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Forest satellite’s big antenna opens up

Just a week after its launch, ESA’s Biomass mission has reached another critical milestone on its path to delivering unprecedented insights into the world’s forests and their vital role in Earth’s carbon cycle – the satellite’s 12-metre-diameter antenna is now fully deployed..

Research Fellows in space science 2025

ESA has selected 10 new Fellows to pursue their own independent research in space science, starting in 2025..

ESA and PLAYMOBIL join forces to inspire the next generation of space explorers

As the European Space Agency (ESA) ramps up Europe’s ambition in space exploration, it is equally committed to sparking curiosity among young minds. What better way to inspire future explorers than with a fully equipped lunar rover – a creation born from our exciting new partnership with PLAYMOBIL?.

Space Force chief makes case for increased funding before House panel

Saltzman said the military’s space branch is not resourced to do what it’s being asked to do The post Space Force chief makes case for increased funding before House panel appeared first on SpaceNews..

India’s satellite crackdown brings fresh challenges for Starlink and OneWeb

India is tightening security and data compliance rules for satellite connectivity, creating new hurdles for SpaceX’s Starlink and other broadband constellations aiming to enter the world’s most populous country. The post India’s satellite crackdown brings fresh challenges for Starlink and OneWeb appeared first on SpaceNews..

FAA gives environmental approval for increased Starship launch rate

The Federal Aviation Administration will allow SpaceX to perform as many as 25 Starship launches a year from its Texas site, five times the previous limit. The post FAA gives environmental approval for increased Starship launch rate appeared first on SpaceNews..

NASA Live Coverage, Original Content Now Streaming on Prime Video

NASA’s on-demand streaming service, NASA+, launched a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) channel on Prime Video Tuesday, giving viewers another way to watch the agency’s aeronautics, human spaceflight, science, and technology missions unfold on screen. As the agency continues to improve life on Earth and inspire new generations through innovation, exploration, and discovery, NASA+ is dedicated […].

NASA’s IXPE Reveals X-ray-Generating Particles in Black Hole Jets

The blazar BL Lacertae, a supermassive black hole surrounded by a bright disk and jets oriented toward Earth, provided scientists with a unique opportunity to answer a longstanding question: How are X-rays generated in extreme environments like this? NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) collaborated with radio and optical telescopes to find answers. The results […].

FAA clears SpaceX for 25 launches a year from its Texas launch site

If SpaceX can clean up Starship's reliability issues, the company is free to fly..

Space Force awards contracts for missile-warning ground systems

The Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) program seeks to build a government-owned ground system for missile warning satellite command and control. The post Space Force awards contracts for missile-warning ground systems appeared first on SpaceNews..