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Spire demonstrates optical links between cubesats

by Debra Werner March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Spire Global established two-way optical communications for the first time between two six-unit cubesats.

AAC starts work on maritime domain awareness constellation

by Debra Werner February 17, 2025February 17, 2025

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ESA astronaut with physical disability medically cleared for ISS missions

by Jeff Foust February 16, 2025February 16, 2025

Astroscale and ClearSpace reach development milestone for dual-satellite deorbit mission

by Jason Rainbow February 11, 2025February 19, 2025

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The efforts bridging space sustainability, from best intentions to real-world actions

by Jason Rainbow February 10, 2025February 7, 2025

Europe, imaged by an Earth observation satellite. Credit: NASA / LANCE/EOSDIS Rapid Response team

Will ESA’s ‘fair contribution’ reinvigorate Europe’s space ambitions? No, it won’t.

by Robert Brüll February 3, 2025January 30, 2025

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AVS wins study contract for ESA astrophysics mission

by Jeff Foust January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Satellite imagery showing receding ice in Greenland. Credit: NASA

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Foust Forward | ESA navigates its uncertain future with NASA

by Jeff Foust January 30, 2025January 28, 2025

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Europe awards $900 million contract for Argonaut lunar lander development

by Jason Rainbow January 30, 2025January 29, 2025

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ESA seeks modest boost to science budget

by Jeff Foust January 26, 2025January 26, 2025