Newly found super-Earth orbits nearby star in promising habitable zone
Friday, 24 October 2025 01:08
Astronomers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered an exoplanet positioned in the habitable zone of its host star, where conditions may allow liquid water to exist on the surface.
This newly identified exoplanet is a super-Earth, several times more massive than our own planet, and potentially rocky. The planet, named GJ 251 c, orbits an M-dwarf star only about 18 light-yea Newly found rocky super-Earth could become key focus in search for life
Friday, 24 October 2025 01:08
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 Mapping previously unseen galactic structures reveals new secrets of Milky Way star formation
Friday, 24 October 2025 01:08
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 Iridium pulls $1 billion 2030 service revenue goal amid SpaceX’s D2D push
Thursday, 23 October 2025 23:25
Iridium’s shares closed down more than 7% Oct. 23 after the satellite operator lowered its full-year service revenue outlook again, while withdrawing its $1 billion target for 2030 amid mounting competition from SpaceX.
SatLeo prepares to launch first thermal-imaging payload
Thursday, 23 October 2025 20:05
SAN FRANCISCO – Indian startup SatLeo Labs is preparing to launch its first thermal-imaging payload early next year.
China expands classified geostationary satellite series with Long March 5 launch
Thursday, 23 October 2025 17:47
The astronaut who filmed the Dream is Alive
Thursday, 23 October 2025 12:53
In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Terry Hart, former NASA astronaut and mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Challenger.
Decisions and announcements following 337th ESA Council
Thursday, 23 October 2025 11:49Press 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.
Europe plans satellite powerhouse to rival Musk's Starlink
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FutureEO at ESA’s Ministerial Council 2025
Thursday, 23 October 2025 10:53
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
Wrapping up a record-breaking edition of ESA Open Days 2025
Thursday, 23 October 2025 10:45
Cyprus joins European Space Agency as an Associate Member
Thursday, 23 October 2025 08:15
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.
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales agree to combine space businesses
Thursday, 23 October 2025 07:38
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.