Week in images: 17-21 February 2025
Week in images: 17-21 February 2025.
Space news
Hubble Spies a Spiral That May Be Hiding an Imposter
The sparkling spiral galaxy gracing this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is UGC 5460, which sits about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. This image combines four different wavelengths of light to reveal UGC 5460’s central bar of stars, winding spiral arms, and bright blue star clusters. Also captured in the upper […].
China Readies Tianwen-2 for Historic Asteroid Sample Return and Comet Study
China Readies Tianwen-2 for Historic Asteroid Sample Return and Comet Study.
Isar Aerospace Successfully Completes Spectrum Rocket Testing; Awaiting First Launch License
Isar Aerospace Successfully Completes Spectrum Rocket Testing; Awaiting First Launch License.
PLD Space MIURA 5 to Launch from Oman Etlaq Spaceport In 2027
PLD Space MIURA 5 to Launch from Oman Etlaq Spaceport In 2027.
AI to power China’s mission to the edges of the solar system
HELSINKI — Researchers are examining how artificial intelligence technologies could support a planned Chinese mission to the boundaries of the solar system, according to a new paper. Artificial intelligence can […] The post AI to power China’s mission to the edges of the solar system appeared first on SpaceNews..
Isar Aerospace completes testing of first Spectrum rocket
German launch vehicle company Isar Aerospace has completed tests of its first Spectrum rocket and is ready to launch, pending a license. The post Isar Aerospace completes testing of first Spectrum rocket appeared first on SpaceNews..
Isar Aerospace completes static fires of Spectrum rocket ahead of first European launch
Isar Aerospace has announced the completion of static fires on both stage one and stage… The post Isar Aerospace completes static fires of Spectrum rocket ahead of first European launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..
ESA and Red Cross partnership brings space technology to disaster management
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to harness space technology for humanitarian assistance worldwide. The partnership will combine ESA's space expertise with ICRC's humanitarian reach to develop space-enabled solutions that can help protect and assist communities affected by disasters and conflicts across Europe and beyond..
Isar Completes Final Static Fire Tests Ahead of Inaugural Spectrum Flight
Isar Aerospace has announced the completion of the final tests on its Spectrum rocket, paving the way for its inaugural flight. The company stated that the launch will take place “as soon as possible” following approval and licensing from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority. Spectrum is a two-stage rocket that is designed to be capable […] The post Isar Completes Final Static Fire Tests Ahead of Inaugural Spectrum Flight appeared first on European Spaceflight..