A member of the European Parliament said there is widespread support there for the proposed European Union Space Act, while acknowledging that the draft released this summer can be refined.

Washington DC (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
Some 2.3 to 2.4 billion years ago, Earth underwent a monumental transformation that forever altered the planet's course. Cyanobacteria evolved a new kind of photosynthesis that unleashed tremendous amounts of oxygen into the oceans and atmosphere, setting the stage for life as we know it. The oxygenation of the planet, known as the "Great Oxygenation Event" or GOE, was undeniably monumenta

Adelaide, Australia (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
As global temperatures rise and heatwaves intensify, a new textile innovation co-developed by University of South Australia scientists promises to keep people cooler, drier, and more comfortable in extreme heat. Partnering with researchers from Zhengzhou University in China, UniSA materials scientist Professor Jun Ma has helped to create a lightweight breathable fabric that reflects 96% of

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2025
ISRO has qualified the CE20 cryogenic engine for thrust levels between 19 and 22 tonnes for single-start flight operations, supporting demanding launch requirements for the LVM3 upper stage. The engine is certified for human-rated flights, such as the Gaganyaan missions, ensuring operational reliability under rigorous conditions. Traditionally, engine ignition is performed using propellant tank

Paris, France (SPX) Nov 21, 2025
PLD Space has introduced its first fully integrated MIURA 5 unit, Qualification Model 1 (QM1), initiating comprehensive subsystem validation before the rocket's initial flight in early 2026. The QM1 will enable end-to-end testing of critical components, including the first and second stages, simulating real flight conditions to reduce risk and enhance reliability ahead of launch. The MIURA

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) has broadened its Argonaut lunar lander initiative with the formal addition of several European industrial partners. The signing event at ESA's European Astronaut Centre in Cologne marked new agreements between Thales Alenia Space Italy, serving as prime contractor, Thales Alenia Space France, OHB Germany, Thales Alenia Space UK, and Nammo UK. Argonaut lande

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2025
On December 17, 2025, two Galileo First Generation satellites, SAT 33 and SAT 34, will be placed in orbit by Ariane 6, launching from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. This mission, the fourteenth under the Galileo programme, aims to strengthen the constellation's precision, availability, and operational robustness. Galileo supports billions of users worldwide through navigation functions emb

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2025
A new study published in Science has traced the origin of Theia, the body that collided with Earth around 4.5 billion years ago and triggered the creation of the Moon. Led by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research and University of Chicago, the research utilizes ratios of metal isotopes to uncover Theia's place of origin and composition. The collision with Theia dramatically al

Upton, NY (SPX) Nov 21, 2025
To say that a trip from Earth to Mars is merely a long one would be a massive understatement. On July 30, 2020, when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sent its Mars rover "Perseverance" atop an Atlas V rocket to the red planet to collect rock samples, it took the rover nearly seven months to reach its destination. This was only one step in a complex process that will take