NASA has selected for development a space science mission that will study how space weather interacts with Earth’s atmosphere.

A spacecraft developed by Tsinghua University is set to join international missions to study the asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029.

Austrian satellite propulsion startup Gate Space has won 6.3 million euros in funding from Europe’s government-backed accelerator program, joining a wave of European companies attracting capital for greater space sovereignty.

Kelly Hammett’s departure comes as the Space Rapid Capabilities Office is being realigned under the Space Force

Sophie is halfway through the εpsilon mission onboard the ISS, and she has already accomplished so much. Between hundreds of hours of scientific research and thousands of photographs taken from space, she has taken the time to share many unforgettable moments with us — inspiring millions along the way on social media.

In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto talks with Mike Kincaid, president and chief executive of the Challenger Center.

A high-risk mission to raise the orbit of a NASA astrophysics spacecraft is set to launch later this month after less than a year of development.

The countdown is on for scientists, researchers and Earth observation experts eager to help shape the future of the European Space Agency’s Earth Explorer satellite series. Registration is closing soon for the Earth Explorer 12 User Consultation Meeting.

This all-important event offers the opportunity to be part of the discussion on which of four pioneering candidate missions should advance to the next stage of development.