Space

A new plasma engine design could let VLEO satellites fuel on thin air, using an RF Helicon thruster and a specular intake to stay aloft.

Europe will go it alone on its Venus mission after NASA determined it was unlikely to provide a US-built radar instrument for the Envision spacecraft.

New research on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveals it formed in extremely cold conditions, offering clues to the origin of this rare visitor.

Stoke Space announced a $1 billion Series E round to fund its Nova rocket, targeting a debut launch in early 2027 and a larger Block 2 vehicle.

China's Chang'e-7 lunar mission delayed from its late-August launch window, the agency announced with a brief press release.

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket reached orbit from Norway, making it the first fully commercial European vehicle to do so, marking a new era for the continent's space access.

Strumpshaw Fen, a wildlife-rich reserve in the Broads, celebrates 50 years under RSPB stewardship, showcasing rare species and accessible nature.

A new study suggests dark photons could be hiding in more places than previously thought, altering the dark matter hunt.

Galaxia acquires HyperScape100 hyperspectral imager from Simera Sense, expanding Earth observation for commercial, civil, and defence customers.

NASA is changing its lunar spacesuit design, opting for a simpler 'Sortie Suit' variant with Axiom Space to accelerate Artemis missions to the Moon's south pole as early as 2028.

A dark matter detector in South Dakota records an anomalous event, intriguing physicists but not yet confirmed as dark matter. The result sparks curiosity.

Frontgrade CEO urges defense industry to accelerate supply chain, invest early, and design for production.