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Demonstrating repeated magnetic capture for space debris removal future 

Highlighting a way forward for space debris removal, Astroscale’s End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-demonstration (ELSA-d) effectively tested its capacity to capture its client spacecraft utilising the servicer’s magnetic capture system. 

Space housing: cosmic concrete developed from space dust

Scientists at the University of Manchester have developed a cosmic concrete made from space dust and astronaut blood in an effort to create options for affordable space housing.

Significant steps towards tackling the dangers of space junk have been achieved

Researchers at the University of Warwick are tackling the challenges posed by space junk with a groundbreaking new research centre in the UK.

Satellite advancements for the fine-scale observation of the Earth’s surface

Environmental scientists at the University of Hong Kong solve significant observational issues of satellites to advance the fine-scale observation of the Earth’s surface.

A cosmic vision: how ESA’s Ariel will change the way we see exoplanets

Ariel is one of the European Space Agency’s Cosmic Vision programmes; its mission is to measure and examine exoplanets and explore their atmospheric properties.

Chinese programme aims to study Earth’s magnetosphere from the Moon

A Chinese led project is aiming to obtain unprecedented insights into the Earth’s magnetosphere by placing X-ray technology on the Moon.

Groundbreaking interstellar investigations launching on SpaceX-CRS-23

SpaceX-CRS-23 is scheduled to launch on August 28, transporting precious cargo, enabling a myriad of intergalactic studies onboard the ISS.

NASA award $750,000 to advance data transfer proficiency in space

A team of US-based engineers has been awarded considerable funding from NASA to enhance data transfer capabilities in space exploration.

Applications for the James Webb Space Telescope in the UK

Two new dedicated fellows will facilitate the introduction of the James Webb Space Telescope and its scientific capacities to public life in the UK.

CRISPR technology achieves DNA repair in Space for the first time

A team including four students and astronauts onboard the International Space Station has successfully conducted DNA repair in space.

Utilising spectroscopic instruments to explore the Solar System

Spectroscopic instruments are very sensitive tools which play an important and active role in exploring and understanding the Solar System.

Eutelsat Quantum reprogrammable satellite successfully launched by ESA

The European Space Agency has successfully launched the Eutelsat Quantum satellite, a significant advancement in satellite communications.

InSight Mission: revealing the internal structure of Mars

Using data gathered from earthquakes detected on Mars, NASA’s InSight Mission team have been able to unravel the internal structure of Mars.

Self-healing materials to be tested on the International Space Station

Innovative self-healing materials have been developed for testing on the International Space Station by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Surveying new skies with the James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope will revolutionise our understanding of the atmospheres of planets found orbiting other stars. Since the first detection of a planet...

SuperBIT telescope: Astronomical results for a down to Earth price

Researchers have developed an innovative balloon-borne telescope called SuperBIT that rivals the performance of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Event Horizon Telescope reveals unprecedented detail of Centaurus A

Researchers from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration has successfully imaged the radio galaxy Centaurus A in exceptional detail.

Physicists accurately quantify the electric field of the Sun

Physicists have calculated a definitive measurement of the Sun's electric field, providing insights into its effects on Earth.

Using AI to search for energy and minerals on the Moon 

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a novel Artificial Intelligence and machine learning method to accelerate the pursuit of finding encouraging Moon sites sites with valuable energy and mineral resources

Novel upgrades to the William Herschel Telescope near completion 

The astronomical advancements being made to the William Herschel Telescope that will facilitate a thorough survey of the Universe are close to finalisation.

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