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NASA, GE aerospace hybrid engine system marks successful test
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ESA at the European Space Conference - Day 1
The European Space Agency discussed plans for its record budget as the 18th European Space Conference began in Brussels, Belgium on 27 January.
Amazon Leo satellites exceed brightness limits, study finds
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European Space Conference in Bruxelles: ESA DG keynote address
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Watch the keynote address by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher at the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels.
The European Space Conference is a key strategic event bringing together representatives from ESA, the European Commission, industry, national space agencies and other European institutions to discuss the future of Europe in space.
1400 quirky objects found in Hubble's archive
A team of astronomers have used a new AI-assisted method to search for rare astronomical objects in the Hubble Legacy Archive. The team sifted through nearly 100 million image cutouts in just two and a half days, uncovering nearly 1400 anomalous objects, more than 800 of which had never been documented before.
After switch from ULA, SpaceX set for speedy national security launch
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Activists question treaty power to protect high seas
After years of international negotiation and diplomacy, the High Seas Treaty has come into force in January 2026, with 61 states ratifying the agreement to protect international waters and marine life. The milestone has renewed debate over whether international law can meaningfully safeguard the ocean without robust enforcement and complementary direct action.
In a new book titled The Only Quantum transport method reads open quantum states
What is the state of a quantum system? Answering this question is essential for exploiting quantum properties in emerging devices and for developing new quantum technologies across computing, sensing and secure communications.
Quantum technologies, whether computers, sensors or cryptographic systems, all rely on one essential step: the characterisation of quantum states. This process, know Understanding USDT How Stablecoins Maintain Value in Volatile Markets
Cryptocurrency markets are known for extreme price swings, where values can rise or drop dramatically within hours. This volatility creates uncertainty for traders, investors, and institutions trying to move assets safely. Stablecoins have emerged to provide a consistent value anchor amid these fluctuations, offering predictable liquidity and price stability. Among them, USDT stands as one of th Oak Ridge team plans powerful test facility for next generation fusion components
The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is joining with Type One Energy and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to develop a world class high heat flux facility to test fusion energy materials at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Bull Run Energy Complex in East Tennessee.
The new facility will evaluate how plasma facing components perform when exposed to the extreme heat