Join ESA for a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026
Thursday, 21 May 2026 12:00
Follow the total solar eclipse with the European Space Agency (ESA), in person or online.
Insights into Earth’s molten outer core from space
Thursday, 21 May 2026 12:00
The liquid iron in Earth’s outer core doesn’t always behave as expected. When it changed direction in an unexplained way, ESA satellites provided data on the direction of flow, helping scientists gain better insight into the dynamics at the centre of our planet.
CEO Series: Open Cosmos’ Rafel Jorda Siquier on finding a niche in space.
Thursday, 21 May 2026 07:57
In this episode of Space Minds, Mike Gruss talks with Open Cosmos’ CEO Rafel Jorda Siquier about combining Earth observation, connectivity and IoT into a single platform.
Stay space chemical compliant in the EU
Thursday, 21 May 2026 07:10
On 2 June, the European Space Agency (ESA) will hold its free REACH workshop on chemical compliance in the space sector. This all-day event will be held at ESA’s technical centre in the Netherlands, with an option to join online.
Space Force eyes 2027 demonstrations of in-space refueling and satellite servicing
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 22:47
USSF-23 mission will launch vehicles to demonstrate refueling and satellite servicing in geostationary orbit
SpaceX files for IPO
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 21:16
SpaceX filed documents for an initial public offering of stock May 20, revealing the company’s finances and enormous ambitions
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U.S. ‘more prepared’ for next WRC
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 18:07
White House officials say they will go into a major international conference next year better prepared than ever to defend key radio-frequency spectrum priorities.
Inflight call with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 14:30
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On 20 May, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted an in-flight call with selected media representatives live aboard the International Space Station. During the discussion, Sophie shared insights into life and research in orbit, including scientific experiments supporting human health, climate science and future space exploration.
Hyguane: towards low-carbon hydrogen for Europe’s Spaceport
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 14:04
Orbital Data Centers: Power and Thermal Management for Scalable Architectures
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 13:57
As orbital data centers move from concept to reality, scalable power generation and efficient thermal management are emerging as critical enabling technologies.
ESA and Spain strengthen ties for secure connectivity
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 13:32
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Agencia Espacial Española (AEE) signed a Memorandum of Intent on 20 May to strengthen cooperation on secure satellite connectivity, reinforcing Spain’s growing strategic role in Europe’s space and resilience ambitions.
Starfighters turns Texas facility toward microgravity flight testing
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 13:17
Starfighters Space, which is developing F-104 supersonic jets for satellite air-launch, is turning its Texas facility into a staging ground for microgravity flight testing in response to NASA’s call for information on commercial parabolic capabilities.