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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.

Astroscale UK wins £350,000 ESA contract to transform in-orbit servicing and combat space debris

Astroscale UK leads ESA’s IRUS project, pioneering future in-orbit servicing to repair, upgrade, and extend satellites in space.

Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation

The £20m Westcott Space Hub provides cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and create up to 300 jobs.

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.
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

JUICE mission: Exploring Jupiter and its icy moons

The JUICE mission will make detailed observations of the giant gas planet and its three large ocean-bearing moons.

Artificial Intelligence finds that first stars were formed in groups

Artificial Intelligence has found that the very first stars in the Universe were born in clusters rather than as isolated stars.

Venus analogues used to gain insights into Earth’s future

Researchers have compiled a list of Venus analogues to gain valuable insights into Earth’s risk of developing a runaway greenhouse climate.

How do supernovae impact biodiversity?

Scientists have discovered that the number of supernovae has followed changes in marine genera biodiversity over the last 500 million years.

Relativistic jets found to impact star formation

Researchers have discovered that the Teacup galaxy is the ideal case to study the effects of relativistic jets on star formation.

Potential to locate life on Mars with Artificial Intelligence

Researchers have found that AI can help identify hidden patterns within geographical data that could indicate life on Mars.

Global action required to clean up space junk

Scientists have called for a legally-binding treaty to ensure Earth’s orbit is not harmed by space junk as the global space industry grows.

Could a terrestrial planet end life on Earth?

The hypothetical existence of a terrestrial planet located between Mars and Jupiter could eliminate life on Earth as we know it.

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Astroscale UK wins £350,000 ESA contract to transform in-orbit servicing and combat space debris

Astroscale UK leads ESA’s IRUS project, pioneering future in-orbit servicing to repair, upgrade, and extend satellites in space.

Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation

The £20m Westcott Space Hub provides cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and create up to 300 jobs.

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

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Astroscale UK wins £350,000 ESA contract to transform in-orbit servicing and combat space debris

Astroscale UK leads ESA’s IRUS project, pioneering future in-orbit servicing to repair, upgrade, and extend satellites in space.

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.

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