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The Rosalind Franklin rover: UK firm to land Europe’s first rover on Mars

A UK aerospace company is set to make history by landing Europe's first rover on Mars, following a contract win worth £150 million.

A ‘Triple Star’ discovery set to revolutionise stellar evolution understanding

A groundbreaking revelation by scientists at the University of Leeds has the potential to reshape astronomers' understanding of some of the largest and most prevalent stars in the universe.

Leonid Meteor shower to illuminate UK skies this weekend

This weekend, the night sky will be illuminated by the spectacular Leonid meteor shower, providing a captivating show for stargazers. 

Space breakthrough: Mars immigration advancements

Recent breakthroughs in Mars exploration bring humanity closer to realising Mars immigration dreams. The key lies in overcoming the challenge of oxygen scarcity for long-term survival.

Detecting ancient earth-like planets easier than identifying modern Earth

Scientists at Cornell University suggest that by examining Earth's Phanerozoic era, telescopes could improve the detection of potential signs of life on exoplanets.

Wearable vibrotactile device prevents astronauts getting lost in space

Scientists have created wearable vibrotactile devices to help astronauts stay oriented and safe in space.

The secrets of an ancient planet, deep within Earth’s core

During the 1980s, geography scientists found a remarkable revelation: they identified two massive, continent-sized masses of distinct material deep within the Earth's core.

James Webb’s view of the Crab Nebula

The James Webb telescope, operated by NASA, recently observed the Crab Nebula, a remnant of a supernova explosion situated 6,500 light-years away in the Taurus constellation.

Massive space explosion yields life-sustaining elements

A colossal space explosion, triggered by the merger of two neutron stars, has unveiled the formation of rare chemical elements essential for life.

The age of the Moon found to be 40 million years older than previous estimates

By examining minuscule lunar crystals brought back by the Apollo 17 astronauts in 1972, scientists have reevaluated the age of the Moon.

Uncovering the origin of Mars’ biggest seismic event

Scientists found that the largest Mars seismic event was caused by tectonic forces, not a meteorite impact.

James Webb Space Telescope reveals Jupiter’s unseen atmospheric feature

The James Webb Space Telescope, operated by NASA, has made a groundbreaking observation within Jupiter’s atmosphere, unveiling a previously undiscovered phenomenon.

SpaceX plans to triple launch cadence with 144 missions next year

SpaceX is gearing up for an ambitious mission schedule, aiming to increase its launch cadence to unprecedented levels.

Breakthrough 3D simulation: Neutron star merger light replicated

A cutting-edge three-dimensional (3D) computer simulation has successfully replicated the spectral features observed during a neutron star merger, resembling a kilonova event.

Unlocking space for business: A UK Space Agency initiative

The UK Space Agency has launched a groundbreaking initiative, "Unlocking Space for Business," aimed at helping businesses harness the advantages of satellite data and services.

Scientists uncover earth’s largest solar storm

An international group of researchers has identified a significant surge in radiocarbon levels dating back 14,300 years by examining ancient tree rings discovered in the French Alps.

Troubles with GEO satellites pose new insurance challenges

Propulsion issues on four GEO satellites with Power Processing Unit problems may lead to over $50 million in insurance claims amid growing space industry losses.

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