Copernical Team
Asteroid tells secrets of Earth's 'far wetter' building blocks
Earth's building blocks were "far wetter" than previously imagined, new analysis of tiny samples from a distant asteroid has suggested, overturning long-held assumptions about the early solar system.
Research on a tiny portion of the 5.4 grams of rock and dust collected from the Ryugu asteroid, some 300 million kilometres (185 million miles) from Earth, offers new insights into how the solar Satlink joins Rivada to deliver secure satellite connectivity for defense and enterprise
Satlink, a Madrid-based provider of satellite telecommunications, has formed a partnership with Rivada Space Networks to deliver advanced connectivity solutions designed for Spain's defense and enterprise sectors. Rivada has already secured more than $17 billion in global business commitments for its planned low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation.
Established in 1992, Satlink supplies satelli ICEYE unveils ISR Cell to deliver space intelligence at tactical scale
ICEYE, a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite services, has introduced the ISR Cell, a containerized system that gives defense organizations direct, on-site access to tactical Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) from space in near-real-time. The new unit is designed to accelerate decision-making in high-risk environments by shifting satellite intelligence fro First Tranche 1 satellites launched for Space Development Agency network
Space Systems Command's Assured Access to Space has successfully placed 21 Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Transport Layer satellites into orbit, marking the first launch of Tranche 1 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The mission, supported by Space Launch Delta 30, flew aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 and delivered York Space Systems-built data transport satellites. For too long, colonial language has dominated space exploration: Is there a better way?
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Celeste mission patch
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Celeste mission patch Europe celebrates 30 years of satellite navigation
On 2 September 2025, the European Space Agency (ESA) opened the doors of ESTEC, its research and technology centre, to celebrate 30 years of European satellite navigation. Partners from across the continent gathered for a sensational event that took the audience on a journey through time, honouring the achievements and collaboration that have shaped this success story.
Group photo from General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity
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Group photo taken at the General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity, held on Friday 12 September 2025, at ESRIN, ESA’s Centre for Earth Observation Programmes in Italy.
The event was organised by the European Parliament and the European Commission, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, to promote dialogue between European and national decision-makers and industry leaders. Representatives from major European entities debated the future of the European Union, which is facing unprecedented challenges, in an increasingly complex geopolitical context. Participants examined Europe’s needs in key sectors such as space, cybersecurity, and defence, within the broader context of the
Week in images: 08-12 September 2025
Week in images: 08-12 September 2025
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Columbus: 100 000 orbits and counting
Today, the Columbus laboratory aboard the International Space Station completes its 100 000th orbit around Earth—a remarkable achievement for Europe’s science module in space.
Since its launch in 2008, Columbus has been a hub of research and innovation, orbiting at 28 800 km/h and approximately 400 km above Earth. Over the course of 6427 days, it has travelled more than 4.26 billion kilometres, hosted astronauts from over 20 countries, and supported hundreds of experiments that explore everything from human health to advanced materials.