider space debris as a resource and learn to utilise it.

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.