Solar Orbiter reveals rapid polar magnetic field drift on the Sun
Thursday, 06 November 2025 01:07
Data from ESA's Solar Orbiter spacecraft, collected during its unique vantage over the solar south pole, demonstrate that the Sun's magnetic field is carried towards the pole at speeds faster than previous models suggested. The measurements analyzed by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research incorporated Polarimetric and Helioseismic Imager (PHI) data from March 21, 202 China's Mars orbiter captures detailed images of interstellar object 3I ATLAS
Thursday, 06 November 2025 01:07
The Tianwen 1 Mars orbiter operated by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) completed a close-range observation of the interstellar object designated 3I/ATLAS using its high-resolution camera. The spacecraft was positioned approximately 30 million kilometers from the object during the imaging process, achieving one of the nearest probe-based studies of 3I/ATLAS.
Data obtained fro Space debris postpones Shenzhou XX astronauts Earth return
Thursday, 06 November 2025 01:07
The scheduled return of the Shenzhou XX astronauts from China's Tiangong space station has been halted for safety reasons following a probable impact with space debris, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency reported on Wednesday that the spacecraft charged with bringing three crew members home may have suffered strikes by minuscule orbital debris fragments.
"An impact anal Iceye unveils ‘guaranteed’ imagery service as satellite firms vie for defense customers
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 19:44
Earth observation companies shift business models to capture growing demand for sovereign geospatial intelligence capabilities
ESA advances ERS program, marking shift toward dual-use and defense
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 18:26
Astranis unveils Vanguard for secure beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 14:19
Astranis announced plans Nov. 5 to roll out a mobile ad-hoc network service called Vanguard, using its small geostationary satellites to extend the range of point-to-point communications for disaster relief or secure defense operations.
Accelerate U.S. lunar exploration with a robotic sample return campaign
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 12:00
A realistic and cost-effective path for the United States to advance the exploration and development of the moon, and to keep our nation in the forefront of that enterprise, is to dramatically increase robotic exploration efforts and to focus with urgency on a comprehensive campaign to collect and return geologic samples from a wide range […]
Reflex Aerospace raises 50 million euros
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 10:52
German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace has raised 50 million euros ($57.4 million) as it rides a growing wave of interest and investment in European space systems.
China delays Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected space debris impact
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 08:32
Euclid peers through a dark cloud’s dusty veil
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 08:00
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This shimmering view of interstellar gas and dust was captured by the European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope. The nebula is part of a so-called dark cloud, named LDN 1641. It sits at about 1300 light-years from Earth, within a sprawling complex of dusty gas clouds where stars are being formed, in the constellation of Orion.
In visible light this region of the sky appears mostly dark, with few stars dotting what seems to be a primarily empty background. But, by imaging the cloud with the infrared eyes of its NISP instrument, Euclid reveals a multitude of stars
Southern Taurid meteor shower to peak this week with bright fireballs
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 01:55
The Southern Taurid meteor shower, known for its swarm of bright fireballs shooting through the night sky, is expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday nights as the Earth passes through dust left by a comet.
The meteor shower is active between September and November when debris left in the wake of the Comet Encke falls into the Earth's atmosphere at high speeds, according to the American Chinese astronauts use upgraded oven to barbecue chicken wings and steaks aboard space station
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 01:55
Aboard China's space station, astronauts have begun using a new hot air oven delivered by Shenzhou XXI to prepare freshly baked dishes, including chicken wings and steaks, as shown in a recent video from orbit.
Shenzhou XXI crew member and space engineer Wu Fei was featured preparing marinated chicken wings, placing them on a skewered rack, and baking them for roughly 28 minutes in the upg Florida backs space growth as FIU leads governance and security research
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 01:55
Outer space may be infinite, but the moment for FIU to lead is here and now.
Under the leadership of its new president, the university stands at the forefront of a new era of policy leadership at a time of historically high space exploration. Chosen earlier this year to head Miami's public research university, Jeanette M. Nunez continues to serve as chair of the state's aerospace finance a