
Copernical Team
Advancing Europe’s quantum secure communications from space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a €50 million contract with aerospace company Thales Alenia Space to begin the preliminary design phase of the Security And cryptoGrAphic (SAGA) mission. This agreement enables SAGA to continue to its preliminary design review, marking a relevant step towards establishing secure, space-based communications using quantum technologies.
From inner to outer space

Australia Japan partnership to accelerate laser links for satellites

Spongy space dust reshapes understanding of star and planet formation

A New Model of Water in Jupiter's Atmosphere

3 Questions: How a new mission to Uranus could be just around the corner

Telespazio and ispace Partner on Lunar Transport and Navigation Services

Researchers ID new mineral on Mars, providing insight on potential early life

Cassini proves complex chemistry in Enceladus ocean

Scientists digging through data collected by the Cassini spacecraft have found new complex organic molecules spewing from Saturn’s moon Enceladus. This is a clear sign that complex chemical reactions are taking place within its underground ocean. Some of these reactions could be part of chains that lead to even more complex, potentially biologically relevant molecules.
Published today in Nature Astronomy, this discovery further strengthens the case for a dedicated European Space Agency (ESA) mission to orbit and land on Enceladus.
European Space Agency and Korea AeroSpace Administration embark on new cooperation

The European Space Agency and the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) have announced they will work together on peaceful uses of space, starting with space weather monitoring and sharing space communications facilities.