Where Antarctica's ice melt will have the biggest impact on sea levels
Saturday, 29 November 2025 14:16
When polar ice sheets melt, the effects ripple across the world. The melting ice raises average global sea level, alters ocean currents and affects temperatures in places far from the poles.
But melting ice sheets don't affect sea level and temperatures in the same way everywhere.
In a new study, our team of scientists investigated how ice melting in Antarctica affects global climate Sivers Semiconductors and Doosan Announce Joint Initiative to Advance Ka-Band SATCOM Antenna Technology
Saturday, 29 November 2025 14:16
Sivers Semiconductors AB has entered a $1.5 million contract with Doosan Corporation to jointly develop scalable electronically steerable array (ESA) antenna panels for Ka-band satellite communications.
The agreement will support the design and development of ESA systems using Sivers' upcoming Ka-band SATCOM beamforming integrated circuits (BFICs). These advanced BFICs, designed for multi- Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads
Saturday, 29 November 2025 11:27
A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov.
Baikonur pad damaged in Soyuz launch to ISS
Saturday, 29 November 2025 08:15
The Baiknour pad used for the launch of the latest crew to the ISS has sustained damage, raising questions about its ability to support upcoming missions to the station.
Italian mission adds to growing IRIDE space fleet
Saturday, 29 November 2025 07:00
The Italian programme IRIDE, which provides public sector services based on data from its fleet of Earth observation constellations, has added eight satellites to its second constellation, Eaglet II.
High-resolution radar satellites launched for Greece
Saturday, 29 November 2025 06:00
Thanks to the EU-funded Recovery and Resilience Facility, and through collaboration between the Greek government, the private satellite company ICEYE and the European Space Agency (ESA), two new high-resolution radar satellites have been launched to strengthen disaster management, environmental monitoring and national security across Greece.
Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights
Friday, 28 November 2025 21:23
W-5 is the newest spacecraft in the company’s “W-Series” of free-flying reentry vehicles designed to orbit Earth, conduct on-orbit processing and return space-made materials.
ESA’s HydroGNSS mission launched to ‘scout’ for water
Friday, 28 November 2025 20:50
The European Space Agency’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched today, 28 November, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.
The two twin HydroGNSS satellites were carried into orbit at 19:44 CET aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, as part of the Transporter-15 rideshare flight from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
HydroGNSS launch highlights
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ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched on 28 November 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.
The two twin HydroGNSS satellites were carried into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, US.
Embracing the New Space concept, HydroGNSS is one of ESA’s new Scout missions being developed within the Earth Observation FutureEO programme.
Replay: HydroGNSS launch coverage
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ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched on 28 November 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.
The two twin HydroGNSS satellites were carried into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, US.
Embracing the New Space concept, HydroGNSS is one of ESA’s new Scout missions being developed within the Earth Observation FutureEO programme.
D-Orbit sends to ION vehicles aloft on SpaceX Transporter-15
Friday, 28 November 2025 19:03
SAN FRANCISCO – Italy’s D-Orbit sent satellites and hosted payloads into orbit Nov. 26 aboard two ION orbital transfer vehicles launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-15 rideshare.
China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan
Friday, 28 November 2025 18:51
China’s space administration has published a policy blueprint aimed at accelerating development of commercial space and embedding it within its broader national space ambitions.
ESA’s HydroGNSS mission lifts off
Friday, 28 November 2025 17:50
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ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched on 28 November 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.
The two twin HydroGNSS satellites were carried into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, US.
Embracing the New Space concept, HydroGNSS is one of ESA’s new Scout missions being developed within the Earth Observation FutureEO programme.
Local space weather impacts on technology and safety vary more than expected
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CM25: A historic step forward for Europe’s space technology leadership
Friday, 28 November 2025 15:05
The ESA Council at Ministerial Level (CM25) delivered a record-breaking €22.1 billion in commitments from Member States. This is a historic achievement and a clear signal of trust in ESA’s ability to deliver success through expertise and innovation.