Astronomers recently discovered the 40 000th near-Earth asteroid! These space rocks range from a few metres to a few kilometres in size and are on orbits that bring them relatively close to Earth. Each new discovery is both a reminder of our planet’s vulnerability and a testament to how far the field of planetary defence has advanced in just a few decades. 

Swedish Space Corp. has rolled out a new ground station service designed to provide streamlined support for operators of small satellites and constellations.

The European Space Agency’s Navigation programmes are Europe’s driving force for performance, innovation and resilience in positioning, navigation and timing. At the upcoming ESA Ministerial Council (CM25), ESA Navigation presents a portfolio of activities designed to ensure that Europe’s satellite navigation capabilities remain reliable, competitive and strategically autonomous for decades to come.

OQ Technology has become the first European satellite operator to send an emergency broadcast message directly to an unmodified smartphone from low Earth orbit, the Luxembourg-based venture announced Nov.

Program aims to prove a new class of spacecraft that can survive and maneuver in the drag-heavy regime of very low Earth orbit

Since becoming operational in 2016, Galileo has continued to evolve, introducing new capabilities and services to meet the needs of its over five billion users.

This December, two new Galileo satellites will launch aboard Ariane 6 - a major step for Europe’s autonomy and resilience in space.

And the journey doesn’t stop there: twelve Galileo Second Generation satellites are under construction, set to deliver even faster, more reliable positioning, navigation, and timing for everyone, everywhere.