In a groundbreaking partnership, the European Space Agency (ESA) has joined forces with Finnish microsatellite manufacturer, ICEYE, to enhance early warning systems for floods and wildfires. By utilizing synthetic aperture radar technology, ICEYE’s satellites have the ability to see through smoke during fires and storm clouds during floods, providing crucial information to emergency response teams […]

In the vastness of space, a brave explorer named Hera embarks on an extraordinary mission. Accompanied by two trusty companions, Milani and Juventas, Hera sets out to investigate the mysteries of the Didymos system, a double asteroid that poses a potential threat to our beloved planet Earth. With their combined expertise, this trio of space […]

When astronauts return to the lunar surface, they will need more than just their moon boots – they will need roads. The ultra-fine, abrasive, and clingy lunar dust poses a significant challenge for future lunar missions. In the past, the dust has clogged equipment and eroded spacesuits, causing serious problems for the astronauts. One notable […]

In a world where malnutrition affects more than two billion people, scientists are turning to satellite technology to monitor the nutritional content of staple crops. The European Space Agency (ESA) has funded research that demonstrates how the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission and the Italian Prisma mission can be used to assess the quality of crops such […]

NASA is making progress on the completion of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage for the Artemis II lunar flyby mission. The four RS-25 core stage engines were installed in September at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans. Despite delays due to supply chain issues and a weld tool issue, NASA aims […]

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 […]