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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.

The new Dyson sphere: Building an interplanetary warning system for the technological society

This article describes the motivation and concept for a warning system for advanced space weather prediction with increasing accuracy.

Advanced materials manufactured in space could benefit critical UK industries

Life-saving medicines, optical fibres and semiconductors are among the advanced materials that could be manufactured in 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.
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

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The latest video features from key partners in the space sector.

Exciting new 3D invention can target and remove space junk

Norwegian company SINTEF is developing a new 3D robot that explores the surface of planets and identifies space junk.

Cosmic rays reveal influence of solar cycle at Mars and Venus

Cosmic rays hidden in spacecraft data can be used to showcase the influence of the Sun’s activity across our inner Solar System.

Formation of asteroids unveiled by new study

Researchers from the University of Bern have presented new findings on the formation and development of asteroids. 

Inside Virgo: Europe’s flagship gravitational wave detector

Giancarlo Cella details Italy’s Virgo interferometer, designed to detect gravitational waves predicted by the general theory of relativity.

Rocket and lunar experiments involving graphene are informing space exploration

The Rashid Rover's graphene-coated wheels will move across the Moon's surface to see if they can protect spacecraft against harsh conditions.

First galaxies determined by non-detection of key signal

Researchers have been able to make some observations about the first galaxies to exist by using data from India’s SARAS3 radio telescope. 

Astrophysicists hunt for ways to observe the second-closest supermassive black hole

The supermassive black hole is a behemoth that is three million times the mass of the Sun, hosted by the dwarf galaxy Leo I.

UK Government funds £1.84 billion for Earth observation programmes

Discover what the UK Government's £1.84 billion in funding to support the Earth Observation sector means for the UK space industry.

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Earth Observation News

The latest earth observation news from around the globe.

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.

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.

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.

The new Dyson sphere: Building an interplanetary warning system for the technological society

This article describes the motivation and concept for a warning system for advanced space weather prediction with increasing accuracy.

Advanced materials manufactured in space could benefit critical UK industries

Life-saving medicines, optical fibres and semiconductors are among the advanced materials that could be manufactured in 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.

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.