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European Space Agency probing fireball that hit German home
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SatGO educational kit: from satellite communications to STEM
Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) solution SatGO, developed by Danish space technology company SheileX in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), students can now grasp the principles of satellite communications in a hands-on, practical way. The solution, which is now commercially available for schools and other educational institutions, is designed to immerse students in the world of cutting-edge satellite communications and the IoT, equipping them with the essential skills needed for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Ground station in Chile ready to connect to space via laser
A new ground station in Chile is set to transform how we connect to satellites, using laser technology that promises faster, safer, and more reliable data transmission. The European Space Agency (ESA), Sweden’s SSC Space and France’s Safran Space cooperated to build and test the facility, marking a concrete step towards wider use of optical communications.
Sophie Adenot shares an inspiring message from the ISS for International Women’s Day
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[EN] “Believe in your dreams, believe in yourself, and believe in that little nothing, that εpsilon, that can change everything…”
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, currently on board the International Space Station for the εpsilon mission, shared an inspiring message on Sunday 8 March 2026 to mark International Women’s Day.
[FR] « Croyez en vous. Croyez en vos rêves et en ce petit rien, cet εpsilon, qui peut changer une trajectoire… »
L’astronaute de l’ESA Sophie Adenot, actuellement à bord de la Station spatiale internationale pour la mission εpsilon, a partagé un message inspirant à l’occasion de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes, le
Evaluating landing sites for China's manned moon mission
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Terraforming Mars isn't a climate problem—it's an industrial nightmare
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Ariane 6 and Vega-C over Earth (artist impression)
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Ariane 6 and Vega-C over Earth (artist impression) Hellenic Fire System moves a step closer to launch
Following the launch of two radar satellites for Greece at the end of last year, four infrared imaging satellites dedicated to detecting and monitoring wildfires across the country are now being prepared for launch this spring. As part of the final preparations, these four CubeSats have recently undergone magnetic cleaning at the European Space Agency’s facilities in the Netherlands.
The radiation paradox: why solar maximum is the safest time to travel to Mars
When packing your spacecraft for a return trip to Mars, it would be better to launch during a period of maximum solar activity.
ESA analysing fireball over Europe on 8 March 2026
At approximately 18:55 CET (17:55 UTC) on Sunday 8 March 2026, a very bright fireball moving from the southwest to the northeast was observed by many people in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

