ESA and EBRD to advance Earth observation for development and impact finance
Monday, 08 June 2026 06:15
The European Space Agency (ESA) signed an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), hailing a new era of cooperation with the aim of advancing the use of Earth observation data and services for development and impact finance initiatives.
UK startup NewOrbit raises $18.5 million in Series A round
Monday, 08 June 2026 06:00
SAN FRANCISCO – NewOrbit Space, a UK startup developing satellites for very low Earth orbit (VLEO), has raised $18.5 million in a Series A investment round.
OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone demo with cellular spectrum
Monday, 08 June 2026 05:30
Luxembourg’s OQ Technology plans to test direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity next year in Germany using a local telco’s cellular spectrum, setting up a challenge to U.S.
NASA to select new headquarters building by end of year
Sunday, 07 June 2026 12:55
NASA plans to find a new headquarters building by the end of this year while remaining in the Washington area.
Rounding up the space unicorns
Sunday, 07 June 2026 10:03
Once rare beasts, billion-dollar startups are multiplying across new orbital markets.
NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reduced
Saturday, 06 June 2026 23:52
As NASA prepares an attempt to reboost an astronomy spacecraft in a decaying orbit, it is open to doing something similar for Hubble, if its operating costs can be reduced.
NASA concerns about Russian repairs prompted ISS safe haven decision
Saturday, 06 June 2026 16:33
Leaf Space partners with D-Orbit and EnduroSat to test connectivity service
Friday, 05 June 2026 17:12
Astronauts briefly shelter in Dragon during ISS leak repair
Friday, 05 June 2026 15:29
NASA instructed astronauts on the International Space Station to briefly shelter in a Dragon spacecraft June 5 as cosmonauts attempted to repair an air leak in a Russian module.
Next Ariane 6 launch to carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites using upgraded boosters
Friday, 05 June 2026 13:02
Week in images: 01-05 Jun 2026
Friday, 05 June 2026 12:10
Week in images: 01-05 Jun 2026
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How Europe studies the Sun
Friday, 05 June 2026 12:00
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How does Europe study the Sun? Discover the missions revealing the secrets of our closest star, from SOHO and Solar Orbiter to Proba-3, which is creating artificial solar eclipses in space to unlock new insights into the Sun's mysterious corona.
Featuring ESA Reserve Astronaut Sara García Alonso.
Spanish
¿Cómo se estudia el Sol desde Europa? Acompaña a Sara García Alonso en un recorrido por las misiones de la ESA que observan nuestra estrella, desde SOHO y Solar Orbiter hasta Proba-3, que está creando eclipses solares artificiales en el espacio para investigar la misteriosa corona solar.
Con Sara García Alonso, astronauta de
Putting the pieces together for Galileo second generation
Friday, 05 June 2026 10:55
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Putting the pieces together for Galileo second generation