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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

Scientists discover planetary bodies in habitable zone of white dwarf star

A research team from UCL observed a ring of planetary debris studded with moon-sized structures orbiting close to a white dwarf star, hinting at...

Advanced microsatellite launched at low orbit

New Singapore consortium are set to launch an advanced microsatellite at very low Earth orbit to trail new technologies. Singapore intends to engage in the...

Scientists observe the final moments of planetary remnants

A novel study conducted by the University of Warwick (UW) reveals decades of indirect evidence for debris from disintegrating planets hurtling into white dwarfs...

James Webb Space Telescope: From first designs to final destination

Ellen Watson, Digital Editor at Innovation News Network, explores the mission journey of the James Webb Space Telescope, from design through to launch. The mission...

Achieving space sustainability with Space Situational Awareness

Northern Space and Security Limited (NORSS) emphasises the importance of Space Situational Awareness in achieving space sustainability. Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Surveillance and...

There are too many disk galaxies than theory allows

Researchers have investigated the Standard Model of Cosmology in relation to the evolution of galaxies to discover flaws in its theory due to the...

Cosmic water cloud uncovers the temperature of the early Universe

Using the NOEMA radio telescope array and a cosmic water cloud, researchers have revealed the temperature of the early Universe. An international collaboration of researchers...

Scientists work to end satellite constellation interference

A research team has established a new International Astronomical Union Centre to protect the dark sky from satellite constellation interference. What issues are caused by...

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

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