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ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

- A 35‑metre‑diameter, 74‑kg parachute for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover was heat‑sterilised at ESA’s technical centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands. - The treatment completed a planetary‑protection milestone ahead of the mission’s planned 2028 launch. - The parachute is intended to slow the

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Poster

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Poster

- Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope poster (image credit: NASA/Jenny Mottar) is available for download from NASA Science. - Three file options listed: print high-resolution PDF (144.47 MB), print high-resolution PNG (45.60 MB), and a smaller web PNG (3.75 MB). - Files and download links were

Europe’s biggest space opportunity comes after launch

Europe’s biggest space opportunity comes after launch

- Article argues Europe’s largest space market is post-launch: in-orbit services and downstream operations rather than launch itself. - Emphasizes growth opportunities in satellite servicing, life extension, debris removal and on-orbit logistics. - Notes commercial demand, technological advances, and potential for European industry to capture value beyond rockets. -

US Space Force confirms SpaceX will build sensor-to-shooter targeting network | “We aren’t trading speed for scale; we are demanding both,” says the military’s program manager.

US Space Force confirms SpaceX will build sensor-to-shooter targeting network | “We aren’t trading speed for scale; we are demanding both,” says the military’s program manager.

- The U.S. Space Force confirmed SpaceX will build a sensor-to-shooter targeting network to link sensors and weapons with low-latency targeting data. - The program emphasizes achieving both speed and large-scale capability, per the military program manager’s quote. - SpaceX’s role centers on providing the space- and

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Parachute Baked Sterile at ESTEC Ahead of 2028 Mars Mission

- A 35‑metre, 74‑kilogram parachute for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover was heat‑sterilised at ESA’s ESTEC facility in the Netherlands. - The sterilisation completes a planetary protection milestone ahead of the mission’s planned 2028 launch. - The parachute will slow the rover during descent through

A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes

A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes

- NASA-funded study using ~35 years of Landsat data finds a shift: human-directed disturbances (logging, agriculture, construction) have declined while wild disturbances (wildfires, hurricanes, drought/wind) have increased. - Between 1988–2022 nearly 18% of U.S. land was disturbed; cumulative disturbance ≈700,000 sq mi; humans drove >446,

European space industry warns EU Space Act could slow competitiveness

European space industry warns EU Space Act could slow competitiveness

- European space industry warns the proposed EU Space Act could reduce competitiveness by adding regulatory burden and constraining state aid. - Industry groups say overlapping EU and national rules risk duplication and legal uncertainty for programs and suppliers. - They call for clearer, proportionate regulation that protects innovation, investment