The European Space Agency is aiming for its own version of SpaceX

Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The European Space Agency fired up its bid to create a European version of SpaceX, selecting two companies on Wednesday to develop commercial cargo services to the International Space Station. The Exploration Company, a Franco-German start-up … Read more

Inspiration4’s Jared Isaacman is making a major donation to the Space Force Museums

Inspiration4 astronaut and billionaire Jared Isaacman is giving the US Space Force Historical Foundation the largest private donation in the nonprofit’s 35-year history, funding the future detailed restoration of rare missile-related artifacts and other upgrades to the Brevard County museum. “This is exciting for the museum, a big step forward to preserve the Cape’s rich … Read more

Euclid ‘dark space’ telescope team to reveal new color images May 23: How to watch live

The European Space Agency (ESA) will release five new images from the Euclid Space Telescope on Thursday (May 23rd). And, well, if the previous set of images is anything to go by – space fans should be in for a real treat. “Five new portraits of our universe were taken during Euclid’s early observing phase, … Read more