Solar Orbiter images capture the Sun like never before
One eye-catching feature captured by the spacecraft has been nicknamed ‘the hedgehog’.
UK News|May 18, 2022
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James Webb Space Telescope observations ‘to change astronomy forever’
Webb is designed to answer outstanding questions about the Universe.
UK News|May 9, 2022
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Plan to move legacy claimants on to Universal Credit ‘too dangerous to continue’
The incomes of more than 700,000 people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and dementia could be put at risk, charities have warned.
UK News|May 8, 2022
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Star 13 billion light years from Earth is most distant ever discovered
Scientists were ‘surprised’ to find a star that is much farther than the previous record-holder, which was nine billion light years away.
UK News|Mar 30, 2022
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No European Mars mission this year due to Russia’s war in Ukraine
The European Space Agency confirmed it is indefinitely suspending its ExoMars rover mission with partner Roscosmos, Russia’s state space corporation.
World News|Mar 17, 2022
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ExoMars mission suspended as ESA says co-operation with Russia is ‘impossible’
The UK-built Rosalind Franklin was due to launch in September.
UK News|Mar 17, 2022
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New funding to help develop space power station and create water hunting robot
Projects include Rolls-Royce developing a power station for space that could allow water and breathable oxygen to be generated.
UK News|Mar 14, 2022
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Europe’s joint Mars mission with Russia postponed by Ukraine war
The goal is to put Europe’s first rover on the red planet to help determine whether there has ever been life on Mars.
World News|Feb 28, 2022
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Giant iceberg blocks scientists hoping to study ‘Doomsday Glacier’
The large iceberg broke off the deteriorating Thwaites Glacier.
World News|Feb 3, 2022
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ExoMars rover closer to launch after landing test
The Rosalind Franklin rover is due to launch in September.
UK News|Jan 20, 2022
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Government apologises to 118,000 people who saw benefits mistakenly cut
At least 118,000 people with disabilities and health problems had their payments wrongly cut when they were moved on to ESA from other benefits.
UK News|Jan 20, 2022
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118,000 benefits claimants ‘facing injustice after ESA benefits error’
Those affected should be able to claim compensation in recognition of the “potentially devastating impact” on their lives, an Ombudsman said.
UK News|Jan 20, 2022
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What is the James Webb telescope and why is it so important?
The James Webb Telescope successfully launched into space on December 25, but what actually is it?
UK News|Dec 25, 2021
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World’s most powerful telescope launched into space
The James Webb Space Telescope blasted off from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana.
UK News|Dec 25, 2021
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James Webb Space Telescope set for launch on Christmas Day
The most powerful space telescope ever is set to lift off around lunchtime on December 25 from its launchpad in French Guiana.
UK News|Dec 24, 2021
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