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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.

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.

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.
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.

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ALMA discovers the most ancient galaxy with Spiral Morphology

Researchers at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) have examined data obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and discovered an ancient galaxy with a spiral morphology by only 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang.

Novel research indicates zebrafish could help humans reach Mars

A new study conducted by Queen’s University Belfast suggests that zebrafish could aid our pursuit of reaching Mars by understanding how a form of hibernation may provide radio-protective effects.

Unprecedented insight into the precise age of the stars in our galaxy

Researchers have been successful in ascertaining the age of some of the oldest stars in our galaxy with extraordinary accuracy by merging data from the stars’ oscillations with information about their chemical composition.

Searching beyond the solar system for life on exoplanets

LIFE – a future space mission to characterise the atmospheres of terrestrial exoplanets and search for life outside the Solar System.

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.

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Pinpoint resilience: How RSS-Hydro is democratising disaster intelligence

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Frictionless intelligence: Reducing time-to-insight in crisis management

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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.

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The latest news from the European Space Agency.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Webb Telescope unveils detailed dark matter map of the Universe

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PAVE-SCAN: Roadway pavement assessment using low-cost vibration sensors, European GNSS technology and machine learning

The PAVE-SCAN project will build EGNSS-based and AI-driven technologies for the high-accuracy, yet low-cost, assessment of roadway pavements.

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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.