Signed by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and EDA Deputy Chief Anders Sjöborg, the initiative will launch an 18-month joint study aimed at identifying critical capability gaps, anticipating future needs, and shaping a long-term roadmap extending to 2040 and beyond.
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In this emerging “orbital century,” leadership in space will not be determined solely by technological capability—but by the ability to integrate industry, policy, and geopolitics into a coherent strategic vision.
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The third flight of New Glenn has delivered one of the most revealing moments in Blue Origin’s journey so far—a mission defined not by a single outcome, but by a striking contrast between technological progress and operational shortfall.
This mission represents the beginning of an ambitious effort to complement Europe’s flagship navigation constellation, Galileo, by introducing a new layer of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).
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The event, titled UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astronomy, Planetary & Helio, represents a critical milestone in aligning the UK’s scientific priorities across multiple disciplines—from astronomy and planetary science to heliophysics.
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One of the most important milestones in China’s lunar exploration program occurred on February 11, 2026, when the country conducted a key flight test of the Long March-10 rocket and the new Mengzhou crewed spacecraft.
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China is continuing its push into reusable launch technology, and one of the most important milestones so far in 2026 has been the successful test of a 240-ton-class reusable rocket engine.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the space sector — but deploying AI beyond Earth remains a formidable technical challenge. A new initiative from the University of Leicester, based at Space Park Leicester, aims to change that.
The second generation of the Starlink constellation represents a major technological leap in satellite communications. With the authorization of the Gen2 network, SpaceX is preparing to deploy a new family of spacecraft designed to dramatically increase capacity, improve reliability, and expand global connectivity.
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At a time when climate adaptation, environmental monitoring and resilient infrastructure are rising on national and global agendas, Earth observation has never been more central to decision-making.
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