After a four-year-long study on the ‘Swarm Mission’ by the European Space Agency (ESA), a second magnetic field has reportedly been discovered. ESA found this with the help of a trio of satellites, which Continue reading
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INDIA , EU to share Earth observation data
India and the European Union on Monday signed an agreement that will enable them to share earth observation data from each other’s satellite.
The pact was inked in Bengaluru by Continue reading
Space Debris may be removed using this Airbus Satellite
Airbus has built a harpoon they claim will be a great way to clear space of debris. The idea is to capture objects floating about in space by skewering them using the sharp end of a specially built harpoon and Continue reading
ESA creates a Ion thruster that air breathes
While ion thrusters are a promising propulsion method for future spacecraft, their working life is limited by the amount of propellant they can carry. Now, scientists at ESA and Italian space company SITAEL have test-fired a new type of “air-breathing” electric Continue reading