Australians want to spend more on space—but we don't really know where we're going
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Sierra Space Dream Chaser's NASA deal upended, 1st flight pushed to late 2026
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How time series data is fueling the final frontier
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 12:00
When we think of space exploration, we picture towering rockets, satellites orbiting Earth and astronaut footprints on the moon.
Advancing Europe’s quantum secure communications from space
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 11:00
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a €50 million contract with aerospace company Thales Alenia Space to begin the preliminary design phase of the Security And cryptoGrAphic (SAGA) mission. This agreement enables SAGA to continue to its preliminary design review, marking a relevant step towards establishing secure, space-based communications using quantum technologies.
Maxar retires its name, rebrands as Vantor and Lanteris
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 11:00
The Maxar name is disappearing from the space industry as two successor companies emerge with distinct identities: Maxar Intelligence will now operate as Vantor, and Maxar Space Systems will go by Lanteris
Sea-level monitoring satellite unboxed
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 10:54
Following its arrival in California a few weeks ago, the time has come for spacecraft engineers to ready the next sea-level monitoring satellite, Copernicus Sentinel-6B, for launch, which is slated for November.
The first step has been to carefully remove this precious new satellite from its storage container and to start a series of comprehensive checks.
ESA at IAC 2025 - highlights from Day 3
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 10:43
The third day of the 76th International Astronautical Congress was again full of interactions between the European Space Agency and international partners.
From inner to outer space
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 10:27
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From inner to outer space What’s next for direct-to-device after SpaceX’s blockbuster spectrum deal
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 10:00
Maldives plots $50 million fund for sovereign space capabilities
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 10:00
The Maldives is looking to raise $50 million for a space agency fund that aims to be the first of its kind for an island nation, targeting sovereign infrastructure and support for other developing states facing climate and security challenges.
Cassini proves complex chemistry in Enceladus ocean
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 07:00
Scientists digging through data collected by the Cassini spacecraft have found new complex organic molecules spewing from Saturn’s moon Enceladus. This is a clear sign that complex chemical reactions are taking place within its underground ocean. Some of these reactions could be part of chains that lead to even more complex, potentially biologically relevant molecules.
Published today in Nature Astronomy, this discovery further strengthens the case for a dedicated European Space Agency (ESA) mission to orbit and land on Enceladus.
Researchers ID new mineral on Mars, providing insight on potential early life
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst are part of a team that has identified a unique mineral on Mars, described in Nature Communications. Named ferric hydroxysulfate, the mineral provides clues about the Martian environment and history of the planet, including the possibility of former lava, ash or hydrothermal activity.
Mars gets its trademark red hue from the abundanc Telespazio and ispace Partner on Lunar Transport and Navigation Services
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67 percent) and Thales (33 percent), and lunar exploration company ispace have signed a Letter of Intent to begin technical and commercial collaboration to advance lunar transport and communications. The agreement focuses on leveraging ispace's orbital transfer vehicle capabilities in support of ESA's Moonlight Lunar Navigation and Communication Serv 3 Questions: How a new mission to Uranus could be just around the corner
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
The successful test of SpaceX's Starship launch vehicle, following a series of engineering challenges and failed launches, has reignited excitement over the possibilities this massive rocket may unlock for humanity's greatest ambitions in space. The largest rocket ever built, Starship and its 33-engine "super heavy" booster completed a full launch into Earth orbit on Aug. 26, deployed eight test A New Model of Water in Jupiter's Atmosphere
Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:18
Caltech researchers have developed a new simulation of the hydrological cycle on Jupiter, modeling how water vapor condenses into clouds and falls as rain throughout the giant planet's swirled, turbulent atmosphere. The research shows that Jupiter's water is not uniformly distributed, giving missions like NASA's Juno orbiter important guidance about where to look for water on the planet.
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