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'Alarming': survey shows poor support for stressed ACT Ambulance staff

Latest survey reveals high levels of stress, burnout and violence.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4

In 2023, a spacecraft was launched to explore the largest planet in our solar system and its icy moons in depth. Eight years later, it will finally reach its target

ESA’s JUICE mission will study Jupiter, Ganymede, Callisto and Europa. The spacecraft will examine their oceans, geology, magnetic fields and environments to understand their nature and possible habitability.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Europe weighs the cost of sending its own astronauts into space

French President Emmanuel Macron wants Europe to develop its own way of sending astronauts into space within a decade. Europe already builds rockets and satellites and sends astronauts to the International Space Station – but it still relies on American spacecraft to get them there. As the global space sector…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

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.

Euronews · Sep 10

'Passengers or pilots?' Europe looks to challenge US dominance in space sector with €10 billion plan

Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States.

France 24 · Sep 9

What to know about Europe's push to compete in space and what it still can't do without America

European nations convened a summit to address competition in the global space market. Concerns about reliance on foreign satellite services drive Europe's sovereign capability push. Recent events highlighted the critical need for independent space infrastructure and launch capacity. A new European rocket launch offers a promising step towards greater autonomy.…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

What to know about Europe’s push to compete in space

Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Macron hosts global space summit in Paris snubbed by US companies

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting dozens of leaders, technology experts and scientists in Paris for a two-day global space summit that opens on Wednesday, as major US companies including SpaceX and Blue Origin stay away.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9

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

The Independent UK · Sep 7