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Magma ocean: Structures in the Earth’s mantle are key to understanding its unique habitability

Two massive, mysterious structures deep within Earth's mantle, the LLSVPs and ULVZs, are revealed as ancient fingerprints of core material mixing into the early magma ocean, a process vital to the Earth’s unique habitability.

UK Space Operations Report: Protecting the UK and Space in October 2025

The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, Met Office, and UK Space Agency, has released its report detailing space surveillance and protection activities for October 2025.

NASA invited the media to their Artemis II crewed Moon mission launch

NASA is preparing to open a new chapter in human space exploration, and media from around the globe are being invited to witness the launch of the Artemis II mission, which is the first crewed flight test under the agency's campaign to return humans to the Moon.

Sentinel-6B satellite set for launch to track rising seas

Preparations are almost complete in California for the launch of Sentinel-6B, the latest satellite in Europe’s Copernicus Earth observation programme.

European space sector policy focus

Explore the initiatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space in the European space sector.

Expedition 73 crew focuses on deep space health and essential systems

The Expedition 73 crew aboard the ISS dedicated Thursday (13th November 2025) to critical medical research on blood circulation in microgravity and essential spacesuit maintenance. These efforts, combined with installing a new life support system, directly support future deep-space missions to the Moon and Mars.

Committee on Earth Observation Satellites: UK wraps up transformative year as CEOS

The United Kingdom has concluded its year-long leadership of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), marking a significant milestone in international collaboration for...

Understanding the science projects receiving the synergy grants 2025

Sixty-six research teams, comprising 239 scientists from around the globe, will receive a total of €684 million in Synergy Grants 2025 from the European Research Council (ERC).

New Copernicus satellite launch strengthens Europe’s eye on Earth

Sentinel-1D joins the Copernicus constellation to deliver round-the-clock radar monitoring of our planet.

New method could reveal whether Einstein’s black holes are really unique

Physicists from Goethe University Frankfurt and the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute in Shanghai have taken a new approach to one of the most profound mysteries in science: whether all black holes conform to Einstein’s theory of general relativity or if alternative forms could exist.

Discovering the dark universe and a stellar nursery: Euclid searches through Orion constellation

An incredible view of a stellar nursery was captured by Euclid when its infrared camera peered through the LDN 1641 dark cloud in Orion. This ability to see past obscuring dust demonstrates the telescope's power as it embarks on its primary mission: mapping the dark Universe.

ESA launches HOBI-WAN to produce food in space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially launched the study phase of its pilot project HOBI-WAN (Hydrogen-oxidising bacteria in weightlessness as a source of nutrition).

“Cosmic Bat” spotted in deep space, 10,000 light-years away

Astronomers have captured a haunting image of a vast nebula, dubbed the “cosmic bat,” spreading its crimson wings 10,000 light-years away. This massive stellar nursery, captured by ESO's VST, glows as newborn stars ignite gas and dust.

Europe explores space ambitions at the Danish Space Conference

Aalborg hosted Europe’s space debate at the 2025 Danish Space Conference this October, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to discuss the European Union’s growing ambitions in space, defence, and innovation.

Alfvén waves: Elusive waves found to power the Sun’s corona

Scientists have finally found direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfvén waves in the Sun’s corona, solving an 80-year-old solar mystery. These elusive magnetic waves could be the energy source that powers the Sun’s multi-million-degree outer atmosphere.

NATO allies join the UK to tackle dual space technology challenges

The UK recently welcomed over 140 experts from across NATO member states, industry, academia, and international organisations for a high-level meeting focused on dual-use space technologies.

EU opens consultation on environmental footprint rules for space sector

The European Commission has launched an open consultation inviting stakeholders to contribute to the development of a pioneering framework: the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for the space sector (PEFCR4Space).

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