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13 U.S.-EU Space Dialogue strengthens transatlantic cooperation in Washington, D.C

Senior officials from the United States and the European Union gathered in Washington, D.C. on September 8–9, 2025, for the 13th U.S.-EU Space Dialogue.

NASA comes closer to completing its NASA Grace Roman Space Telescope with solar panel installation

NASA has reached a massive milestone in the construction of the NASA Grace Roman Space Telescope, making it closer to the launch of one of its most advanced space observatories.

New clues revealed on how planets like ours begin to form

Astronomers have made significant strides in understanding how planets like the ones in our solar system form by detecting planet-forming “pebbles” around two young stars.

New type of star could help reveal the true nature of dark matter

Dark matter makes up around 25% of the universe, but scientists still don’t know what it’s made of. It doesn’t emit light or respond to electromagnetic forces, so it’s invisible to telescopes.

The launch of sentinel-4 marks a new era in European air quality monitoring

At the start of this month, the European Union stepped up their environmental monitoring with the successful launch of the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission from Cape Canaveral.

UK invests £75.6 million in a mission to clean up space debris

The UK Space Agency has announced a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing issue of space debris, launching a £75.6 million procurement process.

New imaging techniques reveal early signs of planet formation

Reanalysed telescope data has shown that planets may begin forming earlier than previously expected.

JWST reveals how galaxies like the milky way built their stellar disk over time

A new study using images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has helped to answer a continuous question in astronomy.

Rubin Observatory reveals the first images of the Universe

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has revealed its first imagery, which will be followed by more detailed observations to gain a deeper understanding of the universe.

The Climate-Space-Security Nexus

Dr. Christine Nam (GERICS) discusses how climate risks can impact Europe’s burgeoning space sector, which in turn has cascading risks that can impact Europe’s peace and security.

UK satellite data and projects are expected to transform public services

Five new UK-based projects will use satellite data to drive innovation in public services, following over £2.5 million in funding from the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency’s InCubed2 programme.

Extreme nuclear transients: Astronomers discover world-breaking cosmic explosion

A team of astronomers at the University of Hawai'i's Institute for Astronomers (IfA) have discovered a new type of cosmic explosion that exceeds anything observed previously.

The cosmic dawn: Small telescopes in Chile are the first to detect 13-billion-year-old signal

In a groundbreaking feat, telescopes in Chile have detected 13-billion-year-old light from the Big Bang, scattered by the universe's first stars. This achievement, once thought impossible from Earth, offers vital insights into the Cosmic Dawn and the early evolution of our universe.

JWST reveals the origin of ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121b

New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal the surprising origin of the ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121b. Detecting atmospheric methane and silicon monoxide suggests this ultra-hot world formed in a colder, distant region akin to our outer Solar System, then migrated inward.

Scientists uncover intermediate-mass black holes

New research offers compelling evidence for intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs), the "missing links" in black hole evolution. These studies provide unprecedented insights into the universe's earliest stars and galaxy formation, bridging the gap between stellar and supermassive black holes.

Mysterious cosmic object seen flashing in radio waves and X-rays

A team of international astronomers has discovered a mysterious and perplexing cosmic object in our Milky Way galaxy that challenges our current understanding of how stars behave.

UK robotics breakthrough sets hopes for future space-based solar power

A new robotics demonstration by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and space technology company Space Solar has taken big steps towards constructing...

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