Tag: space technology
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NASA in 2025: How the Agency Changed Forever and Beyond
Introduction: A Year of upheaval and resolve 2025 arrived for NASA with the gravity of a crossroads. After years of ambitious planning, the agency faced a series of budget uncertainties, leadership debates, and questions about the viability of certain science missions. The immediate concern was not only can NASA deliver on its lunar-to-Martian ambitions, but…
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European Space Agency Probes Cyber Breach
Overview: ESA Probes Cyber Breach and Its Implications The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated an in-depth investigation into a recent cyber breach that affected parts of its IT and data infrastructure. While full operational details remain under wraps, officials acknowledge that unauthorized access to certain systems potentially exposed sensitive, mission-related data. As space programs…
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The 12 Biggest Space Stories of 2025 — A Year in Review
The Year Opened with a Shift in Science Policy The year began with a notable shift in science policy that reverberated through research institutions worldwide. A push for greater international collaboration and streamlined funding models set the stage for ambitious projects across astronomy, planetary science, and human spaceflight. This policy realignment, though controversial for some,…
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15 New Space Discoveries of 2025: Latest Breakthroughs
Intro: 2025’s remarkable year in space science 2025 has proven to be a landmark year for space exploration, with breakthroughs spanning exoplanets, cosmology, planetary science, and space technology. The pace of discovery reflects unprecedented collaboration among space agencies, universities, and private firms. Below are 15 notable discoveries and developments that are reshaping our understanding of…
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NASA Ignites a Golden Age of Exploration: The 2025 Roadmap
Introduction: A Bold Leap into a New Era NASA’s 2025 outlook signals a renewed golden age of exploration, propelled by steady progress in human spaceflight, science, and aeronautics. The agency is advancing preparations for an ambitious return to the Moon, while laying the groundwork for longer-term ventures beyond our natural satellite. This year, the focus…
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NASA Tests Drones in Death Valley: Photo of the Day for December 15, 2025
NASA Drones in Death Valley: A Mars-Ready Testbed For decades, NASA and its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California have relied on the Mojave Desert’s harsh, arid landscapes to emulate the extreme environments found on Mars. On December 15, 2025, a compelling “photo of the day” captured in Death Valley spotlights a new chapter…
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NASA Awards Liquid Hydrogen Supply Contracts to Power Its Space Missions
Overview: NASA Awards Major Liquid Hydrogen Contracts NASA has awarded contracts to two energy and industrial gas suppliers to provide liquid hydrogen for agency facilities and missions. Plug Power, Inc., based in Slingerlands, New York, and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will jointly supply up to approximately 36,952,000 pounds of liquid…
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SBQuantum Secures ESA Contract to Deliver Prototype Quantum Magnetometer for Space-Based Earth Observation
SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract to Deliver Quantum Magnetometer Prototype In a landmark deal for quantum sensing in space, Canada’s SBQuantum has secured an €800,000 contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The 21-month program marks a significant step in applying quantum technologies to practical satellite…
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Canada’s SBQuantum Secures ESA Contract to Deliver Quantum Magnetometer Prototype
SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract to Deliver Quantum Magnetometer Prototype Canada’s SBQuantum has secured a significant contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The €800,000 project, awarded to SBQuantum, marks a milestone in the growing intersection of quantum sensing technology and orbital science. The collaboration, announced…
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Canada’s SBQuantum Wins ESA Contract for Quantum Magnetometer Prototype
Canada’s SBQuantum Secures a Major ESA Contract In a move that underscores Canada’s growing role in quantum sensing and space technology, SBQuantum has won a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to deliver a prototype quantum magnetometer for space-based Earth observation. The 21-month agreement, valued at €800,000 (about $932,000), signals a pivotal milestone in…