Copernical Team
Newly found rocky super-Earth could become key focus in search for life
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 Newly found super-Earth orbits nearby star in promising habitable zone
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 Glass beads found on Moons far side reveal ancient meteor impact diversity
Researchers have examined over 400 glass particles collected from the far side of the Moon during the Change-6 mission, identifying 178 impact glass beads to analyze their microstructures and composition. These beads, formed from meteor impacts and subsequent regolith gardening, preserve physical and chemical details of the lunar surface's evolution.
Compared to similar samples from Change Europe plans satellite powerhouse to rival Musk's Starlink
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Decisions and announcements following 337th ESA Council
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.
FutureEO at ESA’s Ministerial Council 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
Condensation defying gravity
From dew at dawn to a foggy mirror after a shower, condensation is part of our daily lives on Earth. In space, microgravity alters how heat flows through gases and liquids, a potential enemy for spacecraft electronics needing to cool down in extreme environments.
Cyprus joins European Space Agency as an Associate Member
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.
The Hidden Infrastructure of Space: Forms, Filings and Proof of Delivery
When people imagine space missions, they usually think of dramatic rocket launches, astronauts in orbit, or deep-space probes traveling through the cosmos. Yet behind every mission lies an equally vital, if less visible, foundation built on documentation, traceability, and administrative precision. AST SpaceMobile reveals terms for one billion dollar convertible notes offering
AST SpaceMobile, Inc., developer of the first space-based cellular broadband network that works directly with standard smartphones, has finalized pricing for a $1 billion private convertible senior notes offering due 2036. The offering, up from the previously announced $850 million, is scheduled to settle on October 24, 2025, pending customary closing conditions.
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