Paris, France (SPX) Nov 28, 2024
Featured in this month's image from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope is the spiral galaxy NGC 2090, situated in the constellation Columba. Using data from Webb's MIRI and NIRCam instruments, the image captures the galaxy's two elegant spiral arms and intricate patterns of gas and dust with unprecedented clarity. Previously studied by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to refine

Image: Bepi, Mio and MTM greet Mercury for the fifth time

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Not because it is easy but because it is hard: this historic space phrase is pretty much the definition of ESA’s double-satellite Proba-3 mission, which will employ precise formation flying to produce artificial total solar eclipses in orbit, casting a shadow from one spacecraft to the other. No-one has ever flown a mission like this, up until now. But just why is it so hard? Find out in this curtain-raising video trailer.

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The Ignis mission, named after the Latin word for ‘fire,’ symbolises the spark igniting a new era in Poland’s space endeavours.

 

The central motif of the patch features an eagle – a reference to the emblem of Poland – in white and red, reflecting the colours and design of the Polish national flag. Its tail gracefully evokes a flame, while its outstretched wings trace the contours of the Orla Perć mountain range in the Polish Tatra Mountains. Within the mission’s name, the second ‘i’ takes the form of the International Space Station. Above it, stars converge to form the Scutum constellation, paying homage

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 01, 2024
The Mars Ocean Analogs (MOA) team has successfully concluded its Winter Solstice Voyage, an ambitious North Atlantic expedition that ran from November 15 to November 24. This marked MOA's fifth major sea-based analog mission, building on the momentum of previous high-profile voyages, including a notable journey to the SpaceX launch site near the U.S.-Mexico border. Departing from Morris Ca

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 02, 2024
The geospatial sector is expected to grow significantly between 2025 and 2030. Different patterns will be used to specify this transition. In particular, artificial intelligence will play an increasingly important role in geospatial technology. Demand for services that use location data is also rapidly expanding. Geospatial data-collecting technologies are becoming increasingly complex. Customiz

What’s harder than flying a single satellite in Earth orbit? Flying two – right beside each other, at proximities that would normally trigger collision avoidance manoeuvres. 

A mesmerising audiovisual experience from trip-hop collective Massive Attack that blends an original score with stunning satellite images of Earth was enjoyed by thousands of climate enthusiasts in Liverpool.