NASA has selected three key scientific instruments for the Artemis program. Two will be on a new lunar off-road vehicle (LTV) that will explore the moon's south pole in search of water and minerals, while the third will monitor changes from orbit. This step is crucial for the return of humans to the moon and future missions.
Europe has signed key agreements that define the next decade of the Guyana Space Centre. This strengthens strategic independence, secures the future of Ariane 6 and Vega missiles, and opens the door to new commercial companies through the European Launcher Challenge initiative and the conversion of the Soyuz launch complex.
The James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy in three years. He discovered surprisingly mature early galaxies, analyzed atmospheres of distant exoplanets, discovered a giant fountain of water on Enceladus, and helped develop planetary defenses. His discoveries reprint textbooks on the universe.
ESA's Space Rider project, a reusable spacecraft, has successfully passed key tests in Sardinia. A revolutionary autonomous landing with a precision of 150 meters was demonstrated, paving the way for regular and affordable scientific missions in Earth's orbit and the commercial use of space
The International Space Station is not just a human outpost in space, but the most advanced laboratory ever built. Research in microgravity, from the development of new drugs and alloys to understanding climate change and the mysteries of dark matter, directly affects our lives on Earth and shapes the future
In the heart of Chile's Atacama Desert, the Giant Magellan Telescope, the world's most powerful optical telescope, is being built. Images up to 10 times sharper than those from the Hubble telescope will enable the search for life on exoplanets, explore the first galaxies, and discover the deepest secrets of the universe, setting a new era in astronomy.