Lily Vowles

A Fascinating Discovery of a Volcanic Exomoon

Recent astronomical research has unveiled intriguing insights about a fiery exomoon circling an incredibly hot gas giant, contributing to our understanding of these celestial bodies beyond our solar system. The exoplanet, designated WASP-49 b, is situated approximately 635 light-years away…

Celestial Spectacle: October’s Largest Supermoon Awaits

On the evening of Thursday, October 17, 2024, stargazers in the UK are gearing up for an extraordinary sight as the year’s largest supermoon graces the sky. Known as the Hunter’s Moon, this full moon marks the third of four…

Enhancing Connectivity in West Africa with Intelsat’s New Initiative

Intelsat, a leading figure in global satellite services, has introduced an innovative cellular backhaul service platform centered at the WIOCC Open Access Datacenter in Lagos, Nigeria. This development is a significant step forward for improving connectivity throughout Nigeria and the…

Egypt Explores Satellite Technology Partnership with Korean Aerospace

The Egyptian Ministry of Military Production (MoMP) is actively pursuing a collaboration with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for an innovative satellite development initiative. Discussions revolve around acquiring a specially designed satellite, closely based on the technology of the Compact Advanced…

Italy Launches Ambitious Earth-Observation Satellite Initiative

MILAN – Recent announcements made during an international space conference in Milan revealed significant developments in Italy’s Earth observation efforts. Thales Alenia Space will provide six state-of-the-art radar satellites, while Argotec contributes a fleet of 15 advanced optical satellites. The…

Collaborative Steps Towards Sustainable Space Operations

The UK and New Zealand have forged a notable partnership aimed at enhancing the longevity and safety of operational satellites. This agreement, finalized at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, establishes a framework for crucial activities including the removal of…

New Satellites Set to Transform Earth Observation

The European Space Agency (ESA) has made a significant investment of over €280 million to OHB System AG to advance its Earth Explorer 10 mission. This substantial contract was formalized at the 75th International Astronautical Congress in Milan on October…

China’s Ambitious Space Exploration Agenda Through 2050

China has unveiled an extensive roadmap for its space exploration initiatives, targeting significant milestones by the year 2050. This strategic plan, developed by key organizations including the Academy of Sciences and the National Space Administration, marks a notable first for…

Revolutionizing Emissions Monitoring from Space

Recent advancements in satellite technology are set to transform our approach to greenhouse gas emissions. The newly launched Tanager-1 satellite from the Carbon Mapper Coalition is equipped to monitor methane and carbon dioxide emissions with remarkable precision and speed. This…

Nasa Embraces Commercial Satellite Innovation for Future Missions

NASA is making a significant shift in its approach to satellite communications by transitioning to commercial satellite systems starting November 8. This move will mark a new chapter in supporting near-Earth missions while maintaining the legacy Tracking and Data Relay…