Week in images: 08-12 September 2025
Week in images: 08-12 September 2025
Discover our week through the lens
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
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.
Celeste mission patch
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Celeste mission patch For too long, colonial language has dominated space exploration: Is there a better way?
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How carrying enough water to make return-trip propellant simplifies a Starship mission to Mars
Maxar executive renews warning that budget cuts threaten commercial remote sensing industry
Maxar executive Susanne Hake pressed the case that commercial firms can deliver faster and for less cost than bespoke government satellites, but need predictable funding and contracts to keep investing
China completes second hot-fire test for new moon rocket, including engine restarts
Golden Dome’s cost: anywhere from billions to trillions, depending on design
A new report by Todd Harrison of the American Enterprise Institute estimates Golden Dome could cost from $252 billion to $3.6 trillion over 20 years, based on scope and capabilities
NASA reestablishes contact with one of two TRACERS satellites
NASA has restored contact with one of a pair of space science satellites that ran into problems shortly after its July launch.
