Copernical Team
ESA blasts off at Gamescom
Calling all space dreamers and game developers! ESA is back at Gamescom, the world's biggest video game event, kicking off in Cologne from 21 to 25 August. Our stand is in the careers area of Koelnmesse in Hall 10.2, so buckle up for a galaxy of opportunities!
USPACE introduces 6 new commercial optical satellites
USPACE Technology Group Limited ("USPACE" [1725.HK]) has announced the launch of six new commercial optical satellites and related aerospace products. The Group aims to tap into the global market and attract more customers, focusing on the growing demand from emerging markets and SMEs. This marks a significant step in USPACE's efforts toward satellite mass production and commercialization, furth
AST SpaceMobile Prepares to Ship First Five Commercial Satellites
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) has announced the completion of its first five commercial satellites, named Bluebirds. These satellites, each equipped with communications arrays spanning 693 square feet, are set to be shipped to Cape Canaveral in the first week of August. A 7-day launch window is scheduled for September. "This is a momentous occasion for AST SpaceMobile. These first f
China's Climate and Carbon Monitoring Satellites Now Operational
China's new atmospheric environment monitoring satellite and terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite are now officially operational, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). "During their in-orbit testing, these satellites demonstrated favorable application results across multiple areas, including ecological environment, forestry and grassland, geographic surv
Kepler's 1607 Sunspot Sketches Shed Light on Early Solar Cycles
Researchers have utilized modern techniques to revisit Johannes Kepler's historic sunspot drawings from 1607, uncovering new insights into solar cycles prior to the grand solar minimum. Led by Nagoya University in Japan, the international team reexamined Kepler's observations using Sporer's law and modern statistical methods. They accurately pinpointed the sunspot group's position, identifying i
Ariel's Carbon Dioxide Indicates Potential Subsurface Ocean on Uranus' Moon
The surface of Uranus' moon Ariel contains substantial carbon dioxide ice, particularly on its trailing hemisphere, the side that faces away from its orbital motion. This is unexpected as carbon dioxide, even in the distant Uranian system-20 times farther from the Sun than Earth-easily sublimates into gas and escapes into space. Researchers propose that the carbon dioxide on Ariel's surfac
NASA-Backed Burst Test Advances Orbital Reef Development
A critical component of the Orbital Reef commercial space station, developed by Blue Origin and Sierra Space with NASA funding, has successfully completed a full-scale burst pressure test. This achievement marks significant progress in NASA's efforts to establish new low Earth orbit destinations. This milestone comes under a NASA Space Act Agreement awarded to Blue Origin in 2021. The Orbi
Two Environmental Protection Satellites Begin Operations in China
China has officially commenced the operation of two advanced environmental protection satellites, as announced by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). During a handover ceremony at CNSA's headquarters in Beijing, control of the Atmospheric Environmental Surveyor and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Inventory Satellite was transferred to their designated users. These users includ
Scientists Recreate Stellar Reactions in Laboratory
In space, some stars engage in a process where they draw energy and material from neighboring stars. By studying these interactions, researchers can gain insights into the formation of cosmic elements that are fundamental to planets, particles, and life on Earth. Researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Michigan State University (MSU) have su
Planet Labs Extends Data Provision Contract with Taylor Geospatial Institute to 2026
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily Earth data and insights, has announced an extension of its contract with the Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) through 2026. This collaboration represents Planet's most extensive direct engagement with a university consortium. The multi-year agreement enables TGI to utilize various industry-leading products from Planet, including PlanetScop