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fromTNW | Deep-Tech
3 weeks ago

ESA spaceplane project revives bankrupt firm's hypersonic engine

The proposed engine for the plane is based on so-called pre-cooler technology, developed over decades by UK aerospace firm Reaction Engines, which went bust in November.
Science
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fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Rocket Report: SpaceX to make its own propellant; China's largest launch pad

United Launch Alliance is stacking its third Vulcan rocket for the second time.
Europe news
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
4 weeks ago

Meet the 5 space tech firms vying to be Europe's next launch provider

Five rocket companies will compete for ESA contracts to enhance Europe's access to space through the European Launcher Challenge initiative.
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Sizing up the 5 companies selected for Europe's launcher challenge

None of the selected companies are guaranteed ESA contracts or funding, as negotiations with European governments will determine the financial support leading up to the ESA's ministerial council meeting.
Europe news
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

ESA names five Challengers for the European Launch Challenge

ESA progresses with the European Launcher Challenge, focusing on three candidates for future launch services.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Boost for European space sovereignty as Open Cosmos gets Connected | Computer Weekly

Open Cosmos aims to strengthen Europe’s technological autonomy and enhance connectivity capabilities through the acquisition of Connected, a Portuguese startup specializing in IoT connectivity from space.
Agriculture
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 month ago

'Space umbrella' returns first striking images of Earth's forests

Biomass's mission is the first detailed measurement of forest carbon from space using innovative radar technology.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists have finally FOUND the universe's 'missing matter'

Scientists have discovered the universe's 'missing matter', potentially hiding in vast gas filaments connecting galaxy clusters.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

See our Sun like NEVER before: First ever photo of star's south pole

The ESA's Solar Orbiter has captured the first images of the Sun's south pole, marking a significant milestone in solar observation.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Europe will have to be more Tenacious to land its first rover on the Moon | TechCrunch

Europe faces a setback in lunar exploration as the Tenacious rover loses contact during its landing attempt.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

ESA feeling weightless and unwanted amid proposed NASA cuts

ESA has described itself as a reliable and strong partner to NASA, emphasizing the long history of collaboration, despite occasional tensions between the agencies.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Europe must boost space investment to secure autonomy from US, says ESA boss

Europe's growing emphasis on self-reliance marks a pivotal shift in geopolitical relations, emphasizing the importance of increased investment in both defense and space technology.
Europe news
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fromInsideHook
3 months ago

European Space Agency Report Warns of Too Much Space Junk

Space near Earth is becoming increasingly crowded with satellite debris, prompting urgent calls for active debris removal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Europe's first Mars rover will have UK-built lander

Mars landing is not an easy task, and the schedule is ambitious. The idea is for the rover and lander to be inside a capsule with a heat shield.
London startup
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

ESA finally has a commercial launch strategy, but will member states pay?

What we expect is that these companies will make a step in improving and upgrading their capacity with respect to what they're presently working.
European startups
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Euclid releases first data on mission to map universe DW 03/19/2025

The Euclid telescope will map one-third of the sky, aiming to deepen our understanding of dark energy and dark matter.
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OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Video Shows Mars and Deimos Close Up During ESA's Hera Flyby

Hera spacecraft successfully captured striking images of Mars and Deimos during its flyby.
The Mars flyby provided crucial data for Hera's mission to study asteroid Dimorphos.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Video Shows Mars and Deimos Close Up During ESA's Hera Flyby

Hera spacecraft successfully captured striking images of Mars and Deimos during its flyby.
The Mars flyby provided crucial data for Hera's mission to study asteroid Dimorphos.
OMG science
fromFuturism
11 months ago

Spacecraft to Scream Past Earth in a "Double World First" Slingshot Flyby

JUICE will be the first spacecraft to perform a double gravitational assist maneuver while flying past Earth and the Moon, enhancing its journey to Jupiter.
OMG science
fromTheregister
4 months ago

ESA cuts the ribbon at 34,000-core HPC center

The European Space Agency launched the SpaceHPC supercomputing facility to enhance data processing in the space industry.
UK politics
fromTheregister
5 months ago

UK needs to give more to ESA, says Brian Cox

The UK should collaborate with the European Space Agency for future space endeavors, as US partnerships are unstable due to variable funding.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

New Images of Mercury Show Speckled Surface in Sharp Detail

BepiColombo's recent flyby provided unprecedented images of Mercury, enhancing scientific understanding of the planet's surface.
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