Tag: EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
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A New Frontier: Europe’s Leap into Sovereign Satellite Internet
The European Commission plans to launch a broadband satellite constellation named IRIS², consisting of 290 satellites at a cost of over 10 billion euros. This initiative aims to ensure Europe’s digital sovereignty and independence from foreign satellite networks. The funding will be shared between European governments and private industries, with a significant focus on providing…
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Hera Probe Captures Spooky Earth Imagery from Space
The European asteroid probe Hera has captured stunning hyperspectral images of Earth from 1.25 million miles away, showcasing cloud patterns and emphasizing the profound interconnectedness of life. Launched on October 7, 2023, Hera aims to accompany and enhance the findings of NASA’s DART mission by studying the binary asteroid system Didymos and Dimorphos in 2026,…