How will EarthCARE shed light on clouds?
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 12:18
In around six months, ESA’s Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer mission will take to the skies to advance our understanding of the interactions between clouds, aerosols and radiation in Earth’s atmosphere. But how will it do that exactly?
Space Team Europe for Euclid: Guadalupe Cañas Herrera
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 11:30
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Focus on Euclid with Guadalupe Cañas Herrera: “I’m exactly where I’ve always wanted to be.”
Guadalupe Cañas Herrera, an ESA Internal Research Fellow currently working for ESA’s Euclid mission at ESTEC, the Netherlands, describes in this interview her personal and professional trajectory.
Passionate about space since her early childhood, she has spent endless nights looking at the stars. Now, this theoretical physicist develops her activities within the Euclid Scientific Consortium to establish the quantity of dark matter and dark energy existing in the Universe.
Listen to Guadalupe for a vivid account from a vocational scientist and an ardent defender of
Unlocking the connectivity of 5G/6G satellite telecommunications systems
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 09:55
ESA is helping to unlock next-generation space connectivity to support communication everywhere and anywhere through the advancement of a new software platform from Aalyria, an innovative young company.
Small but mighty companies working on ESA’s planetary defence mission
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 09:20
There are 28 small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on ESA’s Hera planetary defence mission, which involves about 100 companies in total. These SMEs are building European cutting-edge technologies for the spacecraft, its instruments and two CubeSats.
The power of Earth observation
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 08:00
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We are all intricately interconnected to our Earth – from the trees that provide us with oxygen, to the natural sources that shape our landscape. ESA's Earth observation programme is at the forefront of monitoring our planet's dynamic changes. Using cutting-edge satellite technology, ESA captures invaluable data on Earth's atmosphere, land and oceans. From tracking climate patterns to assessing environmental health, ESA's Earth observation initiatives provide essential insights for scientific research, environmental management and disaster response. By harnessing space technology, ESA contributes significantly to our understanding of Earth – ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Dragonfly Rotorcraft Mission to Saturn's Titan Moves into Final Design Phase
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 07:14
NASA's ambitious Dragonfly mission, aiming to send a groundbreaking rotorcraft to Saturn's moon Titan, has recently been given the green light to proceed into its next critical phase. Entering Phase C, the mission will focus on finalizing its design and fabrication during the fiscal year (FY) 2024. However, NASA has delayed the formal confirmation of the mission, including its total cost and sch Spire Global Unveils Novel High-Resolution Weather Forecast Model for Energy and Commodity Sectors
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 07:14
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a leader in the field of space-based data and analytics, has recently announced a significant advancement in weather forecasting technology. The company unveiled its High-Resolution Weather Forecast model, a specialized regional weather forecasting service tailored to meet the intricate needs of the energy and commodity markets.
This fresh solution from Spi Compact accelerator technology achieves major energy milestone
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 07:14
Particle accelerators hold great potential for semiconductor applications, medical imaging and therapy, and research in materials, energy and medicine. But conventional accelerators require plenty of elbow room - kilometers - making them expensive and limiting their presence to a handful of national labs and universities.
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin, several national Northrop Grumman completes CDR for SDA's Tranche 1 Tracking Layer
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 07:14
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on a proliferated low-Earth orbit constellation of 16 missile tracking satellites for the Space Development Agency, clearing the way to begin production work on the space vehicles.
The CDR maintained an accelerated pace and was completed within 13 months of the award announcement.
The satelli China Manned Space Agency Delegation Highlights SARs' Role in Space Program
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 07:14
In a significant acknowledgment of regional contributions to national space efforts, a delegation from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), led by Deputy Director Lin Xiqiang, praised the involvement of the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs) in China's space programs. The delegation, which included key astronauts from recent Shenzhou missions to the Tiangong space station China's Lunar Samples on Display in Macao to Inspire Future Explorers
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 07:14
Macao has initiated a series of public activities aimed at spreading knowledge about China's space, marine, and polar explorations, reflecting a growing interest in these advanced scientific fields within the region. The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, in collaboration with the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR and the China National Space China Targets Breakthrough in Space Solar Energy Transmission
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 07:14
In an ambitious move to harness solar energy more efficiently, Chinese scientists and engineers are working on a pioneering project - a space-based solar power facility. This innovative endeavor, led by the China Academy of Space Technology in Beijing, aims to capture the sun's energy in space and wirelessly beam it back to Earth, a feat not possible with terrestrial solar panels.
Senior r Biking in space
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 07:00
Andreas Mogensen is taking part in a virtual reality experiment to make exercising on the Space Station bicycle more immersive and exciting.
Solar activity likely to peak next year, new study suggests
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 02:43
Researchers at the Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India at IISER Kolkata have discovered a new relationship between the Sun's magnetic field and its sunspot cycle, that can help predict when the peak in solar activity will occur. Their work indicates that the maximum intensity of solar cycle 25, the ongoing sunspot cycle, is imminent and likely to occur within a year. The new research ap