Airbus Lands Major Contract with German Army In a significant win for the European aerospace firm, Airbus has secured a €2.1 billion contract with the German army to develop and…
Category: Science
“Japan’s Advanced Earth Observation Satellite Blasts Off into Space on Flagship H3 Rocket”
Successful Launch Marks a New Era in Space Exploration Japan’s new flagship H3 rocket has successfully launched an advanced Earth observation satellite, ALOS-4, into space. The satellite is designed to…
“Europe Tackles the Growing Problem of Space Debris and Unregulated Satellite Activity”
The Rise of Space Debris The European Space Agency (ESA) is sounding the alarm about the growing problem of space debris. With over 12,500 satellites in Earth orbit, the risk…
“Astronauts Stranded in Space: Technical Woes Delay Return to Earth”
Two astronauts find themselves marooned in space, their return to Earth thwarted by persistent technical difficulties. Here’s the saga of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, their Boeing spacecraft, and the…
Europe Boosts Space Capabilities with New Cargo Contracts
In response to growing competition from the US, China, and India, Europe is enhancing its space capabilities to secure a place in the emerging space economy. Two European companies have…
Nuclear Power Economics in Europe: Explaining the France-Germany Divide
France’s Nuclear Commitment France, a staunch advocate of nuclear energy, powers approximately 65-70% of its electricity needs through nuclear sources. This commitment not only places France among the top global…
European Scientists Advocate for Increased Research Funding
Addressing Funding Disparities European scientists are rallying together, urging for a significant boost in research funding as the European Union falls short of the recommended investment levels, placing it at…
NATO’s Drive for Space Defense Collaboration
NATO’s inclination towards collaborating with tech startups for space defense appears promising, yet the hurdle of classification persists, obstructing seamless cooperation. According to a NATO official, the commercial sector grapples…
NATO’s Strategy for Space Defense and Collaboration with Commercial Sector
Recognizing the New Frontier NATO acknowledges the pivotal role of space in contemporary warfare, particularly evident with Russia’s engagement in the commercial space domain, utilizing private US entities for satellite…
Uncovering Asteroids with Potential Catastrophic Impact
Revolutionizing Asteroid Detection In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have unveiled a new method for identifying asteroids that pose a significant threat to Earth, potentially capable of causing widespread destruction. Utilizing…