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An international scientific team, including Penn State researchers, has identified a super-Earth exoplanet named GJ 251 c orbiting a nearby dwarf star less than 20 light-years away. The planet is estimated to have nearly four times the mass of Earth and is likely rocky. Suvrath Mahadevan, professor of astronomy at Penn State, explained, "We look for these types of planets because they are

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2025
An international collaboration has successfully charted extensive regions of CO-dark molecular gas within Cygnus X, a vibrant star-forming segment of our Milky Way. Utilizing data from the National Science Foundation's Green Bank Telescope, the team produced unprecedented maps showcasing previously invisible material crucial to star birth. Cold molecular hydrogen gas, the essential component in

SAN FRANCISCO – Indian startup SatLeo Labs is preparing to launch its first thermal-imaging payload early next year.

Press Release N° 64–2025

The 337th meeting of ESA Council took place at the European Space Agency’s headquarters in Paris on 23 and 24 October 2025.   

The European Space Agency’s Council at Ministerial Level is the time for bold vision and decisive action. In November, ESA’s Member States, Associate States, and Cooperating States will unite to elevate Europe’s role in space and secure its continued leadership for the benefit of citizens.

At the heart of ESA’s Earth Observation Programmes stands FutureEO – a driving force for innovation and excellence across satellite missions, Earth system science and Earth action, all in pursuit of a more sustainable and resilient future.

Designed to anticipate and address the challenges of tomorrow, FutureEO is poised to

The Republic of Cyprus has signed an Associate Agreement with the European Space Agency, and is expected to become an Associate Member in the coming months.  

Three of Europe’s largest aerospace companies have agreed to combine their space businesses into a new joint venture intended to better compete in the global market.