Clearing away space debris at lower cost

 

The Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)

are making steady progress in developing and perfecting a new type of device

for removing space debris from Low Earth Orbit.

Link to: ChosunBiz

Greenland: a strategically important gateway to space

 

Anna Marie Brennan, in a recent article of hers published in The Conversation,

expounds in crystal clear words what "new space race" related reason there is

as to why Greenland has become so passionately coveted of late:

it is in fact crucial to control access to it

 because this vast territory is not only seen as vital for space surveillance

but also viewed as "a potential Arctic launch hub".

Link to: The Conversation

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket heading for ISS

 

A relief quartet for the International Space Station, made up of

 two NASA astronauts, one ESA astronaut and one ROSCOSMOS cosmonaut,

is being taken into low-Earth orbit for an eight-month science mission.

Link to: Space.com "Space photo of the day for Feb.13, 2026"

Ariane 6: more power and double the payload

 

32 internet satellites are on their way to low-Earth orbit

on board Ariane 64 following a successful lift-off

from the launch pad at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou.

Link to: Detailed information by NSF (nasaspaceflight.com)

Link to: ESA "Ariane 6 evolutions"

More sharing of space intelligence essential for European self-defence

 

Cameron Olbert, writing for SpaceNews,

focuses on the need for closer cooperation 

and greater trust among European countries

in terms of satellite information gathering and sensitive data exchange

to guarantee strategic readiness and resilience in the years to come.

Link to: spacenews.com

Selecting and training moon mission astronauts

 

Richard Hollingham explains

what personal qualities and abilities are required

for candidates to qualify as lunar pioneers

in the near future.

Link to: "Have you got what it takes to go to the Moon?"

ESA: Space-Based Solar Power overview (Reminder)

 

These older articles on Solar Power research

by the European Space Agency

are still relevant and topical.

ESA reignites space-based solar power research

 Space-based solar power: seeking ideas to make it a reality