Space.comSharmila Kuthunur

Bleached Martian rocks signal prolonged warmer, wetter early climate

Researchers report bleached Martian rocks whose mineralogy and alteration patterns point to a prolonged warmer, wetter early climate on Mars, possibly featuring rainfall over millions of years that would have required substantial water volumes. The origin and timing of the bleaching—and its implications for habitability—remain unclear.

2026-02-02T14:14:59.045278-08:00
Aviation WeekRobert Wall

Singapore to Deploy SAR Earth-Observation Constellation in Partnership with Airbus

By Aviation Week: Singapore is set to deploy a new constellation of SAR satellites as it builds out its Earth-observation portfolio, including through a partnership with Airbus.

2026-02-02T05:58:35.971687-08:00
SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

UK Space Agency CEO stepping down as agency folds into government

By SpaceNews.com: Paul Bate is stepping down as CEO of the UK Space Agency at the end of March as it transitions from a standalone body into the British government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

2026-02-02T11:16:40.981570-08:00