Lunar bounce
Get ready to bounce. Bouncing around on the Moon not only sounds like a lot of fun, but it could also be good for astronaut's muscles, bones and the cardiorespiratory system. The "Movement in Low gravity environments" (MoLo) programme from ESA’s space medicine team at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany, aims to Read More
Earth from Space: Monterrey, Mexico
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image features the diverse landscape surrounding Monterrey, the capital of the northeast state of Nuevo León, Mexico. Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the circles to learn more. This image, acquired on 5 March 2023, shows a region which combines mountain ranges, agricultural Read More
Independent advisory group presents report on European space revolution to ESA
In brief A panel of independent experts, including former Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen, has called on the European Space Agency to significantly increase its autonomy in human and robotic space exploration. In-depth Revolution Space: Europe's Mission for Space Exploration Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Danish Prime Minister, introduced the report with a vibrant Read More
THE FIRST 3D PRINTED ROCKET
The Future of 3D Printed Rockets Has Arrived! At 11:25 PM EDT on March 22nd 2023 Relativity Space made history with the first ever 85% 3D printed rocket which accomplished liftoff, Max Q and first stage separation on their first ever attempt to reach orbit. It appears the 2nd stage had issues during and after Read More
State of Yucatán Makes the Pitch for New Flights at Routes Americas
The state expects to increase international routes and frequencies to Merida’s International Airport. This February, the state of Yucatan registered the highest number of passengers in its history, 53.7% more than in 2022. The Minister of Tourism of the state of Yucatan, Michelle Fridman is attending the activities and meetings of Routes Americas, the Read More
Horváth is a new member of the aviation initiative for renewable energy in Germany
International management consultancy brings in industry know-how and expertise in shaping corporate transformations The common goal is to introduce sustainable aviation fuels as early as possible by promoting research and production The international management consultancy Horváth joined aireg – Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany – on February 1, 2023. The initiative bundles commitment Read More
ESA – Journey through Jezero, with video
Explore the fascinating landing site of NASA’s Perseverance rover in this fly-through video, featuring new views of Jezero crater and its surroundings from ESA’s Mars Express and NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The video begins by panning around Jezero crater, which can be seen in the centre background surrounded by textured and cratered terrain. The crater Read More
Government of Luxembourg grants Space Activity License to OQ Technology
The Government of Luxembourg has granted 5G telecoms operator OQ Technology a 'Space Activity License' for future satellite launches and operations as part of its growing satellite constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO). The Luxembourg company, operating the world’s first and largest narrowband-IoT constellation for 5G connectivity, is among the first to receive the new Read More
Earth observation supports latest UN climate report
The final instalment of the sixth assessment report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been released today. The report warns that the planet has already warmed 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels, resulting in more frequent and intense extreme weather events that are causing increasingly dangerous impacts on nature and people in Read More
Ariane 5 rocket decorated with winning Juice artwork
Two years ago, children from all over the world were invited to create a piece of art inspired by ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice). Last week, a dream came true for nine-year-old Yaryna as her winning artwork was pasted onto the nose of the mighty Ariane 5 rocket that will carry Juice into space next Read More