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From robotic landers probing distant moons to the crewed missions pushing further than humans have gone in fifty years, this is where SpaceInfo Club tracks the push beyond Earth orbit. Coverage spans NASA, ESA and commercial missions, the engineering that gets them there, and the science they bring back.
Reporting draws on conversations with the scientists behind these missions, including astrophysicist Dr Francesca Faedi (University of Leicester, Orbital Innovation Ltd.), who studies how deep-space conditions affect the human body. See the full list of astronomers and mission scientists we’ve spoken with.
Also filed under Humans in Space Physics History
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Dr Francesca Faedi — Astrophysicist, Lecturer at University of Leicester, contributor to the discovery of 60+ exoplanets.
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A new study led by researchers from the University of Leicester and the Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur is doing exactly that: turning the asteroid belt into a readable archive of planetary history.
A New Map of the Asteroid Belt Is Rewriting the Solar System’s Origin Story Read More »
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.
And somewhere, over 24 billion kilometers away, a spacecraft keeps moving forward—lighter, quieter, but still telling us what lies beyond the edge of our world.
When Silence Becomes Strategy: Voyager 1 and the Art of Letting Go Read More »
The intersection of science, storytelling, and human imagination will take center stage next month as renowned science communicator Dallas Campbell visits Space Park Leicester for a special public event dedicated to the cultural and historical journey of space exploration.
Dallas Campbell to Bring the Story of Space Exploration to Life at Space Park Leicester Read More »
The Liqing-2 is a 110-ton-thrust liquid oxygen–kerosene engine designed specifically for reusable launch vehicles. It is expected to power rockets in the company’s Lijian launch family, which are being developed for commercial satellite missions.
The Liqing-2 Engine: Powering China’s Commercial Reusable Rockets Read More »
An international group of planetary scientists and space experts gathered at Space Park Leicester to discuss a potential future mission to one of the most intriguing worlds in the Solar System: Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus.
UK Planetary Scientists Discuss Future Mission to Enceladus at Space Park Leicester Read More »
A major milestone in space power systems has just been reached through a collaboration between the University of Leicester and leading Spanish institutions, marking a significant step toward more resilient and efficient planetary exploration.
A New Power Strategy for Deep Space: Hybrid Nuclear–Solar Systems Take a Step Forward Read More »
NASA has released the findings of a detailed investigation into the troubled crewed test flight of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner, shedding new light on what went wrong during the mission and what it means for the future of the program.
Boeing Starliner Under Scrutiny: NASA Report Reveals Major Issues but Program Continues Read More »
Dark matter does not emit, absorb, or reflect light. It cannot be detected directly by any telescope. Instead, astronomers measure its presence through gravitational lensing — the subtle distortion of light from distant galaxies as it passes through massive structures.
Dark Matter’s Hidden Web: Webb Reveals the Invisible Architecture of the Universe Read More »
The funding will establish the AHRC Doctoral Focal Award in Humanity and Space, supporting nine PhD scholarships over the next six years.
£1 Million Boost for Arts and Humanities Research into Outer Space Read More »
