A new study by ESA, DLR, and OHB brings a system for autonomous navigation that eliminates dependence on Earth. By using optical flow and star trackers, spacecraft can now determine their own orbit, opening the door to cheaper and more robust missions to explore the Moon and other planets
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected WIVERN as the 11th Earth Explorer mission. For the first time in history, this advanced satellite will measure the wind speed within the cloud using Doppler radar, which will drastically improve forecasts of dangerous weather events and provide key data for more accurate climate models.
The European Space Agency is launching a revolution in space transportation with a vision of orbital refueling and satellite maintenance hubs. The development of reusable rockets, space tugs and the key Odyssey project creates the foundation for a sustainable circular economy in space and paves the way for the Moon and Mars.
NASA has officially confirmed the existence of more than 6,000 exoplanets, marking a historic milestone in space exploration. This incredible figure is the result of decades of work and advanced technologies. The future of the search for habitable worlds and biosignatures now lies in missions such as the James Webb Space Telescope and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
NASA has officially confirmed the existence of more than 6,000 exoplanets, marking a historic milestone in space exploration. Diverse worlds have been discovered, from 'hot Jupiters' to rocky super-Earths. Now, with the help of the James Webb Telescope and the future Nancy Grace Roman, the search for habitable planets and biosignatures is entering a new, exciting phase.
The long-standing astronomical puzzle of missing silicon in the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn has finally been solved. Using the powerful James Webb Telescope, scientists discovered the powerful molecule on an ancient brown dwarf nicknamed 'Accident', providing insight into the chemistry of the early universe and the processes hidden deep within the gas giants.