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Dr. Sarah Rugheimer joins Judith Delany to discuss LIFE, the study of exoplanets and the search for life beyond Earth. The conversation considers why Europe has the expertise to take a leading role in this field, linking scientific questions about other worlds with the region’s research capabilities.
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Dr. Sarah Rugheimer joins Judith Delany to discuss LIFE, the study of exoplanets and the search for life beyond Earth. The conversation considers why Europe has the expertise to take a leading role in this field, linking scientific questions about other worlds with the region’s research capabilities.
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The European Space Policy Institute’s 20th annual conference put fragmentation, sovereignty and ambition at the center of Europe’s space debate. The gathering raised a strategic question for the region: can Europe move beyond reacting to external developments and set a space agenda of its own?
Finland has proposed ending state funding for regional flights, a change that could affect services flown by Nordic Regional Airlines with ATR 72-500 aircraft. The available reports do not specify which routes or when the proposal would take effect.
Ryanair plans to establish bases at Katowice in Poland and Rimini in Italy. The announcement signals a change in how the carrier will position its operations at the two airports, though the available report provides no details on timing, aircraft numbers or planned routes.
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority plans to close Chios airport through March 15, 2027, while runway and infrastructure upgrades are carried out. The work is scheduled ahead of the island’s 2027 summer season, temporarily removing the airport from service during the improvement program.
In a conversation with Judith Delany at ESPI AC 2026, Ricardo Conde examines Europe’s future in lunar exploration, Portugal’s space ambitions and the idea of the Moon as a shared domain. The discussion frames European participation in lunar activity as both a policy question and a broader opportunity for humanity.
Klaus-Peter Willsch discusses Germany’s planned €35 billion investment in defense space, the push for European independence and the future of the continent’s space industry. The discussion frames the commitment as a potential turning point for Germany’s role in space, though the available summary provides no program-level allocations or procurement details.
LOT is reducing its European route network as fuel costs rise. The available report does not specify which routes are affected or the scale of the cuts.
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