Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 10, 2025
Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) will continue their involvement in the cutting-edge Mu3e experiment thanks to renewed financial support from the German Research Foundation (DFG), which has pledged an additional EUR 5.6 million in funding starting May 2025. This grant extends the Research Unit 5199 for another four years, allowing the collaboration to push further in its i

Washington DC (UPI) Apr 19, 2025
NASA astronaut Don Pettit will return to Earth from the International Space Station Saturday, alongside his two Russian cosmonaut colleagues. Pettit, Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner are expected to land outside the town of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan with the help of a parachute at 9:20 p.m. EDT Saturday. The trio will begin the procedure of undocking their Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft fro

Beijing (XNA) Apr 15, 2025
From the prospect of space seeds improving yields to satellite-guided fertilization of soil, farmers across the country are turning to advanced technology to ensure smooth planting this spring. In recent years, northeast Heilongjiang province has focused on scientific and technological innovation, to improve its agricultural intelligence and methods. Farmers have also taken advantage of ne

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2025
At the 40th Space Symposium, ispace technologies U.S., inc. (ispace-U.S.) and Zeno Power Systems, Inc. (Zeno Power) announced a joint initiative to develop power systems that enable sustained operations during the Moon's prolonged periods of darkness. The strategic agreement sets the stage for a demonstration mission as early as 2027. Surviving the lunar night has been identified by NASA a

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From 7 to 11 April, ESA's Centre for Earth Observation in Frascati, ESRIN, hosted the 2025 edition of ESA School Days, welcoming almost 1400 young students.

The event kicked off with primary school students (4th and 5th grades) visiting during the first three days, followed by secondary school students on the final two days.

Throughout the week,  35 schools from across Italy engaged in presentations and laboratories, delving into the diverse space activities conducted at ESA’s establishment.

This initiative, which included contributions from ESERO Italia and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), aims to inspire and engage the next generation of STEM

Members of a NASA safety panel said they were “deeply concerned” about the safety of the aging International Space Station, citing long-running issues and funding shortfalls.

L3Harris announced a $125 million expansion at its space manufacturing site in Fort Wayne, Indiana.