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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.

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.

POEMS: Physics of extreme massive stars

Explore the evolution of massive stars through the groundbreaking research of the EU-funded project POEMS.

Empty space: Clearing the space around Earth of space debris

Learn more about the issue of debris in space and what can be done to improve sustainability measures to combat it.

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.

Surprise gamma-ray feature detected by NASA’s Fermi

Astronomers have analysed 13 years of data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope to reveal a surprise gamma-ray feature outside of our galaxy.

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Astronomers uncover most massive stellar black hole in the Milky Way

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying the most massive stellar black hole ever found in the Milky Way galaxy.

White dwarf research reveals how the solar system might die

Scientists from the University of Warwick have found that our solar system might be pulled into the gravity of a white dwarf star.

Lovell telescope detects rare radio signals from a magnetar

An international team of astronomers has used the Lovell telescope at Jodrell Bank to illuminate radio signals coming from a magnetar.

Remarkable gravitational-wave signal detected by researchers

Researchers from the ICG have helped to detect a gravitational-wave signal that could solve a key cosmic mystery. Read more here.

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International space projects receive funding boost from UK Space Agency

11 international space projects that showcase the best of UK space expertise have received funding from the UK Space Agency. Read more here.

Expansion of the Universe solved by Hubble and Webb?

Researchers are combining observations from the Hubble and James Webb telescopes to better understand the expansion of the Universe.

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.

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Space Debris News

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

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.

UK Space Agency commits to advancing space sustainability

The UK Space Agency is funding research into refuelling an upcoming mission to promote space sustainability. Discover more here.

How the Space Age is polluting our atmosphere

Discover more about the Space Age and how the rise of polluting metals in our atmosphere could destroy the planet.

Challenges of space-based Space Situational Awareness

Learn more about the challenges of ensuring Space Situational Awareness and how NORSS’ sensor technologies can assist.