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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.

ESA and ClearSpace’s PRELUDE mission boosts active debris removal and space sustainability

The PRELUDE mission by ESA and ClearSpace tests advanced technologies for active debris removal and sustainable space operations.

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.
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

Artemis I: A mission to the Moon

As NASA's first Artemis mission to the Moon prepares to launch, ESA's Philippe Deloo explores the organisation's involvement in the mission.

Could distant planets be fit for human habitation?

In the midst of Earth's climate crisis, scientists have analysed whether distant planets may be suitable for human habitation.

New discovery could reduce the number of potentially habitable planets

Potentially habitable planets might be rarer than we think due to the discovery of an Earth-like planet with no atmosphere.

Unusual red quasar captured by James Webb Space Telescope

Using specialised spectroscopy, astronomers have discovered an unusual red quasar, which inhabits a huge cluster of galaxies.

Pillars of Creation captured by James Webb Space Telescope for the first time

For the first time, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has obtained an image of the Pillars of Creation in unprecedented detail.

Space radiation experiment reveals dangers of human space flights

An experiment performed onboard the ISS has revealed the potential dangers posed by space radiation during human space flights.

UK Space Agency invest £15m in satellite communications

A new £15 million fund to revolutionise satellite communications technology has been unveiled by the UK Space Agency.

What caused the Big Bang? Six UK universities aim to find out

Six UK universities have received significant funding to solve the most ancient mystery in the Universe – what caused the big bang?

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

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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

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Sentinel-6B satellite takes to space to track sea-level rise

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ESA’s Strategy 2040: A dream for Europe

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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.

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

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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.

ESA and ClearSpace’s PRELUDE mission boosts active debris removal and space sustainability

The PRELUDE mission by ESA and ClearSpace tests advanced technologies for active debris removal and sustainable space operations.

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.

Space Debris News

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

ESA and ClearSpace’s PRELUDE mission boosts active debris removal and space sustainability

The PRELUDE mission by ESA and ClearSpace tests advanced technologies for active debris removal and sustainable space operations.

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.

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.