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European Space Agency Hit by Cyberattacks, Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data Stolen by Hackers
ESA suffered cyberattacks that exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, including mission details, access credentials, and proprietary software. While no immediate threat is reported, cybersecurity experts warn that combined leaks could pose strategic risks. The agency is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the need for stronger cybe...
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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Crunchy Crickets, Mealworms And More: Astronauts Could Eat Insects In Space
Insects can be a safe option for space travel as they require less land, water and feed than traditional livestock.
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Scientists Plan To Make Space Food From Thin Air And Astronaut Urine
This technology has already been demonstrated on Earth, and now, scientists are planning to test it in space.
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Mars and Jupiter Probes Set to Monitor Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS During Its Sun Approach This Month
The European Space Agency (ESA) is keeping a close eye on the Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS on its journey through the solar system. A spacecraft, specially designed for the Jupiter and Mars missions, will monitor the interstellar comet. Notably, this is the third known interstellar object that has marked its way through the solar system and is conti...
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Flagship 2, The Largest-Ever Simulation Of Universe With 3.4 Billion Galaxies, Released
The Flagship 2 simulation, developed using an algorithm by University of Zurich astrophysicist Joachim Stadel, is the largest and most detailed universe simulation ever created.
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ESA’s JUICE Probe Uses Venus Flyby to Stay on Track for Jupiter’s Icy Moons
The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) successfully executed a Venus flyby on August 31, 2025, using the planet’s gravity to speed toward Jupiter. Engineers overcame a brief antenna glitch before the maneuver, and the spacecraft endured Venus’s intense heat by shielding itself with its high-gain antenna.
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Ariane 6 Launches Metop-SGA1 Weather Satellite into Polar Orbit
Europe’s heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket completed its third successful launch on Aug. 12, 2025, lifting off from Kourou, French Guiana at 8:37 p.m. EDT. The mission carried Metop-SGA1, an 8,900-pound next-generation polar-orbiting weather satellite operated by EUMETSAT. Placed into an 800 km polar orbit 64 minutes after liftoff, Metop-SGA1 will deliv...
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'Family Doctor' Tracks Shubhanshu Shukla's Health In Space: European Flight Surgeon
European Space Agency's seasoned flight surgeon Dr Brigitte Godard assured that Shubhanshu Shukla is medically fit for space with dedicated medical oversight.
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After 50 Successful Years, The European Space Agency Has Some Big Challenges Ahead
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally represent one country.
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European Space Agency Hit by Cyberattacks, Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data Stolen by Hackers
ESA suffered cyberattacks that exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, including mission details, access credentials, and proprietary software. While no immediate threat is reported, cybersecurity experts warn that combined leaks could pose strategic risks. The agency is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the need for stronger cybe...
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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Crunchy Crickets, Mealworms And More: Astronauts Could Eat Insects In Space
Insects can be a safe option for space travel as they require less land, water and feed than traditional livestock.
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Scientists Plan To Make Space Food From Thin Air And Astronaut Urine
This technology has already been demonstrated on Earth, and now, scientists are planning to test it in space.
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Mars and Jupiter Probes Set to Monitor Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS During Its Sun Approach This Month
The European Space Agency (ESA) is keeping a close eye on the Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS on its journey through the solar system. A spacecraft, specially designed for the Jupiter and Mars missions, will monitor the interstellar comet. Notably, this is the third known interstellar object that has marked its way through the solar system and is conti...
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Flagship 2, The Largest-Ever Simulation Of Universe With 3.4 Billion Galaxies, Released
The Flagship 2 simulation, developed using an algorithm by University of Zurich astrophysicist Joachim Stadel, is the largest and most detailed universe simulation ever created.
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ESA’s JUICE Probe Uses Venus Flyby to Stay on Track for Jupiter’s Icy Moons
The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) successfully executed a Venus flyby on August 31, 2025, using the planet’s gravity to speed toward Jupiter. Engineers overcame a brief antenna glitch before the maneuver, and the spacecraft endured Venus’s intense heat by shielding itself with its high-gain antenna.
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Ariane 6 Launches Metop-SGA1 Weather Satellite into Polar Orbit
Europe’s heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket completed its third successful launch on Aug. 12, 2025, lifting off from Kourou, French Guiana at 8:37 p.m. EDT. The mission carried Metop-SGA1, an 8,900-pound next-generation polar-orbiting weather satellite operated by EUMETSAT. Placed into an 800 km polar orbit 64 minutes after liftoff, Metop-SGA1 will deliv...
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'Family Doctor' Tracks Shubhanshu Shukla's Health In Space: European Flight Surgeon
European Space Agency's seasoned flight surgeon Dr Brigitte Godard assured that Shubhanshu Shukla is medically fit for space with dedicated medical oversight.
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After 50 Successful Years, The European Space Agency Has Some Big Challenges Ahead
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally represent one country.
