2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space
Launchers Isar Aerospace is expected to attempt its second two-stage Spectrum vehicle test flight, a key step after…
Hackers Allegedly Steal Access Tokens, Confidential Documents From European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) suffered a security breach of its science servers, with a hacker group claiming…
Gizmodo’s Guide to the Coolest Space Missions of 2026
There were many impressive moments in spaceflight this year, but if the industry had a slogan, it would…
ESA confirms data breach – SpaceNews
MILAN — The European Space Agency has confirmed a security breach of unclassified material from science servers following…
ESA to hire 520 new staff as workforce expansion begins in 2026
MILAN — The European Space Agency announced plans to hire approximately 520 new staff members starting in 2026,…
ESA weighing options to address exploration funding shortfall
WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency expects to decide in February how to address a 20% funding shortfall…
XMM-Newton Offers Incredible X-ray View of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
Astronomers using ESA’s XMM-Newton observatory have captured an X-ray image of 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar object to…
Webb Traces Distant Explosion to Oldest Supernova Ever Observed
Earlier this year, a powerful gamma-ray burst traveled through space from a very distant source in the cosmos.…
Proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act sparks debate | News
The Endangered Species Act protects habitats of threatened and endangered plants and animals. Courtesy: Pixabay Grants Pass, Ore. —…
Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads
BERLIN — A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from…
ESA on ‘good track’ to secure funding despite notes of caution
BREMEN, Germany — The European Space Agency wrapped up the first day of a critical ministerial conference sounding…
Quantum Sensors in Space – IEEE Spectrum
An emerging generation of quantum sensors are capable of performing tasks such as detecting the magnetic fields of…