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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.

Reframing space debris as a resource

EIC's Stela Tkatchova explains how we can not only remove space debris but also consider space debris as a resource and learn to utilise it.

Copernicus: Earth observation data to benefit all of Europe

Earth observation data is crucial to achieving European policy goals and delivering a better society for all.

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.
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

Analysis of Universe expansion could lead to new model of astrophysics

An international group of researchers, monitoring the expansion of the Universe with Supernovae, have made observations that could dramatically alter our understanding of astrophysics.

SHINE – where the quark-gluon plasma, neutrinos, and cosmic rays meet

Professor Marek Gazdzicki discusses SHINE – a high energy nuclear and elementary-particle physics experiment at CERN exploring heavy-ion collisions, neutrinos, and cosmic rays.

Deciphering signals from the early Universe in particle collisions

Scientists from the University of Bergen and the University of Warsaw have combined to decipher possible signals from the early Universe.

Discovery of five double-Sun planets that may support life

A study has detected five planets with double-Sun orbits that potentially create conditions capable of supporting life, such as liquid water.

Mysterious pre-supernova illuminates stars’ violent death throes

Researchers at the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) have discovered a pre-supernova that could shed light on the death throes of stars.

Understanding the dark Universe with the Euclid mission

Discussing the Euclid mission and its ambitions to better understand the Universe’s mysterious dark matter and dark energy.

Evolution of the Universe influenced by light-emitting small galaxies

Researchers have solved an interstellar mystery, with small galaxies conducting a vital function in the early evolution of the Universe.

Black hole collisions provide new evidence of the Universe’s expansion

The University College London has established a new method that utilises black hole collisions to measure the Universe’s expansion.

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Earth Observation News

The latest earth observation news from around the globe.

Copernicus: Earth observation data to benefit all of Europe

Earth observation data is crucial to achieving European policy goals and delivering a better society for all.

UK Space Agency announces £17m for innovative new space projects

Space projects will deliver new technologies to enhance climate monitoring, improve connectivity, and enable sustainable satellite operations.

Europe strengthens global Earth observation partnerships

EUMETSAT strengthens Earth observation capabilities through new international partnerships enhancing climate, weather and ocean monitoring.

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.

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.

UK space industry set for major boost with £1.7bn ESA investment

The UK space industry is set for major growth as a new £1.7bn investment in ESA programmes boosts innovation and long-term economic returns.

Saturn’s Enceladus moon may host life

Study reveals Saturn's Enceladus moon emits heat from both poles, supporting a stable subsurface ocean and potential habitability for life.

Inside US plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030

Professor Michael Fitzpatrick discusses NASA’s plans to deploy a small nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. read now.

Space Technology News

The latest space technology news from organisations looking to explore space.

Reframing space debris as a resource

EIC's Stela Tkatchova explains how we can not only remove space debris but also consider space debris as a resource and learn to utilise it.

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.

UK Space Agency announces £17m for innovative new space projects

Space projects will deliver new technologies to enhance climate monitoring, improve connectivity, and enable sustainable satellite operations.

The data behind the cleanup: How space situational awareness enables debris removal

Dr Marco Rocchetto, CEO of Spaceflux, discusses the role of space situational awareness in advancing the removal of debris from space.

Space Debris News

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

Reframing space debris as a resource

EIC's Stela Tkatchova explains how we can not only remove space debris but also consider space debris as a resource and learn to utilise it.

The data behind the cleanup: How space situational awareness enables debris removal

Dr Marco Rocchetto, CEO of Spaceflux, discusses the role of space situational awareness in advancing the removal of debris from space.

Trends in zero space debris

As space debris becomes more pressing, 3S-Northumbria considers how we can create a more sustainable space environment.

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.