Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
Sateliot, pioneering the integration of a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G IoT satellite constellation into cellular networks, announces a partnership with SpaceX for the imminent launch of four satellites. This initiative marks the commencement of Sateliot's first constellation phase and the beginning of its commercial operations. Joining two existing satellites, the launch signifies Sateliot's s

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 26, 2024
Astrobotic recently announced the addition of four seasoned space industry professionals to its team, enhancing its capabilities as the company gears up for its Griffin-1 lunar mission. The new hires include Steve Clarke as the Vice President of Landers and Spacecraft, specializing in lunar system development, and Frank Peri as the Director of Engineering, focusing on Griffin-1, with a wealth of

A team of European scientists have published the most detailed geological map of Oxia Planum – the landing site for ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover on Mars. This thorough look at the geography and geological history of the area will help the rover scout the once water-rich terrain, in the search for signs of past and present life.

A newly devised procedure to de-ice Euclid's optics has performed significantly better than hoped. Light coming in to the visible ‘VIS’ instrument from distant stars was gradually decreasing due small amounts of water ice building up on its optics. Mission teams spent months devising a procedure to heat up individual mirrors in the instrument’s complex optical system, without interfering with the finely tuned mission’s calibration or potentially causing further contamination. After the very first mirror was warmed by just 34 degrees, Euclid's sight was restored.

Unveiling the all-new ESA Impact: Dive into our Q1 2024 edition

Welcome to the 2024 first quarter edition of ESA Impact – your interactive gateway to the most important stories and images from the European Space Agency