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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.

How the North East plans to become the UK’s next space powerhouse

North East Space Strategy outlines an ambitious plan to make the region a leading UK hub for space innovation, jobs, and investment.

Black hole merger events reveal new clues about the Universe’s most mysterious forces

The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration has announced the detection of two extraordinary black hole merger events. Find out more.

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.

Beyond chemical rockets: How electric propulsion redefines deep space travel

The space travel landscape is evolving with advancements in electric propulsion, which promises increased efficiency and extended missions.

North East England’s space sector: Launching a new era of economic growth

Learn about how North East England's space sector is emerging as a significant player in the global space economy.

NASA targets February 2026 for historic Artemis II moon mission

NASA’s Artemis II mission, launching in 2026, will send four astronauts on a historic 10-day journey around the Moon. Find out more.

Australia’s SpIRIT nanosatellite completes first phase of mission

The first phase of the SpIRIT nanosatellite mission was marked with the deployment of its winged thermal management system and a selfie.

Alien life may be rarer, older, and farther than we imagined, say scientists

Research suggests alien life in the Milky Way may be extremely rare, with the nearest civilisation possibly 33,000 light years away.

Perseverance rover uncovers possible traces of ancient life on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a Martian rock sample in Jezero Crater that may preserve signs of ancient microbial life.

Hubble Telescope reveals properties of interesting spiral galaxy

A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a spiral galaxy has plenty to study, such as X-rays and black holes.

Star formation secrets revealed by ALMA in distant Milky Way region

Astronomers capture the first clear view of protostellar jets in the Milky Way’s outer regions, revealing new insights into star formation.

Solar flares are 6x hotter than we thought, solving 50-year mystery

A University of St Andrews study reveals that solar flares can reach temperatures over six times hotter than previously thought.

Solar Orbiter: Revealing what happens on the Sun’s surface

The ESA-led Solar Orbiter mission has successfully identified various outbursts from the Sun, splitting the flood of energetic particles into two distinct groups. The Sun...

Warped protoplanetary discs reshape our understanding of planet formation

This discovery suggests the initial conditions for planetary systems might be far less orderly than previously thought. Find out more here.

The power of plasma propulsion: A new era in space travel

Learn how plasma propulsion offers a more efficient and sustainable alternative to chemical rockets for deeper space exploration.

Webb Telescope detects gas giant in closest star system to Earth

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected a gas giant orbiting Alpha Centauri A, the closest Sun-like star to Earth. Read now.

Astronomers detect what could be the largest black hole in the Universe

Astronomers have discovered what could be the largest black hole ever measured, a record-breaking cosmic giant billions of light-years away.

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