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A man with a flashlight on his head making the final preparation of an experiment module.

Seeking answers in space – for life on Earth

15:05 May 13, 2025

Since the first-ever rocket was launched 80 years ago, research in space has given humanity tools to develop and improve life on Earth. Looking to the skies, researchers and scientists seek answers to some of the big questions by sending...
Testing a rocket engine. Credit: Isar Aerospace

Testing future European rocket technology – Successful Spectrum launch

08:04 April 10, 2025

The successful launch of the Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket on March 30 marks a significant achievement for the European space industry....
Solar Orbiter illustration. Credit: ESA

Precision and passion: Meet the engineers steering Solar Orbiter

13:03 March 25, 2025

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Themis rocket illustration

Europe’s first steps to master rocket recovery and re-use – happening soon at Esrange

09:03 March 21, 2025

With the Themis project, Europe will learn to operate a prototype of reusable launcher first stage. At SSC’s Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, final preparations are currently underway to begin these historic tests. This will culminate with a “hop...
Illustration of Global communication network concept.

The Future of Space Cybersecurity: A New Era of Innovations and Threats

10:03 March 12, 2025

As space technology advances, cybersecurity must keep pace. The increasing complexity of satellite networks and space-based communications presents both new opportunities and risks....
Blue Ghost moon lander

SSC connects Firefly’s lunar journey with Moon to Earth communications

13:03 March 10, 2025

On 2 March, Firefly Aerospace’s historic Blue Ghost Mission-1 (BGM1) made a successful landing on the Moon. With SSC as a key partner, providing critical spacecraft tracking and communications throughout its journey there, as well as downlink of important data...
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