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James Webb Telescope Captures Image of Coldest Exoplanet, Epsilon Indi Ab

Astronomers have utilized NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to directly image Epsilon Indi Ab, located 12 light-years away and several times the mass of Jupiter. This finding marks Epsilon Indi Ab as one of the coldest exoplanets ever observed, prompting a reevaluation of its characteristics.

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2024-07-24T09:48:51.922096-07:00

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ESA Warns Space Becoming Unsustainable Environment Long Term The European Space Agency has issued a report highlighting significant long-term sustainability issues in space, posing challenges for future space exploration and satellite operations. This urgent update calls for immediate action to address the growing environmental concerns.

2024-07-25T08:09:52.787351-07:00

ESA Warns Space Becoming Unsustainable Environment Long Term

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Tim Peake Joins Axiom Space for UK Space Agency Mission Tim Peake, the first British ESA astronaut to visit the ISS, has joined Axiom Space as part of the UK Space Agency mission team. His experience will be pivotal for future missions.

2024-07-25T00:31:13.185804-07:00

Tim Peake Joins Axiom Space for UK Space Agency Mission

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UK and ESA Unveil Satellite Job Boost at Farnborough Airshow The UK and European Space Agencies revealed a strategic plan at the Farnborough International Airshow to increase employment in satellite laboratories, enhancing the region's space capabilities.

2024-07-25T00:31:12.387152-07:00

UK and ESA Unveil Satellite Job Boost at Farnborough Airshow

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James Webb Telescope Captures Image of Coldest Exoplanet, Epsilon Indi Ab Astronomers have utilized NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to directly image Epsilon Indi Ab, located 12 light-years away and several times the mass of Jupiter. This finding marks Epsilon Indi Ab as one of the coldest exoplanets ever observed, prompting a reevaluation of its characteristics.

2024-07-24T09:48:51.922096-07:00

James Webb Telescope Captures Image of Coldest Exoplanet, Epsilon Indi Ab

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Astroscale Secures €13.95M for Final Phase of ELSA-M Satellite Removal Demo Astroscale UK obtained €13.95 million from the UK Space Agency and ESA to complete the final phase of the ELSA-M mission, showcasing the removal of a Eutelsat OneWeb satellite from orbit.

2024-07-23T17:06:07.751324-07:00

Astroscale Secures €13.95M for Final Phase of ELSA-M Satellite Removal Demo

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ESA to Expand UK Operations with £2.1M Funding The European Space Agency announced plans to grow its UK operations on July 23, supported by £2.1 million in funding aimed at addressing key skill gaps in the space industry.

2024-07-23T12:38:58.817754-07:00

ESA to Expand UK Operations with £2.1M Funding

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ESA Overcomes Launcher Crisis with Ariane 6's Inaugural Launch The European Space Agency is optimistic that its launcher crisis has ended following the predominantly successful first flight of the Ariane 6, conducted in early July. This launch signifies a new era for Europe's space ambitions.

2024-07-22T22:59:07.985685-07:00

ESA Overcomes Launcher Crisis with Ariane 6's Inaugural Launch

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ESA Releases 2024 Space Environment Report Highlighting Debris Threats The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Space Debris Office has published its 2024 environment report, shedding light on the growing risks posed by space debris to operational satellites and future missions.

2024-07-22T03:56:51.717136-07:00

ESA Releases 2024 Space Environment Report Highlighting Debris Threats

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