Tag: exploration

Paris (ESA) Sep 22, 2023
Jupiter's moon Europa is one of a handful of worlds in our Solar System that could potentially harbour conditions suitable for life. Previous research has shown that beneath its water-ice crust lies a salty ocean of liquid water with a rocky seafloor. However, planetary scientists had not confirmed whether or not that ocean contained the chemicals needed for life, particularly carbon. Astr

.single-post .infinite-single-article-thumbnail img {display: none;}DENVER, Sept. 6, 2023 – Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced the successful installation of a new, self-built payload, Gambit, to its Bishop Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS)....

Czech start-up Spacemanic has been making waves with its innovative nanosatellite solutions and CubeSat components. Spacemanic’s journey began when it was selected to join the prestigious ESA BIC Czech Republic, a supportive Business Incubation Centre for space-focused start-ups in Europe....

Pixxel, an Indian hyperspectral earth-imaging technology firm, has been awarded a grant by the Indian Air Force's iDEX Prime program. The grant will enable Pixxel to manufacture miniaturized multi-payload satellites. These satellites, weighing up to 150 kgs, will be developed...

Danish architecture studio SAGA Space Architects, a startup incubated in the ESA BIC Denmark programme, is tackling the significant challenge of sleep deprivation among astronauts in space in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Danish Ministry...

Aarti Holla-Maini has been named the new director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), according to an announcement made by the UN on Monday. Holla-Maini, a resident of the United Kingdom, is an expert in...

India has joined the Artemis Accords, a multinational agreement for space exploration, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States. The Artemis Accords, which began in 2020, now have 27 countries committed to peaceful, sustainable, and...

Space exploration is the ultimate frontier to discover new scientific and technical limits; however, inefficient designs, long lead times and incompatible components restrict access to space. Space Products and Innovation (SPiN), thanks to the support provided by the incubation...

The US Department of State has released its first-ever Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy, which outlines how it will use diplomacy to advance US space leadership and expand international cooperation. The framework, which was released on May 30, is...

Paolo Farinella (1953-2000) was an extraordinary scientist and person who carried out seminal research in many disciplines, from planetary science to space geodesy and fundamental physics. To honor his memory a prize has been established in 2011, to be...