Thick Dust Can’t Stop Euclid From Doing Its Job
The Euclid Space Telescope found some stars hiding in thick gas and dust in the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. They’re inside a so-called dark cloud named LDN 1641.
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The VST Captures an Image of a Spooky Bat In Time for Halloween
A spooky bat has been spotted flying over the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO’s) Paranal site in Chile, right in time for Halloween. Thanks to its wide field of view, the…
Iceye unveils ‘guaranteed’ imagery service as satellite firms vie for defense customers
Earth observation companies shift business models to capture growing demand for sovereign geospatial intelligence capabilities The post Iceye unveils ‘guaranteed’ imagery service as satellite firms vie for defense customers appeared…
The JWST Puts Io’s Volcanic Nature In The Spotlight
Trapped in a gravitational push and pull between Jupiter and other Jovian moons, Io is constantly being stretched and compressed. Heat generated by these contortions has melted pockets of the…
ESA advances ERS program, marking shift toward dual-use and defense
Milan — The European Space Agency has refined its plan for the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program, outlining a €1 billion ($1.15 billion) framework that more directly ties Earth…
See the moon meet up with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades early on Nov. 6
The near-full moon shines close to the Pleiades open star cluster early on Nov. 6
When Neutron Stars Collide, Neutrinos Get Into The Mix
When neutron stars collide, neutrinos can play a significant role in the outcome. Even more so when you take flavor mixing into account.
Scientists recreate ‘cosmic fireballs’ in CERN particle accelerator to hunt for missing gamma-rays
“By reproducing relativistic plasma conditions in the lab, we can measure processes that shape the evolution of cosmic jets and better understand the origin of magnetic fields in intergalactic space.”
Astranis unveils Vanguard for secure beyond-line-of-sight satellite communications
Astranis announced plans Nov. 5 to roll out a mobile ad-hoc network service called Vanguard, using its small geostationary satellites to extend the range of point-to-point communications for disaster relief…