Nestled between the colossal martian ‘Grand Canyon’ (Valles Marineris) and the tallest volcanoes in the Solar System (the Tharsis region) lies Noctis Labyrinthus – a vast system of deep and steep valleys that stretches out for around 1190 km (roughly the length of Italy here on Earth). This fascinating landscape, captured by the High Resolution […]

ESA Calls for Visionary Ideas to Establish Lunar Businesses The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking innovative ideas to utilize a constellation of communication and navigation satellites around the Moon. Through its Moonlight program, ESA aims to support space companies in Europe to create a sustainable lunar link and unlock opportunities for lunar businesses. With […]

In October 2023, NASA’s Psyche mission will embark on a journey to explore asteroid 16 Psyche, one of the largest asteroids in the asteroid belt. Psyche is believed to be rich in metals, but its true nature remains largely unknown. Recent research conducted by NASA’s retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) telescope and Ames […]

Florida’s Space Coast has been a hub of activity recently, with SpaceX and Blue Origin making strides to enhance their infrastructure and prepare for future testing. At Blue Origin’s manufacturing complex at Exploration Park, there has been a buildup of hardware outside the main production building. This indicates the necessary steps for designing and constructing […]

Arianespace’s Vega Rocket Scrubs Penultimate Flight, Delaying Launch of 12 Satellites Arianespace’s lightweight Vega rocket was forced to scrub its penultimate flight on Friday, delaying the launch of 12 satellites, including the THEOS-2 Earth-observation satellite for Thailand and Taiwan’s Triton weather satellite. The liftoff was scheduled for 10:36 PM local time from the Centre Spatial […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Axiom Space have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Paris, solidifying their collaboration in various areas of space exploration and commercialization. This partnership aims to foster scientific innovation, enhance human spaceflight capabilities, and promote international cooperation within the global space community. One of the key areas addressed […]

Europe’s Vega launch tonight carries twin miniaturized laboratories known as CubeSats, which aim to demonstrate disruptive and state-of-the-art space technologies. The CubeSat Carrier (CSC) satellites, ∑yndeo-1 and ∑yndeo-2, are supported by the European Commission and carry seven test payloads, including an innovative plasma jet pack and an ultra-sensitive magnetic instrument. These payloads are part of […]

The smallest flowering plant on Earth, watermeal, is being studied for its potential use as a food source for astronauts and as a source of oxygen. Researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand conducted experiments on watermeal aboard ESA’s Large Diameter Centrifuge (LDC), subjecting the plants to 20 times normal Earth gravity. The LDC is an […]

Euclid, ESA’s dark Universe detective, has overcome its navigation woes and is ready for its final testing in full ‘science mode’. The mission, which aims to answer fundamental questions about the nature of our Universe, experienced some hiccups during its initial phase. The most worrying issue was Euclid’s Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS), which at times […]

Swatch and the European Space Agency (ESA) have joined forces to bring the wonders of the universe to your wrist. This exciting collaboration allows customers to customize their Swatch X You watches with images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope or James Webb Space Telescope. For a limited time, six new designs are available, featuring […]