Tag: ESA
-
Hubble Captures Asteroid Collisions Around Nearby Star
Witnessing Cosmic Collisions: A Milestone for planetary science In a historic moment for astronomy, the Hubble Space Telescope, operated through a collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), recorded dramatic collisions in a nearby planetary system. The target star, Fomalhaut, has long intrigued scientists due to its prominent debris disk and potential planet-forming…
-
Ariane 6 Powers Europe’s Galileo Push: First Two Galileo Navigation Satellites on a Heavy-Lift Flight
Ariane 6’s Milestone Mission: Galileo Satellites on a Heavy-Lift Flight Europe’s track record in space propulsion and satellite navigation converges this year as the Ariane 6 rocket gears up for a landmark mission. The European Space Agency (ESA) and Arianespace are preparing to launch the first pair of Galileo navigation satellites on Ariane 6, marking…
-
Rocket returned, lightly used: Blue Origin’s landed New Glenn booster stays remarkably clean
Blue Origin Achieves a Clean Landing for New Glenn Blue Origin celebrated a notable milestone last week as its New Glenn launch vehicle completed a successful, controlled landing after a high-profile mission. The event, intertwined with NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars, showcased not only a dramatic re-entry but also a remarkably clean booster that has…
-
Trump Officials Reveal Plan to Roll Back Endangered Species Act Regulations
Overview of the Proposal In a move that has energized conservation groups and riled industry stakeholders, Trump administration officials unveiled a plan to roll back certain regulations tied to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposal would bring several regulatory changes intended to streamline how species are designated as threatened or endangered, how critical habitats…
-
Trump Officials Propose Rollback of Endangered Species Act Regulations, Sparking Environmental Debate
Overview: A Plan to Change a Cornerstone of U.S. Wildlife Protection In a move that immediately drew attention from conservationists, lawmakers, and industry groups, officials from the Trump administration revealed a plan to roll back certain regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The administration argues the proposed changes would streamline permitting processes and reduce…
-
ISS Astronauts Witness Comet Lemmon Appearing to Be Absorbed by a Luminous Aurora
Stunning Space Weather Sparks Awe from the ISS On November 20, 2025, observers around the world were treated to a celestial show driven by intense solar activity. The sun unleashed a powerful solar eruption, triggering spectacular auroras across high-latitude regions. The event provided a rare backdrop for scientists, skywatchers, and astronauts aboard the International Space…
-
Trump Officials Push Plan to Roll Back Endangered Species Act Rules
Overview: A Proactive Push to Change the Endangered Species Act In a move that immediately drew opposition from environmental groups and some lawmakers, senior Trump administration officials presented a plan to roll back certain regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposal aims to recalibrate how the federal government designates endangered species, reviews protections,…
-
SpaceX to Launch Sentinel-6B Ocean-Mapping Satellite from Vandenberg, Live Coverage Available
Overview: SpaceX Set to Launch Sentinel-6B SpaceX is preparing to launch an advanced ocean-mapping satellite, Sentinel-6B, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission, slated for the early hours of Monday, November 17, aims to bolster sea-surface height measurements and climate data for Europe and NASA. If weather and technical bookings hold, the Falcon…
-
SpaceX Launches Sentinel-6B Ocean-Mapping Satellite for Europe
SpaceX set to launch Sentinel-6B ocean-mapping satellite SpaceX is gearing up to send a state-of-the-art ocean-mapping satellite into orbit early on Monday, November 17, with a liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission marks a continuation of a joint effort between European space agencies and NASA to monitor Earth’s oceans, improve weather…
-
Mars’ Ancient Ice Age: How Deep Scratches and Craters Reveal a Frozen Past
Unveiling Mars’s Ice Age Footprints Scientists are turning the pages of Martian history with fresh insights into a long-ago ice age that likely reshaped the Red Planet’s geography. High-resolution imagery from the European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter has revealed striking “scratches” and deep craters carved into the surface. These features, born from the slow…