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NASA completes body of largest ever interplanetary spacecraft
The main body of the Europa Clipper has arrived at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The next two years will see the final
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Radiation monitors to launch from Spaceport Cornwall
Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) has announced that its CIRCE space weather suite will be the first UK satellite launched by Virgin Orbit from Spaceport Cornwall
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Interceptor mission will be first to map ‘pristine comets’
The Comet Interceptor mission was formally adopted by the European Space Agency (ESA) on 8 June. The decision moved the project from design to the
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James Webb telescope hit by micrometeoroid
A dust-sized piece of rock has struck the primary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). According to an article on Reuters, the telescope
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AI uses satellite data to track plastic waste
Global Plastic Watch (GPW), a tool developed by Minderoo Foundation, uses satellite data and machine learning to show a map of the Earth’s plastic pollution.
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Space debris satellite proves tracking capability
Astroscale’s End-of-Life Services demonstration (ELSA-d) announced that it has proven the ‘core technologies capability’ required for on-orbit satellite servicing. ELSA-d was designed to help deal
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US Navy conducts test of new laser weapon system
A ground-based laser system homed in on the red drone flying by, shooting a high-energy beam invisible to the naked eye. Suddenly, a fiery orange
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Space industry struggling for skilled workers
A burgeoning US space industry is finding it difficult to attract enough talent. According to an article on Space News the core industry comprised 151,797
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Australia invests in space manufacturing
The Australian Government has committed a further A$52 million for a ‘national network’ to advance local space manufacturing and future launches, the Australian Space Manufacturing
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US Space Force selects training HQ candidates
The Department of the Air Force has selected six candidate locations for U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters. Also known as STARCOM
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NASA finalises plans for SPHEREx sky mapping mission
NASA approved the final plans for its next solar mapmaking mission. The SPHEREx project will launch no later than 2025 and will be capable of
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UK adds funding for key space projects
The UK Space Agency will provide £2 million ($2.64 million) in funding for 13 projects focused on energy, communications and resources in space. The announcement