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US accelerates plans to build nuclear reactor on the Moon amid global space race

The US is set to announce plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 to support long-term lunar missions.

Skyrora secures UK’s first commercial space launch licence

Skyrora has become the first UK-based manufacturer to receive a commercial space launch licence. Find out more.

Giant rogue planets could form their own miniature solar systems

Rogue planets can form their own planetary systems, new University of St Andrews research suggests. Click to read more.

Anomalies in space: A silent risk to critical infrastructure

Anomalies in space can block signals for communication, causing errors in aircraft positioning and disruptions in high-frequency radio links.

INVICTUS: ESA’s new test platform for hypersonic flight

INVICTUS aims to develop hypersonic flight technologies suitable for future reusable vehicles capable of horizontal launch.

M-Matisse mission set to analyse Martian space weather with robots

Discover how the M-Matisse mission marks a step in space exploration, as it is the first dedicated to studying Martian space weather.

Inside NASA’s vision for Moon and Mars exploration

Discover how NASA is working to return humans to the Moon and advance towards Mars exploration with a number of exploration programmes.

UCL study discovers interesting properties of ‘space ice’

UCL researchers discovered that space ice contains tiny crystals and isn’t a completely disordered material like liquid water. Learn more.

Advancing Europe’s space weather monitoring capabilities

ESA's Juha-Pekka Luntama details activities helping to advance user knowledge of space weather and inform actions to protect infrastructure.

Texas A&M University (TAMU) Chancellor Research Initiative (CRI) expands innovative space radiation detectors

RaISE at Prairie View A&M University developed and launched two first-of-its-kind space radiation measurement payloads.

EU Space Act targets space junk, sustainability and cybersecurity

The EU Space Act introduces rules to tackle space junk, enhance cybersecurity, and promote sustainability across Europe’s space sector.

Electric propulsion: The engine behind the new era of space exploration

Electric propulsion is transforming space exploration by converting electric energy into thrust through ion and Hall-effect thrusters.

How do satellites withstand harsh conditions in space?

Understanding how satellites survive harsh conditions in space is vital for evaluating the risk and resilience of space projects.

Unlocking the future of upper atmosphere and near-Earth space research: Innovations and impact of PITHIA-NRF

PITHIA-NRF aims at facilitating research and development in the domain of the Upper Atmosphere and near-Earth space environment.

Unravelling the origins of cosmic rays: MSU research sheds light on century-old mystery

Discover how MSU researchers are uncovering the mysterious origins of cosmic rays through studies of high-energy space phenomena.

ALMA measures how spiral galaxies grow and evolve

Discover how a new study improves our understanding of how barred spiral galaxies, like our own Milky Way Galaxy, grow and evolve.

UK launches £5m SAMS project to unravel secrets of the Sun’s atmosphere

Discover how the £5m UK project, SAMS, is set to revolutionise understanding of the Sun's atmosphere by developing advanced modelling.

Researchers advance search for ice on the Moon

The presence of ice on the Moon could be used to support humans or be broken down to hydrogen and oxygen, key components of rocket fuel.

China unveils plans to build nuclear reactor on the Moon

Discover how China plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon as part of the International Lunar Research Station.

New study unveils volcanic history and clues to ancient life on Mars

According to a Texas A&M University study, when it comes to ancient life on Mars, the proof is in the rocks. Discover more here.

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