Aerospace

Stardust study resets how life’s atoms spread through space

For decades, astronomers have believed they understood how giant stars scatter the chemical building blocks of life across the galaxy However, a new study of...

EGNOS achieves key upgrade milestone with new operational satellite

Europe’s satellite navigation system takes a major step forward with the activation of a new geostationary satellite, enhancing service reliability and preparing for future advancements.

Astronomers discover a young planet forming around a sun-like star: WISPIT 2b

In a new breakthrough, an international team of astronomers has discovered a young planet forming around a star similar to our Sun.

UKSA developments: The UK space sector is set for lift off

The UK government has announced new reforms in its space sector governance to cut bureaucracy and unlock growth opportunities in a fast-evolving global industry.

New moon discovered around Uranus by JWST team

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have discovered a tiny, previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus.

Parker Solar Probe confirms theory of magnetic reconnection

A discovery by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe (PSP), led by scientists at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), has provided us with the first evidence of magnetic reconnection in the Sun’s upper atmosphere.

NASA and SpaceX set for 33rd space station resupply mission

NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the 33rd commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for liftoff in the early hours of Sunday, August 24.

The University of Colorado Denver engineers develop quantum breakthrough

A new advancement in quantum technology is emerging from the University of Colorado Denver, where an electrical engineering professor has developed a silicon-based chip capable of generating powerful electromagnetic fields.

Europe launches Sentinel-5A to improve global air quality monitoring

In a continued push to tackle environmental challenges through space technology, the European Union has successfully launched the Copernicus Sentinel-5A satellite into orbit.

NASA launches phase 2 of LunaRecycle Challenge to tackle space waste

NASA is moving forward with Phase 2 of its innovative LunaRecycle Challenge, inviting U.S. based individuals and teams to develop creative solutions for recycling waste materials on the Moon.

UK space frontiers 2035: The next decade of UK space science

The UK Space Agency has been working with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to launch a new initiative titled UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astro, Planetary & Helio.

Continued innovation in space: Curiosity rover celebrates 13 years on Mars

After 13 years of exploring the Red Planet, NASA's Curiosity rover is continuing to make discoveries.

The UK public sector now has better access to space innovation through CCS agreement

A Space Technology Solutions agreement developed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will change how the UK public sector receives space-related technologies.

NISAR satellite has launched successfully, leading a new era for Earth observations

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this week.

NASA supports Firefly Aerospace for a major lunar south pole mission

NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $176.7 million contract to deliver two rovers and three scientific instruments to the Moon’s South Pole region, marking a major step forward in the agency’s Artemis campaign and Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.

NASA launches TRACERS mission to study Earth’s magnetic shield

NASA has launched a new mission called TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) to study how Earth’s magnetic field defends the planet from space weather.

Astronomers spot HD 135344B forming around a distant star

Astronomers have potentially captured the HD 135344B planet during its formation process, allowing for a new understanding of how planetary systems like ours come into existence.

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