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Galileo: Europe’s Exceptional Satellite Navigation System Did you know that Galileo, Europe’s own global navigation satellite system, was developed nearly three decades ago in the Netherlands? Since its inception, Galileo has become one of the most complex and critical infrastructures ever built in Europe. It has grown to become the largest European satellite constellation and […]

Amidst the myriad spring galaxies lies NGC 4361, a large and bright planetary nebula located in the southern constellation of Corvus, the Crow. Locating it means dipping low towards the murkier skies close to the horizon, but it’s well worth the extra effort to find and observe it. NGC 4361 forms the apex of an […]

In March, the historic IFT-3 launch marked a significant milestone for SpaceX’s Starship program. Now, the company is gearing up for the next flight, IFT-4, with Ship 29 and Booster 11. Additionally, future versions of the Starship are already in development. Preparations for IFT-4 are well underway. Ship 29 recently underwent a static fire test […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission (EU) have signed an agreement to collaborate on using space technology to improve life on Earth. This partnership aims to address global challenges such as climate change, natural disasters, and human actions by using space assets and capabilities. ESA has proposed three initiatives, known as accelerators, […]

China’s Startup Aerospace Companies Making Strides in the Space Race China’s burgeoning aerospace industry is making significant progress, with several startup companies launching rockets and developing innovative technologies. Two key players in this space race are LandSpace and Deep Blue Aerospace, both of which are advancing their respective rocket programs. Additionally, the Chang Zheng family […]

Astronomers have made a significant discovery using archived images from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. By analyzing 37,000 Hubble images taken over a span of 19 years, researchers were able to identify 1,701 asteroid trails, with 1,031 of those asteroids previously uncharted. Of the newly discovered asteroids, 400 are estimated to be smaller than one […]

In just a few months, a groundbreaking scientific mission will take place that could revolutionize our understanding of the solar system and the potential for life beyond Earth. The Europa Clipper mission, scheduled to launch later this year, aims to explore one of Jupiter’s moons, Europa, and investigate the possibility of a subsurface ocean and […]

Europe’s newest rocket, the Ariane 6, is ready to embark on its first flight, carrying numerous space missions with diverse objectives, destinations, and teams. This heavy-lift launcher will showcase its versatility and flexibility as it launches new satellites for various purposes. One such satellite is the ISTSat-1, developed by the University of Lisbon in Portugal. […]

The Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) is an ambitious satellite mission aimed at enhancing our understanding of the intricate interplay between clouds, aerosols, and Earth’s radiation budget. This pioneering endeavor is a collaborative effort between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), combining their expertise and resources to […]

On April 22, 2024, six aspiring astronauts will finally receive their long-awaited certification after successfully completing a year of rigorous training. These individuals are Sophie Adenot, Rosemary Coogan, Pablo Álvarez Fernández, Raphaël Liégeois, Marco Sieber, and Katherine Bennell-Pegg. Selected in November 2022, they began their training journey in April 2023. The aim of this basic […]