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In 2024, ESA flew bouncing hexapods to 256 km on a Swedish sounding rocket; six minutes of microgravity showed how complex grains collide and transfer energy

A Swedish rocket successfully launched miniature brass crosses designed for microgravity research. Scientists are investigating how these irregularly shaped particles interact and lose energy upon collision, advancing our understanding of celestial objects such as asteroids and planetary rings. The implications of this study extend to industrial applications on Earth, with…

The Economic Times

French ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet: Europe must 'maximise scientific return' from ISS before closure

The French astronaut urged Europe and his home country to "maximise the scientific return" from the European Space Agency's next mission to the International Space Station, while stressing the importance of spaceflight for Europe’s strategic sovereignty in space.

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In 2004, ESA grew rocket seeds on the ISS with André Kuipers; after four days, dark-grown seedlings were taller and yellow, while lit ones stayed smaller and green

A 2004 space project involving astronaut Andre Kuipers and schoolchildren explored plant growth factors. Thousands of students participated, comparing classroom results with those from the International Space Station. Plants in darkness grew tall and yellow, while those in light were greener and shorter. This experiment demonstrated light and gravity's importance…

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International Space Summit: Europe plays catch-up with US and China

The space sector is booming. The global industry expected to reach a value of €2 trillion mark by 2040. But behind this spectacular growth lies major geopolitical challenges, particularly for Europe. In this edition, FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin speaks to Kai-Uwe Schrogl at the International Space Summit in Paris. Schrogl,…

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Macron, von der Leyen call for stronger European space sector amid rising security concerns

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to space at a major summit co-hosted by France and Germany in Paris.

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Europe Has Relied On SpaceX To Reach Orbit. A German Startup Just Gave It Another Option

The German startup says its commercial pipeline exceeds €10 billion as Europe pushes to expand its own launch capacity.

International Business Times

Space startup makes history with first ever rocket launch from European soil

‘We have entered a new chapter for European spaceflight,’ says CEO of German startup behind launch

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'Beginning of a New Era': Germany's Isar Aerospace Launches First Commercial Rocket Into Orbit From Continental Europe

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket becomes the first commercial rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe, marking a significant milestone for European space independence and strategic autonomy.

International Business Times UK

Galileo, Copernicus, Cleansky, IRIS² must work together to secure Europe’s place in the space race

“Seeing the Earth from above is a powerful reminder of our interdependence,” Thomas Pesquet. The words of France’s tenth astronaut to head into Space are a reminder of how we are “in this together”, something that the world’s Aerospace industry players should take heed of as they gather in Paris…

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A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage

Two Mercury-bound spacecraft are in the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage

The Independent UK

Watch 2 astronauts take 6th-ever all-female spacewalk today

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and France's Sophie Adenot will conduct the sixth all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (Sept. 1), and you can watch it live.

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ESA signs first major European Launcher Challenge contract with Spain's PLD Space

ESA has signed its first contract with PLD Space under the European Launcher Challenge, worth 158.9 million euros, to boost MIURA 5 launches and new orbital capabilities.

Euronews

Who Is Sophie Adenot? Facts About France's First Female Helicopter Test Pilot Making Spacewalking History

Sophie Adenot becomes the first Frenchwoman to perform a spacewalk at the ISS, marking a significant milestone in her career and inspiring future generations of female astronauts.

International Business Times UK

She was rejected by NASA at 14, then unpacked a space toilet: Claire Parfitt’s unlikely journey from a teenage work-experience placement to leading Mars exploration studies at the European Space Agency

At 14, Claire Parfitt dreamed of working in space and applied to NASA, only to be rejected. She instead landed a work placement at Leicester’s National Space Centre, where she helped unpack a space toilet. More than two decades later, that unexpected first step has led her to the European…

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Europe faces rocket shortage by 2030 as satellite demand surges

Europe could face a shortage of rockets to launch its satellites by the end of the decade as demand for access to space rises sharply, the head of the European Space Agency has warned.

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UK observatory nervously watches growing space junk threat

CHILBOLTON — In the sweeping shadow of a satellite dish, staff at the Chilbolton Observatory in southern England track a growing number of objects in Earth's orbit, providing data that underpins Britain's space monitoring efforts.

Euronews

Spanish invisible shield that saves satellites from irreparable failure

A CSIC team, working with spin-off Nanostine and backed by the European Space Agency, has developed a gold and silver nanoparticle coating that can stop the multipactor effect, which can cripple satellite communications systems.

The Economic Times

In 2012, NASA's Curiosity Rover discovered a home, now that 96-mile wide Gale Crater is sparking claims of finding doorway to a long lost civilization in Mars

NASA, the European Space Agency, and other international partners continue planning ambitious explorations of Mars, including efforts to return Martian rock samples to Earth for detailed laboratory analysis. Such missions could reveal whether ancient microbial life ever existed beneath the planet's surface or within its long-vanished lakes.

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Dubai's Palm Jumeirah is so massive it remains visible from space more than two decades after it was built

From the ground, Dubai's Palm Jumeirah is an impressive luxury destination lined with hotels, villas and beaches. But from hundreds of kilometres above Earth, it reveals its true scale. The palm tree-shaped artificial island, built entirely through land reclamation, is one of the few human-made structures that is instantly recognisable…

Evening Standard

Out of this world: King launches initiative at space hub with astronauts

The King spoke with Major Tim Peake when he viewed models of space technology in Oxfordshire.

The Economic Times

From cleaning a space toilet to leading Mars exploration studies: Meet Claire Parfitt, who was rejected by NASA at 14

Claire Parfitt's journey began with cleaning a space toilet replica. She later worked with important space artifacts and exhibits. Meeting a female leader inspired her ambition in the space industry. Parfitt pursued physics and engineering, eventually joining the European Space Agency. She now leads teams designing future Mars exploration missions.

International Business Times UK

Space Technology Reveals Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes Shifted Earth's Crust By 30 Centimetres

Space satellites detected northern Venezuela's crust shifting by 30 centimetres after twin deadly earthquakes, revealing hidden ground movement invisible from the surface.

The Conversation

Do you want to be an astronaut? Career routes that can take you to space

In 2024, I flew on a microgravity, or zero G, parabolic flight with the European Space Agency (ESA). The aeroplane flew big arcs up and down in the sky. At the top of the arc I experienced 22 seconds of weightlessness, just like an astronaut.

International Business Times UK

Is Earth in Danger? '4 Empire State Buildings Wide' Asteroid Makes Closest Approach This Weekend

Asteroid 1997 NC1, comparable to four Empire State Buildings in size, will safely pass Earth this weekend at 1.6 million miles away, posing no threat according to space agencies.

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Greece to send astronaut into space: Adrianos Golemis to launch within two years

The Greek astronaut will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations proposed by dozens of Greek research teams, institutions and universities.

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