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ESA's Hera Mission Captures Deimos During Mars Flyby

ESA's Hera mission successfully performed a close flyby of Mars, obtaining unprecedented images of the elusive Martian moon Deimos. The maneuver executed on March 12, 2025, aimed to test the spacecraft's capabilities while en route to its primary target, asteroid Didymos, enhancing planetary defense strategies.

2025-03-13T10:32:46.045372-07:00

Reuters

Ariane 6's Maiden Commercial Flight Delivers CSO-3 for French Military

2025-03-06T08:55:19.048250-08:00

Spaceflight Now

Ariane 6 Commercial Launch Postponed Due to Ground Systems Issue

2025-03-03T06:13:20.242833-08:00

Space.com

Euclid Telescope Captures Rare Einstein Ring Near Galaxy NGC 6505

2025-02-10T07:34:36.254276-08:00

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ESA's Hera Mission Captures Deimos During Mars Flyby ESA's Hera mission successfully performed a close flyby of Mars, obtaining unprecedented images of the elusive Martian moon Deimos. The maneuver executed on March 12, 2025, aimed to test the spacecraft's capabilities while en route to its primary target, asteroid Didymos, enhancing planetary defense strategies.

2025-03-13T10:32:46.045372-07:00

ESA's Hera Mission Captures Deimos During Mars Flyby

SpaceNews.com

ESA Advances Optical Data Relay with HydRON Investment The European Space Agency is spearheading the evolution of satellite connectivity with its investment in HydRON, a cutting-edge multi-orbit optical data relay network. This initiative represents a crucial step in enhancing how data is transmitted globally, impacting future satellite communication frameworks.

2025-03-13T06:39:03.989322-07:00

ESA Advances Optical Data Relay with HydRON Investment

Payload

UK Secures Record £192M ESA Contracts in 2024 The UK's space industry achieved significant growth with £192 million ($248 million) in contracts secured from the European Space Agency. Q4 2024 alone saw contracts worth £80 million ($103.8 million) awarded, underscoring the UK's leadership in ESA's procurement platform.

2025-03-13T05:36:10.901463-07:00

UK Secures Record £192M ESA Contracts in 2024

Aviation Week

Thales Alenia Secures ESA Contract for Moonlight Lunar Navigation System Thales Alenia Space has been awarded a contract by Telespazio to design and develop the space segment of ESA's Moonlight program. This initiative will establish a satellite constellation in lunar orbit providing critical navigation and communication services supporting future lunar exploration missions.

2025-03-12T06:37:11.305913-07:00

Thales Alenia Secures ESA Contract for Moonlight Lunar Navigation System

Payload

D-Orbit and Eutelsat's RISE Mission to Enhance GEO In-Orbit Servicing The RISE mission will involve a D-Orbit built servicing vehicle attaching to Eutelsat's geostationary satellites. Funded by ESA's Space Safety program and supported by Italy, the mission aims to advance in-orbit repair, relocation, attitude control, and end-of-life disposal technologies.

2025-03-12T05:08:02.116012-07:00

D-Orbit and Eutelsat's RISE Mission to Enhance GEO In-Orbit Servicing

ESA

ESA's Hera Completes Mars Flyby in Planetary Defense Test On March 12, 2025, ESA's Hera spacecraft conducted a flyby of Mars as part of its planetary defense mission. The spacecraft approached within 5000 km of Mars and Deimos at precise GMT timings. This maneuver is integral to Hera's journey towards its primary target, Didymos.

2025-03-12T02:57:24.057314-07:00

ESA's Hera Completes Mars Flyby in Planetary Defense Test

Financial Times

Sweden Boosts Defense, Space Independently of US Sweden is enhancing its defense and space capabilities without direct reliance on the US, while maintaining cooperation through NATO. This strategic move supports a stronger European pillar within the alliance, reflecting a shift towards greater self-reliance in defense matters.

2025-03-11T22:04:19.879465-07:00

Sweden Boosts Defense, Space Independently of US

Bloomberg

ESA Expands Partnerships Beyond US Amid Space Race As the European Space Agency seeks to reduce reliance on the US, new collaborations with Japan, India, Australia, and the UAE are being pursued. Concurrently, Airbus is negotiating with Leonardo SpA and Thales to form a competitive European space and satellite entity against SpaceX.

2025-03-11T20:39:48.178142-07:00

ESA Expands Partnerships Beyond US Amid Space Race

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