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Seamless Air Alliance and European Space Agency Announce Major Progress in 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks for Aviation

The Seamless Air Alliance (SAA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) are pleased to announce significant advancements in the development of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for aviation connectivity. This collaborative effort marks a major milestone in the integration of space-based communication technologies to enable a seamless extension of mobile networks to provide in-flight connectivity and exceptional passenger experiences

The Farnborough International Space Show & ISRSE-40 programmes

Co-locating with Farnborough International Space Show, ISRSE-40 will explore the synergies between emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global partnerships to foster a deeper understanding of Earth-system dynamics and their applications. A four-day long conference on climate change, environmental monitoring, sustainable land and marine resource management, resilient urban and infrastructure systems, innovative earth observation technologies, interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration and EO

EU space commissioner calls for ‘European Space Shield’

Member countries should “unite our defense efforts in space” Andrius Kubilius says. European Defense and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called today for a "European Space Shield" to unite its defense efforts in space. "I want to set up a dialogue with member states and space commands to look at options towards a European space domain awareness to monitor threats, including military threats" he said in a speech at the 17th European Space Conference.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant impact risk

The latest analysis from the European Space Agency (ESA) Planetary Defence Office has reduced the probability that asteroid 2024 YR4 might impact Earth in 2032 to 0.001%.

International poster contest

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.

Musk, after spat with astronaut, calls for deorbiting the International Space Station

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

Musk’s Starlink isn’t ready to rule Europe’s internet airwaves

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.

SpaceX completes investigation into Starship Flight 7 mishap

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 to send a spacecraft out of the ecliptic to study the Sun’s poles

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

Why Europe’s satellite policies must support a new era of connectivity

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.

Europe to develop geostationary quantum encryption payload

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 workers face a maze of non-compete clauses and service contracts

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