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The European Space Agency’s EarthCARE satellite is now actively assessing how clouds and aerosols affect Earth’s energy balance, a critical element in understanding climate dynamics. This mission, which launched in May 2024 in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is expected to improve the precision of climate models that inform global climate policies […]

On December 2, 1995, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), a collaborative mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, was launched into space with the ambition of conducting a two-year exploration of the Sun. Fast forward 30 years, and this unassuming spacecraft, stationed 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, has become a powerhouse of […]

As the first week of December unfolds, space enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting lineup of 10 orbital launches from six different companies across four continents. Leading the charge is SpaceX, which is set to conduct five separate missions to deploy its Starlink satellites from launch sites in California and Florida. On the international […]

Severe weather conditions have led to significant challenges in the Puttalam district of North Western Sri Lanka, where intense monsoon rains have resulted in widespread flooding, landslides, and rockfalls. Satellite imagery from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, taken on November 30, 2025, reveals the dramatic changes in the landscape over the past month. The recent images […]

This December, enthusiasts of the cosmos are in for a treat as they have the opportunity to delve into 24 stunning astronomical images. Throughout the month, each day will unveil a new visual masterpiece, showcasing the wonders of the universe. The selection promises not only beauty but also educational insights, providing viewers with a fascinating […]

On November 27, a significant incident occurred following the successful launch of the Soyuz 2.1a rocket, which carried the Soyuz MS-28 crew to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome marked a successful mission for the crew, made up of Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev, along with NASA astronaut […]

Greece has successfully launched two new high-resolution radar satellites as part of its commitment to enhancing disaster management, environmental monitoring, and national security. This initiative comes through a partnership involving the Greek government, private satellite firm ICEYE, and the European Space Agency (ESA). The satellites were deployed into orbit on November 28, 2025, during the […]

Italy has bolstered its Earth observation capabilities with the successful launch of eight satellites as part of its IRIDE program. The Eaglet II satellites were deployed aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on November 28, 2025, at 19:44 CET. Approximately one hour post-launch, all satellites achieved orbit, and confirmation […]

Following a recent setback with Booster 18, SpaceX is moving forward with the development of Booster 19 and the evaluation of the Block 3 test tanks. Despite this progress, a high number of tasks remain before the anticipated Flight 12 can take place, particularly the construction of a new booster and the completion of a […]

The Richat Structure, a geological marvel located in the Sahara Desert of northern Mauritania, has recently drawn attention from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. Known for its striking circular shape reminiscent of a bull’s-eye, this 50-kilometer-wide feature stands out against the vast expanse of golden sand in the Adrar Region. Initially thought to have formed from […]