The European space industry lags behind the US and China due to insufficient and fragmented funding from both public and private sources, a McKinsey report claims. According to the report, the majority of funded European startups are early-stage and not yet ready for commercialisation.

The International Space University (ISU) has announced the launch of the world’s first fully online interdisciplinary master’s degree dedicated exclusively to space research. The program is distinguished by a unique research mentorship model that allows students to work with former astronauts, alongside academic supervisors, in shaping research questions grounded in real mission and operational experience.

Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a new modelling approach that embeds collision risk into the earliest stages of EO satellite design, enabling mission planners to balance high-resolution data needs with the long-term sustainability. The study offers a practical pathway to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

European AstroFest is the United Kingdom's premier astronomy conference and exhibition, held annually in London. Billed as the "largest of its kind in Europe", it brings together professional astronomers, space scientists, and hobbyists for a weekend of education and industry showcases.

Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed test flight in the Artemis campaign. Four astronauts will fly aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft and confirm the spacecraft’s systems operate as designed in the deep space environment. In this Golden Age of exploration and innovation, the Artemis missions will allow astronauts to explore the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and help build momentum for the first crewed missions to Mars.