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Kids born today will see half the stars currently visible by age 18

Astronomers say LEDs and advertisements could be causing the sky to get brighter.

Sweden

Arctic space station races to launch first satellite from Europe

The Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden is in the race to launch its first satellite from Europe. The newly inaugurated spaceport is vying to send its first satellite-carrying rocket into orbit as early as next year.

Tech News

New Arctic spaceport opens in Sweden as Europe's space race heats up

"Europe has its foothold in space and will keep it," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

United Kingdom

Britain's bid to launch first satellites from Europe ends in failure

Virgin Orbit said its rocket had suffered an 'anomaly' that prevented it from reaching orbit.

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World News

UK prepares for a space launch

A UK commercial space mission is set for lift off Monday evening. A 747 will carry a rocket to 35,000 feet before releasing it to continue its ascent into space carrying satellites.

Europe News

Poland signs deal with France to receive two observation satellites

Poland will get two reconnaissance satellites and a receiving station from France in 2027 but will have access to satellite imagery straight away.

World News

New satellite images show destruction of Russian-occupied Mariupol

Before and after images taken on March 29 and November 30 show a large protective screen around Mariupol’s main theatre, which was shelled while being used as a civilian shelter in March

Mobility

This briefcase-sized satellite will look for ice on the Moon

If the Lunar Flashflight detects the presence of water ice on the Moon, NASA says it could prove a valuable resource for future Artemis missions.

Eco-Innovation

UN to hunt sources of climate warming methane from space

There will be a public database of global methane leaks to encourage governments and companies to curb emissions.

Ukraine

Key developments to know about the Ukraine war today

Here are the latest news developments from Russia's war in Ukraine.

Green News

Out of this world: Floating solar farm could power a million homes

As Europe struggles through the energy crisis, some scientists are looking to space.

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NASA spacecraft crashes into an asteroid

NASA's DART spacecraft crashes into the asteroid Dimorphos in a test to prevent a cosmic object from devastating life on Earth.

Eco-Innovation

Plastic waste can now be found and monitored from space

Most of our data on plastic waste comes from models and estimates but this free public tool could soon change that.

The Cube

Google Maps denies revealing images of Russian military bases

Misleading reports about Google Maps were widely shared on social media.

Ukraine

Satellite images seem to contradict Russia denials of Bucha atrocities

The photos from Maxar Technologies seem to rebut Russian assertions that dead bodies in civilian clothing found in Bucha had appeared there after Russian forces retreated.

Mobility

Russia's space chief says EU cooperation 'impossible' over Ukraine

The head of Roscosmos, Russia's space agency, told Chinese state TV the EU had "taken a frenzied position" over the Ukraine war.

Tech News

SpaceX to help rival OneWeb launch satellites after Russia dispute

The British satellite internet company is turning to SpaceX after launches with Russia’s Soyuz were cancelled over the war in Ukraine.

Tech News

Elon Musk moves Starlink satellites over Ukraine after vice PM's plea

SpaceX's Starlink satellites are designed to provide high-speed Internet connections to remote places from Earth's lower orbit.

Green News

How to set up your own satellite station to monitor climate change

Satellite images aren’t for scientists alone - here’s how to take your own

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What is the EU’s new space plan and why does it matter?

Brussels wants to secure its own security and independence through its own constellation of satellites used for communications.