World fire maps online

For a decade now, ESA satellites have been continuously surveying fires burning across the Earth’s surface.…

Flood and Landslide Detection from Space

Using NASA’s advanced Earth-observing satellites, scientists have discovered a new opportunity to build early detection systems…

Java, Indonesia Observed by Satellite

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) observed the central Java, the Republic of Indonesia, which was…

BLACK HOLES ARE ‘GREEN’

Black holes are the most fuel efficient engines in the universe, according to a new study…

Possible Mars Sites for Life

By mapping minerals on the surface of Mars using the European Space Agency’s Mars Express spacecraft,…

Internet Access at Sea

Through a project supported by the European Space Agency, the UK-based company Wired Ocean Ltd can…

View of Monstrous Stars Being Born

Scientists have secured their first look at the birth of monstrous stars that shine 100,000 times…

Scramjet Engine Test Failure

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced the latest data analysis result of the scramjet engine…

European Columbus laboratory Ready for delivery

The Columbus laboratory is Europe’s cornerstone contribution to the International Space Station. Final integration has been…

Beijing Sandstorm

The worst sandstorm in five years swept through Beijing, China, covering the city in some 300…