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This competition gives creative individuals the exciting chance to influence the minds of others and encourage them to learn more about human space exploration through art. By designing a poster, participants can show what space exploration means for them and the society.

The call could drive NASA, a historically bipartisan space agency further into political entrenchment.

Elon Musk’s satellites aren’t — yet — competing to serve Europeans’ everyday internet needs. He may be able to beam internet data from thousands of Starlink satellites in space to Earth-bound devices, but as of now, he isn't wowing everyday consumers in Europe with the nifty technology.

Propellant leaks created by an unexpectedly strong harmonic response caused the loss of SpaceX’s Starship vehicle on a test flight last month as the company prepares for its next launch.

China plans to send a space observatory out of the plane of the ecliptic for a mission to study the poles of the sun.

We now have the technology to ensure people can stay connected no matter where they are — but we need the EU’s backing for it to become ubiquitous.

European satellite maker Thales Alenia Space and Spanish operator Hispasat have secured government funding to develop a geostationary payload that uses quantum technology to distribute encryption keys.

ESA contractors are trapped by strict non-compete clauses, limiting job mobility and pay. Allegations reveal a toxic work culture and exploitative practices.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Sateliot 30 million euros ($32 million) to help the Spanish remote connectivity startup add 16 more nanosatellites to its low Earth orbit network before the end of 2025.

German materials technology startup FibreCoat raised nearly 20 million euros ($21 million) in a Series B funding round announced Dec. 4. NewSpace Capital and Goose Capital jointly led the funding round.

With Trump returning to the White House, NASA faces an uncertain future as policy shifts, budget cuts, and Elon Musk’s growing influence reshape U.S. space exploration.

The space and defense sectors are preparing for potential policy shifts if Donald Trump, currently leading in Republican primary polls, returns to the White House. Industry leaders anticipate changes in military space priorities, funding, and international alliances.