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Airbus to build ESA space science satellite

The European Space Agency has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract to build a spacecraft that will provide a unique view of the sun.

by Jeff Foust May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

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China selects new space missions including lunar far side astronomy and terrestrial exoplanet survey

by Andrew Jones April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Einstein Probe mission artwork depicting the spacecraft in orbit.

China launches “lobster eye” Einstein Probe to unveil mysteries of X-ray universe

by Andrew Jones January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

A crescent of the northern hemisphere of Mars taken by Tianwen-1's medium-resolution camera in March 2021.

Venus orbiter, lunar constellation and exoplanets telescopes among candidates as China selects new space science missions

by Andrew Jones July 1, 2022February 22, 2023

Einstein Probe mission artwork depicting the spacecraft in orbit.

China to launch Einstein Probe in 2023 to observe violent cosmic events

by Andrew Jones March 30, 2022February 22, 2023

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MIT professor: Interest in space careers at an all-time high

by Sandra Erwin September 28, 2021January 23, 2023

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Space council advisory group to study role of human space exploration supporting science

by Jeff Foust January 9, 2019January 23, 2023

Air Force space laboratory invites companies to pitch ideas

by Sandra Erwin February 25, 2018January 23, 2023

BoldlyGo space telescope

Researchers seek to bridge funding gap for private space science missions

by Jeff Foust June 8, 2017January 23, 2023